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10minhotel.com est le premier site web français dédié aux professionnels de l'hôtellerie, offrant une centralisation d'informations, de nouvelles, de tutoriels et de meilleures pratiques dans le secteur. La plateforme, intuitive et conviviale, donne accès à des conseils pour améliorer différents aspects de la gestion hôtelière. En complément, le site propose le podcast "10 min pour un hôtelier", proposant des analyses, des interviews d'experts et des conseils pratiques. Le but de 10minhotel.com est d'aider les hôteliers à rester informés et compétitifs sur un marché en constante évolution.

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Davidson Hospitality Group Launches GM Edge Program to Develop Future Leaders Across Hotels, Resorts, and Restaurants

📣 Davidson Hospitality Group, a leading hospitality management company, has launched the GM Edge program in Atlanta, aimed at developing high-performing leaders within its network of 87 hotels and 230 restaurants. The 2026 program includes leaders such as Anne Krugman and Nicole Ramamurthy. Participants engage in regular meetings to enhance skills in various operational areas. Davidson also introduced a General Manager Council this year, fostering leadership across their properties.

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The Luxury Collection Launches 'Expeditions' Offering Cultural Journeys Across 10 Global Destinations

📍 The Luxury Collection launches "The Luxury Collection Expeditions," with journeys across 40 countries. Key trips include Japan's 10-day Imperial Journey and Italy's 6-night Grand Italia Rally. Greece's 9-day Aegean Odyssey connects Mykonos, Paros, and Santorini. "Day Discoveries" offer single-day cultural experiences like Kyoto's Farm to Fermentation. "Residencies & Collaborations" involve marine conservation in South Caicos. Inaugural Expeditions span North America, Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean, with more to come this fall.

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IHG Launches AI-Powered Conversational Search on IHG.com and App to Enhance Guest Booking Experience

💻 IHG recently launched an AI-powered conversational search on IHG.com and the IHG One Rewards app to revolutionize travel planning. This feature allows guests to describe their travel needs in natural language, moving beyond keyword searches. Partnering with Google, IHG utilizes structured data, including hotel attributes and guest preferences, to provide personalized recommendations. The beta phase aims to enhance user experience by understanding guest behavior and improving recommendation accuracy, focusing on engagement, conversion, and satisfaction metrics.

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OpenAI Expands ChatGPT Ads to 31 European Countries Starting Next Week, Following Initial U.S. Launch

💶 On August 18, OpenAI announced that ChatGPT Ads will begin in 31 European countries, including Germany, France, and Italy, next week. The ads debuted in the US in February and later in Canada and Australia. The US self-serve Ads Manager launched on May 5, offering cost-per-click bidding at $3-$3.50 per click. Ads target Free and Go plan users, excluding Plus, Pro, and Business subscribers. European cost data is currently unavailable, with self-serve access expected later this summer.

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Bangkok Tops IWG's 2026 Work From Anywhere Index for Best Workcation Cities, Surpassing Tokyo and Barcelona

💻 Bangkok tops the 2026 Workcation Index, beating Tokyo, Barcelona, and others. IWG reports 90% of workers find work-from-anywhere (WFA) policies improve work-life balance, with 80% noting productivity gains. 51% of workers have WFA options; 48% plan to extend holidays by working remotely in 2026. Bangkok stands out for affordability and connectivity, attributed partly to the success of HBO's "The White Lotus" Season 3. Singapore ranks 17th globally, noted for its digital infrastructure.

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Fusion Hotel Group Expands in Southeast Asia by Integrating Ayola and Odua Brands from Topotels Hotels & Resorts

📍 Fusion Hotel Group integrates Ayola and Odua from Topotels Hotels & Resorts, expanding its regional portfolio in Indonesia. This strategic move involves seven midscale hotels across cities like Jakarta, Bandung, and Surabaya, boosting Fusion’s presence in the fast-growing Indonesian market. Ayola and Odua will retain their brand identities, benefiting from Fusion's expertise and network in Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia, enhancing service and distribution. This marks a new growth chapter for Fusion in Southeast Asia.

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Gulf Hotels Group Signs MOU with Silva Gigiri Ltd for $30M Hotel and Residence Project in Nairobi

🏨 Gulf Hotels Group and Silva Gigiri Ltd signed an MOU for a $30M hotel and residence project in Nairobi, Kenya, situated in Gigiri's diplomatic area. The development, adjacent to the UN Nairobi office, will cater to diplomats and executives. Construction starts this month, with a 2028 soft opening. The project includes 250 units, dining, wellness facilities, and a conference center. This expansion aligns with GHG's 2026–2030 strategy for growth in Africa and the Indian Ocean.

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Free Webinar on Building a Hotel Budget Scheduled for August 19 at 10 AM EST

📅 August 19, 10 AM EST: Free webinar titled "How to Build a Hotel Budget Like a Leader." If you've struggled with hotel budgeting, discover a framework to create defensible budgets for ownership or corporate. Learn to understand key numbers and lead confidently. Register now at the provided link.

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Stripe Acquires OpenRouter for Over $7 Billion, Expanding Control Over AI Economic Stack with Recent Metronome Purchase

💸 Stripe is acquiring OpenRouter for over $7 billion, reported by Bloomberg on August 16, 2026. This follows Stripe's January 2026 purchase of Metronome, enhancing AI economic capabilities through metering, routing, and payment solutions. OpenRouter connects applications and model providers, serving around 8 million developers. Stripe's acquisition aims to control AI economy routing and margin, impacting cost structures in sectors like hospitality, where AI costs are now variable and dependent on routing logic rather than fixed rate cards.

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Hong Kong Hotel Utilized Government-Issued One-Cent Notes as Souvenirs with Custom Logo to Generate Revenue

📖 Pertlink Limited began operations on October 23, 2000, specializing in IT consulting for the hospitality sector. The company is headquartered in Hong Kong and is globally recognized for its expansive network of hotel and IT expertise. A notable historical tidbit involves the Hong Kong Government printing one-cent notes for circulation, which a local hotel repurposed as souvenirs with its logo. Terence Ronson reminisces about an abacus gift from fifty years ago, still on his desk.

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