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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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Starboard Hotels Acquires Seven Accor-Branded Hotels, Expanding UK Portfolio to 28 Properties and Over 3,000 Rooms

🌍 UK hospitality saw seven Accor-branded hotels (913 rooms) acquired by Starboard Hotels and LaSalle Investment in their first private equity JV, marking 28 UK hotels and 3,000 rooms for Starboard. At Lake Como, Bain Capital sold a 148-room property to Sansiri Capital within six months of opening. Meanwhile, US RevPAR rose by 1.7% (week ending 29 August) to $100.69, and the GSA increased FY2027 US lodging per diem to $113 from 1 October.

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Starboard Hotels and LaSalle Acquire Seven UK Hotels, Expanding Portfolio to 28 Properties and 3,000 Rooms

🏨 Starboard Hotels and LaSalle Investment Management have acquired seven UK hotels from Ares and EQ Group, marking Starboard's 20th anniversary. This acquisition increases their portfolio to 28 properties, adding 913 rooms and bringing their Accor-managed hotels to 15. The transaction involves ibis and Novotel brands in cities including London and Birmingham, highlighting the demand for quality hotels in key markets. Starboard now manages over 3,000 rooms in the UK.

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Natural Materials Enhance Guest Experience by Creating Authentic and Memorable Hotel Interiors, Say Hospitality Design Experts

🏨 Hotels are increasingly adopting natural materials like wood and stone to enhance guest experiences. Studies suggest that these materials foster warmth, comfort, and authenticity. Wood can last over 100 years with proper care, while stone provides a sense of permanence and connection to the location. The trend aligns with biophilic design, emphasizing natural elements and local materials to create distinctive, memorable environments. However, sustainable design considers the entire lifecycle of materials, including sourcing and maintenance.

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Hoi Hup Realty Enters Australian Market with AUD201.8 Million Acquisition of Four Points by Sheraton Sydney Central Park

🏠 Hoi Hup Realty has entered the Australian market by acquiring the Four Points by Sheraton Sydney for AUD201.8 million, a 34.5% increase since 2021. ARA Korea plans to purchase Courtyard by Marriott Suwon for KRW100 billion, set for completion by September 2026. Centurion aims to convert the Yan Woo Building in Hong Kong into accommodations after a HKD364 million purchase. Shinsegae and Aman announced a 70,000-sqm mixed-use development in Seoul. AB Capital acquired Residence Hotel Stripe Sapporo to refurbish it.

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Hotels.com Report Finds 53% of Canadian Business Travellers Prefer Free Breakfast as Top Hotel Perk

💻 More than half of Canadian business travelers (53%) switch personalities for work, with Gen Z at 73%. Average lodging allowance is C$242 per night, per diem C$122. September is the busiest month for 20% of them. Preferred destinations include Toronto (32%), New York (30%), and London (20%). Free breakfast (53%) ranks as the top hotel perk. High-speed Wi-Fi is essential for 68%, while 59% blend work and leisure easily. Survey conducted between August 10-18, 2026.

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Hotelschool The Hague Integrates VR and AI Tools into Curriculum to Enhance Students' Digital Proficiency in Hospitality Management

💻 In the Netherlands, Hotelschool The Hague is integrating virtual reality (VR) and AI tools into hospitality education to enhance digital fluency. Students rehearse scenarios like cocktail training at Amsterdam's Le Debut, honing skills with VR’s low-risk repetition. Generative AI aids in creating guest check-in app prototypes, fostering data literacy and critical thinking. Established since 2014 as the best public hotel school in the Netherlands, HTH ranks #7 globally for hospitality management according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.

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Radisson Hotel Group Expands Verified Net Zero Portfolio in Norway with Three Additional Hotels, Totalling Four.

📈 Radisson Hotel Group aims for 100 verified net zero hotels by 2030. Recently, it expanded its Verified Net Zero Hotels in Norway to four, including Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen; Radisson Blu Royal Garden Hotel, Trondheim; and Radisson Blu Hotel, Tromsø. The program eliminates Scope 1 and 2 emissions and reduces Scope 3. Together, these hotels provide 900+ rooms and 49 event spaces, accommodating 1,300+ guests. Third-party verification ensures credibility and confidence in sustainable operations.

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Integrated Payment Systems Transform Operations and Guest Experience in Global Hotel Groups, Says FreedomPay's Kevin Carson

💰 Kevin Carson, SVP Global Partnerships at FreedomPay, highlights a shift in hotel payments. Modern systems integrate payments into operations, reducing friction from fragmented systems, and enhancing resilience. Key changes include improved consistency and visibility across properties, and payments integrated into workflows for smoother service. Hotels are advised to standardize globally while allowing local flexibility, aiming for productivity, consistency, and visibility. Shiji supports these solutions across 91,000 hotels, utilizing a global hotel technology platform.

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Warsaw’s Hotel Market Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels with 12.1 Million Visitors and 80% Occupancy in 2025

🏨 Warsaw, 2025: Visitor numbers reached approximately 12.1 million, slightly lower than 2024 but 20% above 2019 levels. The city handled 24.1 million airport passengers, a 13.3% increase from 2024. Bednights hit 8.7 million, up 8.8% year-on-year. Hotel occupancy neared 80%, while RevPAR grew nearly 6%. Warsaw has 22,400 hotel rooms, expanding 33% since 2016, with seven new projects adding 1,150 rooms by 2029. Poland’s GDP growth is forecast at 3.3% for 2026.

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GSA Increases FY2027 Federal Per Diem Lodging Rate to $113, Meals Allowance Remains $68

🏨 Fiscal Year 2027 per diem rates for federal workers: Starting October 1, 2026, GSA increases the lodging rate by $3.00 to $113.00 per day, while meals and incidental expenses remain at $68.00 daily across most of the continental U.S. The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) supports this rise to help sustain hotels and local economies. AHLA, representing over 30,000 members, collaborates with GSA to ensure fair rates. More details are available on the GSA website.

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