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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.

Amadeus and SAP Expand Hotel Booking Platforms to Include Millions of Properties, Creating Increased Choices for Corporate Travelers

🛅 In 2025, Amadeus's hotel platform features over 120,000 hotels globally from the GDS and more than 2 million properties overall, including over 750,000 via Amadeus Value Hotels. SAP's Concur Travel shows up to 6 million accommodation options. From July 2025, SAP's Hotel Connector collaborates with partners like HRS and Amex SMP. Notably, corporations must select a single hotel content source per country, influencing how travel choices are presented.
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Global Business Travel Spending to Reach $1.71 Trillion in 2026, Driven by AI-Enhanced Valuable Trips

🗺 In Chicago, during the GBTA Convention, experts noted that business travel is evolving, not just recovering. By 2025, global business travel spending will hit $1.59 trillion, reaching $1.71 trillion in 2026, and potentially exceeding $2 trillion by 2030. Despite only a 1.3% increase in trip numbers, spending will grow by 7.2% in 2026, emphasizing the shift to meaningful travel. AI is paradoxically driving more travel, with technology now enabling rather than constraining business travel.
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IHG Survey Finds 47% of Americans Interested in Skillcations, 68% Believe They Can Be Life-Changing

📝 In 2026, a survey by IHG Hotels & Resorts and Talker Research revealed that 47% of 1,000 Americans are interested in "skillcations," combining vacations with skill-learning. Additionally, 68% believe such experiences can be life-changing. Skillcations enhance experiential, wellness, and authentic travel, offering digital detox and personal growth. They transform trips into memorable experiences, allowing travelers to actively engage with local cultures through cooking, crafts, and other activities, while prioritizing experiences over possessions.
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Omni Hotels & Resorts Doubles Meal Donations to Feeding America, Surpassing 30 Million Meals This September

🍱 Omni Hotels & Resorts, during Hunger Action Month® (Sept 1–30), will double its impact by providing two meals to Feeding America for every completed stay. Since June 2016, Omni has donated over 30 million meals. The Birdies-or-Better golf program, in partnership with the PGA TOUR, contributed 1.7 million meals. Five Omni properties have each donated over 1 million meals. Notably, Omni Dallas Hotel leads with 1.44 million meals. $1 provides at least 10 meals through Feeding America.
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LABottega and Tableau Launch "Outsiders" Residency in Tuscany, Featuring Local Artisan Collaborations and Sustainable Art Practices

🎨 LABottega, located in Pietrasanta since 1920 and run by Serena del Soldato, was remodeled in 2011. A notable recent project, "Outsiders," involves collaboration with Copenhagen's Tableau studio. The initiative includes residencies at the La Stellata farm, where artists use local materials for creations displayed at LABottega. Vestigia 2026, hosted at Villa Marie in Vorno, features works by Jacob Egeberg and others, focusing on blending nature and creativity. The exhibition, running until September 26, 2026, challenges the definition of "collectible design.
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Cities Hosting No World Cup Matches See Significant RevPAR Growth Due to Displaced Group Demand in July

🏆 In July, non-host cities like Chicago, Detroit, and San Diego saw RevPAR boosts of 16%, 17%, and 11% respectively, due to event displacement from World Cup host cities. ADR grew 8.2% above inflation for the second month, though growth is easing. The hospitality sector debates SEO's impact, highlighting that search often guides rather than influences hotel decisions. The sector emphasizes brand protection over generic search, while AI's role in hospitality is scrutinized.
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Aromar Hotels Partners with Cloudbeds to Modernize Operations Across Three Properties on Spain’s Costa Brava

💻 September 1, 2026, San Diego, CA & Platja d’Aro, Spain: Aromar Hotels & Restaurants, with over 60 years in Costa Brava hospitality, partners with Cloudbeds for modernization. This move enhances management across Aromar's three-property portfolio. Cloudbeds offers an integrated platform for operational efficiency, guest experience, and digital check-in. CEO Iván Todorov Ivanov emphasizes technology serving people, while Rafael Blanes of Cloudbeds highlights using data to enhance guest experiences.
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Bill Gates, Pope Leo XIV, and Beijing Offer Diverging Perspectives on AI's Impact on Human-Centric Industries

💻 In three separate instances, Bill Gates, Pope Leo XIV, and signals from Beijing highlight varied perspectives on AI. Gates warns of AI's dual potential as an equalizer or injustice, while the Pope likens it to a modern Tower of Babel. Meanwhile, Chinese crowds embrace robotic trust. These discussions could reshape industries reliant on human interaction, including jobs, sustainability, and geopolitics, while hospitality might remain the last bastion of human-centric business.
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Lighthouse Launches "Ernest Crews" to Integrate AI with Hotel Commercial Teams, Bridging Adoption Gap in 30-60 Days

💻 Lighthouse, an AI platform, introduced Ernest Crews to embed AI into hotel operations, optimizing commercial teams’ work. Over 30 to 60 days, each Crew consists of a Captain, Product Builder, Connector Builder, and Field Researcher to tailor AI integration. According to the 2026 Lighthouse Survey, only 10% of hospitality leaders feel prepared for AI, yet 67% expect it to impact their business. Crews bridge the gap, making AI specific to each hotel company's needs.
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Highline Hospitality Partners Selects Otelier to Enhance Data Management Across $1.7 Billion Hotel Portfolio

🏨 Otelier partners with Highline Hospitality Partners (HHP) to centralize data for its 21 hotels, totaling over 5,500 rooms and $1.7 billion in assets. HHP, operating across the U.S., will utilize Otelier to enhance its analytics via Highline Intelligence. Otelier provides real-time access to financial and operational data, including 100+ dashboards with IntelliSight. This infrastructure aids efficient hotel onboarding and decision-making, preparing Highline for future growth.
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