Automatic - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers

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Black Wood, Bold Designs: Elevating the Key Card Experience

Forget the boring plastic rectangle. You know the one, it gets lost in a pocket and feels disposable. Your guests, the ones paying a premium for an unforgettable stay, deserve more than a forgettable access tool. We heard the whispers from the world’s most luxurious hospitality providers, and we’re answering with something that doesn’t just open doors, it starts conversations: our Black Wood Key Cards.

Luxury stands its ground — but it is not immune

Even as economy and mid-scale hotels falter, premium hotels face their own headwinds Nov 14, 2025 While recent trading updates from global hotel groups show that economy and mid-scale hotels…

Airbnb widens its lead as hotels hit a 2025 slowdown

Shifting demand, higher costs, and changing travel habits challenge hotel resilience while short-term rental growth accelerates Nov 14, 2025 The article examines how Airbnb continues to push growth in 2025…

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We fixed the transient problem. Now it’s time to fix group.

Hoteliers have mastered the art of direct bookings; sophisticated marketing automation, optimized booking engines, and data-driven website design have helped shift share away from OTAs and reclaim control over the guest relationship.

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Introducing Snapfix Comply

Running a hotel involves more than providing excellent service. Behind every guest experience lies a complex system of inspections, certifications, and safety checks that must remain up to date.

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Lead nurturing champions: hotels mastering the human-digital balance

Most guests don’t book on their first interaction. They explore your website, fill out a form, or call the reservations team — then vanish. For many hotels, that’s the end of the conversation. But for hospitality leaders, it’s just the beginning.

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U.S. hotel results for week ending 8 November

Due to a comparison against election week in 2024, the U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 8 November. CoStar is a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.

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Agentic AI for Hotels: Mews outlines the future of intelligent hospitality

Mews, the leading operating system for hospitality and shared spaces, has launched a new report exploring how intelligent agents will reshape hotel operations. Hospitality is entering a new stage of digital maturity, driven by agentic AI. According to the new report, Agentic AI for Hotels: The Mews Vision for AI in Hospitality, the shift from assistive to autonomous intelligence will redefine how hotels operate, learn, and deliver experiences in the decade ahead.

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GTBA Welcomes the End of Government Shutdown and Calls for Ongoing Bi-Partisan Co-operation to Prevent Further Shutdowns

The Global Business Travel Association, GBTA, the leading voice of the global business travel industry, welcomes the news that the United States Congress has passed a continuing resolution to reopen the government through January 30 and provide backpay to federal workers.

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Europe’s tourism shows resilience amid higher costs and shifting travel trends

Europe’s tourism sector continued to perform strongly over the summer months, as travellers embraced cross-border experiences despite higher costs and record heatwaves. According to the European Travel Commission’s latest quarterly report, year-to-date international arrivals to Europe rose 3% year-on-year, while overnight arrivals increased by 2.7%.

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