Automatic - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 101

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Marriott International Announces Termination of Agreement with Sonder

📈 Marriott International, based in Bethesda, Maryland, announced the termination of its licensing agreement with Sonder Holdings (SOND) due to a default by Sonder. As a result, Sonder is no longer affiliated with Marriott Bonvoy. Marriott, which operates nearly 9,100 properties across 142 countries, is actively assisting guests with current and future Sonder reservations. Guests who booked via Marriott channels will be contacted directly, while those using third-party agencies need to reach out to those agencies.

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Marriott International Accelerates Branded Residential Growth in Europe, Middle East & Africa

🏠 Marriott International expands its branded residential portfolio in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) with 33 open locations and over 50 in development across 18 countries as of 2025. This includes a 23% increase in Europe and 59% in the Middle East & Africa since 2023. Nearly 20 agreements were signed in 2025, with 19 projects launching sales. Notable developments include The St. Regis Residences in Abu Dhabi achieving 60% sales before launch and Affini in Dubai selling out in one week.

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Hilton Grand Vacations COO Gordon Gurnik on Innovating Timeshare Experiences and Expanding Global Horizons

🗺️ Hilton Grand Vacations, overseen by COO Gordon Gurnik, boasts over 720,000 members and 200+ properties globally. Post-pandemic, the focus shifted to regional destinations, with expansions in Kyoto and Waikiki. Emphasizing tech innovation, Hilton Grand Vacations integrates AI and Hilton Honors for seamless vacation planning. As the world's largest timeshare entity, it enhances engagement via unique travel services and commits to high service standards through employee investment. Future growth targets include branded residences and fractional ownership.

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Marriott Bonvoy Research: South Africans Plan More Holidays in 2026 with Artificial Intelligence (AI), Lux-Scaping and Passion Pursuits on the Rise

🗺 South Africa, 2026: 69% plan same/more holidays; Gen Z leads with 66% eager for more. AI in travel planning: 49% use it, 59% trust it for bookings. Lux-scaping: 64% embrace luxury stays; passion pursuits: 73% opt for interest-based trips. Top destinations: South Africa (25%), England (10%), Mauritius (10%). Key priorities: cleanliness (96%), family time (53%). Sustainability: 76% consider environmental impact. Research by Mortar, July 2025, surveyed 2,045 South Africans.

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Nomade People Group chooses Shiji’s Infrasys POS to power iconic beachfront resorts in Tulum

📱 November 11, 2025, Mexico City: Nomade People Group's Nomade Tulum and BE Tulum resorts implemented Shiji’s Infrasys POS across 14 workstations and 17 tablets in seven outlets. This integration enhances service efficiency for their beachfront and in-room dining. Gonzalo Gómez, IT Director, praised the technology’s adaptation and plans to expand it to new Spanish properties. Shiji, with 91,000 hotel clients and 5,000 employees globally, supports these initiatives.

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Santa Lucía Jungle Hacienda, Autograph Collection Debuts in Costa Rica’s Pacific Highlands

🏨 Autograph Collection Hotels has opened Santa Lucía Jungle Hacienda in Costa Rica, 90 minutes from San José, at the base of Carara National Park along the Tárcoles River. The boutique hotel offers 87 mountain-view rooms in a unique ecological transition zone. With features like River Bliss retreats, a spa, guided tours, and cultural activities, it combines luxury with nature and cultural immersion. Reservations can be made at www.SantaLuciaHotel.cr.

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Smart Tourism Policy for India’s Digital-First Traveler

🌏 Indian travelers show a robust appetite for travel in 2025, with 58% planning short domestic trips and 36% short international trips, surpassing the global average of 27%. Weddings drive major travel, with two-thirds attending related events. Influenced by social media, 67% use platforms like Instagram for travel ideas, compared to 43% globally. Budget-conscious yet experience-seeking, 66% prioritize scenery, 62% food, and 59% culture when choosing destinations. Over 90% of families value travel for educational exposure.

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St Regis, Costa Mujeres, The Residences, Mexico: Where Luxury and Longevity Meet in Nature

🏠 Costa Mujeres, emerging as a luxury destination in Mexico, will host The Residences at The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort (2026), SHA Tower (2026), JW Marriott Residences (2026), and W Residences (2027). Strategically located 30 minutes from Cancun airport, it offers residences starting at $7,490 per sqm. Designed by Sordo Madaleno, the development includes over 10 F&B outlets and a SHA-designed spa. It caters to global buyers seeking luxury and wellness, with proximity to Isla Mujeres’ Almare Residences (2026).

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Hybrid Hospitality Brand JO&JOE Opens Its Doors in Auckland

📍 JO&JOE Auckland opens today at 16-20 Fort Street, marking its Asia Pacific debut with 293 beds across 75 rooms, starting at $65 NZD per night. Offers dormitories and private rooms, with 37 doubles. Features include a 40-seat lobby bar, 50-seat rooftop bar, and weekly DJ sets. Centrally located near Auckland's waterfront and transport hubs. It's the brand's 11th location globally, owned by NZ-based CP Group, part of Accor and Ennismore. Bookings at joandjoe.com.

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This Is Hotels’ iPhone Moment

🌐 Earlier this month, ChatGPT launched Apps to 800 million users, a 133-fold increase over the iPhone App Store's 2008 debut. Booking.com and Expedia have integrated with ChatGPT, allowing travelers to ask AI assistants for hotel recommendations and bookings. Anthropic's MCP protocol underpins these Apps, providing real-time data channels. Hotels must connect to AI to control their digital identity and visibility; those who delay will struggle as AI-driven travel searches dominate. Lighthouse offers solutions to ensure AI discoverability.

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