Automatic - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 104

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A Quick Look at Green Key Year‑End Summary with Criteria Update in 2026

📈 Green Key's 2025 report highlights a 25% increase in certified establishments, totaling over 8,300 sites across 90 countries. Partnerships with major hotel groups expanded, aiming for widespread sustainable practices. Updated certification criteria, aligning with ISO standards and EU directives, will launch on October 1, 2026. In 2025, over 165,000 website visits and nearly 9,000 newsletter subscribers indicate growing interest. GCSTIMES supports over 100,000 hospitality groups globally, operating from five centers in China, US, UAE, France, and Australia.

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Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown Opens in Nebraska

🛌 Drury Hotels opened the Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown, its first in Nebraska. Located at 920 Q Street, Lincoln, it features 210 guest rooms, over 2,400 sq ft of meeting space, and employs 55 staff. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, 24-hour business and fitness centers, an indoor pool, and diverse dining options. The hotel is near the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and other attractions. General Manager Megan Clark leads the team. For more details, visit druryhotels.com.

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RIU Hotels Sees Out 2025 by Reopening the Riu Jalisco Following a Full Refurb

🏨 RIU Hotels & Resorts reopened Riu Jalisco in Riviera Nayarit after an extensive renovation, adding 120 rooms for a total of 820. New features include six swimming pools, a splash pad, and a renovated RiuLand. Dining options expanded with American Country and Candy ice cream parlour. The hotel's eight bars enhance guest experience. RIU's recent investments in Riviera Nayarit, including Riu Vallarta and Riu Palace Pacifico, reaffirm its commitment to offering top-quality hospitality.

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More reviews, more bookings: A complete guide to online reputation management for hotels

🏨 Online reputation management (ORM) is vital for hotels. In 2021, 82% of travelers deemed reviews crucial when booking. With 84% trusting them like personal recommendations, hotels with higher ratings often gain more bookings and can justify higher room rates. ORM involves monitoring reviews, responding promptly, optimizing profiles, and leveraging guest feedback. Effective ORM strengthens trust, visibility, and revenue. Tools like Lighthouse streamline these processes, enhancing hotels' visibility and competitive edge.

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Taj Debuts in Cairo; Signs a 300 Key Hotel

🏨 The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) announced its debut in Egypt by signing a deal for a new Taj hotel in Cairo. Situated in Opera Square, the 300-key Taj Cairo will offer views of Azbakeya Garden. The hotel will blend historic architecture with modern amenities and provide all-day dining, specialty restaurants, and wellness facilities. This venture places Taj in a city famed for attractions like the Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum.

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Marriott International Opens its 200th Property in India, With The Westin Jaipur Kant Kalwar Resort & Spa

🏨 The Westin Jaipur Kant Kalwar Resort & Spa marks Marriott International's 200th property in India, located in Jaipur's scenic Aravali range. Spread across nine acres, the resort offers 135 rooms, suites, and villas, each with private gardens and plunge pools. Facilities include a 24-hour fitness studio, Heavenly Spa, four dining venues, and extensive event spaces. Marriott's presence in India now spans 200 properties across 18 brands, with a pipeline of 150 more hotels.

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HVS Global Perspectives – Year-End 2025

📈 U.S., 2025: Hotel transactions slow initially, but a significant increase is anticipated in 2026. Cap rates for Q4 2025 fall as buyers focus on renovation potential, with 8% as the average stabilized asset cap rate. Occupancy is predicted to rise by 0.5% in 2026, with ADR increasing by 2%. International travel, supported by the FIFA World Cup 2026, is expected to boost occupancy. ✈️ Canada, 2025: RevPAR growth is expected to be nearly 5%, driven by a domestic travel surge and demand peaks. Over 9,000 rooms are under construction, with $2 billion in transactions predicted. The World Cup in 2026 will drive demand. 🌎 Latin America faces 2025 uncertainty due to internal factors and U.S. policy, with demand stable yet unchanging. Opportunities in Mexico and markets like La Paz and Huatulco-Puerto Escondido are promising. 🌏 In Asia-Pacific, 2026 anticipates steady growth, led by robust domestic and international demand in India and Vietnam. 🏨 Europe reports a 3% RevPAR rise in 2025. Spain, Greece, and Portugal lead the way, with €20 billion in transactions expected.

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Millennium Hotels & Resorts and IHCL Join Hands on a Global Loyalty Partnership

🛑 Millennium Hotels & Resorts (MHR) celebrates 30 years by announcing a strategic partnership with Indian Hotels Company (IHCL). This collaboration links MHR's MyMillennium and IHCL's Taj InnerCircle of NeuPass program, offering a 10% discount on stays at over 145 MHR hotels and participating Taj hotels worldwide. MHR operates more than 150 hotels globally, with a significant presence in key cities like London, New York, and Dubai. MHR's Middle East & Africa region manages 50 hotels and 15,000 keys.

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The KYLN Hotel Suzhou Celebrates Grand Opening, Joining the JdV by Hyatt Brand

🏨 KYLN Hotel Suzhou, opened by Hyatt Hotels Corporation, is located in the Xiangcheng District of Suzhou, China, near Yangcheng Lake. The hotel offers 327 guest rooms, suites, and apartments designed with a mix of traditional and modern styles. Culinary options include three dining venues, such as CHROMA Chinese Restaurant, and wellness facilities like the Yuan Fitness Center. The hotel features 7,534 square feet of conference space, a ballroom, and five multipurpose rooms for events.

Winning over OTA guests with trust and convenience in the website and CRM

📈 Siteminder's report shows OTAs are more popular than Google for hotel searches. OTA commissions can reach seven figures for small hotels, impacting net revenue. Effective strategies include improving hotel websites with clear content, simple booking engines, and book-direct incentives. CRM should build trust through personalized emails. Hoteliers need to focus on emotions—trust and convenience—to attract direct bookings. Direct Booking Mastery Certification helps hotels improve skills, leading to measurable direct booking increases.

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