Automatic - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 109

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JW Marriott Las Vegas and Rampart Casino Announce Property-Wide Rebrand, Officially Becoming The Resort at Summerlin

JW Marriott Las Vegas and Rampart Casino rebrand as The Resort at Summerlin, effective January 1, 2026, following a $75 million renovation.New guest rooms measure 560 sq ft; 98 rooms have balconies.Dining additions in 2025 and 2026 include ventures by chefs Fabio Viviani and Shawn McClain.Casino updates feature new High Limit Rooms.Caesars Sportsbook to open early 2026 with advanced tech and 20 betting kiosks. 🏠

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Alexander The Guest visits the World’s first AI restaurant in Dubai

🍳 WOOHOO, the world's first AI-chef-led restaurant, opened in September 2025 at Kempinski The Boulevard Hotel, Downtown Dubai. The menu is crafted by AI model Chef Aiman, using data analysis to create unique flavors by assembling texture, acidity, and umami.

Sheraton Charlotte Unveils $12M Renovation in Uptown

🏨 Sheraton Charlotte Hotel, part of Marriott International, completed a $12 million renovation of 305 rooms and suites over ten months. Located in Uptown Charlotte, near the Pearl District and IRCAD, it offers modern amenities and enhanced connectivity. Managed by StepStone Hospitality, the hotel is part of a dual-branded complex with Le Méridien Charlotte, providing two hospitality experiences. Guests can enjoy expanded workspaces and premium suites with living and dining areas.

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Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel Now Open

🏨 Omni Hotels & Resorts, in collaboration with Broward County, Visit Lauderdale, and Matthews Southwest, opened the Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel. Situated on the Intracoastal Waterway, the hotel, featuring 801 rooms and 120,000 sq. ft. of event space, serves as the cornerstone of the Broward County Convention Center expansion. This project is expected to generate over $450 million for the local economy and create over 3,000 jobs, symbolizing a new era of luxury and hospitality in South Florida.

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Fusion Hotel Group adds 161-key property in Hue, Vietnam

🏨 Grand Royal Riverside Hue, located on Hung Vuong Street, Hue, Vietnam, promises a blend of historical and modern luxury with 161 rooms. Featuring Indochine-style interiors, the hotel boasts views of the Truong Tien Bridge and UNESCO sites. It includes full-service amenities, multiple dining venues, spa and wellness facilities, and MICE spaces for up to 250 guests, making it a key destination in the Fusion Hotel Group's portfolio.

Early 2026 Opening Planned for LÈGACY Hanoi – a Fusion Original

🏨 Located in Hanoi at the corner of Lieu Giai & Doi Can Street, LÈGACY Hanoi - A Fusion Original offers 220 rooms. It's a five-minute walk from West Lake. The design blends contemporary aesthetics with Hanoi's cultural heritage, highlighted by motifs like lotus flowers and cranes. Wellness treatments use local ingredients, and the dining program features modern takes on Vietnamese cuisine. The hotel promotes relaxation with a dedicated onsen and curated experiences.

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Trinity Investments Expands European Platform With Acquisition of The Hoxton, Poblenou in Barcelona

💸 Trinity Investments acquired The Hoxton, Poblenou, a 240-room hotel in Barcelona’s 22@ District. Opened in 2022, it features four dining options, event spaces, and a rooftop pool. Trinity's third European acquisition since 2023, the purchase aligns with their strategy to expand in creative urban areas. Barcelona, hosting nearly 84 million visitors in 2024, strengthens Trinity's portfolio, including The Standard London and Park Hyatt Zurich, amidst strict hotel development regulations.

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Redefining Hospitality Through Sustainability and Innovation

📈 Iberostar, recognized by TIME as one of 2025's top 100 influential companies, focuses on sustainability and systemic change. Since Gloria Fluxà's 2017 "Wave of Change," Iberostar's circular economy initiatives in Quintana Roo and Tunisia have reduced landfill waste by 70% and improved local partnerships. In Spain and Brazil, hotels run entirely on renewable energy. In Jamaica, the Grange Pen Marine Sanctuary, spanning 3.3 million square meters, engages local fishers in marine conservation. Iberostar aims for carbon neutrality by 2030.

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The Secret to Hotel Storytelling that Sells

📖 Earlier this year, GuestCentric's studies revealed hotels could double direct bookings in less than a year by combining strong brand narratives with streamlined online experiences. Elizabeth Holmes raised $900 million for Theranos via compelling storytelling. In the 1950s, smoking was glamorized by Hollywood, but health campaigns later changed its narrative. GuestCentric aids hotels with a unified digital marketing platform, enhancing direct bookings with award-winning websites and integrated booking engines, featured on Skift Travel Tech 250.

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The AI Tech Sellers Toolkit – Selling AI To Hotels

💻 Pertlink's latest AI Toolkit Series targets vendors and hotel leaders, emphasizing operational certainty over innovation. The toolkit helps vendors shift from feature-selling to maturity-aligned problem-solving and assists buyers in evaluating AI solutions with concrete criteria. Pertlink Limited, founded on October 23, 2000, is a Hong Kong-based IT consultancy specializing in hospitality technology, known for its global expertise and network in the industry.

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