Automatic - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 11

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Nammos to Open First-Ever Resort in the Middle East in Spring 2026

🌴 Opening in spring at AMAALA's Triple Bay, Nammos Resort AMAALA features 110 guest rooms, suites, bungalows, villas, and 20 private residences. The resort highlights include the exclusive Cliff Villa, a wellness hub, infinity pools, and three dining venues. It partners with Augustinus Bader for innovative spa services. Set in Saudi Arabia, the resort embraces sustainability with a zero-carbon footprint, powered entirely by renewable energy.

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Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa 2026 to Spotlight Investment, Innovation and Destination Growth Across Sub-Saharan Africa

📈 The Future Hospitality Summit Africa is scheduled for 31 March - 1 April 2026 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Nairobi. Influential leaders like Juliana Kagwa, Ashish Sharma, and Rosco Wendover will discuss African hospitality trends, focusing on investment, development, and sustainability. Key speakers include Ewan Cameron, Rahul Chaudhary, and Olivier Granet. The summit provides essential insights into capital deployment and market strategies, making it a must-attend event for industry leaders.

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AAA and Bread Financial Survey: 76% of Travelers Planning Milestone Trips in 2026

🗺️ Columbus, OH, 2026: AAA and Bread Financial® reveal that 61% of Americans plan to travel in 2026, with 76% of trips centered on life milestones. Popular events include birthdays (32%), family reunions (30%), and weddings (19%). 46% use travel advisors, with 71% buying travel insurance. Gen Z (89%) and Millennials (88%) prioritize milestone trips more than Baby Boomers (57%). Survey conducted December 15-17, 2025, included 1,714 U.S. travelers.

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Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection Debuts Newly Renovated Oceanfront Suites This February

🌴 February, Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection, Waimea, Hawaii, unveils newly renovated Oceanfront Suites. Features: open-air style, one- and two-bedroom options, ocean views, private lānais. Exclusive privileges: personalized concierge, private beachfront access, sunset dining, aperitif hour, and in-suite indulgences. Suite interiors boast island color palette, natural textures, and handcrafted details. Elevates guest experience at this storied oceanfront destination. Contact: 68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr, Waimea, HI 96743, +1 808-885-6622.

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The Leadership Gap We Keep Blaming on Generations

📚 Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z, and soon Gen Alpha, coexist in workplaces shaped by diverse social and technological backgrounds. Over the past 3 to 5 years, these generational differences have spurred workplace friction. Leaders often lack training to navigate this diversity, relying on outdated methods that alienate younger professionals. Misinterpretations arise, with behavioral differences seen as deficiencies. Leadership education that bridges this generational gap is essential to foster engagement and reduce turnover, particularly in industries like hospitality.

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10 Ways Hotels can Increase Direct Bookings in 2026

🏨 In 2026, hotel website traffic is down 40-60% due to AI, but storytelling can boost visibility. By late 2025, 30% of travelers start searches on Booking.com. 65% prefer AI-facilitated personalization. 53% abandon slow mobile sites, highlighting the need for fast, seamless booking experiences. PPC ads yield a 2:1 ROI. In 2023, 65% of same-day bookings were on social media. Loyal customers seek immediate rewards, and trust in secure booking increases direct sales. By 2030, direct bookings are projected to surpass OTAs.

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From Sales Heroes to Scalable Systems: The Leadership Shift Defining 2026

📊 2026, sales leadership must pivot from the "top performer" model to a scalable system-driven approach. Traditional reliance on star sellers is outdated due to complex buying processes involving committees and digital influences. Artificial intelligence redefines sales value, emphasizing judgment and coordination over individual effort. Key shifts: team-based revenue, outcome-aligned incentives, role specialization, and data-guided decisions. The focus is on building resilient, cohesive teams, ensuring predictable performance and sustainable growth. 🏆

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Does Our Cultural Type Define What Kind of Wellness We Want & Appreciate?

🌐 Linear-active cultures like Germans and Swiss prioritize structure and efficiency, valuing scheduled wellness programs and detailed itineraries. Multi-active cultures, including Italians and Latin Americans, thrive on flexibility and interpersonal connections, favoring lively interactions and personalized experiences. Reactive cultures such as Chinese and Japanese emphasize harmony and indirect communication, opting for tranquil, respectful service. Hospitality and wellness providers face challenges accommodating diverse cultural types while ensuring tailored, culturally aware offerings. This impacts guest satisfaction and service optimization globally.

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From Hotel Outlet to F&B Destination – 5 Strategies to Boost your F&B Concept

🍴 In 2025, Youri Sawerschel, founder of Creative Supply, shared five strategies to boost F&B revenue and perceived value at the HOW Festival in Zadar. His strategies include reframing business models and utilizing guest presence as content, derived from working with luxury hospitality clients in Europe and the Middle East.

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Luxury Unfiltered: Why aesthetic obsession is breaking luxury hospitality

🛌 Two weeks ago in Toronto, Daniel Langer, a luxury industry expert, criticized modern luxury hotels for prioritizing Instagrammable aesthetics over guest comfort. He noted functional issues like unintuitive light switches and doorless bathrooms, which undermine luxury by sacrificing privacy and convenience. In one Paris hotel, ordering water required using a slow app or visiting the restaurant. Langer urges a return to intuitive and private service, warning that neglecting client needs leads to lost loyalty.

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