Automatic - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 11

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Choice Hotels International Launches Two New Marketing Campaigns Focused on Its Four Extended Stay Brands to Boost Brand Awareness and Drive Bookings

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, has rolled out two bold, new and first-of-its-kind campaigns, spotlighting the benefits of its four extended stay brands—Everhome Suites, MainStay Suites, Suburban Studios, and WoodSpring Suites. "Stay in Your Rhythm" a campaign focused on all its extended stay brands, shows guests how they can keep up with daily routines, while "The WoodSpring Way" highlights the genuine hospitality and friendly service WoodSpring Suites staff deliver to its guests. With over 550 extended stay locations open, 51 under construction, and 350+ in the pipeline, Choice Hotels is leading the way in long-term lodging.

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Hard Rock International to Bring Hard Rock Hotel & Residences to Ras Al Khaimah

Hard Rock International announces today it is working with HR Hotel FZ LLC, a joint venture company between Malta-based db Group and RAK Hospitality Holding (RAKHH), to bring Hard Rock Hotel & Residences Ras Al Khaimah to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This branded mixed-use development project is slated to open in 2028.

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Marriott International Completes Acquisition of citizenM Brand

Today, Marriott International (Nasdaq: MAR) has completed its acquisition of the innovative lifestyle brand citizenM. As Marriott focuses on further growing the company’s select-service portfolio globally, this transaction provides even more lodging offerings for guests and Marriott Bonvoy members in exciting destinations around the world.

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Hotel Group Essendi Strengthens ESG Efforts with Collaboration with Workplace Pride

Essendi, a leading hotel owner and operator in Europe, announced a strategic partnership with Workplace Pride, a global nonprofit organization committed to greater LGBTQIA+ inclusion in the workplace, during Pride Amsterdam 2025. The partnership will be officially formalized during the tenth annual INK goes PINK party at INK Hotel Amsterdam, one of Essendi’s hotels. With this, Essendi underscores its continued commitment to inclusion and diversity within the hospitality sector in Western Europe.

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Accor Arrives on The Strip with Treasure Island – TI Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Handwritten Collection

Accor, in partnership with businessman and casino owner Phil Ruffin, today announced the signing of Treasure Island - TI Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Handwritten Collection. The salient 2,884 key property overlooks the city’s premier racing circuit and features some of the best panoramic views of Las Vegas. To be operated under a franchise agreement with Accor when it officially debuts later this year, Treasure Island - TI Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Handwritten Collection joins a global portfolio of carefully curated hotels and becomes the second Handwritten Collection address in the United States, following Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection last year. The signing further increases Accor’s presence in the Americas region, with more than 550 hotels open and operating, and reflects the Group’s growing presence across North America.

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AI Alone Won’t Save You: Why Hospitality Tech Still Needs Structure

There’s a popular myth making the rounds in hospitality tech circles that AI will fix everything. That you can plug in a chatbot here, an algorithm there, and suddenly your operations are running on autopilot and every guest gets a “wow” moment.

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Smaller Teams, Smarter Support: How Hotels Are Going Lean on Finance

In 2025, the hotel industry is facing another wave of operational and back-office transformation when it comes to staffing, not just in the front lines, but in the back office too. Labor costs keep climbing, profit margins are tight, and the traditional staffing models that once worked aren’t adding up anymore.

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Lean Teams, High Impact: How Cloud PMS Tech Solves Hospitality’s Staffing Struggles

In today’s hospitality landscape, staffing shortages remain a pressing challenge. According to a December 2024 survey by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Hireology, nearly 65% of hotels reported ongoing staffing shortages, with 71% unable to fill open positions despite active recruitment efforts.

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Influence Society Enhances Hospitality Services by Leveraging Agentic AI Capabilities through Webflow MCP Integration

Influence Society, the leading Webflow Enterprise Certified and Premium Partner specialized in hospitality technology, today announced a significant enhancement to its Webflow partnership through the launch of Webflow MCP (Model Context Protocol). This premier CMS-compatible solution introduces seamless integration with AI agents, enabling hoteliers and hospitality brands to efficiently automate content creation, publishing, and management in a single, intuitive interface without coding expertise.

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Cloudflare’s AI Bot Blocking – A Pragmatic Step Towards Digital Equity in Hospitality and Travel

The announcement from Cloudflare regarding their default blocking of AI bots and the introduction of a “pay-per-crawl” system is a significant and largely positive development for the digital landscape, particularly as it pertains to our core industries of hospitality and travel.

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