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La Dolce Vita Orient Express: 24 hours on board Italy’s new luxury train

🚄 Italy, 2023: The Dolce Vita Orient Express, Italy's first luxury train, celebrates the glamor of the 1950s and '60s. This train offers 18 Italian countryside itineraries. The "Taste of Tuscan Vineyards" tour is a 24-hour journey starting from Rome's Ostiense station. The opulent lounge, designed by French architect Hugo Toro, features 20th-century mosaics and live jazz. This experience contrasts with the city's rush-hour chaos.
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Casual Living at Scale with Asli Kutlucan, CEO Europe at TFE Hotels

🛌 Asli Kutlucan, CEO Europe at TFE Hotels, discusses TFE’s European growth strategy on the Pillow Talk Sessions Podcast with hosts Jessica Gillingham and Kristian Lupinski. TFE is focusing on “casual living,” blending hotel comfort and home flexibility with brands like Adina and MM:NT. Upcoming UK launches in Cambridge and Glasgow emphasize adaptive reuse and tech innovation, enhancing operational efficiency. This approach targets a new generation valuing design, autonomy, and digital convenience in hospitality.
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Radisson Blu Hotel debuts in Florence, the gateway to Tuscany

🏨 Radisson Hotel Group opened the Radisson Blu Hotel in Florence, near the city's historic center. The hotel features 304 rooms, a spa, fitness hub, and a 1,500 m² conference area with a 452 m² ballroom for up to 450 guests. Guests enjoy Italian cuisine at Bertarelli and international dishes at La Primavera. Conveniently located, the hotel offers easy access to Florence's attractions and the Tuscan countryside via the A1 motorway and local airports.
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San Francisco’s Hotel Investment Outlook Brightens

📈 San Francisco's lodging market is rebounding, with an 8.9% RevPAR increase by August 2025. Moscone Center is projected to generate over 650,000 room nights in 2025. Salesforce implemented a full return-to-office policy in January 2025, and Gap, Inc. will increase office attendance to five days a week by September 2025. Major hotel transactions include Park Hotels & Resorts’ sale of Hyatt Centric. Huntington Hotel will reopen in early 2026 after renovations.
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Are Traditional TMCs Becoming Obsolete—or Reinvented?

💻 Stephanie Lachance from EHI and Kosta Tsimiklis from Rio Tinto explore the future of Travel Management Companies (TMCs) in a 20-minute episode by GBTA Canada Tech Committee. Discussions revolve around whether TMCs will evolve, merge, or become obsolete. Airlines might claim TMCs are unnecessary, but TMCs argue they play a crucial role in situations like when a VP of Sales finds themselves stranded at O'Hare airport at 11 pm.
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U.S. hotel results for week ending 1 November

📈 26 October to 1 November 2025, U.S. hotel industry data revealed mixed year-over-year results. Occupancy decreased by 2.6% to 59.3%, ADR rose by 0.4% to $156.09, and RevPAR dropped by 2.3% to $92.54. Tampa saw a 24.6% occupancy fall due to Hurricane Milton's impact. New Orleans faced a 23.9% ADR and 38.3% RevPAR decline, influenced by Taylor Swift's tour and a conference. San Francisco excelled, with 13.8% occupancy, 17.0% ADR, and 33.1% RevPAR increases.
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Final lineup confirmed for HOSPACE 2025

🏨 HOSPACE 2025 will occur on Thursday, 13th November 2025, at the Royal Lancaster London, marking its 20th edition. Featuring panels, discussions, and workshops, it will explore finance, technology, and leadership trends in hospitality. Highlights include economist Thomas Pugh’s session, discussions on Martyn’s Law, and workshops on hotel tech by Alkimi, Sona, and Apaleo. Key speakers include Jane Pendlebury, Neil Braude, and Laura Sharpe. The event culminates in the Gala Awards Dinner with Inspirational Leader Awards and features the Premier League trophies.
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Hotel Food and Beverage – A Bright Spot in 2025

Hotel Revenue Trends 2025 💸 U.S. hoteliers in 2025 face challenges with room revenue rising only 0.8% in the first half, predicts CBRE's RevPAR annual growth at a mere 0.1%. Despite this, food and beverage (F&B) revenue per occupied room increased by 3.8%. Luxury and resort hotels thrive with an 8.7% rise in banquet revenue, while convention hotels see a 7.3% decline. F&B profit margins improved to 29.1% from 28.7%, with labor expenses making up 59.4% of costs.
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HSMAI DC Directors Roundtable Will Share DMV Hotel Market Insights

📅 Hospitality professionals are invited to the HSMAI Directors Roundtable on Nov. 20 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, VA. The event, featuring five industry leaders, begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at noon. Registration is free for HSMAI DC members and $70 for nonmembers. The Hyatt Regency, near Reagan National Airport, provides valet parking and a shuttle service. HSMAI, with over 5,000 members globally, focuses on hospitality sales, marketing, and revenue optimization.
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