Automatic - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 117

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Breaking From Travel Tradition: Americans Choose Cooking Classes Over Fine Dining and Intimate Family Trips Over Holiday Gatherings

🗺️ Kansas City, MO: According to MMGY's latest report, 66% of U.S. travelers plan to travel in the next six months, with 53% traveling for winter holidays. Notably, 36% prefer leisure vacations with immediate family, while cooking class interest rose to 19%. The 2026 FIFA World Cup entices 21% to spend an average of $3,652 per trip. AI tools are used by 40% for travel planning, with human recommendations still more trusted than AI-generated ones.

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What Revenue Management REALLY is …

💰 Revenue management is about recognizing patterns, not just adjusting prices. The role involves using AI tools and forecasting engines while knowing when to rely on human judgment. Effective revenue managers influence decision-makers and orchestrate commercial strategies, aligning sales, marketing, and distribution. It's a leadership function focused on profit and efficiency, going beyond setting prices to designing business strategies. Fabian Bartnick, the author, is an experienced commercial growth leader in hospitality tech and business alignment.

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A Lesson On How to Hire the Right Person From the Richest Man in the World

👤 Elon Musk, the world's richest man with a net worth over $500 billion, emphasizes hiring for attitude over skill, stating, “Skills can be taught, but attitude changes require a brain transplant.” Jim Bush, former executive VP at American Express, supports this by hiring hospitality-experienced individuals for customer support. While certain jobs need specific skills, a negative attitude can harm company culture. The key takeaway: hire people who care and train them for competence.

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Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler Unveils The Sanctuary, a Bespoke Four-Bedroom Residence

🏖 Four Seasons Resort Whistler introduces The Sanctuary, a four-bedroom residence available from December 19, 2025, to January 10, 2026. Located at the highest level of the resort, it accommodates up to eight guests, featuring three ensuite bathrooms and a powder room. Guests enjoy panoramic mountain views, a terrace, and a gourmet kitchen. Daily breakfast at Braidwood Tavern is included. For bookings, call +1 (888) 935-2460 or email the provided address.

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Noble Investment Group CEO Mit Shah to Receive the Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award

🏨 Mit Shah, CEO of Noble Investment Group, will receive the 2026 Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award at the Night of a Thousand Stars Gala on January 25, 2026, in Washington, D.C., and at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit from January 26-28, 2026, in Los Angeles. The award honors leaders advancing societal change in lodging. Shah’s initiatives include the Bharat Shah Leadership Speaker Series and the Shah Family Foundation, which support education and medical research.

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Welcome to the Neighbourhood: IHG Signs Hotel Indigo Bali Ubud

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts partners with Ristia Group to launch Hotel Indigo Bali Ubud, set to open in 2027 with 130 rooms. Located near Blangsinga Waterfall, it highlights Ubud's cultural and natural attractions. This marks IHG's second property in Ubud and expands its South East Asia and Korea portfolio to 92 hotels. Globally, Hotel Indigo's portfolio includes 183 hotels in 25+ countries, with 132 in development, and in Indonesia, IHG has 33 open hotels and 12 upcoming projects.

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Garner by IHG Debuts in Kyoto’s Historic Shijo Karasuma District

🏨 Garner Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma, located on a historic street in central Kyoto, opens with 103 rooms following an extensive transformation. The hotel is four minutes from Gojo Station and five from Shijo Station. Rooms start at JPY11,385 (USD $75.00). Garner, launched in 2023, has over 70 hotels open and 80 more in its pipeline, with expansions into Europe, the US, and Thailand. Complimentary drinks and a 24/7 shop enhance guest experiences.

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Canadian Lodging Outlook Quarterly 2025-Q3

🏨 HVS and STR released the Canadian Lodging Outlook quarterly report, highlighting occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR for six major markets. HVS, established in 1980, completes over 4,500 assignments annually for hotel and real estate sectors worldwide, using expertise from around 60 offices and over 300 professionals. For detailed Canadian hotel data, contact STR. HVS Canada, with bilingual associates, offers appraisals and consulting services nationwide, with offices in Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver.

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Safemark Adds Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar for Hotels

🎤 Safemark, based in Orlando, FL, has introduced the Marshall Heston 60 TV soundbar to bolster hotel in-room entertainment. With over 70% of travelers prioritizing entertainment, this soundbar features Dolby Atmos, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and customizable sound modes. It's designed for flexible installation and long-term reliability. Safemark, a leading hospitality solutions provider, continues expanding its product line to include more innovative products like Indel B mini refrigerators and Marshall Homeline speakers.

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Benchmark Global Sales and Lure Agency Partner to Accelerate Direct Group Revenue for Independent Hotels

🏨 Benchmark Global Sales, based in San Diego, CA, and Boulder, CO, partners with Lure Agency to enhance sales for over 50 independent hotels. The collaboration aims to boost direct group revenue using Lure's WINS Method™, focusing on generating quality leads and increasing conversions. This partnership strengthens Benchmark's competitive edge against branded competitors by leveraging modern sales strategies to provide measurable returns and attract new management contracts. Benchmark's properties span North America, offering personalized experiences.

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