Automatic - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 122

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Consumer Trends: 2026

📈 Dan Frommer's new Consumer Trends Report, a collaboration with Coefficient Capital, includes a 122-slide presentation. It covers consumer spending despite economic challenges, with 3,000 U.S. consumers surveyed in partnership with Toluna. Key topics are the creator economy, and lifestyle optimization, and new medications like Ozempic. The New Consumer offers a free report and subscriptions at $20/month or $200/year. Previous reports span from 2021 to 2025, focusing on trends like food, wellness, and the economy.

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Lighthouse and HotelSpeaker close the guest experience circle

📈 Lighthouse and HotelSpeaker's partnership boosts hotel profitability and loyalty. Lighthouse's AI platform increases user revenue by 19% and saves 10 hours monthly through smart pricing and operations automation. HotelSpeaker enhances booking rates by up to 24% with multilingual, personalized guest interactions, improving team efficiency by 2.5×. Independent hotels benefit from combined services at preferential rates, optimizing booking management and guest engagement. Lighthouse serves over 70,000 hotels in 185 countries, offering real-time data and market insights.

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The 11 travel and hospitality trends that will shape 2026

📈 In 2025, North American hotel searches for one-night stays rose to over 40%. By August, 57% of bookings were made within 28 days. Asia and the Middle East expect a 9% hotel price increase in H1 2026, while Oceania faces an 11% drop. In 2025, Japan's inbound tourism surged due to a weak yen, boosting stays and spending. European tourists are shifting travel to shoulder seasons to avoid high prices. Short-term rental growth slowed globally to 6.5% due to regulations.

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IHCL Opens Ginger Ahmedabad, Kristar

🏨 Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has opened Ginger Ahmedabad, Kristar in Thaltej, Ahmedabad. The hotel offers well-designed rooms, a global cuisine restaurant named Soulinaire, and versatile meeting spaces. It caters to both business and leisure travelers with easy access to Ahmedabad's key destinations. Located at 232, Zydus Hospital Rd, Thaltej, Ahmedabad 380059, it highlights Ahmedabad's status as Gujarat's commercial capital, known for its industries, educational institutions, and architectural landmarks.

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Iconic Swiss active lifestyle hotel selects Shiji’s integrated hospitality technology ecosystem

🏖️ Le Clay, an active lifestyle hotel in the Lavaux region, is set to open in late summer 2026 with 105 rooms. Located near Lake Geneva, it will feature Shiji's integrated hospitality technology, including Daylight PMS and Infrasys POS. Part of the Seiler Constantin collection, Le Clay aims to offer a connected guest experience with two restaurants, two bars, and extensive wellness facilities. Shiji's system supports seamless operations and reduces errors.

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Making a splash: Garner by IHG arrives in South East Asia

📍 IHG Hotels & Resorts launched Garner Hotel Pattaya Central in Thailand, marking Garner's debut in Southeast Asia. The hotel features 153 rooms, located in Pattaya, a two-hour drive from Bangkok. Guests enjoy amenities such as fast Wi-Fi, premium rooms, and a rooftop pool. Since its 2023 launch, Garner has expanded to 72 hotels worldwide, with 80 more in progress, including locations in Europe, the US, and Asia, like the newly opened Garner Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma.

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UN Tourism and International Baccalaureate Organization partner to grow tourism education at high school level

📈 UN Tourism and the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB) have partnered to enhance tourism education at the high school level. The initiative aims to improve global access, focusing on skill enhancement and professional development for students in the tourism sector. UN Tourism, with 166 member countries and over 500 private sector affiliates, leads this initiative. Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili and IB Director General Olli-Pekka Heinonen emphasize the importance of education in connecting cultures and fostering economic growth.

Tivoli Coimbra Reopens in April 2026 with a Five-star Rating after a Complete Renovation

🏨 Tivoli Coimbra reopens April 2026 as a five-star hotel in central Coimbra, Portugal. Renovated with 100 rooms, including 14 suites (up from 4), it offers modern amenities like a gym, indoor pool, and two dining areas. Room rates begin at €180. Situated by the Mondego River, Coimbra is a historic city known for the University of Coimbra, founded in 1290. The hotel blends architecture by A3 Arquitetos and interior design by Broadway Malyan.

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Hilton Arcadia Los Angeles Is Officially Open

🏨 Hilton Arcadia Los Angeles, a 173-room hotel, opens at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. Managed by Azul Hospitality Group, it features rooftop dining and 17,000 sq. ft. of event space. Guests enjoy modern rooms, suites with mountain views, and diverse dining options. Located near Santa Anita Park and Pasadena attractions, amenities include a heated outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. In-room dining is available, with breakfast and dinner services on weekends.

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York Medellin Opens as Hilton’s First Curio Collection by Hilton Hotel in Medellín

🏨 Hilton, October 2023, Medellín, Colombia: York Medellin, Curio Collection by Hilton, opens as the third Curio Collection hotel in Colombia, joining Cartagena and Bogota. Located in El Poblado, the hotel features 111 suites, a rooftop infinity pool, and dining options like Nomade Restaurant and Ze View Rooftop Bar. Hilton operates nearly 300 hotels in the Caribbean and Latin America, with over 150 more in development. This new addition emphasizes Hilton's growth in the region.

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