Automatic - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 124

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Hoteliers, Your Christmas Tree Could Win $1,500 for YOUR Charity.

🎄 Lodging Interactive and CoMMingle, digital marketing agencies, launched the 4th Annual Hotel Christmas Tree Contest, offering a $1,500 donation to a local charity chosen by the winning hotel. Last year, Detroit's Hotel David Whitney won, leading to a donation to Alternative for Girls. The contest invites global hotel participation, focusing on festive displays and community giving. Founded in 2001, Lodging Interactive serves worldwide hotels with digital marketing. Contact: 877-291-4411 ext. 704.

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Agilysys Mobile Caddie App Drives Over 20 Hours of Weekly Scheduling Efficiency for Streamsong Resort’s Golf Operations

🏌️ Streamsong Resort in Alpharetta, Ga., selected Agilysys Golf and Mobile Caddie App for enhanced scheduling, gaining over 20 hours of weekly efficiency. The app synchronizes tee sheets in real-time, benefiting both staff and guests. Streamsong Loopers, a rebrand of the app, manages over 200 caddies and supports seamless onboarding. Inspired by Streamsong’s success, other KemperSports properties, including Wild Spring Dunes and Rodeo Dunes, are considering adoption.

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Hotel Okura to Open The Okura Resort Hakone Gora in 2029

🏖 Hotel Okura Co., Ltd. will open The Okura Resort Hakone Gora, the first Okura Resort property in Japan, in 2029, at Gora, a renowned hot spring area in Hakone. With 58 rooms, each with private open-air baths from Owakudani Hot Spring, the hotel will feature a total floor area of 9,650.84 square meters. The operational management agreement was signed on July 11, 2025, with Nishimatsu Construction Co., Ltd. managing development and ownership.

HSMAI Announces 2025 Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Hospitality Sales, Marketing, Revenue Optimization, and Distribution

📅 On February 18, 2026, in New York, the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) will honor the 2025 Top 25 Extraordinary Minds during the HSMAI Adrian Awards Celebration. These honorees, selected for their leadership, innovation, and impact in hospitality, include notable figures such as Samir Bhatnagar of Ashford and Amy Huff from The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Established in 1927, HSMAI is a global organization with 5,000 members across 35 countries.

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HSMAI Europe Announces Strategic Partnership with TrustYou for 2026–2027

🛅 HSMAI Europe partners with TrustYou for two years, starting in 2026, to enhance guest intelligence and reputation management. TrustYou will sponsor the HSMAI Europe Commercial Strategy Conference on January 15, 2026, at InterContinental London Park Lane during Commercial Strategy Week (January 14-16). This partnership includes local events, educational programming, and data insights initiatives under "HSMAI Data Insights Powered by TrustYou." This collaboration aims to boost guest-experience insights and commercial strategies in Europe's hospitality sector.

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Corporate travel rebounds as a growth engine for 2026

💰 Dec 11, 2025: In the report "The State of Corporate Travel & Expense 2026" by Skift and Navan, 90% of business travelers view trips as essential, emphasizing deal-making and client relations. Seventy-four percent of managers anticipate more team trips, benefiting hotels with meeting spaces. Only 43% of travelers feel supported during issues, while fewer than 40% utilize real-time data for improvements. AI and NDC are enhancing booking experiences, underscoring the need for hotels to adapt with better data usage and service quality.

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Google unifies search and chat in mobile AI

🌐 Google is testing a new mobile feature as of December 11, 2025, integrating AI Overviews with AI Mode, enhancing travel planning within their platform. This feature, powered by Gemini, provides real-time data, promoting direct bookings and reducing third-party referrals. Over 2 billion users are engaging with these AI Overviews monthly. Travel brands must adapt to this AI-centric approach, as fewer clicks might lead to higher-quality traffic, benefiting data-rich companies.

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Hotels face a more fragmented marketplace in 2026

🗺 Dec 11, 2025, Phocuswright's report projects global travel bookings at $1.67 trillion for 2025, driven by strong APAC demand and digital bookings. The Asia-Pacific region leads growth due to increased intra-regional travel and rising disposable income. Short-term rentals and AI-powered planning tools intensify competition, requiring hotels to enhance experience and pricing strategies. With evolving guest expectations, hotels must leverage granular market intelligence to navigate this increasingly complex distribution landscape.

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The new rules of travel advertising

🗺️ Dec 11, 2025, hotels will need to make clearer marketing decisions. In 2026, AI-driven changes in advertising require hotels to use real-time data and precise targeting for better results. Major travel companies are creating advertising platforms, offering new opportunities. Simplified, connected media buying is crucial, as generic audiences become ineffective. Real-time data and behavior-based targeting enhance conversion rates. CTV is evolving into a performance tool, driving measurable bookings. Success hinges on activating data, not just collecting it.

Expedia buys Tiqets to grow its experiences business

💸 Expedia will acquire Tiqets, a ticketing platform, on December 11, 2025. This strategic move enhances its offerings in over 60 countries and 1,000 cities, expanding travel beyond flights and lodging. The integration aims to deliver seamless booking experiences and strengthen B2B and consumer brands through enriched cultural content. This acquisition aligns with the market trend of demand for immersive travel experiences, leveraging Tiqets’ inventory and Expedia’s technology.

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