Automatic - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 157

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Tambourine Launches Tambourine One: Website & Booking Engine

📱 Tambourine, a leader in hotel marketing technology, launches Tambourine One, integrating website and booking engine tech. Key features: no booking engine transaction fees, built-in mobile wallets, room & air packaging, personalization, and accessibility protection. Mekell Barker, SVP, highlights cost reduction and improved performance. Existing clients upgrade at no extra cost. Trusted by hotels in 50+ countries, Tambourine offers a seamless switch with dedicated support for smooth implementation and long-term value maximization.

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Lessons in seasonality from a hotel made of ice

❄️ Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos in Finnish Lapland rebuilds its snow hotel annually, operating from December 15 to March's end. Situated 30 km north of the Arctic Circle, the hotel features 20 ice rooms, a 150-seat ice restaurant, and an ice bar. Despite sub-zero challenges, Mews technology aids operations. Rovaniemi's airport, Finland’s second busiest, boosts tourism. With activities like reindeer rides and snow saunas, it's a unique winter experience. Pricing is set well in advance, focusing on autumn demand.

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Castello Sgr acquires Calampiso Resort, near Palermo, Italy

🏖 Castello Sgr, through the HIIP, acquired the Calampiso Resort in Sicily, located between Trapani and Palermo. The resort covers 150,000 square meters with over 250 rooms, featuring restaurants and conference facilities. A €100 million investment will transform it into an ultra-luxury destination, reopening in 2029. This marks Castello Sgr's first investment in Sicily, furthering their strategy of focusing on high tourism potential locations with a sustainable, quality-oriented approach.

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Toro Development Company Announces Partner for The Hotel at Medley

🏨 Toro Development Company (TDC) partners with Mainsail Lodging & Development for a 150-key lifestyle hotel at Medley, scheduled to open in 2028. Located at Johns Creek, Georgia, Medley opens October 29 with 883 residences, 164,000 sq. ft. of retail, and 110,000 sq. ft. of office space. The hotel will feature a signature restaurant, 5,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, and resort amenities. Medley will host 200 events annually, including wellness classes and art festivals.

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What you shouldn’t automate might matter more

🤖 Automate repetitive tasks like rate updates, inventory management, and internal reports for efficiency. Avoid automating human interactions, such as emails, social media posts, and personal recommendations, to maintain authenticity and trust. Automation should not fake human intention, as this can damage reputations and lead to disengagement. Prioritize automating processes that move systems, not people, for better results. Trust is key and only humans can convey genuine intention.

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It’s Personal Stories, A Hospitality Podcast Launches New Website

📰 Founded in 2022, "It’s Personal Stories," led by David Kong, Rachel Humphrey, and Lan Elliott, launched a redesigned website featuring nearly 300 interviews with global hospitality leaders. The platform has garnered 750,000 YouTube views by offering free, experience-based leadership insights. Each 30-minute interview provides practical wisdom on themes like imposter syndrome, work-life harmony, and leadership habits. The podcast, named a "Top Hospitality Podcast," promotes authentic storytelling to inspire career growth.

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Hotel de l’Opera Hanoi – MGallery Collection enters its next act

🎭 Hotel de l'Opera Hanoi - MGallery Collection is undergoing a renovation set to complete in 2026. From May to October 2025, 50% of rooms, two dining venues, and more were revamped. New guest spaces, a boutique, and a M Moment experience are planned. Infrastructure upgrades include chiller systems and 600 square meters of solar panels, reducing energy dependency by 5%. The hotel maintains sustainability efforts, earning recognition as one of Vietnam's Top 10 Best Green Hotels in 2025.

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Mews Secures $300 million Investment to Cement Position as World’s Leading Hospitality Operating System

💸 Mews secured $300 million in a Series D funding round led by EQT Growth, with other investors like Atomico and HarbourVest. The company, valued at $2.5 billion, achieved substantial growth in 2025, with 15,000 customers and 42.3 million reservations across 85 countries. Mews generated $19.7 billion in transaction volumes and $537 million in additional revenue for hoteliers. The funding will enhance AI-driven operations and expand Mews' presence in North America and Europe.

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Australia, 2026, and hospitality: What’s actually changing?

📰 Australia 2026: Hospitality trends reveal high operating costs, strong domestic travel, and a mix of properties. The focus is on personalization using real-time guest data to enhance bookings and on-property spending. Unified tech stacks are vital due to staff shortages, while privacy remains crucial amid recent data breaches. Revinate's platform supports over 12,500 hotels driving $17.2 billion in direct revenue. Strategies prioritize guest experience and real-time data utilization over merely increasing tech tools.

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How hoteliers should rethink the threat posed by short term rentals

🏨 Short-term rentals and hotels coexist since Airbnb's 2008 launch. In April 2024, short-term rental supply in North American spring break destinations surged before dropping as demand ebbed. In Istanbul, 2024 regulations cut supply by 38%, with 82.29% of rentals owned by multi-property owners by January 2025. Mexico City has 57% "hotel-like" rentals, compared to New York City's stricter enforcement. Hoteliers can differentiate by emphasizing amenities such as gyms and safety features, which short-term rentals often lack.

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