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Yotel Announces Debut in Greece with YOTELPAD Athens

YOTEL, the global hospitality brand known for its design-led, tech-forward hotels, has announced plans to expand its European footprint with the launch of YOTELPAD Athens - a 113-key urban aparthotel set across three centrally located buildings in the Greek capital. Marking the brand’s debut in Greece, the project is a significant milestone in YOTEL’s strategic growth across Europe and in the fast-evolving extended stay sector.
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Royal Minor and List Development Sign First Anantara Project in Japan

Royal Minor Hotels Co., Ltd. (Royal Minor) - a joint venture between Royal Holdings Co., Ltd. and Minor Hotels - proudly announces the first management contract signing of an Anantara project in Japan, partnering with List Development Co., Ltd. (LD) to develop Anantara Karuizawa Retreat. Slated to open in 2030, the new-build Anantara property will feature 51 keys, comprising suites and branded residences, on a serene 10-acre forested site facing Mount Asama in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
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Hotel Industry Update – Booking Trends, Tips & Top Performing Offers

Summer travel season is in full swing, and it’s time to dial in your booking strategies. From the latest trends and spend to the most successful hotel offers, Cendyn’s experts dove into the industry data from May 2025 to reveal how travelers are planning their summer getaways. We’ll discuss what guests are really prioritizing when making summer booking decisions, along with actionable tips designed to get your guests engaged, excited, and ready to book their next stay.
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Moana Surfrider, a Westin Resort & Spa, Completes Lobby Renovation and Begins Welcoming Guests to New Tower Wing Guest Rooms

As Waikiki’s first hotel, the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort and Spa, prepares for its 125th anniversary in 2026, the resort celebrated a significant milestone in its landmark rejuvenation. The resort’s refreshed lobby debuted on July 3, balancing the preservation of its celebrated Victorian architecture with elegant enhancements, and the Tower Wing began welcoming guests to its renovated rooms. Full completion of the Tower rooms is scheduled for late August 2025.
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Banyan Group Maintains Strategic Momentum with Global Milestones in Lead-up to 100th Hotel Grand Opening

Banyan Group ("Banyan Tree Holdings Limited" or the "Group" – SGX: B58), an independent global hospitality company, enters the second half of 2025 with strategic momentum across its diversified portfolio of hotels, branded residences, and purpose-led experiences. This November, Banyan Group will mark a significant moment in its journey with the Grand Opening of Mandai Rainforest Resort—its 100th hotel and a symbolic homecoming in Singapore—through a weeklong celebration and charity festival.
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Agentic AI and Hotel PMS: Brace Yourself for a Positive Impact

The business community has welcomed artificial intelligence as a key means of adapting to today’s changing workforce and recommending actions based on data analytics; however, according to experts, the hotel industry has yet to leverage it fully. A recent study by McKinsey found that as many as 78 percent of respondents say their organizations use AI in at least one business function, a 6-percentage-point increase from 2024. With so many core processes now informed by AI, hoteliers must bring these capabilities into the heart of their operations: the property-management system.
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Starhotels ends 2024 with record results: €314.8 million in revenue and the highest net profit in its history

The Board of Directors of Starhotels Finanziaria has approved the 2024 consolidated financial statements, marking a new operational and financial record. Following the exceptional results achieved in 2023, the Group has further strengthened its leadership position within the Italian hospitality landscape, reporting the following results:
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Marriott International Announces Retirement of Leeny Oberg, Chief Financial Officer and EVP, Development, in 2026

Marriott International (Nasdaq: MAR) today announced that after 26 years with the company, Leeny Oberg, Marriott’s Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Development, has decided to retire effective March 31, 2026. Two long-time Marriott veterans have been named her successors. Next year, Jen Mason will become the company’s Chief Financial Officer and Shawn Hill will take on the role of Chief Development Officer.
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