Automatic - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 30

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IHG Hotels & Resorts Expands to Montenegro’s Adriatic Coast with Crowne Plaza Budva Signing

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of Crowne Plaza Budva in Montenegro, in collaboration with our partners Uniprom Hoteli d.o.o. The hotel will become part of Crowne Plaza’s growing European portfolio, which includes more than 110* open and pipeline properties - among them Crowne Plaza Durres in Albania, set to open imminently, and an upcoming project in Kolašin, Montenegro.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts to open Crowne Plaza Phnom Penh this year

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of Crowne Plaza Phnom Penh in partnership with real estate development and investment company Continent Crown Investment Management Co., Ltd.

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UN Tourism Sets Artificial Intelligence Agenda for Sector as General Assembly Concludes in Riyadh

UN Tourism has successfully concluded the biggest General Assembly in its 50-year history, confirming new leadership, and announcing a shared vision for innovation and Artificial Intelligence.

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Marriott International Announces Termination of Agreement with Sonder

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced that its licensing agreement with Sonder Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SOND, "Sonder") is no longer in effect due to Sonder’s default. As a result, Sonder is no longer affiliated with Marriott Bonvoy, and Sonder properties are not available for new bookings on Marriott’s channels.

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Marriott International Accelerates Branded Residential Growth in Europe, Middle East & Africa

Today at the Resort and Residential Forum, Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) ("Marriott") announced continued momentum and expansion of the company’s branded residential portfolio across the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region.

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Hilton Grand Vacations COO Gordon Gurnik on Innovating Timeshare Experiences and Expanding Global Horizons

Hospitality Net recently had the opportunity to speak with Gordon Gurnik, COO of Hilton Grand Vacations, about the company’s evolution, innovations, and future plans. Gurnik explained that Hilton Grand Vacations is a standalone public company closely affiliated with Hilton Worldwide, managing over 720,000 members across more than 200 properties worldwide. The company prioritizes team member investment to reduce turnover and maintain high service standards, supporting seamless guest experiences. Hilton Grand Vacations is positioned as the world’s largest timeshare company, committed to evolving with market trends and delivering value through technology and memorable vacations.

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Marriott Bonvoy Research: South Africans Plan More Holidays in 2026 with Artificial Intelligence (AI), Lux-Scaping and Passion Pursuits on the Rise

Nearly seven in ten South African travellers (69%) plan to take the same or more holidays in 2026 compared to 2025, including 49% who intend to travel more frequently, according to Marriott Bonvoy’s Ticket to Travel research. Younger generations are leading demand, with 66% of Gen Z planning on taking more holidays next year and embracing AI planning tools, luxury add-ons, and passion-driven trips.

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Nomade People Group chooses Shiji’s Infrasys POS to power iconic beachfront resorts in Tulum

Mexico City, Mexico, November 11, 2025 – Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, announces that Nomade Tulum and BE Tulum, two of the Riviera Maya’s most renowned beachfront resorts operated by Nomade People Group, have successfully implemented Infrasys POS across their operations.

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Santa Lucía Jungle Hacienda, Autograph Collection Debuts in Costa Rica’s Pacific Highlands

Today, Autograph Collection Hotels has announced the opening of Santa Lucía Jungle Hacienda, introducing a new brand of luxury set on a storied tropical enclave at the base of Carara National Park and along the serene Tárcoles River. Just 90 minutes from San José, Santa Lucía offers travelers a rare retreat—where timeless elegance meets untamed wilderness by blending elevated design, personalized service, and immersive natural beauty.

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Smart Tourism Policy for India’s Digital-First Traveler

India’s travel market is no longer nascent; it is here. Boosted by rapidly rising incomes, a young population, and fast digital adoption, India is on track to become one of the most influential tourism markets of the next decade. The latest insights from Booking.com’s Global Travel Trends 2025 illustrate just how different India’s traveller profile is from global averages, and what this means for policymakers shaping the future of tourism at home and abroad.

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