Automatic - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 32

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Fairmont Adding a property in Hanoi, Early 2026

🏨 Fairmont Hanoi is a 5-star hotel located in Hanoi's historic Old Quarter, featuring 241 rooms and suites. It offers eight dining and bar venues, a wellness floor, a spa, and a rooftop pool. Situated near Hoan Kiem Lake and key landmarks, it provides easy access to Hanoi's attractions. The hotel includes three ballrooms for events. Address: 10 P. Trần Nguyên Hãn, Lý Thái Tổ, Hà Nội, 100000, Vietnam.

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Adagio announces the official opening of the Adagio Access Bordeaux Pessac Aparthotel

📍 Adagio's strategic FIRST 2030 plan advances with the Adagio Access Bordeaux Pessac opening on November 20, 2025. Located in Bordeaux's south near the university campus and business districts, it offers 76 apartments, 26 family units, and 4 accessible rooms. Key features include proximity to Pessac Alouette train station, tram line B, and bus line 39. Sustainability efforts include energy-saving, water reduction, and waste minimization. Enhanced services: self-service laundry, fitness room, and private parking.

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The Compton, Bentonville’s New Independent Lifestyle Hotel, is Now Open

🏨 The Compton, a 142-room hotel, has opened on Bentonville's historic Square, developed by Blue Crane and operated by Practice Hospitality. It serves both tourists and locals amid Bentonville’s rise as a global cycling hub, with over 70 miles of city trails. The hotel features a Cycling Concierge and design inspired by conservationist Dr. Neil Compton. It offers three dining concepts and 15,000 sq. ft. of event space, aiming to enhance Bentonville’s culinary and cultural scene.

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New emerging trend, or a slow market reorganisation?

🌐 In 2024, around 44,000 companies were publicly listed globally, valued over EUR 100 trillion, growing 28% since 2022. However, since 2005, over 35,000 companies exited stock exchanges. In Europe and the USA, delistings outpaced listings, with 12,000 and 5,000 delistings, respectively. Asia, excluding China and Japan, saw positive net listings from 2022-2024. Sustainability disclosures are mandated in 79% of jurisdictions, and 62% require transition planning. Notably, 60% have assurance requirements for sustainability data.

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197-Key Kempinski Hotel Brazzaville Inaugurated

🏨 Historic ribbon-cutting ceremony last week in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, unveiled Kempinski Hotel Brazzaville, the first purpose-built luxury hotel in the capital. Developed by Al Othman Holding, the hotel offers 197 rooms with panoramic views, culinary options blending European and Congolese flavors, and over 870 sqm of event space. Key attendees included the President of Congo, Denis Sassou N'Guesso, and Kempinski executives. This opening marks Kempinski's first African property since 2015.

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Swire Hotels: “Houses, Not Hotels” and the Art of Staying Different

🏨 Upper House and EAST, part of Swire Hotels, started in 2006 as a subsidiary of Swire Properties, a Hong Kong developer established for over 50 years. By 2009, Upper House began in Hong Kong with 5% mainland China guests, doubling yearly by 2015. Planned openings include Shenzhen (2027), Xi’an (2028), and Tokyo (2029). EAST emphasizes gyms and community, hosting events like coffee raves. By 2030, Swire aims for 6-7 properties, with long-term goals of 15-18 hotels.

Hyatt Place Bozeman Yellowstone Airport set to open as First Hyatt Branded Hotel in the Region

🏨 Hyatt Place Bozeman Yellowstone opened on December 11, marking Hyatt's debut in the Bozeman area. This 130-room hotel is near Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, 15 minutes from downtown Bozeman and 90 minutes from Yellowstone National Park. With 15 suites, mountain views, a fitness center, and pet-friendly policies, it offers modern amenities. The Social Story restaurant features Montana-influenced cuisine. Developed by Concord Hospitality, it includes banquet rooms for up to 40 people.

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Brookfield and Domes Announce Joint Venture to Expand Domes Zeen Chania Hotel

🏖️ Brookfield and Domes announced a joint venture today to expand Domes Zeen Chania, a 105-key beachfront resort in Chania, Crete. Brookfield will acquire a majority stake in Domes Zeen Chania and invest over €40 million in the expansion. Domes Zeen Chania is part of Marriott's Luxury Collection and won the World's Leading Leisure Resort 2025. Brookfield manages over $50 billion of assets in Europe, marking its first Greek hospitality investment.

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U.S. Travel on New Foreign Traveler Social Media Proposal

🛂 U.S. Travel Association expresses concern over CBP's proposed ESTA changes, potentially requiring social media history from Visa Waiver Program travelers. This could deter millions from visiting the U.S., impacting the economy. While the administration has made positive strides like modernizing TSA and reducing visa wait times, this policy might counteract efforts to boost tourism. All eyes are on the U.S. ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, emphasizing the need for balanced travel facilitation.

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AI in Hospitality Is Not About Replacing People — It’s About Stabilising the Ones You Have

💻 High staff turnover is a costly issue in hospitality, often seen as an HR problem. Pertlink's AI Playbook Series, focusing on Workforce Stability, offers assistive AI tools to reduce turnover and maintain service consistency. The plan includes over a dozen AI prompt cards for managers and a phased adoption roadmap, emphasizing ethical use and human judgment. Pertlink, operating since October 23, 2000, from Hong Kong, aids the hospitality sector in leveraging technology effectively.

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