Automatic - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 35

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STR Weekly Insights: 14-20 September 2025

Unfortunately, revenue per available room (RevPAR) fell again in the week ending 20 September, and the decline of 1.4% was only slightly less than the previous week. Occupancy once again pushed the decline, falling 0.7 percentage points (ppts), although average daily rate (ADR) also dipped (-0.3%).

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Global Travel & Tourism Surges as WTTC Global Summit Opens in Rome

At its 25th Global Summit in Rome today, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched its latest report, revealing that Europe remains the beating heart of international tourism, with five of the world’s top 10 most powerful Travel & Tourism markets by GDP.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts launches ‘Masarona by IHG’ to cultivate Saudi Arabia’s next generation of hospitality leaders

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the launch of Masarona by IHG, a landmark talent development program designed to empower Saudi nationals to become the future leaders of the global hospitality industry. The program name, meaning “Our Pathway” in Arabic, reflects a shared commitment to creating exceptional career journeys for local talent in alignment with the Kingdom’s transformative Vision 2030.

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Malta joins International Code for Protection of Tourists and hosts landmark conference on tourism law

Malta has become the 29th country globally, and the 6th in Europe, to adhere to the International Code for the Protection of Tourists (ICPT). The move marks a significant step in strengthening global commitments to travellers’ rights and consumer protection.

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6 Innovation Insights to Tackle Hospitality Workforce Challenges

Hospitality faces some of the toughest workforce challenges, with one of the highest turnover rates in any industry. In this article, Cynthia Hansen, Managing Director of the Innovation Foundation, reflects in conversation with Inès Blal on how social innovation can help reimagine jobs, expand inclusion, and upskill the workforce. At the end, we’ll highlight six takeaways from social innovation that hospitality leaders can put into practice right away.

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Embassy Suites Gulf Shores Resort Celebrates Grand Opening

On Thursday, Sept. 25, Embassy Suites Gulf Shores Beach Resort celebrated its grand opening in the City of Gulf Shores, Alabama’s No. 1 tourism destination. Guests enjoyed coastal cuisine, live entertainment, local art, stunning shoreline views, remarks and a sunset toast.

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Bally’s Corporation Unveils Vision for Bally’s Las Vegas: A World-Class Integrated Resort on the Las Vegas Strip

Bally’s Corporation today announced plans for Bally’s Las Vegas, a transformative new entertainment resort destination set to rise on the iconic Las Vegas Strip at the former site of the Tropicana Las Vegas. The groundbreaking project will share a 35-acre campus with the new Las Vegas Athletics Major League Baseball ballpark, creating one of the most striking developments in the city’s modern history. The project is being submitted for entitlements to Clark County and is expected to commence development in the first half of 2026.

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Hard Rock International Recognized for Human Trafficking Prevention Efforts by ECPAT International

Hard Rock International was recognized by ECPAT International as one of this year’s Top Members of The Code, becoming the first company in the gaming sector to be honored for its human trafficking prevention efforts. Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming also provided updates on anti-trafficking efforts, including new student education programs.

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Singapore’s Naumi Hotels Makes Middle East Debut

Renowned for its bold spaces and unscripted service, Naumi Hotels brings its signature hospitality experience to Dubai. Now open, the hotel was recently acquired by Naumi Group and advised by SunStar Capital, the family-owned wealth management and asset company founded by Executive Chairman Surya Jhunjhnuwala, and is operated by Naumi Hotels, led by Group CEO Gaurang Jhunjhnuwala.

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Mews Acquires Flexkeeping, Delivering Next-Generation Housekeeping Innovation for Hoteliers

[New York, 30 September 2025] Mews, the operating system for hospitality, today announced the acquisition of Flexkeeping, the hotel operations platform powering a new era of automated housekeeping and operational excellence. The move brings best-in-class housekeeping and team collaboration tools into the Mews ecosystem, giving hoteliers a fully unified platform to manage the guest journey from check-in to check-out. By offering housekeeping automation alongside other core hotel functions – from property management and revenue optimization to payments and point-of-sale tools – Mews helps hotels boost staff productivity, cut costs, and deliver consistent guest experiences.

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