Automatic - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 42

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Beyond Green Expands Global Impact with Five New Members and Consulting Integration

📅 Beyond Green, under Nina Boys' leadership, expands sustainable travel initiatives by integrating Beyond Green Consulting and adding five member properties in New York, Portugal, and Malaysia. Founded in 2005 and acquired in 2019, the consultancy, part of Preferred Travel Group, enhances sustainable strategies with services like marketing, destination planning, and impact measurement. Properties include eco-conscious resorts like Borneo Eagle Resort and The Lake House on Canandaigua, reflecting Beyond Green's commitment to environmental and community stewardship.

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Limehome accelerates European expansion with strategic investment

🏠 €75 million investment by Cheyne Strategic Value Credit in 2025 supports Limehome's growth. Over 3,500 units signed, totaling 12,500 units in Europe. Key expansions in Paris, London, Brussels, and more. Iberia added 1,000+ units. Gross Operating Profit exceeds 60%, outperforming market benchmarks. Limehome plans to open 1,000 additional units in 2026, focusing on premium leisure and distressed hotels, supported by a new design standard. Founded in 2018, Limehome operates in 154 cities across 13 countries.

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The latest hospitality trends for 2026: Five themes reshaping the guest experience

📅 Revinate CMO Karen Stephens and Marketing Coordinator Brenna Turpin discuss five key forces shaping hospitality in 2026. Emphasizing real-time data use, they predict a reset in hotel operations, focusing on personalized service and guest engagement. Hotels must adapt to evolving tech and privacy standards to meet rising expectations. Karen Stephens, with 25 years in hospitality tech, leads Revinate's marketing, achieving record bookings in Q4 2023.

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Sofitel unveils the first of its new-generation Le Petit Prince Kids Clubs in Krabi

📚 Sofitel's Le Petit Prince Kids Club, inspired by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's tale, opens at Sofitel Krabi, Thailand. Spanning 175 sqm, the club features Creative, Move, Rest, and Immersive Areas, utilizing sustainable materials. Since 2011, Sofitel's initiatives have supported young generations, including donations of €3 per night to the Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Youth Foundation. Sofitel Krabi's broader enhancement, including Signature Rooms, completes in Q4 2026.

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Hotels are leaving millions on the table: guest-first strategies for growth

🏨 Skift and Mews report reveals that modern hotels are shifting focus from rooms to guest-centric strategies to boost profits. Ennismore earns over 60% of revenue from non-room sources, while Staypineapple exemplifies digital transformation. Metrics like RevPAG (Revenue Per Available Guest) and integrated tech systems are crucial. Staypineapple’s VP notes streamlined operations due to data integration. Mews, with 12,500+ clients in 85+ countries, has raised $410M. The hospitality industry is evolving towards guest-first experiences.

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Radisson Hotel Group Accelerates Growth in Indonesia with Anta Hotel Bali Canggu, a Member of Radisson Individuals

🏖 Who? ANTA Hotel Bali Canggu, part of Radisson Individuals. When? Opening announced, no specific date. Where? Canggu, Bali, Indonesia. What? 116 serviced apartments, including studios and one-bedroom, catering to digital nomads and long-stay travellers. How? Features include terraces, private pools, co-working spaces, rooftop bars, dining, and wellness facilities. Radisson Hotel Group aims to expand in leisure markets. They operate three hotels in Indonesia with 579 keys and have three properties under development with 405 keys.

Quore CapEx Modernizing Hotel Capital Planning

📑 Quore's CapEx tool simplifies hotel capital planning by replacing outdated methods with an efficient digital workflow. The tool aids in forecasting up to 15 years ahead, streamlining approvals, and improving financial forecasting. OTO Development, managing 55 hotels, has benefited significantly. Quore, used by over 7,400 hotels globally, introduced a new CapEx report for better visibility and a mobile feature for faster decision-making. Founded in 2012, Quore is recognized for its rapid growth and employee focus.

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The Trends Reshaping How We Eat and Drink in 2026

🍽 In 2026, the U.S. food and beverage scene is poised for transformation. At the forefront: revamped bar culture with counter seating, "Tini Tuesdays" at Recreation Bar, and a focus on wellness drinks. Guests demand smaller, curated menus and Southeast Asian flavors, while matcha expands into cocktails. Retro desserts make a theatrical comeback, omakase diversifies beyond sushi, and limited-time offerings increase their appeal. Expect garden-grown cocktails and crunchy textures to reign supreme in this evolving culinary landscape.

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The Wallet vs. The Web: How Banks Are Disrupting the Travel Industry

💳 Capital One is spearheading a shift in the travel industry by integrating payment, inventory, and AI into a powerful transaction block, owning nearly $470 billion in deposits and $660 billion in assets. This move makes banks the "Merchant of Record," controlling the customer experience as global cash usage drops below 50% in transactions. AI search engines struggle with data accuracy, but Capital One's system offers a reliable solution. Google's potential entry into this space could disrupt current dynamics.

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Paradise Resort achieve 12% more direct bookings & 82% WhatsApp engagement with HiJiffy’s AI messaging

📱 Paradise Resort Gold Coast partnered with HiJiffy to streamline guest communication through AI-powered tools. Over six months, 91.1% of guest interactions were automated, resulting in 34,655 conversations and 531 bookings, 85% fully automated. A total booking value exceeded AUD $750K. Five targeted campaigns garnered 17,814 clicks, enhancing guest engagement. Automated messaging improved operations, leading to a 41% online check-in rate, reducing front desk congestion and elevating guest satisfaction.

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