Automatic - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 48

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Marriott International Enters the Democratic Republic of the Congo with the Opening of Protea Hotel by Marriott Kinshasa

🏨 In Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Protea Hotel by Marriott has opened, managed by SARV Management LLC. With 88 guest rooms, it's located near the Congo River, surrounded by government offices and malls. Features include a 56-square-metre conference room, fitness centre, and an indoor pool. The hotel's restaurant, Marché 15, and Lobby Bar offer dining and relaxation options. Kinshasa hosts over 17 million people, known for its vibrant culture and commerce.

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Israel’s Tourism and Hospitality Outlook – From Recovery to Reinvention

📈 In late 2025, Israel's hospitality sector shows resilience amid regional volatility. The shekel is stable despite geopolitical risks. GDP is up 2%, and tourism is recovering post-2023-25 war. Hotel investments, like Jaffa Hotel's $123M sale, signal confidence. Notable future openings include Six Senses Rothschild (140 rooms) and Mandarin Oriental Tel Aviv (225 rooms) in 2028. The ceasefire on October 10, 2025, boosts optimism, with domestic tourism sustaining demand and international travel set to recover.

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Trilogy Hotels Expands into Melbourne with Operations of Ink Hotel Melbourne Southbank, to Become ibis Styles Melbourne Southbank

📍 Trilogy Hotels took over management of Ink Hotel Melbourne Southbank on December 1, 2025, rebranding it as ibis Styles Melbourne Southbank. Located at 167 City Road, Southbank, the 162-room hotel belongs to Singapore's Nadathur Group. Its prime position offers easy access to Melbourne's entertainment and cultural heart, including Crown Melbourne and the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. This is Trilogy's inaugural Melbourne venture, partnering with Accor for brand distribution and loyalty program benefits.

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HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin – Week Ending 28 November 2025

📈 Sofidy acquired two Korner hotels in Paris for €10 million, with 58 rooms in total, in a sale-and-leaseback transaction. Extendam bought the Le Châtelain Brussels Hotel and plans renovations by 2027. Maven Capital Partners sold the Ibis Styles Glasgow for £7.5 million. Somnoo acquired shares in four French hotels. New World Hospitality bought the Bloc Hotel Birmingham, while Mont-Blanc Collection acquired Les Airelles hotel, planning renovations for a December 2026 reopening.

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MGallery announces the signing of V Villas Maldives at Mirihi – MGallery Collection

🌴 MGallery Collection will debut in the Maldives with V Villas Maldives at Mirihi, opening in early 2026. Located on Mirihi Island in the South Ari Atoll, this all-villa resort will feature 42 luxury villas, including beach and overwater options, designed by Studio Gronda. Owned by VIE Maldives Pvt Ltd, a Major Cineplex Group subsidiary, guests will enjoy a 25-minute seaplane transfer from Malé Airport. The resort emphasizes sustainability under Accor's ESG program, blending luxury with Maldivian heritage.

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HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter – Week Ending 28 November 2025

💰 Blackstone Inc. acquires Bespoke Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi in Osaka, Japan, for JPY14 billion from CDL, reflecting a JPY5.5 billion gain for CDL since its purchase in August 2023. KKR sells its stake in Hyatt Regency Tokyo for JPY120 billion, doubling its initial investment. SJM Holdings acquires L’Arc Macau for HKD1.75 billion. AMTD Group's TGE expands globally with hotel acquisitions in Perth, Australia (209-key), and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (135-key).

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JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa + Rampart Casino Engages Colicchio Consulting to Reimagine Culinary Program

🍹 JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa + Rampart Casino in Summerlin, Nevada, completed a $75-million renovation for its 25th anniversary in Q4 2024. Colicchio Consulting led the revamp of food and beverage offerings, including Wineaux, ai Pazzi, and The Neighborhood Food Walk. The new destinations feature top chefs like Shawn McClain and Fabio Viviani, offering culinary experiences spanning Italian to Dim Sum. The project emphasizes cultural relevance and culinary innovation.

CommingleIQ: Hotel Storytelling Reimagined

📱 Lodging Interactive, founded in 2001, launched CommingleIQ to revolutionize hotel marketing through integrated AI-driven storytelling, enhancing traveler engagement. It transforms hotel content into a visually and conversationally immersive mobile-optimized storytelling hub. CommingleIQ is structured for platforms like ChatGPT and integrates with Lodging Interactive's Social Media Amplified. It syndicates hotel narratives across the STAY.PLAY.EXPLORE platform, boosting AI discoverability and direct booking channels. Contact: 877-291-4411 ext. 704.

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#langhamhospitality #pertlink #aiinhospitality | Terence Ronson

🤖 Langham Hospitality Group is implementing AI across its 31 properties on four continents. Their strategy includes three AI agents: an experience agent for guest services in over 50 languages, a knowledge agent for staff training, and an insight agent for data analytics. Major hotel chains like Hyatt, Marriott, Accor, and Hilton are also investing in AI, aiming for more personalized and efficient services. Langham's technological evolution aligns with its history of innovation since 1865.

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How can we celebrate more sustainably this Christmas?

🎄 The Upper House Hong Kong created a 100% upcycled Christmas tree in 2022 using recycled plastic and glass, later convertible into furniture for charity. Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui introduced a tree from farm-sourced tropical plants, maintaining a waste-free cycle. Since 2011, GCSTIMES has led sustainable development, now active in 140 countries, with centers in China, the US, UAE, France, and Australia. Their services support over 100,000 hospitality groups globally.

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