Automatic - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 54

ESG expectations are rising faster than hotels can adapt

📈 Nov 28, 2025, at the Inspire: Luxury Hospitality Conference, experts highlighted the sustainability challenges in luxury hotels. Young travelers and corporate clients push for mandatory ESG measures, while European banks require sustainability in hotel projects. Despite this, hotels struggle with operational alignment, costly certifications increasing expenses by up to 40%, and under-prioritized water efficiency. Experts stress the need for better data transparency, shared responsibility, and industry collaboration to achieve sustainable progress.

EasyJet bets on luxury to fuel its next phase of growth

🏠 November 28, 2025, EasyJet expanded into luxury holidays with a new Luxury Collection of five-star European resorts. EasyJet Holidays reported £250 million in pre-tax profit in 2025, surpassing targets. Over 3 million booked EasyJet holidays, marking a 20% rise, with holiday revenue, excluding flights, up 27% to £1.4 billion. EasyJet’s strategy focuses on luxury, city breaks, and new European markets, capitalizing on changing luxury perceptions favoring convenience and personal service.

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Pertlink Named Lead Hospitality Information Technology Partner for Moon World Resorts

🚀 Pertlink, a Hong Kong-based IT consultancy, joins the Moon World Resorts project, set for 2025, as the lead for Hospitality Information Technology. This global venture will develop seven 312-meter destination resorts in locations including Spain, China, and the USA. Each 500-acre site will feature luxury residences and an arena. The project aims to merge technology with hospitality, enhancing guest experiences through AI and smart ecosystems.

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Grand Opening of Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree and Rainforest Festival

🌳 Banyan Group and Mandai Wildlife Group celebrated the grand opening of the Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree on 26 November 2025. Located in Singapore's Mandai Wildlife Reserve, this is Banyan Group's 100th resort. President Tharman Shanmugaratnam officiated the opening. The Rainforest Festival runs from 27 November to 3 December, with proceeds supporting the President's Challenge. Tickets cost S$10 on weekdays, S$15 on weekends, and are free for children under four.

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What Guests Prefer Today: Travel-Size Toiletries or Refillable Systems? A Look at Hospitality in the USA

🛌 California, New York, Illinois, and Washington are shifting hotel amenities from single-use toiletries to refillable dispensers to reduce plastic waste and comply with regulations. Refillable systems lower costs, minimize waste, and require less housekeeping effort. They provide a modern, eco-friendly guest experience, gaining guest approval. Concerns include wall installation and hygiene, but modern solutions address these. Refillable dispensers are becoming the standard across US hotels, aligning with evolving guest preferences and regulatory demands.

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AI is coming for the PMS, but not the way you think

💻 Hoteliers are quietly integrating AI in operations, enhancing processes like room assignments and housekeeping. The Property Management System (PMS) is central, holding structured data crucial for AI functions. Despite AI's rise, PMS transitions are challenging, with 66% of hotel chains reevaluating strategies. Cloud-native, modular platforms are gaining traction. Vendors must simplify PMS transitions to ease technological advancements, as the "PMS Wars" evolve with no clear aggregation path.

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IHCL Expands Footprint in Jammu & Kashmir, Signs a Gateway Resort in Patnitop

🏖 Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced a new Gateway hotel in Patnitop, Jammu & Kashmir. This 78-key property will boast dining options, a bar, two pools, a fitness center, and treatment rooms. It also features a 4,000 sq. ft. banquet hall for events. Located in the serene hills of Jammu & Kashmir, the resort is IHCL's 12th in the region, with 6 more under development.

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Baltic View Resort & Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals, debuts in Międzyzdroje, a seaside sanctuary on Poland’s Baltic coast

🏖️ Radisson Hotel Group expands its Polish portfolio with the Baltic View Resort & Spa in Międzyzdroje, offering 60 rooms along the Baltic coast. Guests enjoy amenities like a swimming pool, sauna, and kids' club. Rooms feature kitchenettes; suites accommodate up to six adults. Wellness facilities span 460 square meters, with indoor pool and fitness area. Międzyzdroje, a sought-after Baltic destination, is accessible from Berlin and northern Germany, enhancing Poland's allure as a cool-summer retreat.

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PATA and CWP Team Up to Produce Pacific Asia: Tourism with Purpose

🌏 PATA, in partnership with CWP, will launch the "Pacific Asia: Tourism with Purpose" series during PATA's 75th anniversary in 2026. Previewed at the PATA Annual Summit in Korea from May 11-13, the full launch will occur at the PATA Travel Mart in Malaysia, August 18-20. The series highlights sustainable tourism initiatives across Asia-Pacific. PATA, founded in 1951, has its headquarters in Bangkok, with chapters worldwide supporting tourism growth.

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Hyatt Announces Plans to Triple Number of Hyatt Properties in Portugal by 2027

🏨 In 2026, Hyatt plans to debut four new hotels in Portugal, with Andaz Lisbon and The Standard marking the brand's entry. Andaz Lisbon will feature 170 rooms, while The Standard will offer 197 rooms. Hyatt Regency Vilamoura will provide over 250 rooms, appealing to sports tourism. The brand will also enter Cape Verde with Hyatt Regency Sal. In 2022, Hyatt Regency Lisbon opened, enhancing Hyatt's presence in the region.

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