Automatic - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 55

10 min

Beyond the Bed: Rethinking Guestrooms for the Year 2075

HITEC is the largest hospitality technology show in the world. I began attending the show when I was an undergraduate student majoring in hospitality. The size and scope of the HITEC show, with more than 6,000 annual attendees, was impressive. Perhaps my favorite piece of the show was Guestroom 20x.

2 min

Black Wood, Bold Designs: Elevating the Key Card Experience

Forget the boring plastic rectangle. You know the one, it gets lost in a pocket and feels disposable. Your guests, the ones paying a premium for an unforgettable stay, deserve more than a forgettable access tool. We heard the whispers from the world’s most luxurious hospitality providers, and we’re answering with something that doesn’t just open doors, it starts conversations: our Black Wood Key Cards.

2 min

Luxury stands its ground — but it is not immune

Even as economy and mid-scale hotels falter, premium hotels face their own headwinds Nov 14, 2025 While recent trading updates from global hotel groups show that economy and mid-scale hotels…

2 min

Airbnb widens its lead as hotels hit a 2025 slowdown

Shifting demand, higher costs, and changing travel habits challenge hotel resilience while short-term rental growth accelerates Nov 14, 2025 The article examines how Airbnb continues to push growth in 2025…

US short-term rentals end the year on a surge

Holiday demand lifts rates as traveler confidence returns Nov 14, 2025 The US short-term rental market is closing 2025 on firmer footing, with December bookings showing the strongest rate and…

Fixing group business

Shifting the meetings and events funnel into the modern direct-booking era Nov 14, 2025 Hotels have largely solved the transient direct booking challenge, but group rooms and meeting space sales…

OTA demand reshuffle accelerates

Expedia gains share while Trip.com, Hotelbeds, and Despegar surge, putting pressure on Booking.com and others Nov 14, 2025 New data from the Cloudbeds–Duetto Hotel Market Pulse shows a clear redistribution…

New hotel reservation scam spreads through major OTAs

Phishing scheme uses compromised hotel accounts to trick guests into “paying twice” for their reservation Nov 14, 2025 A new scam is targeting travelers who book hotels through platforms like…

2 min

We fixed the transient problem. Now it’s time to fix group.

Hoteliers have mastered the art of direct bookings; sophisticated marketing automation, optimized booking engines, and data-driven website design have helped shift share away from OTAs and reclaim control over the guest relationship.

7 min

Introducing Snapfix Comply

Running a hotel involves more than providing excellent service. Behind every guest experience lies a complex system of inspections, certifications, and safety checks that must remain up to date.

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