Automatic - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 56

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One Revenue Manager. Ten Looks. The Revenue Management wardrobe.

💸 Revenue management requires adaptability through ten playbooks for distinct scenarios. A "revenue legend" excels by selecting the right strategy at the right time, focusing on key factors like rate mix, demand, and sales alignment. Key strategies include selling smarter, upselling, negotiating, and leveraging data for proactive management. The goal is to maximize profitability, not just occupancy, by making informed decisions and avoiding panic-driven actions. Legends succeed by preparing and choosing the right "look" for each situation.

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Inside UMusic Hospitality & Lifestyle: Personalizing the guest experience through music

Blog Post Excerpt 🎶 In September 2023, UMusic Hotel opened in Madrid within a heritage building featuring a 900-seat theatre. 🎭 Hosting over 900 music events with 200,000 attendees and achieving 3 billion digital views, it generated €35 million in marketing value. Personalized guest experiences include curated vinyl selections and live performances. Future expansions include new venues in London, São Paulo, and the U.S., capitalizing on Universal Music's vast artist network to redefine hospitality through music.

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Prize by Radisson Opens at Xhibition Bergen City in the Heart of Bergen

🏨 Radisson Hotel Group launches Prize by Radisson in Bergen, Norway, featuring 55 modern rooms within the Xhibition shopping center. Located minutes from Grieghallen, hosting 150,000+ visitors annually, it offers easy access to transportation and attractions. Bergen, a UNESCO World Heritage City, blends history with modernity. Prize by Radisson focuses on lifestyle midscale experiences at economy costs, achieving over 50% GOP margins. Radisson has 50+ hotels in the Nordics.

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Global Aviation and Travel & Tourism Leaders Call for Strengthened International Cooperation at COP30

✈ Belem, Brazil: At COP30, the WTTC, IATA, Japan, Malaysia, and others urged a global push for net zero international aviation emissions by 2050. ICAO is emphasized as the main authority, with CORSIA expected to manage 85% of emissions by 2027, generating $120 billion in climate finance by 2035. The statement warns against taxes that undermine connectivity and development. CORSIA’s First Phase (2024-2026) may generate $4-5 billion from 200 million credits.

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De-Googlize Your Company

📈 Out-service your competition using customer experience strategies. Key steps include ensuring a high Net Promoter Score (NPS), understanding why customers choose competitors, and asking former customers for feedback. An annual survey shows 71% of customers value convenience, influencing repeat business. Focus on creating memorable experiences to encourage customer loyalty and recommendations. Drive customer evangelism rather than relying on Google rankings. Shep Hyken’s insights highlight the importance of being memorable and easy to engage with.

Baymont by Wyndham Makes Asia Pacific Debut in Kunming, China

🏨 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts launched its first Baymont by Wyndham® in Asia-Pacific with Baymont Kunming Wuhua in Yunnan's capital. Baymont's debut outside the Americas aims to tap China's post-pandemic travel and the midscale hotel segment. Located near Yunnan Wildlife Park, it offers 92 rooms, free Wi-Fi, and amenities. The hotel has 300 sqm of meeting space for 180 guests (conferences) or 150 (banquets). Over 550 Baymont hotels operate across North America.

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Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia Marks Ninth Edition in Riyadh

🏠 26 November 2025, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia returns to the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah in Riyadh from 20-22 April 2026. Over 1,100 global hospitality leaders discussed Saudi Arabia's plan for 362,000 new hotel rooms by 2030, facilitated by a $10 billion pipeline. FHS 2025 reported $1.6 billion in business opportunities. The summit will address luxury and mid-market segment balance, homegrown hospitality brands, and branded residence growth, with under-construction projects up 455% in the last decade.

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Orient Express and Guerlain Unveil an Unprecedented Odyssey into the Art of Wellness

🛳 In June 2026, Orient Express will launch the world's largest sailing yacht, Orient Express Corinthian, featuring a 500-square-meter Guerlain Spa. This yacht, 220 meters long with three sails, includes 54 suites and was built over four years in France at Chantiers de l’Atlantique. The spa offers unique treatments inspired by the sea. The yacht will sail the Mediterranean from June and the Caribbean from October 2026.

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Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton – Expected to Debut in Early 2026

🏠 Hilton announces Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, set to open in early 2026 in Napa Valley, California. The resort features 203 guestrooms, the largest in downtown, an expansive pool, and over 15,000 square feet of event space. Dining options include a forthcoming acclaimed steakhouse. The spa will boast five treatment rooms and a Hydrothermal Circuit. As Napa's first urban resort, it enhances the Hilton Honors program, offering distinctive hospitality and regional cultural immersion.

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Coast Hotels Supports British Columbia Charities with Funds Raised from 23rd Annual Golf Classic

🏌️ Vancouver, B.C. — In July, Coast Hotels Limited hosted the 23rd Annual Coast Hotels Shuhachi Naito Golf Classic. The event, with over 30 sponsors, a sold-out field, and 175 dinner guests, raised over $100,000 for the ALS Society of BC and Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre. Since inception, it's raised over $1.4 million. Coast Hotels is a subsidiary of APA Hotel Canada, Inc., known for its rapid growth across North America. APA owns over 620 properties in Japan.

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