Automatic - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 65

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European destinations endorse Reykjavík declaration to put communities at the heart of Europe’s tourism future

🌏 National Tourism Organisations of Europe adopted the Reykjavík Declaration at the European Travel Commission’s 110th General Meeting in Iceland. The Declaration emphasizes people-centred tourism, with 80% of Europeans happy to welcome visitors. Six guiding principles include community focus and innovation. Eduardo Santander and Arnar Már Ólafsson highlighted tourism's role in community enhancement. Established in 1948, the European Travel Commission strengthens Europe's sustainable tourism development. The declaration aims to balance growth and promote community well-being.

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Canada hotels report highest ADR, RevPAR growth of 2025

🏨 Canada’s hotel industry in October 2025 reported significant growth: occupancy rose by 2.1% to 69.8%, ADR increased by 7.0% to CAD214.09, and RevPAR surged by 9.2% to CAD149.49. Newfoundland and Labrador led with an 11.9% rise in occupancy and a 19.0% increase in RevPAR. Nova Scotia’s ADR climbed 10.7%, while Toronto's ADR and RevPAR soared due to the 2025 World Series, marking a 14.8% and 17.3% growth, respectively.

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UN Tourism Supports Members in Asia and Pacific in Data-Focused Capacity Building

🌏 UN Tourism hosted a Regional Workshop on Measuring the Sustainability of Tourism in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam from November 18-20, 2025. Over 100 participants from 11 member states attended. The event focused on tourism data, sustainability, and integrated information systems. The workshop emphasized improving tourism data governance and policy-making through the Statistical Framework for Measuring the Sustainability of Tourism, Tourism Satellite Account, and System of Environmental-Economic Accounting. UN Tourism includes 166 countries and over 500 Affiliate Members.

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NOW OPEN: Welcome to Four Seasons Resort and Residences Puerto Rico, Where Nature, Luxury and Culture Thrive

🌴 Set on a 483-acre nature reserve, the newly refurbished Four Seasons Resort Puerto Rico opened with redesigned guest rooms and suites. Located 30 minutes from San Juan, it offers 11 km of trails and experiences including 10 dining options. The resort features an 18-hole golf course, expanded racquet centre, and two fitness centres. Ideal for families, it includes a kids' club, family-size cabanas, and guided tours in Old San Juan, celebrating Puerto Rican culture and conservation.

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Kohler, Wisconsin Resort Announces Expansion of Inn on Woodlake Hotel Including Guest Rooms and Addition of New Bucks & Birdies Entertainment Center

🏨 Kohler, Wisconsin, Inn on Woodlake Hotel expansion will add 66 guest rooms and a Bucks & Birdies Entertainment Center by June 2027. The expansion increases total rooms to 203, featuring suites and an immersive social hub with golf and F1 simulators, duck pin bowling, and more. Construction includes a new hotel entrance and outdoor enhancements. The existing three-diamond hotel, operational since 1994, remains open during the renovation.

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Orient Express and Chantiers de l’Atlantique celebrate a defining moment in the story of Orient Express Sailing Yachts: the keel laying of Orient Express Olympian, the brand’s second sailing yacht

🚢 In Saint-Nazaire, France, the keel for Orient Express Olympian was laid at Chantiers de l'Atlantique, marking the start of its construction. The yacht will be 220 meters long, featuring 17 sections and utilizing SolidSail technology. It will be powered by 4,500m² sails and LNG engines, with delivery slated for spring 2027. Meanwhile, Orient Express Corinthian begins sea trials in December, with its Mediterranean voyage set for May 2026. Reservations for 2026 and 2027 are now open.

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Workers are quitting their jobs in favour of careers on the road as new research from The Social Hub lifts the lid on life as a digital nomad in Europe

💻 Slovenia introduces a Digital Nomad Visa on November 21. Research by The Social Hub shows 74% of surveyed digital nomads moved because of visa availability, while 78% see visas as welcoming. The survey included 2,000 nomads, revealing 54% earn €40,000-€80,000, with over a third above €80,000. Baby Boomers face the most loneliness, with 45% affected. The Social Hub operates 21 hotels in Europe, offering co-living spaces to combat isolation. Nearly half of nomads reflect on their local impact.

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EuroCHRIE 2025 in The Hague Underscores the Global Importance of Collaboration Between Hospitality Education and Industry

📍 Hotelschool The Hague successfully hosted EuroCHRIE 2025 from November 10-13, welcoming over 220 participants from 25 countries, including 90 universities, at its campus in The Hague. Key discussions included AI's role in hospitality and sustainable innovation. Zhiwei Wang won the Best Poster Award for research on ageism. Notable speakers included Hans Meyer and Prof. Mark van Vugt. The event emphasized global collaboration between academia and industry, reinforcing hospitality education's future.

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The Continued Rise of Upstate South Carolina’s Hospitality Sector

🏨 Greenville's lodging demand has evolved since 2020, with a shift towards leisure travel. The Grand Bohemian Lodge, opened in 2022, benefits from its prime location. Hurricane Helene hit in late 2024, causing fatalities and boosting hotel demand temporarily. By 2025, occupancy and ADR normalized. In 2024, tourism marketing highlighted local attractions, while filming for Top Chef occurred in summer 2025. 700+ rooms opened during the pandemic, but growth slowed post-2023 due to economic conditions.

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GBTA and Visa Study Outlines Path to Stronger Corporate Travel Programmes in India’s Rapidly Growing Market

💰 India’s business travel market: $37.2 billion USD in 2024, growing 15.5% in 2025. The GBTA and Visa unveiled a study titled "2025 India Business Travel and Payments Study". 69% reported increased domestic travel, 68% international. 77% rated travel program maturity 7/10+, but only 38% rated it 9/10. Payment methods: 51% use corporate cards; 30% CTAs; 7% virtual cards. Technology adoption: 76% use OBEs; 91% use expense management systems. Survey conducted September 22 to October 17, 2025.

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