Automatic - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 67

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Marriott International Announces Termination of Agreement with Sonder

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced that its licensing agreement with Sonder Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SOND, "Sonder") is no longer in effect due to Sonder’s default. As a result, Sonder is no longer affiliated with Marriott Bonvoy, and Sonder properties are not available for new bookings on Marriott’s channels.

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Marriott International Accelerates Branded Residential Growth in Europe, Middle East & Africa

Today at the Resort and Residential Forum, Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) ("Marriott") announced continued momentum and expansion of the company’s branded residential portfolio across the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region.

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Hilton Grand Vacations COO Gordon Gurnik on Innovating Timeshare Experiences and Expanding Global Horizons

Hospitality Net recently had the opportunity to speak with Gordon Gurnik, COO of Hilton Grand Vacations, about the company’s evolution, innovations, and future plans. Gurnik explained that Hilton Grand Vacations is a standalone public company closely affiliated with Hilton Worldwide, managing over 720,000 members across more than 200 properties worldwide. The company prioritizes team member investment to reduce turnover and maintain high service standards, supporting seamless guest experiences. Hilton Grand Vacations is positioned as the world’s largest timeshare company, committed to evolving with market trends and delivering value through technology and memorable vacations.

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Marriott Bonvoy Research: South Africans Plan More Holidays in 2026 with Artificial Intelligence (AI), Lux-Scaping and Passion Pursuits on the Rise

Nearly seven in ten South African travellers (69%) plan to take the same or more holidays in 2026 compared to 2025, including 49% who intend to travel more frequently, according to Marriott Bonvoy’s Ticket to Travel research. Younger generations are leading demand, with 66% of Gen Z planning on taking more holidays next year and embracing AI planning tools, luxury add-ons, and passion-driven trips.

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Nomade People Group chooses Shiji’s Infrasys POS to power iconic beachfront resorts in Tulum

Mexico City, Mexico, November 11, 2025 – Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, announces that Nomade Tulum and BE Tulum, two of the Riviera Maya’s most renowned beachfront resorts operated by Nomade People Group, have successfully implemented Infrasys POS across their operations.

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Santa Lucía Jungle Hacienda, Autograph Collection Debuts in Costa Rica’s Pacific Highlands

Today, Autograph Collection Hotels has announced the opening of Santa Lucía Jungle Hacienda, introducing a new brand of luxury set on a storied tropical enclave at the base of Carara National Park and along the serene Tárcoles River. Just 90 minutes from San José, Santa Lucía offers travelers a rare retreat—where timeless elegance meets untamed wilderness by blending elevated design, personalized service, and immersive natural beauty.

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Smart Tourism Policy for India’s Digital-First Traveler

India’s travel market is no longer nascent; it is here. Boosted by rapidly rising incomes, a young population, and fast digital adoption, India is on track to become one of the most influential tourism markets of the next decade. The latest insights from Booking.com’s Global Travel Trends 2025 illustrate just how different India’s traveller profile is from global averages, and what this means for policymakers shaping the future of tourism at home and abroad.

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St Regis, Costa Mujeres, The Residences, Mexico: Where Luxury and Longevity Meet in Nature

AB Living Group, the leading Spanish Developer and founders of SHA Wellness, the masters of longevity, reveal their incredible The Residences at The St Regis Costa Mujeres Resort, nestled between acres of protected forest and the pristine Caribbean beach, adjacent to the second-largest coral reef in the Northern Hemisphere.

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Hybrid Hospitality Brand JO&JOE Opens Its Doors in Auckland

JO&JOE Auckland officially opens today, marking a milestone moment as the global hybrid hospitality brand makes its Asia Pacific debut.

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This Is Hotels’ iPhone Moment

Earlier this month, ChatGPT launched Apps, a new way for brands to show up in AI conversations. And I mean show up everywhere. When the iPhone App Store launched in 2008, it reached 6 million users. ChatGPT Apps launched to 800 million users. That’s 133 times larger, on day one.

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