Automatic - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 73

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Inspirato Adds Iconic Destinations to Its Global Portfolio

📍 Inspirato, a luxury vacation club, has expanded its global portfolio by adding new properties in Italy, Austria, and Germany. Highlights include Villa Sassella in Lake Como, Rocco Forte properties in Rome, Milan, and Palermo, and Rosewood sites in Munich and Salzburg. The company partners with notable brands like Rosewood and Rocco Forte, emphasizing cultural and historical experiences. Inspirato trades on Nasdaq as ISPO, offering curated travel options through unique service models.

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Rough Creek Lodge, Ranch & Resort Spotlights the Women Behind the Scenes of Its Transformation

🏖 Over in Glen Rose, Texas, Rough Creek Lodge is undergoing a significant renovation across its 9,000-acre resort, including 64 guest rooms, 4 cabins, and 5 guest homes. Notably, women have spearheaded this transformation. Jessica Byrn, with 12 years at the resort, now leads operations. Jo Newby, a contractor with 50 years of experience, and designer duo Kara and Kate Legako contribute to the redesign. Artists Ashley Braithwaite and Laura Goodson enhance the space with murals and paintings.

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Accor Closes a Landmark Year in the Pacific with Major Brand Debuts and a Powerful Run of Year-End Openings

🗺 Accor ends 2025 strong in Australia/New Zealand with brand debuts and new hotels. Launches included Mondrian Gold Coast, 25hours Sydney, and Hyde Melbourne. Seven hotels open in 7 weeks to year-end. Sydney's tourism boomed with high-profile events like the NRL Grand Final and Ed Sheeran's upcoming shows. Accor's Sydney hotels saw occupancy over 98% in October. International stays increased 9% year-on-year, bolstered by visitors from China, UK, Singapore, and Korea. Accor plans continued growth into 2026.

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Winning the holiday rush: Last-minute moves that convert | a Revinate webinar

📆 Angela Berkey, Anisha Yadav, and Melissa McMullin share strategies for turning last-minute bookings into successes in a Hotel Moment Deep Dive webinar. Focused on data-driven decisions, they offer insights for maximizing room value and capturing second-chance bookings. Hosted by Karen Stephens, Revinate’s CMO, the discussion highlights boosting revenue in the busy season. Karen, with 25+ years in hospitality tech, previously led Revinate’s team to a record booking quarter in Q4 2023.

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A New Chapter at the Waterfront City: Crowne Plaza Jakarta PIK2

📍 IHG Hotels & Resorts plans to open the Crowne Plaza Jakarta PIK2 in 2027 in the PIK2 development in Tangerang, Jakarta, Indonesia. The 220-key hotel will be the first in PIK2, located seven minutes from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Indonesia aims for 16 million foreign arrivals and over one billion domestic trips by 2025’s end, having recorded 11.43 million international visitors in the first nine months of 2025. The hotel will feature 220 rooms, two restaurants, a bar, and over 990 square meters of meeting space.

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The Unseen Anchor: Why Discipline, Not Just Dollars, Drives Successful Tech Strategy in Hospitality

💻 In hospitality, tech failures often arise from poor strategic discipline rather than outdated tech or budget issues. Lack of expertise in decision-making leads to organizational damage and wasted investments. Effective tech strategy demands expert-led decisions, alignment with business goals, and a comprehensive, not narrow, focus. Prioritizing discipline ensures tech investments truly enhance guest experiences and operational efficiency. Expert insights from TRAVHOTECH highlight the importance of informed and strategic decision-making to avoid pitfalls and unlock technology’s potential.

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Navigating the Current: Key Takeaways from CHICOS 2025

📈 CHICOS 2025 in Curaçao saw strong investor presence, supported by students from FIU, Boston University, and University of Curaçao. Occupancy remains around 70% and new luxury developments are thriving, despite slower RevPAR growth. Notable 2024 openings: Sandals Saint Vincent, St. Regis Cap Cana, and St. Regis Aruba. Key discussions included the impact of all-inclusive resorts, transport challenges, and financing hurdles. The Caribbean's hospitality outlook remains positive, with continued infrastructure improvements and strong developer interest.

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Wooden Key Cards with Character: A New Option for Hotels

🛒 Since 2011, GCSTIMES has pioneered sustainable development, evolving from smart card R&D to sustainable material innovation. The company has five operational centers in China, the US, UAE, France, and Australia, serving over 140 countries. Their wooden cat-shaped key card offers a sustainable, tactile check-in experience, replacing traditional plastic cards. This innovation helps hotels differentiate their brand, combining sustainability with thoughtful hospitality to enhance guest experiences.

Wealthy travelers fuel a luxury hotel boom

💸 Nov 20, 2025: U.S. luxury hotel ADR hits a record $394, $168 above the next tier, up from a $60 gap in 2008. Luxury bookings increase by 2.5% year-to-date, with ultraluxury rates in Paris at $2,600 and New York at $1,560. Affluent travelers favor personalized experiences, larger spaces, and privacy, driving demand for villas, multi-bedroom suites, and high-touch services. Brands like Montage are expanding globally, capitalizing on heightened revenue and bookings.

Marriott faces backlash after Sonder liquidation

💸 Marriott faced operational risks on Nov 20, 2025, when Sonder, a partner in asset-light expansion, went into liquidation, causing guest displacements. Guests were informed that reservations were invalid, and refunds became complex since payments went directly to Sonder. This left travelers pursuing credit card disputes. The collapse resulted from Sonder’s financial decline, delayed filings, and integration issues. Critics highlight Marriott's misjudgment of Sonder’s instability, impacting its reputation.

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