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Dar Global and The Trump Organization Announce Two Global Firsts: Trump International Hotel Maldives and the World’s First Tokenized Hotel Development Project

🏨 Dar Global and The Trump Organization announce Trump's first hotel in the Maldives, Trump International Hotel Maldives, featuring 80 luxury villas. Located 25 minutes from Malé, the resort opens by the end of 2028. This project introduces the world's first tokenized hotel development, allowing investors to participate from the development phase. This collaboration combines luxury with financial innovation, expanding Trump's legacy to this exclusive destination.

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STR Weekly Insights: 2-8 November 2025

📈 U.S. RevPAR rose 6.2% for the week ending 8 November, with occupancy up 1.5% and ADR up 3.6%. Despite the government shutdown, room demand increased by 813K from last year. San Francisco and Washington, D.C. reported 43% RevPAR growth. In India, RevPAR grew 55.8% in Bengaluru. Latin America saw a 20% RevPAR increase led by Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, and Honduras. Global RevPAR rose 7.9%, with Italy’s Rome showing a 33.3% rise.

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A New Era Dawns in Western Sydney: Cabravale Club Resort Opens Its Doors with a Spectacular Celebration

🏖 Cabravale Club Resort opened in Western Sydney, with a grand celebration attracting thousands. Located in Cabramatta, the resort features a 140-room Novotel hotel, multiple dining options, and one of Western Sydney's largest event centres. The opening event included performances by Guy and Jules Sebastian, traditional lion dances, and a drone display. This marks the first phase of a multi-year transformation, with plans for a major convention centre and more dining options. The Club celebrated its 100th anniversary in July.

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Whitebridge APAC Hotels Monitor, Issue 12

📈 According to McKinsey, Q2 2025 saw strong economic activity in parts of Southeast Asia. Vietnam excelled, with a +15.4% increase in GOPPAR. Tokyo's RevPAR and GOPPAR grew by +17.4% and +18.3% respectively, while Singapore and Jakarta faced declines. Chinese tourism surged due to relaxed visa rules. India remained a fast-growing economy, and Australia projected 10 million tourist arrivals by 2026. Transaction hotspots included Hong Kong, Singapore, and South Korea, focusing on single asset deals.

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HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter – Week Ending 14 November 2025

📈 JD Properties acquired the 102-key George Williams Hotel in Brisbane, Australia from YMCA Queensland for approximately AUD34 million. The hotel underwent AUD1.2 million in refurbishments. 🏨 In Hong Kong, the Tang Shing-bor family sold the 45-key Hotel Victoria Tsim Sha Tsui for HKD118 million, a 64% loss from its 2018 purchase. 🏢 AB Capital acquired two hotels in Osaka, Japan, to be rebranded under City Express by Marriott, expanding its portfolio to 11 assets. Renovations are due by 2026.

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Twenty-five years of gradual transformation, the “legacy of hospitality”

🛡️ In 2000, Georges Panayotis founded the Hospitality Awards to highlight hotel industry innovations. Over 25 years, the sector evolved from standardization to unique identity-driven experiences. Post-Covid, hospitality merged work, leisure, and wellness, emphasizing sustainability and experiential luxury. Digitalization reshaped operations, while human capital regained importance. ESG policies now guide investments. The industry’s transformation reflects a shift towards data-driven, meaningful experiences, blending hospitality with sectors like mobility, retail, and health.

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STLY: The Reporting Zombie

📈 In the world of hotel revenue management, over-reliance on the "Same Time Last Year" (STLY) metric can lead to either complacency or panic. This metric compares current performance to the same period last year, often misleading decision-makers due to varying conditions. The article highlights the pitfalls of basing decisions solely on STLY, advocating for a comprehensive analysis of current trends and live forecasting. Advanced Revenue Management Software (RMS) should provide context, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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Sleep’s First Night Effect and Hotel Room Assignments

🛌 Hotels are leveraging sleep science to combat the First Night Effect (FNE), a phenomenon causing poor sleep in new environments. Despite operational challenges, they can boost guest satisfaction by assigning guests to the same room on return visits, exploiting CRM data and booking systems. This low-cost strategy enhances sleep quality, loyalty, and revenue. With an average length of stay around 1.2 nights, familiar settings reduce perceived danger, improving rest and differentiating wellness-focused properties.

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Developing a Guest-Centric Culture: Training and Best Practices for Superior Service

📍 A Disney cruise moment highlights guest-centric culture: a server brought chicken tenders and fries to a picky four-year-old from the ship to Disney's private island. Guest-centric hospitality prioritizes transformations over transactions, emphasizing empathy and personalized service. Authenticity and individual initiative over rigid scripts drive genuine interactions. Consistency, empathy, and mentorship foster a supportive culture. Training should be engaging and retention-focused. Technology supports human connection, not replaces it. Culture is built through daily, compassionate actions that create memorable moments.

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What does it take for a city to green its tourism?

🌎 Québec City, as of now, joins the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism and the GSTC for sustainable tourism. The GSTC sets global sustainability standards with four pillars: sustainable management, socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental impacts. Since 2011, GCSTIMES has led in sustainable development, with centers in China, US, UAE, France, and Australia, reaching 140+ countries. Their brand portfolio includes GCS, AUROkeys, Xenyra, and Glint Spot, supporting over 100,000 hospitality groups worldwide.

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