Automatic - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 87

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MGM Grand Completes $300 Million Room and Suite Remodel, Welcoming New Era for Iconic Las Vegas Resort

🏨 MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas unveils 3,969 remodeled rooms and suites after a $300 million transformation. Completed by Gensler, the redesign incorporates disco-era influences and modern conveniences like Smart TVs and USB charging stations. The hotel now offers 753 suites, with upgraded layouts for privacy and functionality. New attractions include NETFLIX BITES dining, Palm Tree Beach Club, The FRIENDS™ Experience, and the FREQNCY residency by Jabbawockeez. Morimoto restaurant's redesign is set to debut in late November.

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Sommet Education & Tanmeya Capital: Saudi-Swiss Partnership Launched to Build National Talent and Educational Ecosystem in Tourism, Hospitality, and Culinary Arts

🏕️ RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, 2025: A pivotal Saudi-Swiss alliance was forged at the TOURISE 2025 Summit, supported by Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb. This 25-year agreement involves Tanmeya Capital and Sommet Education, backed by a SAR600 million fund (€140 million) to bolster Saudi hospitality talent and infrastructure. A new Jeddah campus is in talks with Wadi Jeddah Company. This collaboration aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, aiming to elevate tourism and service industry skills.

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Topnotch Resort Announces Major Expansion with 27 Luxury Residences and Comprehensive Resort Enhancement

🏖 Topnotch Resort, Vermont, plans to expand with 27 luxury residences starting in 2026, integrating features like 1,000-2,400 sq ft units and amenities such as a 60-foot pool and a top-ten U.S. tennis academy. The $500 million project will create 500 construction jobs and 28-34 permanent roles, boosting Stowe's economy. Managed by AWH Partners and Spire Hospitality, with design by VOCON and RH, the resort remains open during phased construction.

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Pullman Hotels & Resorts Unveils a New Era

🏨 Pullman Hotels & Resorts, part of Accor, unveiled a global brand transformation on November 13-14, 2025, in Dubai. The Pullman xChange event, developed with the House of Beautiful Business, featured notable speakers like Abdulaziz AlJaziri and Hannah Critchlow. The brand plans to exceed 200 hotels within five years, expanding across Europe, Asia, and South America. With over 150 hotels in 40+ countries, Pullman's new initiatives include the Pullman Portal and Unexpected Pairings bar ritual for 2026.

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Eastwind Hotel + Bar Heralds a New Era with Expansion of Mountain House, Introducing New Guestrooms and Debut of New Restaurant Concept, Dandies

🏆 Eastwind Hotels relaunches its flagship property, Eastwind Hotel + Bar, in Windham, NY, unveiling the Mountain House with 12 new guestrooms. This expansion brings the total to 32 rooms. Dandies, a new culinary venture, offers seasonal barbecue classics and craft beverages, open Thursday-Friday (12 p.m. - 9 p.m.) and Saturday-Sunday (8 a.m. - 9 p.m.). Designed with a Scandinavian aesthetic, the space includes a biergarten with communal tables. Visit [eastwindhotels.com](http://www.eastwindhotels.com) for more details.

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Saddlebrook Resort Debuts $92 Million Renovation, Introducing a New Era of Elevated Leisure and Premium Athletic Experiences

🏖️ Saddlebrook Resort, located in Wesley Chapel, Florida, unveiled a $92 million renovation in 2024. Spanning 480 acres, the resort enhancements include new guest rooms and suites, a redesigned golf course by Rees Jones, and a new poolside experience. Dining options include RARE 1981 and BREW. The resort offers 41 tennis courts and eight pickleball courts. Additionally, a 13-acre driving range will open in December 2024, complementing upgraded meeting spaces totaling over 200,000 square feet.

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AIO Impact on Google CTR: September 2025 Update

📈 In 2025, Google's AI Overviews (AIOs) dramatically impacted search click-through rates (CTR). Organic CTR decreased from 2.74% in June 2024 to 1.62% by September 2025, a 41% drop. Paid CTRs showed a 68% decline for AIO queries, from 19.70% to 6.34%. Being cited in AIOs improved performance: organic clicks rose by 35%, paid clicks by 91%. Google’s AI Overviews are reshaping search behaviors significantly as we move into 2026.

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Accor Expands West Africa Footprint with landmark signing of Mövenpick and Mövenpick Living Abuja

🏨 Accor partners with John Williams Hotels & Resorts and Boulevard Hotel Group to launch Mövenpick and Mövenpick Living in Abuja, Nigeria, opening Q1 2026. Located in the Central Business District, it will feature 138 hotel rooms, 36 serviced apartments, and 665-square metre ballroom. Accessible via Constitution Avenue, it's 30 minutes from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. This strategic move aligns with Accor's growth in Africa, which includes 167 properties and 32,000+ keys.

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Reimagining Space: How Hotels Are Turning Underutilized Areas Into Revenue, Relevance, and Guest Value

🏨 Hotels worldwide are transforming underutilized spaces like rooftops and meeting rooms into multi-functional areas, boosting revenue and guest experience. By 2025, 300,000 to 400,000 U.S. hotel rooms will be renovated. Notable projects include Waldorf Astoria's $2 billion NYC redevelopment and Great Wolf Lodge's $40 million California upgrade. Trends emphasize sustainability, technology, and adaptive reuse, with smaller investments like patio refreshes yielding high returns. Revamped spaces enhance occupancy and guest satisfaction, complying with brand standards.

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The Great Hotel Sales Divide: System-First or Proposal-First — Which One Are You?

📆 Survey of hotel sales professionals shows a 58% vs. 42% split in lead management: 58% enter every lead into their system immediately, while 42% wait to qualify leads. System-first teams prioritize data capture for accuracy and forecasting. Proposal-first teams focus on immediate engagement. AI tools like ProposalPath Assistant streamline proposal creation, aiding both approaches by enhancing speed and personalization. This balance can be crucial in competitive markets, improving conversion rates without altering established workflows.

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