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RIU Opens Its Second Hotel in London

🏨 RIU Hotels & Resorts expands in London with the opening of Hotel Riu Plaza London The Westminster, adding to its RIU Plaza portfolio. This follows the July 2023 opening of Hotel Riu Plaza London Victoria. The Westminster location, featuring 464 rooms, is just a minute from the River Thames and key landmarks. Originally built in 2003, it was renovated in 2021. RIU is growing its urban portfolio, now at 13 properties, with plans for further expansion.
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Moving Past ROAS as Marketing KPI

📈 Travelers spend up to 45 days planning trips, engaging with 277 pages or 303 minutes of content. Marketing should focus on inspiration, research, and booking phases—not just booking, which is only one day. Full-funnel strategies boost brand.com contribution by 8-10% and reduce OTA reliance. Ads at booking stages have a 7% recall rate. AI tools are reshaping travel planning, requiring Generative Engine Optimization. Aligning marketing and revenue management enhances influence over booking and planning windows.
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Why 2026 Will Force a Redesign of Pay, Incentives, and Performance Expectations

💸 Wage pressures, pay transparency laws, and competition are reshaping hospitality compensation. By 2026, outdated bonus and incentive plans must align with new metrics like guest satisfaction and team retention. Pay transparency is now a competitive edge, not just compliance. Data-driven pay band adjustments are crucial to address wage compression. A total rewards approach—combining salary, incentives, and growth opportunities—is essential for attracting and retaining talent in the evolving hospitality landscape.
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HARBR. Hotel Heilbronn, a member of Radisson Individuals: Contemporary Comfort in a German Wine Region

🏨 Radisson Individuals expanded in Baden-Württemberg with HARBR. Hotel Heilbronn, located in Heilbronn's Zukunftspark district along the Neckar River. The hotel features 127 rooms, including 15 long-stay apartments. Dining options include the "Living Room" restaurant and "Spelunke" bar. Amenities include a fitness studio, sauna, rooftop terrace, and two meeting spaces: a 46 m² boardroom and a 22 m² breakout room. Additional facilities are available at the nearby WTZ Conference Center.
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WorldHotels™ Accelerates Growth Across Its Portfolio

🏨 In 2025, WorldHotels, based in Phoenix, Arizona, expanded with nearly 100 new hotels across 12 countries and initiated WorldHotels™ Residences. The luxury travel industry is expected to hit $1.7 trillion by 2032. New projects include Essensia Sky and Parkway Saigon WorldHotels Residences, Asheville River Cabins, The Lodge at Pico Bonito, and Marangatu Luxury Hotel. In 2026, around 40 additional hotels are in development, featuring branded residences, glamping, and wellness offerings.
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U.S. hotel results for week ending 3 January

🏨 The U.S. hotel industry saw a boost from December 28, 2025, to January 3, 2026, with occupancy at 50.5% (+4.4%), ADR at $175.47 (+3.4%), and RevPAR at $88.65 (+7.9%). Minneapolis led in occupancy growth (+14.9% to 42.7%), while Miami saw significant rises in ADR (+17.1% to $383.32) and RevPAR (+26.4% to $337.51). In contrast, Tampa's occupancy dropped by 15.2% to 65.8%, with RevPAR declining by 19.4% to $112.70.
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Shiji expands F&B technology footprint in Singapore with Infrasys POS deployment at MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Restaurant Chen’s

📈 Shiji deploys Infrasys POS at Chen’s restaurant in Singapore, a Michelin Bib Gourmand winner from 2019 to 2023. The system supports Chen’s high footfall with fast, accurate service and seamless communication. Key features include real-time updates, centralized reporting, and API integrations. Wayne Teoh, General Manager, notes improved efficiency during peak times. Shiji serves over 91,000 hotels globally, with 5,000 employees, providing technology solutions for hospitality and select other sectors.
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Meliá Hotels International Expands in Indonesia with New Meliá Sentul Resort & Convention Center Agreement

🏨 Meliá Hotels International plans to open its seventh Indonesian hotel in Sentul, West Java, by 2028. Situated an hour from Jakarta, the Meliá Sentul Resort & Convention Center will offer extensive leisure and corporate facilities, including a 1,160 m² ballroom and 15 meeting rooms totaling 1,640 m². This collaboration with Saraswanti Group strengthens Meliá's 2013 partnership and commitment to sustainable growth in Indonesia's hospitality sector.
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Kimpton Debuts in Malaysia: Where Soul Meets City

🏨 Kimpton debuts in Malaysia with Kimpton Naluria Kuala Lumpur in the Tun Razak Exchange district, offering 466 rooms over 26 stories with city views. Opened in 2025, the hotel features four dining spots, including Malaysia's first spice-themed rooftop bar. With luxury amenities and wellness programs, it joins an expanding IHG portfolio. The hotel's design, led by Hassell, integrates botanical themes. The Connection Hub and Sabato's restaurant are set to open in 2026.
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voco Bangkok Surawong: Opening the doors to somewhere different

📍 IHG Hotels & Resorts opens voco Bangkok Surawong, Thailand's first voco hotel, renovated by A49 with interior design by P49 Deesign. The hotel offers 244 rooms, a pool, a fitness center, and an onsen spa. Dining includes Tasca Sabio and Deckles Smokehouse. The venue features a ballroom for 200 guests and flexible meeting spaces. Voco hotels, launched in 2018, have grown to 117 properties with 108 more planned. Figures are as of September 30, 2025.
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