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Expedia sharpens its hotel pitch as OTAs diverge on strategy

📈 Nov 13, 2025: Expedia repositions as a "demand generator" at a London event, aiming to enhance hotel visibility. OTAs are diverging, with strategies affecting hotel margins. Technology, APIs, and partner tools are critical. Growth slows, costs rise, and AI-driven searches challenge OTA visibility. Expedia focuses on transparency and incremental demand, differing from others pursuing loyalty and fintech. Over the next 12–18 months, hotels must rethink their strategies to navigate these changes.
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Adeera signs new deal to deploy Amadeus Digital Media in Saudi Arabia

🌐 Saudi Arabia-based Adeera partners with Amadeus Digital Media to enhance travel technology through advanced omni-channel advertising. Adeera's Chief Commercial Officer, Thomas Grundner, highlights the integration of marketing, distribution, and data insights into a unified platform. Jan Tissera of Amadeus notes that recent campaigns achieved double-digit growth in direct bookings and occupancy. This collaboration aims to elevate hospitality in Saudi Arabia, supported by the Public Investment Fund.
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Japan’s Most Michelin Key-Awarded Resort Brand, FUFU, Opens Its First Tokyo Property “FUFU Tokyo Ginza,” in the City’s Luxury District

📍 FUFU Tokyo Ginza, opened by Kato Pleasure Group, marks the ninth FUFU JAPAN luxury resort, located at Ginza 1-chome, Tokyo. The hotel has 34 rooms with private gardens and hot spring baths. FUFU JAPAN was founded in 2007 and has 7 Michelin Key-awarded properties. FUFU Tokyo Ginza hosts Yusora rooftop lounge and Japanese Cuisine GINZA GAYU, featuring 86 seats. The property emphasizes traditional Japanese aesthetics, offering unique dining experiences and serene environments.
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The Luce, St. Pete Beach’s Newest Coastal Lifestyle Retreat to Welcome Guests Early 2026

🏖️ The Luce, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, will open early 2026 at 6300 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL. Owned by The LCP Group and managed by Crescent Hotels & Resorts, it features 200 accommodations across nine acres. Key offerings include two dining venues, a large pool, and 14,000 sq. ft. of event space. Guests earn Marriott Bonvoy points, with access to nearby St. Pete-Clearwater and Tampa airports. 📍
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Pan Pacific Hotels Group Opens Pan Pacific Dalian

🌎 Pan Pacific Hotels Group opens its first hotel, Pan Pacific Dalian, in Dalian, China, marking its seventh property in the country. This 52-story hotel offers 216 rooms and suites with panoramic views of the Yellow Sea. Dalian's GDP reached RMB 951.69 billion in 2024, with an 87.8% tourist arrival increase in 2023. China's domestic travel market, valued at USD 744 billion, is projected to grow 12% annually, aiming to surpass the US market by 2030.
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CoStar, Tourism Economics downgrade U.S. hotel forecast

📈 CoStar and Tourism Economics revised the U.S. hotel forecast for 2025, lowering occupancy by 0.2 points to 62.3% and downgrading RevPAR by 0.3 points to -0.4%. 2026 projections include a 0.3 point drop in occupancy, with ADR and RevPAR declining by 0.1 and 0.3 points, respectively. The macroeconomic environment may cause further performance downgrades due to rising unemployment and prices. However, by 2026, moderate travel economy improvement is anticipated, fueled by global travel and World Cup interest.
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2026 Luxury Travel Trend Outlook: Modern Currency PR Reveals The Top Trends Shaping the Future of Hospitality

🏠 In 2026, global luxury travel spend is projected to rise over 6%. Key trends include a focus on privacy, community wellness, nostalgia-based itineraries, and narrative-driven hotel designs. U.S. sports tourism will boom with events like the World Cup and Olympics. Route 66 celebrates its centennial, sparking renewed interest in road trips. Digital platforms like TikTok increasingly influence travel decisions, while AI personalizes planning. Meghan Patke leads Modern Currency PR's insights, emphasizing empathy and cultural shifts in travel.
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From Data Overload to Commercial Clarity: Why Hotels Need Smarter Decision Intelligence

📊 80% of hotels spend up to two full business days weekly on manual reporting; over 82% of large hotel chains struggle with data management. Navigator, RateGain’s new platform, offers AI-driven insights and real-time data harmonization to address data overload. It enables faster pricing decisions by focusing on actionable intelligence, helping hotels act swiftly to capture revenue. RateGain's solutions cater to 3,200+ customers across 100+ countries, founded in 2004 and headquartered in India.
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