Automatic - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 98

Apple expands its digital wallet into travel

🏠 Nov 12, 2025, Apple is embedding its digital wallet into travel experiences, integrating Apple Pay for payments and essentials like car keys and boarding passes. Currently accepted in 800 cities' transit systems and major chains like Starbucks, Uber, and Lyft, Apple Wallet aims to streamline travel expenses. Airlines such as American and Alaska have integrated Apple Wallet, though Apple’s impact on travel spending remains undisclosed, facing competition from giants like American Express and Visa.

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Seamless from Start to Finish: How The Luxury Chalet Company Redefines the Modern Ski Holiday

🎿 The Luxury Chalet Company specializes in bespoke ski holidays, focusing on seamless service from initial contact. Each holiday is tailored, with curated extras like ski instructors and private chefs. Luxury is defined by effortless arrangements, from transfers to dining. The company is devoted exclusively to ski experiences, with chalets in Europe’s top resorts. Founded by Cameron Temple, it emphasizes anticipation and precision, ensuring a five-star alpine experience for every guest.

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Red Sea Global Announces the Opening of AMAALA: the World’s New Coastal Lifestyle Destination

🌊 Red Sea Global (RSG) is set to open AMAALA Triple Bay, an ultra-luxury wellness destination on Saudi Arabia's north-western coast, in the coming months. Phase One will feature six resorts and a yacht club. AMAALA aims to create 50,000 jobs and add SAR 11 billion (USD 3 billion) to the GDP. RSG has invested SAR 51.04 billion in its development, focusing on sustainability with 100% renewable energy and a 30% ecological conservation target by 2040.

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Impact of AI on the Hospitality Industry — Analysis & Forward Speculation

💻 Modern AI systems are revolutionizing hospitality by 2030. Hotels will use AI for hyper-personalized guest experiences, autonomous back-of-house operations, and AI-driven front desks. Predictive maintenance will cover 90% of operations, and AI will handle 60-70% of guest interactions. Hotels will see a 20-40% energy savings due to AI. Ethical AI use is crucial, prompting roles like Chief AI & Data Ethics Officer. Workforce transformation will reduce staff by 20-30%, focusing more on human connection.

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China’s leading online travel platform, Alibaba-owned Fliggy, prepares for ‘omni-intelligent travel agents’ future by placing AI at centre of strategy

🌎 Fliggy, Alibaba Group’s travel platform, is pioneering AI advancements in the travel industry. Since April, their AI assistant 'AskMe' includes itinerary maps and audio guides. By late March, 10% of customer inquiries were AI-managed. European partners have integrated these tools to better serve Chinese tourists. Fliggy's AI transforms operations, improving travel agency efficiency by 3.5 times and enabling swift itinerary publication. The multi-agent AI system redefines the travel experience, combining scale, cost, and personalization.

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China’s Hotel Construction Pipeline Reaches 3,695 Projects with 656,873 Rooms in Q3 2025

🏨 China's hotel construction pipeline in Q3 2025 has 3,695 projects with 656,873 rooms. Under construction are 2,728 projects/478,859 rooms. Upper midscale and upscale chains account for 62% of the pipeline. Chengdu leads city pipelines with 137 projects. Through Q3, 743 hotels opened, with 316 more expected in Q4. Year-end 2025 forecast: 1,059 hotels/152,688 rooms. 2026 forecast: 978 hotels/143,603 rooms. 2027 forecast: 739 hotels/142,076 rooms. Brand conversions hit record highs with 208 projects.

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The World-Famous Nobu Hospitality Has Officially Arrived in the Netherlands

🏘 Monday, November 10, in Amsterdam, the foundation stone for Nobu Residences Park Meadows was laid, marking Nobu Hospitality's Dutch debut. Founders Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro, and Meir Teper, alongside CEO Trevor Horwell and Breevast CEO Henk Brouwer, attended. The project, opening in 2027, features designs by UNStudio and Ben van Berkel. Celebrations included a canal cruise and a dinner at the Rijksmuseum. Nobu Amsterdam restaurant’s interior is designed by Rockwell Group.

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IHCL Signs a Tree of Life Resort in Panheli, Maharashtra

🏨 Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the signing of a Tree of Life resort in Panheli, Raigad, Maharashtra. The resort features 28 guest rooms, a private airstrip for 30-minute chartered flights from Mumbai or Pune, and a 5,000 sq. ft. banqueting space. Located amidst the Sahyadri hills, it offers a 9-hole golf course, a 20-seater theatre, and sports facilities. With this addition, IHCL will have 54 hotels in Maharashtra.

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Mandarin Oriental Recognised at World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2025 in Dubai

🏨 Mandarin Oriental triumphed at the 2025 World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards in Dubai, winning three accolades: World's Leading Sustainable Energy Efficiency Initiative, Cultural Heritage Project, and Policy Initiative. Recognized for its sustainability strategy, the Mandarin Oriental Group operates 41 hotels, 12 residences, and 26 exceptional homes across 26 countries. The awards, launched at COP28, align with UN SDGs, and winners were determined through a public vote after evaluation by Sustainable Business students from Nova Business School.

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Contemporary Hotel Brand Aiden® Continues Global Growth Momentum

🏨 BWH Hotels, based in Phoenix, Arizona, announced Aiden's global expansion with over 50 properties in development. As of now, Aiden has 35 hotels in 15 countries across five continents, totaling 3,666 rooms. New developments are underway in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. Key locations include Jeddah (2027), Bangkok (2026), and Perth (2027). Aiden offers modern, locally-inspired designs and amenities like vibrant guest rooms, local cuisine, and multi-functional social spaces.

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