Corina Duma - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 8

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How hoteliers can get ‘AI-ready’ for the festive season

📈 Hotels are leveraging AI, as seen with Google's AI Mode in the EU, to transform operations and guest engagement. Booking demand for Christmas rises from August, peaking in autumn. Authentic reviews are crucial, with AI prioritizing genuine feedback. Ensuring clear, structured content aids AI visibility. Monitoring online reputation is vital, as AI can amplify impacts. Hoteliers should market Christmas packages early, encourage guest reviews, and maintain up-to-date data on platforms like TripAdvisor.

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Hilton appoints new general manager of Diplomat Beach Resort

🏠 John Trovato appointed general manager of The Diplomat Beach Resort, Hollywood, Florida, October 2025. The 1,000-room resort transitions to Signia by Hilton, with renovations completing May 2026. Trovato brings over 30 years of experience, including a $100m renovation at Casa Marina, Waldorf Astoria. The appointment aims to enhance resort standards. He's also president of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association for Monroe County and VP of the Florida Lodging Association.

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Accor launches first UK hotel under Emblems Collection brand

🏨 Accor launched the Emblems Collection in the UK by opening Lucknam Park Hotel and Spa in Wiltshire. Within 500 acres, it includes 42 rooms, 9 cottages, and two restaurants. The Emblems brand will expand with six new hotels by 2027, including Rimrock Banff in Canada and three Italian properties. Future locations include Elatos Resort in Greece and Bellevue Hotel in Italy. Accor aims for about 60 Emblems hotels globally within the next decade.

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Radisson Blu opens first hotel in Florence

🏨 Radisson Hotel Group opened its first property in Florence in November 2025. The hotel, located near the historic center, features 304 rooms, a spa, wellness center, outdoor pool, and extensive conference facilities spanning 1,500 m² with 15 meeting rooms. It accommodates up to 450 guests in its 452 m² ballroom. Dining includes Bertarelli for Tuscan cuisine and La Primavera for international dishes. This marks Radisson Blu's expansion in Italy, following openings in Rome, Milan, and Sardinia.

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Pandox completes €1.7bn acquisition of Dalata Hotel Group

💰 Pandox AB completed a €1.7bn (£1.46bn) acquisition of Dalata Hotel Group, adding 31 hotels in the UK and Ireland. Scandic Hotels Group is set to acquire 56 hotel operations for €500m (£439m) in 2026. The deal, financed by DNB Carnegie and credit lines, includes 6,626 rooms in major cities like Dublin and London. The transaction value will reach €1.2bn (£1.05bn), with Pandox's portfolio rising to SEK 93bn (£7.4bn). Expected annual rental income increase: SEK 1.2bn (£960m).

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Broadway Malyan begins second phase of Hotel Mundial refurb

🗄 Hotel Mundial, Lisbon, began a major renovation led by Broadway Malyan in 1958. The first phase updated the ground floor with a new entrance and lounge areas, inspired by 1960s design. The second phase, currently ongoing, focuses on the first floor, adding an events center with eight rooms and a new restaurant, 28 Restaurante & Terraço. Guest room refurbishments are planned for 2026. The hotel remains operational throughout, aiming to enhance guest experiences while preserving its period character.

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Hyatt reports $49m Q3 net loss due to acquisition costs

🏨 Hyatt Hotels reported a $49m net loss in Q3 2025. Comparable RevPAR rose 0.3%, and net rooms grew 12.1%. Adjusted net loss was $29m, and adjusted EBITDA increased 5.6% to $291m. Gross fees rose 5.9% to $283m, and 5,163 rooms were opened, including Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur and Hyatt Regency Times Square. Total debt was $6bn, liquidity $2.2bn. Net income forecast for 2025 is $70m to $86m, with a 6.3% to 7% net room growth.

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Choice Hotels to almost double portfolio in France

🏨 Choice Hotels International will open 50 new Quality Suites hotels, doubling its French portfolio to 107 properties. This expansion, part of a 20-year agreement signed in April 2024 with Zenitude Groupe, adds over 4,800 rooms in France, focusing 22% of new sites in major cities. The deal continues to strengthen Choice Hotels' presence in the EMEA region, offering flexible accommodation and senior living options. All properties will join the Choice Privileges loyalty programme.

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BoE holds interest rates at 4% ahead of Budget

💸 Bank of England (BoE) held interest rates at 4% on 26 November 2025. The Monetary Policy Committee voted 5-4 to maintain the rate, despite four members wanting a 0.25% cut. Inflation stood at 3.8% in September, unchanged since July, with high transport inflation. Governor Andrew Bailey noted less urgent inflation risks and potential for policy easing if disinflation persists. Chancellor Rachel Reeves aims to reduce inflation and support economic growth in the upcoming Budget.

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Lamington Group secures £41.75m loan for net zero hotel in York

🏨 Lamington Group secured a £41.75m loan from Coutts Commercial for a net zero hometel in York, their first in Northern England. The 116-room Room2 York, opening spring 2027, will feature reclaimed materials, solar panels, and CO₂-controlled ventilation. Lamington aims for 5,000 UK rooms by 2030, focusing on sustainable design. As a B Corporation, it plans further Room2 sites in Cambridge, Edinburgh, Manchester, and Shepherd's Bush.

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