Jade - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 7

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SiteMinder Expands Platform with AI Capabilities, Partnering with DirectBooker to Enhance Hotel Distribution Network

💻 SiteMinder, connecting 53,000 hotels across 150 countries, announced AI-driven platform expansions. These include Demand Plus and Channels Plus, supporting AI pathways like ChatGPT. DirectBooker is an inaugural AI demand partner. SiteMinder's Changing Traveller Report 2026 reveals 80% of travelers want AI during booking. With 2.5 million rooms and 300 million room nights annually, SiteMinder positions hotels for AI-era distribution, enhancing visibility and booking through AI-driven pathways.

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63% of UK Hospitality Providers Report Increased Use of App Payments, Reflecting Growing Digital Demand

📱 In 2025, 50% of UK adults use mobile payments monthly, up from 34% in 2023. Lolly's research indicates that 63% of hospitality providers have seen increased app and mobile payments usage. The shift is driven by consumer demand for seamless digital interactions across QSR, restaurants, pubs, bars, and hotels. Post-pandemic, the hospitality sector is leveraging apps for competitive advantage, focusing on data-driven innovations to enhance customer experiences while maintaining personal service.

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Sticks'n'Sushi Achieves £104.8 Million Revenue in 2025, Opens First Scottish Restaurant in Glasgow

🍴 Sticks’n’Sushi, a Danish-Japanese restaurant group, reported £104.8 million in revenue for 2025, a 6% increase, while achieving £8.2 million in adjusted EBITDA. The company opened its first Scottish restaurant in Glasgow, marking its 31st location. Expansion continues in 2026 with a new restaurant in Manchester, totaling 32 locations, and plans to open in Prague, Birmingham, and Leeds. UK B2B and catering grew by 21%. The team comprises 1,400 employees across Denmark, Germany, and the UK.

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Starlink Expands to 11 New Airlines, Now Covering Over 7,000 Aircraft with High-Speed Connectivity

🚀 High-speed onboard connectivity is becoming a norm in private aviation, accelerated by SpaceX's Starlink, which offers low-latency internet. This year, Starlink added 11 airline customers and covers over 7,000 aircraft. Claudia Krajhanzl of Chapman Freeborn notes that while not yet universal, demand is rising, especially for long-haul flights. Connectivity impacts aircraft selection for business travel, enhancing productivity and comfort. Installation and certification processes influence the speed of adoption across different aircraft.

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Atlas Copco Launches ECO Controller™ to Enhance Energy Efficiency and Flexibility in Battery-Based Power Systems

🔌 Atlas Copco introduces the ECO Controller™ for energy management, enhancing efficiency and productivity on worksites. Built into battery-based energy storage systems, it optimizes energy via advanced data management. Improvements include better user experience, modular compatibility with brands like CAT and Cummins, and automatic calibration. The system supports multiple energy inputs, allows remote operation, and integrates with Fleetlink for fleet management. This scalable solution aims to decarbonize operations and significantly reduce costs.

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Aspire Pre Flight Hospitality Implements Multi-Sensory Design in Airport Lounges to Enhance Guest Experience and Brand Loyalty

🏨 Aspire Pre Flight Hospitality is transforming airport lounges by incorporating a full sensory design approach. Approximately 63% of hospitality environments report increased dwell time using ambient scents, while 46% of luxury brands use signature scents for brand identity. Aspire’s lounges feature signature scents, curated soundscapes, ergonomic seating, and locally inspired menus. Their approach was developed with guest feedback and is designed to address the high-pressure airport environment, focusing on reducing stress and enhancing traveler experience.

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Vapoura Launches "After Stories" Series with The Mandrake, Featuring Exclusive Vinyl EP and Cocktail Menu

🎧 Vapoura launched its "After Stories" series, debuting with The Mandrake in London. The series includes a six-track vinyl EP and a bespoke cocktail menu at Waeska Bar and YOPO Zaytoun. Producers CARALUS and Daniel Sehnawi created tracks inspired by the hotel's spaces. The EP is available online, and limited vinyl copies cost £25, or £110 with two bottles of Vapoura. Cocktails feature Vapoura Chapter One, available through summer, with the vinyl produced by The Vinyl Factory.

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The Trafalgar Pub in Chelsea Expands £5 Drink Offer to Weekends Amid Rising London Prices

🍻 The Trafalgar in Chelsea, owned by Three Cheers Pub Co, extends its £5 drink offer to weekends. Opened on King’s Road, it's the first new pub there in over 100 years. Offers include pints of ale, cider, and lager, plus wines and spirits from Monday to Friday, 4pm-6:30pm, and Friday to Saturday, 10pm-midnight. Select cocktails are £7. Affordable pub food ranges from £4 to £12. Events include a comedy club on Thursdays and a quiz every Monday.

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Inception Group Opens Mr Fogg’s Market Tavern in Covent Garden's Iconic Market Building with 190-Seat Capacity

🍴 Shaftesbury Capital introduces Mr Fogg’s Market Tavern in Covent Garden's Market Building, boasting 4,500 sq ft and accommodating 130 indoor and 60 terrace covers. It's the largest in Mr Fogg’s collection, joining other London sites. Features include a Guinness Saloon bar. Covent Garden, a hub for innovative dining, recently welcomed Burro and Buvette restaurants. This expansion, part of a five-brand influx, highlights the area's dining appeal and Shaftesbury Capital's enduring investment strategy.

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2026 Cardiff Wine Passport Returns, Adds Three New Venues, Generates Over £80,000 for Independent Bars and Restaurants

🍷 Cardiff is welcoming back the Wine Passport from 6th August to 27th September 2026. Held from Sunday to Thursday, it lets you explore 13 independent venues, including three new ones. For £30, enjoy six selected drinks, contributing to the over £80,000 generated since its 2022 start. With potential food pairings, it’s an opportunity to support local businesses amid rising costs. Don't miss the subscriber-only discount available from 31st July!

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