k.fytaki - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 29

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OKKO Hotels to open new 4-star property in Troyes in 2025

🌏 OKKO Hotels' fifteenth property, the OKKO Troyes Centre, will open on June 9, 2025, near the train station in Troyes' historical center. The four-star hotel will feature 106 rooms with high-end amenities like Cocomat bedding, Omnisens bath products, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Unique to OKKO Hotels, the 200 m² Club offers a shared space with lounge areas, coworking stations, and all-day snacks, accessible via day passes. The hotel's location allows guests to explore Troyes' medieval architecture and heritage. OKKO Hotels, a Société à Mission in France, plans to expand to 40 locations across France and Europe.

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Mews: Part 1 – “The big revolution is artificial intelligence”

💾 Mak Abdelkafi, with over 20 years of experience in hotel distribution, traces the evolution of hotel tech from the '90s internet debut to AI in 2020. He predicts a significant AI impact in 2023-2024 on hoteliers' challenges, customer experiences, and dynamic pricing. Abdelkafi emphasizes AI's role in automating administrative tasks to enhance guest interaction and managing energy costs. Mews, where Abdelkafi is Senior Sales Director, advocates for seamless, technology-driven user experiences.

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IHG expands its presence in Greece with two new hotel signings in Crete

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts to open The Chania Hotel Crete, Vignette Collection in 2025 and Kimpton La Mer Crete in 2026. These debut luxury properties in Greece are in partnership with Gelasakis Group. The Chania Hotel features 39 rooms, rooftop bar, restaurant, wellness center, and pool. Kimpton La Mer offers 76 rooms, beach access, two restaurants, and a spa with an indoor pool. IHG's Greek presence includes five hotels, with two Six Senses resorts in development. Vignette Collection has 20 hotels open, 35 in the pipeline; Kimpton is renowned for boutique luxury. Both brands integrate with IHG's global network and IHG One Rewards program.

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Omni Hotels & Resorts names Adam Hayashi as Chief Revenue Officer

📢 Omni Hotels & Resorts names Adam Hayashi as Chief Revenue Officer, with Jeff Doane as his direct report. Hayashi, with over 20 years in hospitality, previously served as Global VP of Revenue Management at Accor, overseeing 120+ Fairmont and Raffles properties. Recognized as one of HSMAI’s Top 25 Extraordinary Minds (2019), he's also on the Americas Board of HSMAI and IDeaS Customer Advisory Board. His role reflects Omni's data-driven growth and strategic leadership aspirations in a competitive industry.

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NUMA Group reports strong growth and expands across Europe

💰 NUMA Group reported a 100% revenue increase to €80 million and €50 million in gross operating profit in 2024. The company operates in 15 countries, 36 European cities, and surpassed one million nights served. NUMA Bloom opened in London and acquired Native Places, adding over 800 units across the UK. Expansions also occurred in Southern Europe and the Nordic region. Key partnerships include Amundi Immobilier and developers Ratisbona Iberia and Deka Immobilien. NUMA's AI platform automates 65% of guest communication, cuts operational workloads by 70%, and boosts service response by 90%. Entering 2025, NUMA has an equity ratio over 60% and assets over €2.5 billion.

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Glion Institute of Higher Education appoints Philippe Vignon as General Director

🎓 Philippe Vignon named General Director of Glion Institute of Higher Education starting June 16, 2025; tasked with expanding the Swiss institution’s global academic brand. With 30+ years of experience, his resume includes roles at Geneva Tourism, Edipresse Digital, EasyJet, and L'Oréal Suisse. Vignon will lead Glion’s campuses in Switzerland and the UK, pushing growth, innovation, and strategic partnerships, while serving on boards and advising on programs like Vision 2030 in Saudi Arabia and sustainable travel startups.

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AccorInvest launches Think Circular for sustainable hotel renovation

🛡 Think Circular by AccorInvest introduces a renovation model for sustainability in the hospitality industry. Key features are 80% reduced waste, 50% lower carbon emissions, 80% improved air quality, and flexible design. Implemented in ibis hotels since 2019, it has renovated over 2,500 rooms across France, Germany, the UK, Spain, Portugal, and Poland from 2021 to 2024. Results: 70% reduction in renovation time, 20% cost savings, 80% less waste. Finalist in the Hospitality Awards 2023, the concept also extends to public areas.

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Eurostars Hotel Company opens five-star boutique hotel in Matera

🏠 Eurostars Hotel Company, part of the Hotusa Group, has expanded its Italian presence with a new five-star boutique hotel, Eurostars Matera La Suite, in UNESCO-listed Matera, Basilicata region. The company now boasts 12 properties in Italy, making it their third most important market. The Eurostars Matera La Suite features 40 suites, a Mediterranean restaurant, a wellness area, and a meeting room, catering to both leisure and business travelers. The hotel maintains historical architecture, aligning with Eurostars' strategy for premium development in culturally significant European locations.

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Premier Inn expands footprint in Munich with new hotel in Werksviertel district

🏨 Premier Inn Germany plans to open a new hotel in Munich's Werksviertel district by 2028, its seventh in the city. Located on the iCampus near the Ostbahnhof, the hotel will offer about 190 rooms, 50 underground parking spaces, and span approximately 6,850 square meters. The i10 building is the final plot on the iCampus and is part of a larger urban development. Premier Inn has 61 hotels in Germany and Vienna, with another 39 in development, aiming to strengthen its position in the value-driven hotel segment.

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Ruby Group strengthens its expansion with key leadership promotion

📢 Ruby Group appointed Fabian Zerllinger as Chief Growth & Innovation Officer, coinciding with its aim to expand in Europe and globally post-IHG Hotels & Resorts partnership. Zerllinger's 6-year tenure includes Executive Board experience and now encompasses Corporate Development, Systems, New Ventures, and Workspaces. Isabell Fuss’s departure after 11 years leads to this shift, supporting Ruby Group's strategy to enter the US market and streamline innovation and development under unified leadership. CEO Michael Struck endorses this transition for enhanced agility and market entry.

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