- 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers

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Union Workers Strike at Six Downtown Chicago Hotels Ahead of Marathon; 40 More Hotels Could Join

10 October 2026

🚧 Hundreds of union workers from six downtown Chicago hotels commenced a strike on Friday, October 9, two days before the Chicago Marathon. Initiated by Unite Here Local 1, the strike may expand to 40 more hotels. Over 7,000 workers from 46 hotels voted for a strike as contracts expired on August 31. Currently, the walkout includes three Marriott, two Hilton, and one Millennium property. Local 1 President Karen Kent suggests possible further actions.

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hihotels Hosts Regional Conferences to Strengthen Franchisee Support and Celebrate 97% Retention Rate

10 October 2026

📋 October 7, 2026, Atlanta, GA – hihotels hosted Regional Conferences in Edison, NJ, and Spring, TX, focusing on owner feedback and collaboration. The “Moving Up the Leaderboard” theme guided discussions on boosting revenue and guest satisfaction across its five economy brands. Franchisees engaged with leadership during the “On the Fairway” session. hihotels boasts a 97% retention rate, with nearly 20% of owners over 30 years. Initiatives include sales education, cost control, and a referral program.

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From Measurement to Action: The AI and Automation Guide for Modern Marketers | Fospha

9 October 2026

How to use AI and automation in your measurement to decide and act before the opportunity's gone

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All Survey Respondents Lie (They Just Don’t Know It)

9 October 2026

Everybody lies. That was the operating philosophy of Dr. Gregory House, the fictional diagnostician who solved medical mysteries by refusing to trust …

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Hybrid Events for Hotels and Venues: Add a Virtual Audience

8 October 2026

Meeting and event clients expect more from venues than a room, a projector, and coffee. Many now ask a simple question during the sales call: “Can remote participants join?” For…

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Nobody wants to take over a hotel if the job means working 14 hours a day. We bought one anyway—and redesigned the job. At a recent local hotelier meeting, an older hotel owner explained why he -… | Simona Eicher

8 October 2026

Nobody wants to take over a hotel if the job means working 14 hours a day. We bought one anyway—and redesigned the job. At a recent local hotelier …

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Visit Sweden has launched The Introvert Travel Agency

8 October 2026

Visit Sweden has launched The Introvert Travel Agency, a holiday planning concept for travellers who would quite like a break from making …

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Mews, the Amsterdam-based hotel technology company that started with property-management software in 2012, has expanded well beyond that original product into payments, point of sale, revenue… | Skift

8 October 2026

Mews, the Amsterdam-based hotel technology company that started with property-management software in 2012, has expanded well beyond that original …

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Duetto has acquired Flyr Hospitality from FLYR. Flyr has long helped airlines set airfares and, in 2022, entered the hotel room-rate business by buying Pace Revenue, a hotel revenue management… | Sean O’Neill

8 October 2026

Duetto has acquired Flyr Hospitality from FLYR. Flyr has long helped airlines set airfares and, in 2022, entered the hotel room-rate business by …

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Why Hotel Operators Need to Think More Like Owners

8 October 2026

Asset-light growth can help hotel companies scale faster, but owners still carry the capital risk. Operators with skin in the game may be better positioned to test ideas, challenge investment assumptions, and focus on long-term hotel value.

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