Automatic - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 33

Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection Continues Expansion in Bulgaria With The Opening of Aluasoul Sunny Beach

🏖 July 28, 2025, Chicago, Illinois: Hyatt Hotels Corporation opened the adults-only AluaSoul Sunny Beach in Bulgaria. This expansion includes 397 rooms, six restaurants, and two pools. Guests enjoy Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and modern amenities. Located between Flower Street and Sunny Beach Promenade, the hotel offers local culture, nightlife, and Blue Flag beaches. Dining options include Mare Nubium and Terra, with offerings like windsurfing and a 24-hour fitness center available.

BusinessHotels.com: Pioneering Seamless Travel with the AI-Driven Future of Connected Trip

🗺️ July 28, 2025, San Francisco, USA. BusinessHotels.com offers a cost-free, contract-free alternative to traditional corporate travel systems, appealing to "bleisure" travelers who blend work and leisure. With 50% of users combining work and leisure, the platform provides global access to hotels without hidden charges. It serves unmanaged business travelers and plans to integrate with ConnectedTrip.com for a seamless travel experience. Revenue stems from standard hotel commissions.

La Bahia Hotel & Spa Names Culinary Team

🏨 July 28, 2025, Santa Cruz, California: La Bahia Hotel & Spa, Santa Cruz's first true luxury hotel, is gearing up for its grand opening this summer. Fernando Reyes, boasting over 20 years of culinary experience, becomes Executive Chef, while Jose Heck, with two decades in hospitality, takes charge as Director of Food & Beverage. Both bring global expertise to this venture, enhancing the culinary and hospitality experience in Santa Cruz, known for its coastal charm and surf culture.

Scott Ward Named General Manager of Signia by Hilton Atlanta

📌 Scott Ward was appointed as the general manager of Signia by Hilton Atlanta on July 28, 2025. Hilton, with over 30 years of industry experience, will lead hotel operations. The hotel, with 976 rooms, opened in January 2024 in Atlanta and is part of the Georgia World Congress Center Authority campus. It features over 100,000 square feet of meeting space, including Georgia's largest hotel ballroom. Ward previously managed 882 rooms and 55,000 square feet of space in Tampa.

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Finding Creative Inspiration Beyond Hospitality: How Sage’s Chief Creative Officer Stays Ahead – Jessica Werner, Sage Hospitality Group

🎨 Sage Hospitality Group's Chief Creative Officer Jessica Werner discusses how stepping outside the hospitality industry can spark creativity. She emphasizes finding inspiration in art, nature, music, and wine-making to generate innovative ideas. Werner provides practical advice for avoiding creative burnout and enhancing work with fresh perspectives. Music for the episode is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound, a company specializing in music identity design for hospitality brands.

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Why Loyalty Technology Must Catch Up to the Changing Traveler

🛫 Gen Z and Millennials are reshaping the travel industry. By 2040, leisure travel is projected to grow from $5 trillion in 2024 to $15 trillion. A recent survey from Arrivia highlights that only 18% of travelers used loyalty programs for their last trip, despite 55% of Gen Z and 42% of Zillennials planning more travel this year. Notably, 55% of respondents seek better prices, while 45% of Gen Z desire more destination options.

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AI in Hospitality: How Sage’s Chief Creative Officer Uses Tech Without Losing the Human Touch – Jessica Werner, Sage Hospitality Group

💻 Jess Werner, Chief Creative Officer at Sage Hospitality Group, discusses the impact of AI on hospitality. She highlights how AI enhances operational efficiency and brand consistency while maintaining human connections and creativity. Jess emphasizes the importance of experiential hospitality in an AI-driven future. This episode underscores the lasting value of human-centric spaces and experiences. Music for the show is created by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound.

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From Grand Lobbies to Micro Living: Inside A Few of Sage Hospitality’s Innovative Denver Projects – Jessica Werner, Sage Hospitality Group

📈 In Denver, Sage Hospitality Group's projects shine under Chief Creative Officer Jess Werner. Notable ventures include the community-centric Crawford Hotel at Union Station and the innovative Catbird Hotel, showcasing modular design. This series highlights Werner's impactful leadership and Sage Studio's creative contributions to hospitality.

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Is Your Network Ready for Wi-Fi 7 and Beyond?

📡 Wi-Fi 7 in hotels requires Optical LAN (OLAN) for enhanced performance. OLAN uses optical fiber, providing up to 25Gb/s with future capabilities reaching 100Gb/s, offering reduced latency and centralized architecture. A 30-floor hotel with 600 rooms can save 55% in total cost over 5 years using OLAN, including 96% space and 42% power savings. OLAN's fiber cables reduce physical and energy footprint by 40% compared to copper, supporting high data throughputs essential for Smart Hotels and IoT applications.

Hotel Seville Nomad Introduces General Manager and Director of Sales & Marketing Following Recent Debut

📍 USA, New York City, New York. July 25, 2025. Tommasi Moccia becomes the General Manager, and Marcus Ong is appointed Director of Sales & Marketing at Hotel Seville NoMad ahead of its multi-million-dollar renovation. Moccia and Ong bring over 20 years of experience each. Il Bar, designed by Thomas Juul-Hansen, opened early 2025, operating Tuesday-Saturday, 3:30-10:30 p.m. Hotel Seville NoMad features 348 rooms and will offer enhanced guest experiences.

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