Automatic - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 35

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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.

Dorchester Collection Appoints Pascal Billard as New General Manager of Le Meurice, Paris

🏨 Pascal Billard will become general manager of Paris's Le Meurice on August 1, 2025. With over 35 years in hospitality, he previously managed Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona for 12 years and held roles in luxury hotels globally. Le Meurice, open since 1835, was the first hotel with the "Palace" distinction in France and features two Michelin-starred restaurants. Billard replaces Franka Holtmann, who retired in February after 18 years.

Prospect, A New Mountain Lake Resort Opens in The Berkshires

🏖 July 25, 2025, Egremont, Massachusetts, a new lakeside retreat, Prospect, opens on 30 acres in the Berkshire Mountains. It features 49 hand-built cabins, including 40 cabins of 400 square feet and 9 hideaways of 135 square feet. The 5,000-square-foot Cliff House, originally built in 1876, is restored and serves as a central hub. Guests enjoy activities like kayaking and hiking. Prospect is close to skiing resorts and offers event spaces for up to 200 guests.

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Hospitable Revamps Guest Portal to Help Hosts Boost Revenue and Automate Security

🏨 Lakeview Hotels & Resorts and RoomKeyPMS celebrate 20 years of partnership, starting in 2005 with a single property in Brandon, Manitoba, expanding across Canada. RoomKey offers innovative, user-friendly, cloud-based tools beneficial for diverse guest demographics. The collaboration includes features like mobile check-in and payment processing. Jeannette Clarke emphasizes the importance of feedback and service alignment. Shane McPhail highlights the partnership's role in product development. The Grand Winnipeg Airport Hotel exemplifies tech-forward applications.

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Enseo Welcomes Karen Wright as Chief Marketing Officer and David Dingee as Senior Vice President of Sales Operations

📰 RoomKeyPMS and Lakeview Hotels & Resorts celebrate 20 years of partnership. Starting in 2005 with a single property in Brandon, Manitoba, RoomKeyPMS now serves the entire Canadian portfolio. The software evolved from legacy systems to cloud-based tools, aiding diverse guest demographics and enhancing operational efficiency. Key features include mobile check-in and payment processing. Lakeview values RoomKey’s responsive collaboration, emphasizing feedback-driven development and a people-first technology approach. The partnership remains vital as Lakeview plans leadership transitions and future growth.

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Lakeview Hotels & Resorts Celebrates 20 Years of Innovation, Growth, and Guest Service with RoomKey

🏨 RoomKeyPMS and Lakeview Hotels & Resorts mark a 20-year collaboration since starting in 2005 with a single property in Brandon, Manitoba. The partnership advanced from legacy systems to cloud-based tools, supporting operations across Canada for diverse guest demographics. RoomKey's intuitive platform aids Lakeview's approach of hiring for attitude over experience. Notable features include mobile check-in and enhanced reservation tools, with a focus on user feedback and service excellence. Future growth includes leadership transitions and continued technological evolution.

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