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Tony Loeb

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Tony Loeb, un expert reconnu de l'industrie hôtelière et du marketing digital, a gravi les échelons de sa carrière, passant de webmaster à Directeur Technique puis co-fondateur de WIHP où il participe à la création Meta I/O. Il a ensuite lancé "Experience", le premier CRM hôtelier mondial, révolutionnant l'expérience client et aidant plus de 4500 hôtels. Actuellement, il innove avec 10minhotel.com, une plateforme et une base de connaissance pour hôteliers, combinant ses passions pour l'hôtellerie et le marketing. Le site propose également un podcast informatif, "10 min pour un hôtelier", démontrant l'engagement continu de Tony pour l'innovation dans l'industrie hôtelière.
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A decline in tourism is impacting restaurants

📈 U.S. Travel Association forecasts a decline in international inbound travel, with visits dropping from 72.4 million in 2024 to 67.9 million in 2025, a 6% decrease. Domestic traveler spending is projected at $1.2 trillion for 2025. Las Vegas expects a 5.8% visitor decline. Restaurants rely heavily on travelers; 47% report decreased tourism-related sales in 2025. Fine dining sees 41% sales from visitors. 2026 may see a rebound due to events like the FIFA World Cup.
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Le Clay Selects Shiji as Technology Partner for New Active Lifestyle Hotel in Lavaux

🏨 Berlin, Germany, December 11, 2025 – Le Clay, opening in Lavaux, Switzerland, summer 2026, partners with Shiji for a fully integrated digital experience. The 35-hectare estate includes 105 rooms, 2 restaurants, and wellness facilities. Shiji’s ecosystem offers seamless operations with Daylight PMS, Infrasys POS, and more. Le Clay is the first of four hotels by Seiler Constantin, aiming for an experiential luxury approach with European-based support and cloud architecture. Reservations open late spring 2026.
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Shiji Named Finalist for 2025 AWS Industry Partner of the Year

💻 Shiji was named a finalist for the 2025 Geography and Global AWS Partner Award, specifically in the "Industry Partner of the Year – Travel and Hospitality" category, on December 2, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Shiji's recognition emphasizes its innovative use of AWS services to enhance hotel operational efficiency and guest experiences. Globally, Shiji supports over 91,000 hotels with its cloud-based technology. The awards are reviewed by Canalys, focusing on customer success. Shiji employs over 5,000 worldwide.
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Hideaway Inns Debuts Flagship Property in Mt. Sunapee, New Hampshire

🏖 Hideaway Inns launched its first hotel, Hideaway Inn Mt. Sunapee, in Newbury, New Hampshire, on November 28, 2025. The 55-room hotel offers frictionless check-in and diverse amenities. Located near Mt. Sunapee and Lake Sunapee, it's ideal for leisure travel. Unique features include Crosley record players, rainfall showers, and a mobile concierge app. Two more locations in Mt. Snow and Sugar Hill are set to open by year-end, with 25 more planned over five years.
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Historic Gunter Hotel Opens Following $57 Million Transformation

🏨 November 28, 2025, San Antonio, Texas—The iconic Gunter Hotel reopens after a $57 million renovation. Part of Marriott Bonvoy's Tribute Portfolio, the hotel features 311 guest rooms, 30 suites, and 14 ADA rooms. New amenities include a recording studio, a 900+ album vinyl library, a rooftop pool, and 20,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. Dining options include Jots, Keystone Club, Bar 414, and Paris Baguette. The first phase of the reimagined Gunter Hotel is now open, with a full opening expected later this year.
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Conrad Hotels & Resorts Debuts in Germany With the Opening of Conrad Hamburg

🏨 Hilton launches Conrad Hamburg on November 28, 2025, marking the brand’s debut in Germany. Situated in the historic Levantehaus in Hamburg, the hotel offers 283 rooms, including 29 suites and 28 studios. It features a 1,000-square-metre spa with Hamburg's longest indoor pool, and a Latin American restaurant, GRETA OTO, seating 158 guests. Event spaces include a 228-square-metre venue for up to 220 guests. Located on Kunstmeile, it’s close to major city landmarks.
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