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Tony Loeb

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Tony Loeb est un entrepreneur de la hotel tech qui compte plus de vingt ans d'expérience dans l'industrie hôtelière. Webmaster à ses débuts, il est devenu directeur technique et a piloté une équipe d'une trentaine de personnes dédiée à la création de sites, au SEO et au SEA pour les hôtels. Il a ensuite accompagné des hôtels de luxe et des chaînes à l'international, avant de cofonder un CRM et une solution d'email marketing dédiés à l'hôtellerie, utilisés par des milliers d'hôtels indépendants dans le monde. Aujourd'hui, il est co-fondateur de 10 Minutes (10 minutes pour un hôtelier), le média de référence de l'hôtellerie européenne, qui réunit newsletter, podcasts et vidéos pour atteindre plus de 350 000 décideurs hôteliers. Il y anime les podcasts « 10 min pour un hôtelier » et « Inno'Tourism ». Il est également co-fondateur de Pragmatik, une agence marketing qui aide les entreprises de la hotel tech à transformer des contenus clairs, sans blabla, en leads qualifiés. Pragmatique par nature, Tony décrypte ce qui compte en marketing hôtelier, distribution, expérience client et technologie pour aider les hôteliers à décider mieux et plus vite. Basé en région parisienne.
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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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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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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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Grand Hyatt Baha Mar Appoints Chris Watson as Director of Sales & Marketing

🏝️ Bahamas, November 27, 2025: Chris Watson becomes Director of Sales & Marketing at Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, a resort with over 1,800 rooms. Chris, with 20+ years of experience in hospitality sales, joined on September 2, 2025. Previously, he led sales for 300+ hotels in North America. He will drive revenue and market share, overseeing group, transient, and catering sales. Chris is based in Atlanta and aims to enhance the resort's Caribbean presence.
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Newcrestimage Opens the Elmore Hotel in Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex

📍 November 27, 2025, Southlake, Texas: The Elmore Hotel opens under NewcrestImage's ownership and Coury Hospitality's management. Located between Dallas and Fort Worth, the hotel features 175 rooms across four floors. A year-long, multi-million-dollar renovation transformed it into Southlake's first boutique lifestyle hotel and part of Marriott's Tribute Portfolio. Featuring American Elm-inspired interiors, it offers dining at Sagewind and Social Outlaw, 5,000 sq. ft. of event space, a fitness center, and wellness programs.
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La Bahia Hotel & Spa Debuts in Santa Cruz, California

🏖 November 27, 2025, Santa Cruz, California: La Bahia Hotel & Spa opens at Main Beach with 155 luxury rooms, featuring ocean views and 29 signature suites. The Mediterranean-inspired hotel offers four culinary concepts, 13,000 square feet of event space, and a spa with signature oceanview sauna. Guests enjoy amenities like complimentary e-bikes and Lincoln test drives. The hotel collaborates with local businesses for unique experiences, contributing to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary through cocktail sales.
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Tpg Hotels & Resorts Adds Hilton Garden Inn Tampa East/brandon to Managed Portfolio

📍 TPG Hotels & Resorts, on November 26, 2025, in Dallas, Texas, announced managing Hilton Garden Inn Tampa East/Brandon. This 152-room hotel, recently renovated for $5.5 million, features a heated outdoor pool, fitness center, and business center. Located in Highland Oaks business park, it's close to the Florida State Fairgrounds and Hard Rock Casino. Tim Muir, Chief Development Officer, emphasized its strategic importance. It includes a 3,800-square-foot meeting space, Garden Grille & Bar, and a 24/7 market.
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Marriott and Hawkins Way Capital Announce Five Signed Agreements to Launch Series by Marriott™ in the U.S.

🏨 November 26, 2025, USA, Marriott International and Hawkins Way Capital sign agreements to convert five FOUND Hotels in Miami, Santa Monica, San Francisco, Chicago, and San Diego to the Series by Marriott™ brand. This marks the brand's U.S. debut, following its May 2025 launch. The move leverages Marriott's global reach and loyalty system while retaining FOUND's unique identity. The Series by Marriott™ brand aligns with upscale, locally inspired hotel experiences and is part of Marriott Bonvoy®.
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