Miscellaneous - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 65

Amadeus sees slowing airline bookings growth in q2

✈ Aug 5, 2025, Amadeus experienced a slowdown in global travel demand, with air bookings increasing by only 1.5% in Q2, compared to 2.5% in Q1 and 9% in Q4 2024. Asia-Pacific bookings grew 10.8%, while Latin America declined by 5.3%. Distribution revenue rose 6.1% to €786.7 million, and net profit grew 11.3% to €372.1 million. Seventeen new airline agreements were signed, totaling 74 NDC agreements.

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Fraud Is Eating Away at Restaurant Profits — Literally

💸 Gig workers, restaurants, and consumers are impacted by fraud in food delivery. Gig workers lose earnings to scams, with fraudsters using cloned apps to unfairly grab jobs. Restaurants face direct losses and promotional abuses affecting profits, especially small businesses. Consumers sometimes exploit refunds, undermining platform trust. Fraud leads to tightened rules, slower payments, and reduced customer retention, causing financial strain across all parties involved.

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Ex-Food Network star Paula Deen closes The Lady & Sons and Chicken Box restaurants in Savannah, Ga.

🏥 Paula Deen, 78, announced the closure of The Lady & Sons and The Chicken Box in Savannah, GA, after 30 years, effective July 31. Though the reason remains undisclosed, she thanked patrons for 36 years of support. Deen's four other restaurants in Nashville, Pigeon Forge, Myrtle Beach, and Branson will continue operations. Her Food Network show was canceled in 2013 following a legal deposition. Her YouTube channel has over 583,000 subscribers.

Tour de France Femmes 2025: which city will win the yellow jersey?

🏅 The Women's Tour de France reached historic popularity this year with an average of 2.2 million viewers for the first five stages. Held in Brittany, starting in Vannes, the event boosted local tourism, with hotel occupancy rates at 77.8%, 10.5 points higher than last year. Average daily rates increased by 14.6%. Angers, hosting the third stage finish, drew over 10,000 spectators. This growing interest mirrors increased tourism, with 1.3 million visitors expected in 2024.

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Digital Detox Done Differently: How Hector Hughes Built Unplugged into a Hospitality Phenomenon

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How Chris Gilbert is Humanizing Government Through the Power of Hospitality

📱 Chris Gilbert, CEO of Springfield Township, Hamilton County, Ohio, and founder of Municipal Hospitality Advisors, is transforming local government with hospitality principles. By shifting civic leadership from transactional to meaningful interactions, he builds a people-focused culture. This approach humanizes leadership, enhances collaboration, and fosters trust. Learn how hospitality can reshape organizational dynamics and improve public service trust and effectiveness.

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New on the Menu: Fried seafood and ceviche

🍴 Bret Thorn, a senior food & beverage editor for Nation’s Restaurant News, has been with the publication since 1999. He previously wrote for The New York Sun from 2005 to 2008. Thorn, a Tufts University alumnus and Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef, studied in China during the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989. He was president of the IFEC in 2005 and won a Neal Award in 2006. His expertise includes French and Asian cuisines.

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Map of the week: hotel openings – July #5 2025

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Afternoon Tea Week Celebrations at KNEAD Bakery this August

☕ KNEAD Bakery Elkstone hosts a special afternoon tea on Sunday, August 17th for £29, created by award-winning Chef Mikey Topp. The event features creative dishes like Chorizo & Harissa Mini Danish and Strawberry & White Chocolate Gateaux, served at 3 PM and 3:30 PM. Across all KNEAD locations, including Cirencester and Oxford, limited-edition scones priced at £3.50 and £3.70 celebrate Afternoon Tea Week. Visit KNEAD Bakery to indulge in these culinary delights.

Preferred Hotels & Resorts Announces Partnership With DayBlink GPO

📈 Preferred Hotels & Resorts partners with DayBlink GPO, revealed at the 2025 Global Conference in New York, aiming to enhance member hotels' distribution strategies. This collaboration introduces chain-level agreements with Hotelbeds and WebBeds to optimize distribution costs and inventory control. Key benefits include improved rate parity and centralized inventory management via SynXis. Cheryl Williams emphasized the partnership's role in boosting bookings and profitability, while Michael Wong highlighted the importance of regaining inventory control.

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