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🍴 Barrière group reinvests in its F&B vertical, operating over 150 restaurants and bars in casinos, hotels, and independent properties. Hippolyte Gras, Director of Catering, and Julien Huel, Managing Director of Hotels and Catering, highlight the 2025 season's record performance. Gastronomy emerges as a central pillar of their strategy to enhance hotel unit volume and spending. Meet them at the upcoming Hospitality Asset Forum to learn more about their strategic repositioning.

🌿 Wellness in 2025 is a key focus for hotels, driving demand and boosting revenue through TRevPAR. The rise of multimodal wellness experiences, combining therapies like red light therapy and saunas, enhances guest satisfaction and increases upselling. Luxury brands like Canyon Ranch and Equinox lead this trend. IT roles are pivotal in automating wellness itineraries and improving guest personalization through CRM and AI. This synergy boosts revenue with minimal labor increase, making wellness a core strategy.

📈 On November 7, 2025, at the 8th China International Import Expo, SGS and GCSTIMES signed a strategic agreement. SGS issued their first ISO 14068-1 Carbon Neutrality Verification Statement in the hotel supplies sector. GCSTIMES now leads with a closed-loop carbon management system, impacting over 100,000 hospitality groups globally. Their sustainability efforts span five operational centers in China, the US, UAE, France, and Australia, with services reaching 140 countries. Explore GCSTIMES at Booth A2-02, Hall 7.2, CIIE 2025.

🛒 Hoteliers globally benefit from hotel dynamic pricing strategies which adjust room rates based on real-time market trends like occupancy and demand. Dynamic pricing is powered by advanced software systems, allowing quick fluctuation in rates to increase occupancy and revenue. However, frequent rate changes can lead to perceived rate integrity issues. Effective dynamic pricing implementation requires dedicated revenue managers and robust systems like SmartCONNECT and Sabee to ensure seamless integration with PMS and RMS systems and maintain competitive advantage.

📈 Amber Chastain joined Vision Hospitality Group as a breakfast attendant in November 2021. In less than five years, she became the general manager of Tru by Hilton Chattanooga Hamilton Place. Through Vision’s Gear Up program, Chastain completed a 6-week Level 1 training and a 6-9 month Level 2 training. By July of this year, she was permanently offered the GM position. Vision boasts eight general managers out of 38 who advanced through Gear Up.

🏖️ Wellness hotels showed resilience during January-June 2025, as noted in RLA Global’s report analyzing over 11,000 properties. TRevPOR at Major Wellness properties reached $561, significantly higher than Minor Wellness’s $335. Luxury Major Wellness properties achieved an 84% higher TRevPAR compared to Upper Upscale. The UK led in membership fees, with the Maldives and France excelling in spa revenue. UAE’s market spotlight revealed double-digit growth in RevPAR and GOPPAR for Luxury Major and Minor Wellness hotels.

📈 The announcement of results for the first half of fiscal year 2025-2026 ended on September 30, marking the 14th consecutive quarter of record performance. This period saw further double-digit growth.

🏨 HOSPACE 2025 will occur on Thursday, 13th November 2025, at the Royal Lancaster London, marking its 20th edition. Featuring panels, discussions, and workshops, it will explore finance, technology, and leadership trends in hospitality. Highlights include economist Thomas Pugh’s session, discussions on Martyn’s Law, and workshops on hotel tech by Alkimi, Sona, and Apaleo. Key speakers include Jane Pendlebury, Neil Braude, and Laura Sharpe. The event culminates in the Gala Awards Dinner with Inspirational Leader Awards and features the Premier League trophies.