Jour : 16 avril 2025
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LLMs.txt: The New SEO Hack for AI-Powered Search
SEO is shifting fast, and a quiet change is gaining traction: the llms.txt file. This simple text file sits on your website and helps AI systems—like chatbots and search tools—understand what your content is about. Think of it as a guide written for machines. While traditional websites are built with humans in mind, llms.txt gives…
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Loews Hotels & Co, in Partnership with Universal Orlando, Opens Universal Helios Grand Hotel
Photo Credit: Loews Hotels & Co ORLANDO, Florida—Loews Hotels & Co., co-owner and operator of the hotel portfolio at Universal Orlando Resort, opened the doors to the company’s newest hotel — Universal Helios Grand Hotel — in time for the guest previews at Universal Epic Universe beginning April 17. This property marks the third of…
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UN Tourism Launches Investment Guidelines: “Tourism Doing Business: Investing in Indonesia”
UN Tourism has launched the latest edition in its series of investment guidelines: Tourism Doing Business: Investing in Indonesia. This comprehensive publication offers global investors a clear and data-driven overview of the vast opportunities in one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic tourism markets. Indonesia attracted USD 60 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) across all…
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How open innovation is shaping the future of food
In a world shaped by unprecedented technological advancement, the hospitality sector finds itself at a fascinating intersection of tradition and transformation. At this crossroads, the food system – a sector shaped by human connection and culture – is undergoing a revolution of its own. As AI, climate change and shifting consumer values redefine the rules…
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Room service is dead in China
Hey 👋 You’ve just opened Hotel Nuggets, a not-boring newsletter for hoteliers. Every other week, we’re dropping 4 hospitality tips right in your inbox. Today’s edition: 🇨🇳 Room service is dead in China ☂️ Self-service umbrellas 📈 Increase your rooftop bar revenue 📸 Your hotel photos x AI #1 Room service is dead in China 🇨🇳 In…
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Crafting Unforgettable Luxury
Crafting unforgettable luxury requires blending tradition with cutting-edge innovation, a challenge that hospitality leaders face today. Friedrich von Schönburg, Regional Vice President & Managing Director at Rosewood Villa Magna, leads this pivotal transformation. In this exclusive Shiji Insights interview, Friedrich unveils compelling insights into how timeless hospitality values and modern technology can combine seamlessly, offering…
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#hospitalitytech #leadership #cloudpms #paymentsintegration… | Sven Maas
🔍 Hospitality IT Is at a Crossroads — And It’s Not Just About the Tech Across markets and regions, I’m seeing a recurring pattern: – Fragmented tech stacks – Legacy PMS platforms that limit scalability – Disconnected commercial and product strategies In short, hospitality IT is under pressure — and the pressure is mounting. As…
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From Inventory To Identity: Why Hotel Distribution Is A Brand Strategy
By Christian Pertl In a world where airlines retail every seat like a product, Apple refuses to be sold by just anyone, and Nike walks away from thousands of resellers to protect its brand — the hotel industry still too often acts like a passive inventory supplier. That has to change. For years, hotels have…
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$20 billion in U.S. retail spending from international tourists is at risk
Goldman Sachs analysts predict that, in a worst-case scenario, the reduction in travel and boycotts could result in a 0.3% decrease in GDP, equating to a $90 billion loss Apr 16, 2025 The U.S. travel industry is facing a significant challenge as international tourism to the country is expected to decline in 2025. A large…