Oracle OPERA Cloud Hospitality platform has been approved by IHG Hotels & Resorts for use in their properties across the Americas and EMEAA regions. This cloud-based property management system enables IHG properties to standardize operations and data on a unified platform, enhancing data-driven decision-making and guest experiences. A major step forward in hospitality tech integration! ☁️🏨
Accor integrates its ALL Accor app into #ChatGPT, enabling natural language hotel searches. Thomas Vidal highlights AI-driven loyalty and personalization as key industry shifts. The travel sector is rapidly evolving towards AI-centric strategies. The future of hotel booking is conversational! 🤖✨
In 2025, U.S. hotel investments surged 17.5% to $24 billion, led by private equity and strong debt markets. #NewYork topped with $3.7 billion in transactions. Debt costs dropped nearly 300 basis points since September 2024. Luxury #RevPAR rose 3%, while midscale and economy segments declined. World Cup host cities in 2026 may see significant RevPAR growth due to increased demand and limited supply growth under 1.7%. Strong fundamentals driving investor confidence! 📈💰
In 2026, hotels can increase direct bookings by leveraging storytelling to counteract a 40-60% drop in website traffic due to #AI. By late 2025, 30% of travelers will start searches on Booking.com, with 65% preferring AI personalization. Fast, seamless booking experiences are crucial as 53% abandon slow mobile sites. By 2030, direct bookings are expected to surpass #OTAs. The race for direct channel supremacy is on! 🎯📱
FHS (Future Hospitality Summit) Saudi Arabia 2026 will be held at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh, from April 20-22. Over 1,100 global leaders, including CEOs from Al Khozama and Taiba Investments, will attend. The summit focuses on investment opportunities across Saudi Arabia, with presentations and panel debates on six tracks. Last year, $1.6 billion in business opportunities and 11 significant announcements were made. Mark your calendars for this must-attend industry event! 🇸🇦🌟
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