Catégorie : Hotel & Hospitality
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Resilient Hotel Investment Activity in Europe Surpasses 10-Year Average in H1 2026 Despite Inflation Challenges
In H1 2026, hotel investment activity in Europe was resilient, totaling €11.7 billion, up 19.5% above the 10-year average despite a 9.5% year-on-year decline. Notable transactions included the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel and Park Hyatt Vienna. Investments over €100 million rose by 30%, driven by APAC and MEA investors, whose volumes increased by 86% and…
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Google Launches Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) for Streamlined Hotel Booking via AI
Google has announced the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) for Lodging, enabling AI to transition from recommending to booking hotels directly. Collaborating with Booking.com, Expedia, Hilton, Marriott, Amadeus, and Trip.com, UCP provides a unified booking language for AI to access live availability, pricing, and booking rules. This allows hoteliers to retain guest data and manage bookings…
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Valencia Collection Unveils Rebrand, Highlighting Unique Hotel Experiences Across Texas and California
Valencia Collection has rebranded from Valencia Hotel Collection, unveiling a new name, visual identity, and brand platform for its eight independent hotels in Texas and California. The rebrand, launched on October 5th, 2023, features a refined wordmark, new emblem, and expanded color palette, unifying the portfolio while preserving the unique character of each hotel. Founded…
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Digital Transformation at Glasgow Marriott Hotel: Enhancing Guest Experience and Boosting Revenue with IRIS Solutions
The Glasgow Marriott Hotel, part of the Kingfisher Hospitality Group, implemented the IRIS Mobile Ordering and Digital Guest Directory to enhance digital guest experiences and operational efficiency. This 303-room hotel saw a 24% increase in room service revenue and a 23% rise in order volume over the past year. Located near key venues in Glasgow,…
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Influence Society’s SOCIETIES Report Highlights AI’s Transformative Impact on Hotel Marketing
Influence Society, a digital marketing agency in Paris, has released the seventh edition of its report, SOCIETIES, which explores the transformative impact of AI on hotel marketing. The report highlights that AI-driven tools are reshaping discovery, content creation, and branding in the hospitality sector. Key changes include AI-powered discovery methods, generative content, and faster website…
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Travel + Leisure Co. and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Expand Sports Illustrated Resorts with New Hotel Partnership
Travel + Leisure Co. and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts have expanded their partnership to further develop the Sports Illustrated Resorts platform. Initially launched in 2023, these resorts cater to sports enthusiasts, offering hospitality, vacation ownership, and residential options. The first resort, located in Nashville, is operational, with future developments planned in Chicago, Baton Rouge, and…
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Lodging Conference 2027: Exploring Challenges and Opportunities in the Evolving Hospitality Industry
The Lodging Conference, the world’s largest hotel development conference, is scheduled for October 5-8 at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Arizona. This 31st edition draws over 3,000 attendees amid industry challenges like rising costs, labor shortages, and AI implementation. Key sessions include “The Dealmakers” and “AI End User.” Awards…
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Empowering Women in Hospitality: Highlights from AAHOA’s Fifth Annual HerOwnership Conference in Nashville
The fifth annual HerOwnership Conference, hosted by AAHOA on September 27–28 in Nashville, Tennessee, gathered women hotel owners and hospitality leaders. The event focused on ownership, operations, and growth, with sessions on legal issues, financing, and technology. Keynote speaker Simi Shah of South Asian Trailblazers discussed personal branding and AAHOA’s impact. Attendees emphasized the importance…
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Aimbridge Hospitality Expands Portfolio with Management of 10 Select-Service Hotels Across Seven States
Aimbridge Hospitality has taken over management of 10 hotels owned by a joint venture between Prospect Ridge and Fulcrum Hospitality. These hotels, located in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, Texas, and West Virginia, are part of Hilton, Marriott, and Hyatt select-service brands. Some hotels are near major universities like Auburn University and the University of…
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Inside Clermont Hotel Group: CEO Gavin Taylor on Leadership, London Market Challenges, and Redefining Luxury
Gavin Taylor, CEO of Clermont Hotel Group, discusses managing iconic London properties, leveraging his finance and operations background to shape leadership and guest experience. He outlines strategies for standing out in the competitive London hotel market and Clermont’s efforts to redefine luxury, highlighted by collaborations such as introducing Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen to The Cumberland…