4 November 2025 - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 4

Six Senses announces cluster GM for Six Senses Milan and Six Senses Rome

🏨 André Buldini has been appointed as the cluster general manager for Six Senses Milan and Six Senses Rome, with over 20 years of international luxury hospitality experience. Six Senses Rome, located in a restored palazzo, is the brand's first urban hotel. Six Senses Milan is set to open in late 2026 on Via Brera, featuring 69 rooms and suites, a sky-high bar, and a spa. Buldini joined Six Senses in 2020, previously leading in Portugal.

Rosewood Mandarina opens Barra Peñasco cocktail bar

🍹 Rosewood Mandarina, opened in May 2025 in Riviera Nayarit, expands its offerings with Barra Peñasco, a bar debuting this month. Positioned on a cliff, it serves elemental-themed cocktails using local spirits and ingredients, reflecting Cora and Wixárika traditions. The menu includes water-influenced drinks like Peñasco, earth selections with items like Yubi, fire-themed options such as Tatewari, and air-light combinations like Hikuri. The bar aligns with the natural setting, featuring evening service and live entertainment.

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Connected and Coming Back: How Reliable Technology Builds Loyalty

📶 2025 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index highlights WiFi quality as a top driver of satisfaction. 68% use in-room TV, and 60% demand traditional channels, second to WiFi. In-room tech boosts personalization, driving 8-12% revenue gains in spas and dining. Tech efficiency reduces maintenance costs by 35% and increases ADR premiums by 3-5%. Effective execution yields payback within 18 months. Reliable tech promotes guest loyalty and satisfaction.

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Pandox reports higher Q3 earnings ahead of Dalata deal completion

💰 Pandox AB reported a Q3 profit of SEK 637m (£50m) and EBITDA of SEK 1.2bn (£95m), rebounding from a SEK 39m (£3.1m) loss last year. Total revenues rose 5%, with lease revenues up 2% and hotel operations up 10%. Cash earnings reached SEK 617m (£49m). The Dalata acquisition, valued at SEK 16.7bn (£1.32bn), adds 31 properties and projects SEK 1.2bn (£95m) annual rental income. Completion is expected in Q4 2025.

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Premier Inn gets green light for Leeds City Centre venue

🏨 Whitbread received planning consent in November 2025 to transform Verity House in Leeds' South Bank into a 131-room hotel. The planning application was submitted in May 2025, with construction expected from early 2026 to Spring 2027. A section 106 agreement with Leeds City Council was signed last week. Verity House will join three existing Premier Inns in Leeds city centre. Whitbread seeks similar opportunities in northern England.

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Workplace support for learning disabilities falls short, Hilton study finds

📈 New research by Hilton in the UK shows 66% of learning-disabled employees weren't asked about their needs; 57% feel unsupported. Surveying over 2,000 people, 56% desire more job training, and 38% advocate for mentorships. Hilton's partnerships with Aurora Foxes and WorkFit provide 89 work experiences over 10 years. 82% of the public support better job access, yet only 5% of 1.5 million learning-disabled individuals are employed. Additionally, 69% report positive service experiences, and 86% believe in workplace success for learning-disabled individuals.

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Hilton and Mindspace launch a new hybrid hospitality concept in Berlin

🏨 Located on the ground floor of Hilton Berlin, Mindspace's new flexible workspace spans 1,100 square meters, offering 170 workstations. Guests can access wellness and dining facilities, merging productivity with comfort. Mindspace now has eight sites in Berlin, fourteen in Germany, highlighting the hotel-workspace convergence trend emphasized at MIPIM 2025. The project aligns with Hilton’s growth strategy across EMEA, exemplifying adaptive, mixed-use hospitality.

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Hilton and Mindspace launch a new hybrid hospitality concept in Berlin

💼 Hilton and Mindspace, first quarter 2026, Gendarmenmarkt—introducing an innovative hybrid model that combines coworking spaces with hotel facilities. This strategic initiative aims to transform hotel assets into multifunctional environments, catering to both travelers and local professionals.

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Workflow Automation Has Become the Hidden Lever of Hotel Performance

💻 Hotels are adopting automation in operations to counter rising costs and high guest expectations. Deloitte reports a 32% cost reduction for those advancing intelligent automation. RobosizeME's analysis shows two-thirds of hotel processes are automation-eligible. Automation saves time and stabilizes labor by reallocating staff to value-adding tasks. A European hotel group saved 50 working days annually per workflow automated, improving data accuracy and operational resilience. Automation is now essential for strategic and financial success in hospitality.

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Why Hotel Analytics Should Be in Everyone’s Hands

📈 Hotels are increasingly making data accessible to all staff, not just management, as it aids in faster decision-making and aligns departments. Accessible analytics allow front desk and marketing teams to make real-time adjustments, while integrated systems connect PMS, RMS, and financial data for coherent insights. This democratization of data transforms hotels into agile, profitable entities by promoting evidence-based discussions and enabling every level of staff to act confidently.

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