10minhotel - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 4

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Accor Expands West Africa Footprint with landmark signing of Mövenpick and Mövenpick Living Abuja

🏨 Accor partners with John Williams Hotels & Resorts and Boulevard Hotel Group to introduce Mövenpick and Mövenpick Living in Abuja, Nigeria by Q1 2026. Located in the Central Business District, this development includes 138 hotel rooms and 36 serviced apartments. Amenities will feature a 665-square-meter ballroom, dining venues, a spa, and a fitness center. Strategically on Constitution Avenue, it’s 30 minutes from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, enhancing Abuja’s hospitality landscape for business and leisure.

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RCP Finance Arranges Construction Financing with Novo Banco for Fogo Ecolodge in the Azores

🏖 RCP Finance has secured a €20 million senior construction loan from Novo Banco for the Fogo Ecolodge, opening in 2027 in São Miguel, Azores. The 42-unit, 86-bed, 3,480 m² 4-star ecolodge will feature a spa and restaurant. This initiative supports the Azores' sustainable tourism goals as a UNESCO Global Geopark, with EU subsidies under Construir 2030. The project reflects investor confidence and aims to enhance eco-friendly hospitality in the region.

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PPDS to stretch the frontiers of innovation in hospitality at ISE 2026 with debut of AI ready Philips Signage, new guestroom TVs and LED solutions

📸 PPDS will showcase its latest innovations at ISE 2026 in Barcelona, February 3-6. The event at Philips booth 3N500 includes new AI-ready digital signage models and MediaSuite TV upgrades with Ambilight. PPDS emphasizes sustainability by supporting the ISE Sustainability Hackathon. Visitors can explore advanced AV solutions and take part in interactive experiences. Contact Michael Garwood for meetings or register with code PHILIPS for free entry. Last year, ISE 2025 attracted 61,882 visitors and 711 media representatives.

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FLEXIPASS is Cloudbeds Official 2026 Preferred Partner

🚪 Cloudbeds introduced their 2026 Preferred Partners to enhance hospitality via trusted innovations. WOT Ericeira Lodge in Portugal leverages FLEXIPASS Webkeys for stress-free guest experiences. TESA Hotel, powered by TESA ASSA ABLOY, offers keyless access with secure wireless door locks. Upcoming events include FITUR in Portugal (21-25 January), StayWyse in Hungary (4-5 February), and ITB Berlin in Germany (3-5 March). FLEXIPASS, a leader in keyless solutions, boosts hotel efficiency and guest satisfaction.

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The Rise of the Commercial Strategist: Skills Every Future Revenue Leader Needs

📈 Revenue managers are evolving into commercial strategists, mastering financial literacy, collaboration, and technology. A 3% drop in acquisition costs can boost profits more than a 5% rise in ADR. Key skills include understanding AI-powered RMS systems that process millions of data points, fostering cross-department collaboration, and leading with influence. Success involves moving beyond analytics to align people, purpose, and profit, driving sustainable profitability.

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It’s nothing personal

💻 The article critiques the hypocrisy of revenue leaders promoting personalization while pushing rigid packages in hospitality. It argues packages, designed to simplify pricing, lack true personalization, which should empower customers to customize experiences digitally. Despite available technology, the industry clings to easily marketed packages, treating guests as statistical units. The author urges a shift to genuine self-directed choices, highlighting a gap in strategic vision. True personalization serves guests, contrasting packages serving operational convenience.

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Popular campground sees surge in online bookings and slashes admin time with RMS

🛔 MAINE, 19 November 2025 – Acres of Wildlife campground enhanced operations by adopting RMS, saving over 32 staff hours weekly and boosting upsell revenue. With RMS, online bookings surged tenfold. Unregistered visitor detection increased fee revenue by 15-20%. In July 2024, ADR rose 36.8% from 2020. The switch streamlined bookings, automated pricing, and reduced RV move disruptions. RMS's tools and support optimized operations, benefiting staff and guests alike.

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Hospitable launches Owner Payouts, becoming the first PMS to deliver fully integrated owner payments

🏠 18 November 2025, San Francisco: Hospitable launches Owner Payouts, a new feature enabling direct payments to property owners within the platform. This innovation tackles manual, error-prone payment processes in the short-term rental sector. Available on the Mogul plan, it supports bank accounts in the US, UK, and Australia, with additional regions to follow. Hospitable aims to ease property managers' workloads, having automated 25 million messages and processed $4.6 billion in reservations in 2024.

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PriceLabs survey of over 1,400 hosts reveals half find AI ‘overwhelming’, and no time savings so far

📈 Global survey of 1,400+ hosts (November 18, 2025) reveals AI isn't simplifying operations. Hosts spend 8.3 hours/week on management, with 76% citing administrative tasks as time-consuming. Only 14% find AI helpful, while 47% feel overwhelmed. Despite frustrations, 98% use Airbnb, achieving a 4.1 satisfaction score. 63% worry about visibility, and 71% about negative reviews. Hosts prioritize direct bookings, with 90% planning investment in websites. The survey, conducted globally in five languages, highlights the need for improved tech education.

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TRYBE and IRECKONU Join Forces to Create More Personalised and Memorable Guest Experiences

📈 TRYBE and IRECKONU have integrated their platforms to enhance hospitality experiences. This partnership, announced recently, connects spa and leisure bookings with IRECKONU’s guest data platform. Hotels can now create unified guest profiles, boosting ancillary revenue and operational efficiency. This integration allows seamless upselling and cross-selling through personalised offers. IRECKONU, founded in 2014, works with brands like Mandarin Oriental and Hard Rock. For more details, contact TRYBE at amy@try.be or IRECKONU at emilia@ireckonu.com.

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