Automatic - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 117

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Final lineup confirmed for HOSPACE 2025

🏨 HOSPACE 2025 will occur on Thursday, 13th November 2025, at the Royal Lancaster London, marking its 20th edition. Featuring panels, discussions, and workshops, it will explore finance, technology, and leadership trends in hospitality. Highlights include economist Thomas Pugh’s session, discussions on Martyn’s Law, and workshops on hotel tech by Alkimi, Sona, and Apaleo. Key speakers include Jane Pendlebury, Neil Braude, and Laura Sharpe. The event culminates in the Gala Awards Dinner with Inspirational Leader Awards and features the Premier League trophies.

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Hotel Food and Beverage – A Bright Spot in 2025

Hotel Revenue Trends 2025 💸 U.S. hoteliers in 2025 face challenges with room revenue rising only 0.8% in the first half, predicts CBRE's RevPAR annual growth at a mere 0.1%. Despite this, food and beverage (F&B) revenue per occupied room increased by 3.8%. Luxury and resort hotels thrive with an 8.7% rise in banquet revenue, while convention hotels see a 7.3% decline. F&B profit margins improved to 29.1% from 28.7%, with labor expenses making up 59.4% of costs.

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HSMAI DC Directors Roundtable Will Share DMV Hotel Market Insights

📅 Hospitality professionals are invited to the HSMAI Directors Roundtable on Nov. 20 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, VA. The event, featuring five industry leaders, begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at noon. Registration is free for HSMAI DC members and $70 for nonmembers. The Hyatt Regency, near Reagan National Airport, provides valet parking and a shuttle service. HSMAI, with over 5,000 members globally, focuses on hospitality sales, marketing, and revenue optimization.

Crescent Hotels & Resorts Assumes Management of The Westin Great Southern Columbus

🏨 Crescent Hotels & Resorts will manage The Westin Great Southern Columbus, a historic hotel built in 1897 and owned by Whitestone Companies. Located in downtown Columbus, Ohio, the hotel features 188 guest rooms and suites, over 13,000 square feet of meeting and event space, and Bar Cicchetti, an Italian eatery. Crescent, operating over 120 properties, aims to enhance guest experience and asset value in the Columbus market.

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A Timeless Riviera Icon Returns: Como Le Beauvallon

🏖️ Le Beauvallon, built in 1914, reopens on April 24, 2026, as COMO Le Beauvallon on the French Riviera. Set in a 10-acre estate on the Côte d'Azur, it offers views of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. Guests enjoy an eight-minute speedboat ride to Saint-Tropez and access to beaches at Ramatuelle and Pampelonne. The hotel has 42 rooms, a beach club, and a restaurant, with over 300 art pieces. Wellness offerings include COMO Shambhala treatments and yoga.

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InnVentures Announces Rebrand & Full Renovation of Santa Maria Hotel to Homewood Suites by Hilton

🏨 InnVentures rebrands the former Holiday Inn & Suites Santa Maria to Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria in partnership with BHG Hotels, Naran Construction, and Level 3 Design Group. The 197-room, all-suite property now offers modern amenities including full in-suite kitchens, a complimentary hot breakfast, a resort-style pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Megan Taylor is appointed as General Manager to oversee the transition. Located at 2100 N Broadway, Santa Maria, CA.

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HSMAI Foundation Releases 2025 State of Talent Report

📊 Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Foundation, McLean, VA, has released the 2025 State of Talent Report. It highlights nine talent trends reshaping the hospitality industry, including AI's rise, upskilling, and hybrid work models. The report emphasizes AI's role in redefining job structures, with organizations investing in talent strategy poised for future success. Authored by Dorothy Dowling, it underscores the importance of aligning people and revenue strategies to shape the industry's next chapter.

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How the USALI 12th Revised Edition Enhances Hotel Benchmarking and Drives Hotel Performance

📈 Hotel benchmarking transforms operational questions into data-backed insights. The Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI) 12th Revised Edition by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) enables standardized financial reporting across the global industry. Key enhancements include refined departmental classifications, enhanced distribution channel reporting, and detailed market segmentation tracking. HotStats will implement USALI in January 2026, improving benchmarking accuracy and strategic value. USALI framework adoption leads to better decision-making, transparency, and profitability insights.

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Trip.com Group Shapes Global Travel Trends through AI Innovation, Sustainability and New Consumer Insights at WTM London 2025

🌎 World Travel Market 2025 concluded at Excel London, where Trip.com Group emphasized the strategic evolution of global travel. Highlights included a 53% rise in interest for cultural experiences and a 300% increase in demand for wellness-sport packages. Trip.com introduced Trip.Planner in the UK, aiming for European expansion. 92% of travelers showed interest in sustainable travel, yet less than 60% acted on it, underscoring the need for responsible travel solutions.

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Lead nurturing for hotels: From inquiry to confirmation

💰 Every guest contact potentially represents $12 in value, but many inquiries don't convert into bookings due to lack of lead nurturing. Responding to inquiries within an hour increases conversion likelihood by seven times. Effective lead nurturing integrates CRM, marketing, and reservation systems. Revinate, a direct booking platform, aids in this process, supporting 12,500+ hotels to generate over $17.2 billion in direct revenue. Focus on lead scoring and optimizing inquiry-to-booking conversion rates to boost revenue.

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