Automatic - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 124

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Safemark Adds Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar for Hotels

🎤 Safemark, based in Orlando, FL, has introduced the Marshall Heston 60 TV soundbar to bolster hotel in-room entertainment. With over 70% of travelers prioritizing entertainment, this soundbar features Dolby Atmos, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and customizable sound modes. It's designed for flexible installation and long-term reliability. Safemark, a leading hospitality solutions provider, continues expanding its product line to include more innovative products like Indel B mini refrigerators and Marshall Homeline speakers.

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Benchmark Global Sales and Lure Agency Partner to Accelerate Direct Group Revenue for Independent Hotels

🏨 Benchmark Global Sales, based in San Diego, CA, and Boulder, CO, partners with Lure Agency to enhance sales for over 50 independent hotels. The collaboration aims to boost direct group revenue using Lure's WINS Method™, focusing on generating quality leads and increasing conversions. This partnership strengthens Benchmark's competitive edge against branded competitors by leveraging modern sales strategies to provide measurable returns and attract new management contracts. Benchmark's properties span North America, offering personalized experiences.

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Digital Transformation & Operations: The Imperative of Hospitality Unified Selling

💻 In the hospitality industry, digital transformation is crucial for operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Despite advancements like Fidelio and cloud computing, the sector lacks a unified selling platform to integrate all services. A cohesive sales enablement platform is necessary to boost revenue beyond rooms, as siloed inventory limits visibility and consumption. Emphasizing a unified sales approach could revolutionize how hospitality products, such as rooms, dining, and activities, are marketed, ultimately enhancing customer experience and operational growth.

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Why Your Hotel’s “Eco” Rating Might Not Be About Sustainability At All

🏨 6,696 hotels worldwide were analyzed, revealing that guest satisfaction almost entirely explains eco-friendliness ratings, with sustainability actions and certifications having little impact. The EU’s Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive demands verifiable environmental claims, spotlighting a gap between actual sustainability and guest perceptions. Hotels should integrate sustainability visibly and communicate effectively, while platforms need clearer, consistent sustainability messaging. Aligning measurement with meaning is essential to bridging this perception gap and fostering accountability.

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2025 SiteMinder Partner Awards Honour Behind-the-Scenes Leaders Powering Hotels Through Accelerating Change

🏨 SiteMinder's 2025 Partner Awards honored 12 businesses across five continents for their innovative contributions to hotel technology. Winners include Hotel Solutions (Colombia), RevenYou (Australia), and Golden Collection Hotels (Mexico), which achieved 30% revenue growth. Visito (USA) developed AI handling 90% of guest inquiries in 50+ languages. Welcome Pickups (Greece) expanded to 150 destinations. Awards recognized the transformative impact of tech partners in hospitality. SiteMinder supports 130 million reservations, generating over $55 billion annually.

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Insights and Practical Steps for Hoteliers from the Sustainable EU Tourism Programme

🌏 As 2025 ends, the Sustainable EU Tourism program wraps up its two-year initiative across Europe, focusing on sustainable tourism management. It emphasizes resource efficiency and community engagement, offering hotels practical steps like aligning with local goals and adopting sustainability practices. GCSTIMES, active since 2011, operates globally with centers in China, the US, UAE, France, and Australia. Their sustainable tech innovations reach over 140 countries, aiding 100,000+ hospitality groups.

Booking.com watches for OpenAI’s next move

🛫 Nov 5, 2025 - Travelers increasingly use AI chatbots for trip planning, impacting platforms like Booking. Who? Booking CEO Glenn Fogel. What? AI is a new channel, not a threat. How? Through strategic scale and AI integration. Booking partners with OpenAI, Google Gemini, and more, leveraging its market position against competitors like Expedia. Expect future monetization from AI suggestions. Where? Globally, with Booking’s large footprint. Why? To stay competitive as AI reshapes traveler habits.

IATA global passenger survey highlights shift to mobile and biometrics

📱 Nov 5, 2025: IATA's Global Passenger Survey reveals that 50% of travelers use biometrics at airports, with 74% willing to share data for faster processing—conditional on privacy assurance. Mobile devices dominate travel functions, while digital wallet use rises. Regional differences show Africa struggles with border complexity, Asia-Pacific leads in digital adoption, and North America prioritizes privacy. Cybersecurity remains crucial for maintaining trust in digital travel experiences.

Short business trips reshape Europe’s hotel market

💻 Nov 5, 2025, Europe: Business trips are now 2–3 nights, driven by hybrid work and domestic travel. Key regions like the UK, Ireland, Belgium, and the Netherlands report average stays under 2.5 nights. Hotels must prioritize efficient booking and personalized services. Switzerland and Germany see longer stays, allowing upsell opportunities. Asia attracts digital nomads for 2–3 week visits. Understanding travelers' origins and needs is crucial for hotels to optimize experiences and enhance revenue.

Google’s AI mode starts booking restaurant reservations

📅 Nov 5, 2025: Google launches an experimental AI Mode in the U.S. via Search Labs. This feature helps users find and initiate bookings for restaurants, events, and wellness appointments. It checks availability across multiple platforms but requires users to finalize bookings off-site. It supports personalized queries and covers three categories: restaurant reservations, event tickets, and wellness appointments. Access is limited to U.S. users with specific account settings, indicating a shift towards task-based, agentic search experiences.

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