Automatic - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 32

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Peachtree Group Announces Grand Opening of Home2 Suites by Hilton in Ashburn, Va.

📍 Peachtree Group opened a 122-room Home2 Suites by Hilton at 4870 Lakeview Overlook Plaza, Ashburn, VA, marking their seventh property this year. Ashburn, known as "Data Center Alley," is a major tech hub with strong investments like Alphabet’s $1 billion expansion. The hotel offers modern suites with kitchens, flexible social spaces, and fitness facilities. Peachtree's division manages 112 hotels across 30 brands in the U.S. The location is under 10 miles from Dulles International Airport.

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W Hotels Introduces a New Season of Hotel Tales: a Global Storytelling Series Spanning Music, Taste, Culture, and Connection

📽 W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy, expands its "Hotel Tales" series globally after debuting at W New York - Union Square. This season features 5 creative forces, including Orville Peck and Emma Winder, across 4 continents in unique storytelling experiences. Highlights occur at W Austin, W Budapest, and W Dubai, exemplifying W's vibrant spirit. The series is available on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and The Angle, with new stories debuting in 2026. Marriott International operates 9,100 properties in 142 countries.

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AI hiring is here. It’s making companies — and job seekers — miserable

💻 In 2025, as the U.S. labor market slows, AI is reshaping job applications. Over 50% of organizations use AI for recruitment, with a third of ChatGPT users leveraging it for job searches. Dartmouth and Princeton research reveals post-2022, AI-enhanced cover letters became longer yet less impactful, complicating hiring and reducing average starting wages. The study analyzed thousands of applications on Freelancer.com, highlighting challenges AI poses to identifying qualified candidates.

’Every day something’s coming down the pipe’: How the CEO of Booking Holdings responds to a crisis

🌎 Glenn Fogel, CEO of Booking Holdings, has navigated crises including 9/11, the 2008 crash, and pandemics over 25 years. In February 2022, amid Russia-Ukraine tensions, Booking Holdings prepared contingency plans, suspending services in Russia and Belarus by March 2022. Fogel emphasizes advance planning and crisis management strategies, demonstrating resilience in the face of ongoing global challenges.

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Centara Announces Debut in Nepal with Himalayan Hideaway Resort Pokhara, The Centara Collection

🏖 Centara Hotels & Resorts will open its first Nepal property, Himalayan Hideaway Resort Pokhara, in January 2026. Located in Kaskikot, 35 minutes from Pokhara, this resort offers 42 rooms, suites, and villas. Guests can engage in activities like yoga, trekking, and paragliding. Facilities include restaurants, a pool, and a rooftop terrace. The resort is part of The Centara Collection, known for unique hotels. For more details, visit [centarahotelsresorts.com](https://www.centarahotelsresorts.com/the-centara-collection/amn).

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Soul Community Planet Launches Wild Wellness, A Nature-driven Collection Of Immersive Experiences

SCP Hotels launched Wild Wellness, a nature-based wellness program, spanning Costa Rica, California, Hawaii, Colorado, and Oregon. At Corcovado Wilderness Lodge, Costa Rica, guests experience Sonic Re-Wilding and whale bioacoustics. In Laguna Beach, California, cold-water plunges and surf sessions are featured. Mendocino, California, offers mushroom foraging and forest bathing. Monthly cacao ceremonies occur at Salishan Coastal Lodge, Oregon. Partnerships include Japa Health for long-term resilience and Anima Mundi Herbals for plant-based nourishment.

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Andean as a Boutique Collection with All the Hallmarks of Purposeful Travel

🗺️ Peru's hospitality scene is evolving with boutique hotels led by Ignacio Masias, CEO of Andean. By mid-July 2025, Andean's Tinajani Canyon hotel joins its five other Peruvian locations. These properties capture the essence of Peru, offering immersive cultural experiences. Approximately 33% of guests hail from the US, 33% from Europe, and 33% from other regions. This shift reflects a global appetite for genuine experiences, moving away from luxury to authentic connections with landscapes and local cultures.

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HotScore Analytics Reports Sustained Growth in Hotel Quality and Accelerates International Expansion

📈 HotScore Analytics, 2025, Bulgaria: Analyzed over 500,000 guest reviews from 1,200+ hotels, resulting in an average HotScore™ increase from 81.55 to 81.99. Co-financed by the EU, it’s an independent index. A pilot in Paris, involving 800,000 reviews, validated the methodology across 1,200 hotels. The TOP 100 Best Hotels in Bulgaria will be recognized in January 2026, with more expansion planned in Europe.

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Canada hotels report first occupancy, RevPAR declines since April

🏨 Canada’s hotel industry saw declines in November 2025: occupancy dropped to 61.6% (-1.0%), RevPAR to CAD120.70 (-1.0%), and ADR held steady at CAD195.94. Ontario faced the steepest drops: occupancy down 4.3% to 64.5%, ADR down 4.0% to CAD214.35, and RevPAR down 8.1% to CAD138.32. Toronto's ADR fell 10.0% to CAD274.79, and Edmonton saw occupancy plunge 5.5% to 56.2%. CoStar provides this data, highlighting post-Taylor Swift tour effects.

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U.S. hotel performance for November 2025

🏨 U.S. hotel occupancy in November 2025 dropped to 57.9%, a 2.8% decrease from November 2024, according to CoStar. The average daily rate increased slightly by 0.6% to $153.77, while revenue per available room fell by 2.3% to $88.97. Tampa saw significant declines in occupancy (-21.1%), ADR (-7.7%), and RevPAR (-27.1%) due to Hurricane Milton's aftermath. Minneapolis and Detroit had the lowest occupancies, at 51.9% and 55.9% respectively.

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