Automatic - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 36

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Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel Now Open

🏨 Omni Hotels & Resorts, in collaboration with Broward County, Visit Lauderdale, and Matthews Southwest, opened the Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel. Situated on the Intracoastal Waterway, the hotel, featuring 801 rooms and 120,000 sq. ft. of event space, serves as the cornerstone of the Broward County Convention Center expansion. This project is expected to generate over $450 million for the local economy and create over 3,000 jobs, symbolizing a new era of luxury and hospitality in South Florida.

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Fusion Hotel Group adds 161-key property in Hue, Vietnam

🏨 Grand Royal Riverside Hue, located on Hung Vuong Street, Hue, Vietnam, promises a blend of historical and modern luxury with 161 rooms. Featuring Indochine-style interiors, the hotel boasts views of the Truong Tien Bridge and UNESCO sites. It includes full-service amenities, multiple dining venues, spa and wellness facilities, and MICE spaces for up to 250 guests, making it a key destination in the Fusion Hotel Group's portfolio.

Early 2026 Opening Planned for LÈGACY Hanoi – a Fusion Original

🏨 Located in Hanoi at the corner of Lieu Giai & Doi Can Street, LÈGACY Hanoi - A Fusion Original offers 220 rooms. It's a five-minute walk from West Lake. The design blends contemporary aesthetics with Hanoi's cultural heritage, highlighted by motifs like lotus flowers and cranes. Wellness treatments use local ingredients, and the dining program features modern takes on Vietnamese cuisine. The hotel promotes relaxation with a dedicated onsen and curated experiences.

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Trinity Investments Expands European Platform With Acquisition of The Hoxton, Poblenou in Barcelona

💸 Trinity Investments acquired The Hoxton, Poblenou, a 240-room hotel in Barcelona’s 22@ District. Opened in 2022, it features four dining options, event spaces, and a rooftop pool. Trinity's third European acquisition since 2023, the purchase aligns with their strategy to expand in creative urban areas. Barcelona, hosting nearly 84 million visitors in 2024, strengthens Trinity's portfolio, including The Standard London and Park Hyatt Zurich, amidst strict hotel development regulations.

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Redefining Hospitality Through Sustainability and Innovation

📈 Iberostar, recognized by TIME as one of 2025's top 100 influential companies, focuses on sustainability and systemic change. Since Gloria Fluxà's 2017 "Wave of Change," Iberostar's circular economy initiatives in Quintana Roo and Tunisia have reduced landfill waste by 70% and improved local partnerships. In Spain and Brazil, hotels run entirely on renewable energy. In Jamaica, the Grange Pen Marine Sanctuary, spanning 3.3 million square meters, engages local fishers in marine conservation. Iberostar aims for carbon neutrality by 2030.

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The AI Tech Sellers Toolkit – Selling AI To Hotels

💻 Pertlink's latest AI Toolkit Series targets vendors and hotel leaders, emphasizing operational certainty over innovation. The toolkit helps vendors shift from feature-selling to maturity-aligned problem-solving and assists buyers in evaluating AI solutions with concrete criteria. Pertlink Limited, founded on October 23, 2000, is a Hong Kong-based IT consultancy specializing in hospitality technology, known for its global expertise and network in the industry.

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The Secret to Hotel Storytelling that Sells

📖 Earlier this year, GuestCentric's studies revealed hotels could double direct bookings in less than a year by combining strong brand narratives with streamlined online experiences. Elizabeth Holmes raised $900 million for Theranos via compelling storytelling. In the 1950s, smoking was glamorized by Hollywood, but health campaigns later changed its narrative. GuestCentric aids hotels with a unified digital marketing platform, enhancing direct bookings with award-winning websites and integrated booking engines, featured on Skift Travel Tech 250.

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The Best Leaders Don’t Sell — They Inspire People to Believe

📈 In 2025, strategic leadership in sales evolves by inspiring belief rather than pressuring sales. Key tactics include asking questions like, "What would a great year look like for you?" and mapping client goals. Howard Schultz's approach at Starbucks emphasizes creating a belonging space, boosting stakeholder alignment time, and increasing referral rates, thereby reducing churn. This belief-driven strategy fosters loyalty, with clients seeking to join, not just buy, creating a meaningful brand identity.

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The Concierge AI Playbook and Toolkit: Protecting the Art of Luxury Service

💻 The Concierge AI Playbook by Pertlink enhances luxury hospitality with AI, maintaining a balance between human judgment and technology. The toolkit aids concierge teams in delivering personalized service efficiently, with strict governance on guest data and decision-making. Pertlink, founded on October 23, 2000, operates globally from Hong Kong, focusing on IT solutions for hospitality. The phased rollout promises anticipatory luxury service within 12-24 months, amplifying concierge roles rather than replacing them.

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Writing a Sustainable Christmas Story in Hospitality with GCSTIMES Eco Pens

📝 Since 2011, GCSTIMES has led sustainable development from smart card R&D to material innovation, operating in 140 countries with 5 centers in China, the US, UAE, France, and Australia. Their eco pens crafted from bamboo and kraft paper symbolize their commitment to sustainability. Supporting over 100,000 hospitality groups, they aim for low-carbon goals, integrating sustainability into technology. This holiday season, their eco pens remind hoteliers to prioritize sustainability amidst the festive rush.

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