Automatic - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 56

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Four Seasons and Catuaí Asset Announce Luxury Beachfront Hotel in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

🏨 Four Seasons and Catuaí Asset are set to launch the Four Seasons Hotel Rio de Janeiro at Leblon in 2029. Located on Leblon beach, the hotel will host about 120 rooms and suites with Atlantic Ocean views. The existing structure, Hotel Marina Palace, will undergo a full renovation. This luxury destination, 30 minutes from Galeão International Airport, will feature culinary venues, a rooftop bar, a signature restaurant, and a spa. The hotel enhances the evolving Leblon neighborhood.

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UN Tourism Presents “Tourism Doing Business: Investing in Lithuania” During High-Level Visit to Madrid

📰 UN Tourism launched "Tourism Doing Business: Investing in Lithuania," highlighting Lithuania's tourism growth potential. The guidelines were presented to Lithuania's Vice-Minister of the Economy and Innovation, Guoda Burokienė, in Madrid. The initiative aligns with the 2025–2027 Action Plan, supporting marketing, education, and investment. Lithuania offers €692.2 million in investment opportunities across 14 projects. The country, actively involved with UN Tourism, will host the "Discover Lithuania" Startup Challenge in Vilnius on January 29, 2026.

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New 2025 Hotel Labor Costs & Trends Report Finds Operators Improve Labor Efficiency Amid Rising Wages and Softer Revenue

🏨 U.S. hotel labor model shifts in 2025: wages up 5.9%, labor cost per room up 2-11.2%, headcount increased 4-9%. Hours per room reduced: guest services 13.5%, housekeeping 7.1%, management 14.6%. Room attendants 5.5% faster, guest service reps 12.7% faster, AGMs/GMs 14% faster. Extended Stay hotels most efficient (1.30 hours/room), Resorts highest (4.48). For 2026, focus on demand-linked staffing, efficiency over cuts, and evolving service models.

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1 Hotels Mission Membership™: a Transformative Loyalty Program

💰 1 Hotels launched the Mission Membership program—an eco-focused loyalty plan—in 2025. Each stay donates 1% of the qualifying spend to NRDC, Oceanic Global, or Green Our Planet, and 1 Hotels plants a tree per new member with Arbor Day Foundation, aiming for 100,000 trees in California. Members enjoy perks from brands like Everlane and Alo Wellness Club, with unique experiences at locations like Copenhagen, Seattle, and Toronto. Members can track impact via the app and earn Audi discounts.

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420-Key Mövenpick Resort & Spa Bintan Lagoon Opening Q1 2026

🏖 Mövenpick Resort & Spa Bintan Lagoon will open in Q1 2026 on Bintan's northern coast, Indonesia. Just a ferry ride from Singapore, the resort features 420 rooms and suites, including 52 Premium Terrace Rooms. It offers six dining concepts, a beach club, spa, pools, sports courts, and a Recreation Village. The event space includes a 900 sqm Grand Ballroom and 1,100 sqm across 12 function rooms. Guests can access two championship golf courses by Jack Nicklaus and Ian Baker-Finch.

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Beyond Green Expands Global Impact with Five New Members and Consulting Integration

📅 Beyond Green, under Nina Boys' leadership, expands sustainable travel initiatives by integrating Beyond Green Consulting and adding five member properties in New York, Portugal, and Malaysia. Founded in 2005 and acquired in 2019, the consultancy, part of Preferred Travel Group, enhances sustainable strategies with services like marketing, destination planning, and impact measurement. Properties include eco-conscious resorts like Borneo Eagle Resort and The Lake House on Canandaigua, reflecting Beyond Green's commitment to environmental and community stewardship.

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Limehome accelerates European expansion with strategic investment

🏠 €75 million investment by Cheyne Strategic Value Credit in 2025 supports Limehome's growth. Over 3,500 units signed, totaling 12,500 units in Europe. Key expansions in Paris, London, Brussels, and more. Iberia added 1,000+ units. Gross Operating Profit exceeds 60%, outperforming market benchmarks. Limehome plans to open 1,000 additional units in 2026, focusing on premium leisure and distressed hotels, supported by a new design standard. Founded in 2018, Limehome operates in 154 cities across 13 countries.

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The latest hospitality trends for 2026: Five themes reshaping the guest experience

📅 Revinate CMO Karen Stephens and Marketing Coordinator Brenna Turpin discuss five key forces shaping hospitality in 2026. Emphasizing real-time data use, they predict a reset in hotel operations, focusing on personalized service and guest engagement. Hotels must adapt to evolving tech and privacy standards to meet rising expectations. Karen Stephens, with 25 years in hospitality tech, leads Revinate's marketing, achieving record bookings in Q4 2023.

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Sofitel unveils the first of its new-generation Le Petit Prince Kids Clubs in Krabi

📚 Sofitel's Le Petit Prince Kids Club, inspired by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's tale, opens at Sofitel Krabi, Thailand. Spanning 175 sqm, the club features Creative, Move, Rest, and Immersive Areas, utilizing sustainable materials. Since 2011, Sofitel's initiatives have supported young generations, including donations of €3 per night to the Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Youth Foundation. Sofitel Krabi's broader enhancement, including Signature Rooms, completes in Q4 2026.

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Hotels are leaving millions on the table: guest-first strategies for growth

🏨 Skift and Mews report reveals that modern hotels are shifting focus from rooms to guest-centric strategies to boost profits. Ennismore earns over 60% of revenue from non-room sources, while Staypineapple exemplifies digital transformation. Metrics like RevPAG (Revenue Per Available Guest) and integrated tech systems are crucial. Staypineapple’s VP notes streamlined operations due to data integration. Mews, with 12,500+ clients in 85+ countries, has raised $410M. The hospitality industry is evolving towards guest-first experiences.

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