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Windsor Aughtry Completes $5 Million Renovations at Two Hotels, Enhancing the Guest Experience

🏨 Greenville's Windsor Aughtry Company completed $5 million renovations on two hotels: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Roanoke, Virginia, and Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown, Louisiana, in partnership with Hospitality America. Updates include refreshed rooms and public spaces, new lobby designs, and self-serve beer and wine taps. These enhancements aim to boost guest experiences and local economic growth. The SpringHill Suites features 127 rooms, while the Baton Rouge hotel is a hub for university markets.

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HSMAI Foundation Releases Special Report on How Generative AI Is Transforming Executive Hiring in Hospitality

💻 HSMAI Foundation's report reveals that generative AI is revolutionizing executive hiring in hospitality. AI accelerates the search process by reducing workloads by 60–80% and cutting time-to-hire by up to 86%. It enhances insights, with 51% of organizations using AI for recruitment. Executive roles now demand analytics fluency, with 30–40% emphasizing this skill. AI identifies talent from diverse sectors like SaaS and retail, creating broader candidate pools. The report, supported by 2025 Corporate Talent Partners, is available at HSMAI's site.

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U.S. hotel results for week ending 15 November

📈 U.S. hotel industry saw declines from 9-15 November 2025 compared to 2024. Arlington, Virginia, experienced occupancy drop to 60.9% (-4.1%), ADR to $154.41 (-0.5%), and RevPAR to $93.97 (-4.6%) due to Veteran’s Day effects. New Orleans faced steepest declines: occupancy down 23.9% to 59.4%, ADR down 9.6% to $174.13, and RevPAR down 31.2% to $103.42. Tampa followed with occupancy down 19.7% to 70.0%, and RevPAR down 25.0% to $115.66.

Losing Time, Money and Guests: The High Price of Disconnected Hotel Systems

📈 Hotel operators across Europe are losing 322-470 hours annually due to fragmented systems, with 47% using 2-4 systems, and 25% using 5+. This inefficiency wastes 13-19% of operating costs. In regions like Switzerland and Germany, the impact is more severe. 70% of operators believe real-time data would improve decision-making. Only 24% operate on a single system; integration could greatly enhance efficiency and guest experience. 57% of consumers report technology has improved their hospitality experience.

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BCD releases 2026 business travel outlook

📊 BCD Travel's 2026 Outlook reveals global economic growth may hit 2.6%, its weakest since 2009 (excluding 2020), with inflation over 3%. Airfares are expected to rise 1.1% globally, with Africa and Asia experiencing the highest increase. Hotel rates will grow 4.9% globally, highest in the Middle East at 8%. Car rental rates are set to rise 2-4%. Sustainability remains crucial, with only 9% of companies applying carbon fees and 15% investing in sustainable aviation fuel.

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Cloudbeds Partners with Klaviyo to Empower Hoteliers with Data-Driven Marketing and Personalized Guest Experiences

📈 Cloudbeds partners with Klaviyo in San Diego, CA to enhance hotelier marketing. Founded in 2012 and used in 150 countries, Cloudbeds integrates with Klaviyo's B2C CRM, supporting over 176,000 brands. The partnership allows real-time guest data-driven messages without setup fees. Cloudbeds' platform, trusted for its AI model, has won multiple awards, including World’s Best Hotel PMS (2022). Klaviyo's tech aids brands like Mattel and improves marketing efficiency and revenue.

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Top 10 DOs and DON’Ts for your hotel lead nurturing strategy

💻 AI in hospitality is reshaping guest engagement, with 78% of hotel chains investing in AI. Successful properties blend AI efficiency with human interaction, leading to more direct bookings. AI handles lead qualification, voice/text analytics, and seamless handoffs, while human agents build relationships. Speedy responses increase lead qualification by 7x, and leveraging multiple channels boosts conversions by nearly 5x. Revinate powers 950+ million guest profiles across 12,500+ hotels, generating over $17.2 billion in direct revenue.

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Kerten Hospitality Enters Morocco With Signing Of Cloud 7 Hotel Dersa Tetuàn

🏨 Kerten Hospitality, in a partnership with Oromecanica Group, signed a deal for Cloud 7 Dersa Tetuàn in Casablanca, marking its entry into Morocco. Set in the historic Dersa building in Tetouan, the hotel will offer 63 rooms including family suites, and features such as the award-winning Joontos restaurant, a cigar lounge, lobby café, and rooftop bar. Located near Martil-Tamuda Bay, it aims to blend Tetouan's Andalusian and contemporary styles.

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Mews and YouLend deliver €2 million in Flexible Financing to hotels across Europe and the US

💵 Mews and YouLend have provided nearly €2 million in funding to hotels across Europe and the US. Hotels can access flexible funding through Mews, with France being the latest addition. Eligible customers can apply online, with funding decisions made in 24-72 hours for amounts between €3,000 and €1,000,000, based on card payment volumes. Repayments are a fixed percentage of daily revenue, aligning with business performance. Mews powers 12,500+ customers across 85+ countries.

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Skýra Retreat to Debut in December 2025: An Intimate Nordic Hideaway in Finnish Lapland

🏖️ Skýra Retreat, opening December 2025 near Rovaniemi, Finland, offers luxury rooted in Nordic heritage. Restored 1950s village schoolhouse with new log suites designed by UKI Arkkitehdit, led by Johannes Jutila and Enni Hukka. Features include four accommodation types, private saunas, bespoke dining, and a Finnish thermal spa. First Finnish property in Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Located at Ahventie 77, Rovaniemi, Finland.

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