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Tony Loeb

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Tony Loeb, un expert reconnu de l'industrie hôtelière et du marketing digital, a gravi les échelons de sa carrière, passant de webmaster à Directeur Technique puis co-fondateur de WIHP où il participe à la création Meta I/O. Il a ensuite lancé "Experience", le premier CRM hôtelier mondial, révolutionnant l'expérience client et aidant plus de 4500 hôtels. Actuellement, il innove avec 10minhotel.com, une plateforme et une base de connaissance pour hôteliers, combinant ses passions pour l'hôtellerie et le marketing. Le site propose également un podcast informatif, "10 min pour un hôtelier", démontrant l'engagement continu de Tony pour l'innovation dans l'industrie hôtelière.

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Sweetgreen Appoints Jason Cochran as Chief Operating Officer

📱 LG Electronics USA introduces high-brightness displays with anti-discoloration technology verified by UL Solutions to prevent screen yellowing. LG is the first to achieve UL verification for this technology. The LG XE3P Series offers 49-, 55-, 86-inch displays with 1,920 x 1,080 resolution and up to 3,500 nits brightness. The 75-inch XS4P Window Facing model provides 3,840 x 2,160 resolution and up to 4,000 nits. The 86-inch 86XF3SK open-frame display has 3,840 x 2,160 resolution and up to 3,300 nits. These displays feature advanced thermal solutions, IP56-rated design, IK10-rated glass, and webOS™ Signage 6.1. They operate in a wide temperature range and offer smart capabilities, including built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

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Start-Up Spotlight: Tokeet Brings Scalable, AI-Powered Innovation to the STR Industry

💾 Founded in 2015, Tokeet offers a user-centric platform for short-term and mid-term rental managers worldwide. CEO Kwesi Steele, experienced with IBM, DoubleClick, and Google, created Tokeet to tackle inefficiencies in vacation rental management. The company's integrated tools include channel management, dynamic pricing, AI-driven automation, and direct booking websites. Tokeet operates with a lean team of 50 people and avoids major VC funding to stay user-aligned. It supports over 60,000 properties across 95+ countries, enabling clients like Upstreet in Athens and The City Concierge in Lisbon to achieve significant growth and operational efficiency. The platform centralizes property management tasks, interfaces with major booking platforms, and uses AI to streamline operations. Plans include expanding in the mid-term rental segment, enhancing AI capabilities, and forming strategic partnerships. Tokeet emphasizes adaptability and automation in the hospitality industry.

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SuiteOp and Hostfully Join Forces to Simplify Hospitality Tech Stacks

📈 LG Electronics USA introduces a new line of high-brightness displays with UL-verified anti-discoloration technology to prevent screen yellowing. The first in the industry to achieve this verification, the displays feature webOS™ Signage 6.1 and are designed for outdoor use. The XE3P Series comes in 49-, 55-, and 86-inch screen sizes with up to 3,500 nits brightness, while the 75-inch Window Facing XS4P boasts up to 4,000 nits and the 86-inch open-frame 86XF3SK offers 3,300 nits. All models aim for energy efficiency, durability, and smart capabilities, including built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and various sensors.

Waterford Hotel Group Taps Megan Hajduk as General Manager to Lead the Williams Inn

🏡 USA, Williamstown, Massachusetts, April 30, 2025 – Megan Hajduk promoted to General Manager at The Williams Inn, managed by Waterford Hotel Group. Previously, she joined as Director of Sales and Marketing in 2021, playing a key role in achieving over $1 million net operating income in the hotel's first year. Hajduk's strategies boosted rooms department through advanced revenue management and she helped optimize the property budget and banquets, contributing to The Williams Inn as a premier destination.

Six Senses Con Dao Welcomes Memo Hernandez as New Executive Chef

🍴 Six Senses Con Dao appointed Chef Memo Hernandez as Executive Chef on April 30, 2025, in Viet Nam, Con Dao. Hernandez, from Costa Rica, has worked across six continents and contributed to earning The Nautilus Maldives its Relais & Châteaux certification. His culinary philosophy emphasizes sustainability and local Vietnamese traditions, aiming to enhance the resort's farm-to-table approach by collaborating with local producers. General Manager Christoph Holzapfel praises Hernandez's innovative and sustainable approach, highlighting his homemade Pho-infused almond butter.

Ihcl Signs A Taj Conversion Project in Alibaug, Maharashtra

📍 Mumbai-based Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced on April 30, 2025, the signing of a new Taj hotel in Alibaug, Maharashtra. The 156-key Taj Alibaug Resort & Spa will include over 8,500 sq. ft. of banqueting space, catering to corporate events, weddings, and social gatherings. Guests will enjoy amenities such as an all-day dining restaurant, Konkan Café, a bar, lobby lounge, swimming pool, fitness centre, and J Wellness Spa. This addition brings IHCL's portfolio to 38 hotels in Maharashtra, with 14 under development.

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Lighthouse Unveils Data-as-a-Service Platform

📱 LG Electronics USA introduces outdoor displays with UL-verified anti-discoloration technology to prevent screen yellowing. The LG XE3P Series offers screen sizes of 49-, 55-, and 86-inch with FHD resolution and up to 3,500 nits brightness. The 75-inch XS4P window-facing display features UHD resolution and up to 4,000 nits brightness. The 86XF3SK open-frame display, with UHD resolution and 3,300 nits brightness, allows customization for various applications. All models feature webOS™ Signage 6.1, IP56-rated design, IK10-rated protective glass, thermal solutions, M+ panel technology for energy efficiency, auto-brightness adjustment, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and various smart capabilities for content transfer, distribution, and monitoring.

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LG Debuts High-Brightness Outdoor Displays Featuring Groundbreaking Anti-Discoloration Technology

🎬 LG Electronics USA introduced a new line of high-brightness displays with anti-discoloration™ technology verified by UL Solutions to prevent screen yellowing. The first in the industry to achieve UL verification, these displays use webOS™ Signage 6.1 and come in various sizes: 49-, 55-, and 86-inch XE3P Series with up to 3,500 nits brightness, and a 75-inch XS4P Window Facing with 4,000 nits. Additionally, the 86-inch open-frame 86XF3SK offers up to 3,300 nits. These displays have features like IP56-rated weather protection, IK10-rated glass, M+ panel technology, auto-brightness adjustment, and are engineered to operate in a wide temperature range. The XS4P and XE3P Series include smart capabilities like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, sensors, and LAN daisy chain functionality.

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Beyond Launches Market Trend Reports to Expand Access to Short-Term Rental Revenue Insights

💰 Sabre Corporation to sell its Hospitality Solutions business to TPG for $1.1 billion in cash. Net proceeds for Sabre estimated at $960 million, primarily for debt reduction. TPG's investment through TPG Capital aims to grow Hospitality Solutions as a standalone entity. The software serves over 40% of top hotel brands. Deal advised by Haynes Boone, expected to close by Q3 2025, announced on April 28, 2025. Hospitality Solutions, distinct from Sabre's hotel B2B distribution, enables efficient hotel operation and guest management.

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Square Announces New Point of Sale App

💸 TPG acquires Sabre's Hospitality Solutions for $1.1 billion, establishing it as a standalone business serving over 40% of top hotel brands. Sabre's net proceeds of $960 million will primarily repay debt. The transaction, reinforcing Sabre's capital allocation, was approved by Sabre's Board and announced on April 28, 2025, with closure expected by Q3 2025. Legal advisor Haynes Boone, led by Dan Malone and Joshua Reisman, supported the deal.

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