Market Trends - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 67

Is India ready to handle the wave of hotel capacity growth?

📈 Radisson and others need over 200,000 skilled hospitality professionals in India over the next five years. Current training output is insufficient. The Job Plus, led by Natwar Nagar, operates in 60+ cities, with 53% female participation, aligning training with industry needs. Recruit–Train–Deploy programs have placed over 1,800 candidates. The People Network focuses on leadership development. Initiatives include converting generalists from sectors like retail and aviation into hospitality professionals to meet workforce demands.

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Sipping on Sustainability: A closer look at the world’s first closed loop packaging technology for premium spirits and wine. What inspired the journey, the realities of advocating for change and what the future holds.

🍽 Saladplate, part of Informa Markets, serves as a key platform for the hospitality, food, and beverage industries, providing insights through weekly news, a monthly newsletter, and a bi-monthly e-magazine. With access to over 10,000 brands and products, it connects users with a vast supplier directory and updates from more than 35 international trade events.

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Short-term rental hosts say personalisation…

🏠 Independent short-term rental hosts remain optimistic, with 47.7% seeing no impact from large property management companies and only 10.4% feeling dominated locally. Involving 566 STR professionals, the report reveals hosts' confidence in personalisation (74.8%), attention to detail (72%), direct guest relationships (60.3%), and pricing flexibility (48.8%). While 38.3% might partner with PMCs for marketing, 56.7% plan to expand in 2025, showing continued optimism in the STR market.

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New Expedia research signals a shift in consumer priorities

📈 May 21, 2025 – Expedia's 2025 Traveler Value Index highlights that 88% plan leisure trips in the next year, with a 19% rise in international travel intent since 2022. Social media influences 61% of trip ideas, up from 35% in 2022, and 73% are swayed by influencers. Trust is as pivotal as price, with 75% paying more for better-reviewed lodging. 83% favor using loyalty points for travel. Chinese, UK, and German travelers lead in planning international travel.

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PREFERRED HOTELS & RESORTS LAUNCHES THE LUXURY TRAVEL REPORT 2025

🗺 Luxury travel trends in 2025 show affluent travelers plan an average of eight leisure trips, with three being international. Preferred Hotels & Resorts' report highlights that 70% find modern luxury hotels soulless due to standardization. Over 90% value curation, while 71% plan multigenerational trips. Authentic experiences and loyalty programs are crucial, with 82% emphasizing loyalty for quality. Conducted by The Harris Poll, the survey involved 500 affluent U.S. travelers with specific income and asset criteria.

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Nemea Appart’Hotel’s growth and upscaling strategy

🏨 Nemea Appart'Hotel, marking its 20th anniversary, operates 18 properties in major French cities with annual sales of €28 million. In 2022, the Nice property opened as part of a strategy to expand with 4-star residences. The brand aims for 30 properties by 2030, opening 2-3 annually. They target digital transformation, boosting direct sales by 300% via a new website. Future plans include self-check-in kiosks by 2026, aligning with hospitality tech trends.

Pan Pacific Perth completes major renovation

🏨 Pan Pacific Hotels Group completed a major renovation of Pan Pacific Perth, its largest Australian property, featuring 488 rooms. The hotel now boasts 2,500 square meters of meeting space, the largest in Perth. The project aligns with the AU$5 billion Perth airport redevelopment, enhancing the city as a business hub. PPHG's sustainable tourism strategy includes recycled materials and GSTC certification. International tourist arrivals to Australia are projected to rise 41% from 2024 to 2028.

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Unparalled luxury on Samui

🌴 Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, designed by Bill Bensley, showcases luxury integrated with nature. Located on a Thai hillside, the resort uses local materials like wood, stone, and bamboo, preserving the landscape and views of the Gulf of Thailand. Villas offer privacy with open-plan designs. Bensley's eco-friendly approach includes water conservation and energy-efficient lighting. The resort supports local artisans, reinforcing cultural ties. This design harmonizes nature, tradition, and modern luxury.

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Industry leaders come together at…

📊 Travolution's European Summit 2025 concluded in London at Events @ No 6 in Aldgate. Over 20 industry leaders, including executives from Swiss Air Lines, Destinia, AWS, and eSky Group, presented to hundreds of attendees. Key discussions focused on market analysis and sector trends. Highlights included interviews with lastminute's CEO, Alessandro Petazzi, and Bertrand Sava of HBX Group. Notable sponsors included Belvera Partners and Stripe. Next year marks the summit's 20th anniversary.

Find Out How to Earn & Build Guest Loyalty at Your Hotel

📚 Daniel E. Craig, founder of ReKnown, Teresa Comparato, Senior Director at Radisson Hotel Group, and Neil James, VP at ReviewPro, will share insights in a free webinar on building guest loyalty. Topics include brand loyalty benefits, pros and cons of loyalty programs, lessons from other brands, 12 ways to foster guest loyalty, feedback analysis, and a Radisson Rewards™ case study. Suitable for hoteliers, this event focuses on sustaining loyalty beyond just price and perks.

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