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<title>AI&amp;Powered Guest Engagement Linked to Higher Hotel Revenue, Better Personalization and Happier Guests, Study of 10+ Million Interactions Finds</title>
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		A study analyzing over 10 million guest interactions found that hotels using AI&amp;powered guest engagement solutions achieved increased revenue, improved personalization, and higher guest satisfaction compared to those without such technology.
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<pubDate>2026-11-11 17:16:32 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Cheval South Bay Scheduled to Open 2030 in Dubai</title>
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		Cheval South Bay is scheduled to open in 2030 and will include 98 serviced hotel apartments and 95 branded residences in Dubai South’s Residential District.
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<pubDate>2026-11-11 12:49:11 EST</pubDate>
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<title>roommaster Appoints Pawel Brzeminski As Chief Executive</title>
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		Two&amp;time software founder brings strategic leadership and deep AI expertise as independent hotels adopt the reimagined, all&amp;in&amp;one roommaster platform.
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<pubDate>2026-11-11 12:32:59 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Finding the Right Balance Between OTAs and Direct Demand &amp; By Hannah Grossman and Jonathan Kreifels</title>
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		Hannah Grossman and Jonathan Kreifels examine how hotel operators are reassessing their reliance on online travel agencies versus direct booking channels, highlighting the operational and financial implications of distribution strategy decisions for revenue management.
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<pubDate>2026-11-11 12:27:05 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Staybridge Suites Near Texas Tech Listed for Sale</title>
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		CBRE Hotels is seeking offers for the Staybridge Suites in Lubbock, Texas, citing its location across from Texas Tech University and an opportunity to improve performance.
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<pubDate>2026-11-11 12:17:55 EST</pubDate>
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<title>DOL Scraps Old Tip Credit Opinion Letters: What Hospitality Employers Need to Know About the Impact on “Dual Jobs” and the 80/20 Rule</title>
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		The U.S. Department of Labor has rescinded prior opinion letters on tip credit rules, directly impacting hospitality employers by altering guidance on the &amp;apos;dual jobs&amp;apos; and 80/20 rule, which governs how much time tipped employees can spend on non&amp;tipped duties while still qualifying for the tip credit.
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<pubDate>2026-11-11 11:58:10 EST</pubDate>
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<title>10 Effective Link Building Strategies for Hotels</title>
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<category>Travelboom Hotel Marketing</category>
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		Travelboom outlines ten actionable link building strategies specifically tailored for hotels, emphasizing the role of targeted digital marketing in enhancing website authority, increasing direct bookings, and reducing reliance on third&amp;party distribution channels.
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<pubDate>2026-11-11 11:47:53 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Braemar Closes $358 Million Loan Secured by Four Hotels</title>
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		Braemar Hotels &amp;amp; Resorts closed a $358 million CMBS loan secured by four hotels. The loan replaces two CMBS loans with combined outstanding balances of approximately $290.4 million as of Sept. 30, 2026.
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<pubDate>2026-11-11 11:39:46 EST</pubDate>
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<title>10th Hospitality Indonesia Conference (#HIC2027) Convenes in Jakarta</title>
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		The 10th Hospitality Indonesia Conference (HIC2027) will take place on January 27–28, 2027, in Jakarta, offering a platform for hotel owners, operators, investors, and industry professionals to discuss market trends, operational challenges, and development opportunities in Indonesia&amp;apos;s hospitality sector.
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<pubDate>2026-11-11 11:33:35 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Paris Hotels Set Monthly Room&amp;Rate Record in October</title>
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		Paris hotels recorded an average daily rate of €474.64 in October 2026, up 13.5% year over year.
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<pubDate>2026-11-11 11:19:11 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Holiday Inn Express Jacksonville – Town Center Sells for $18.5 Million</title>
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		The 99&amp;room Holiday Inn Express &amp;amp; Suites Jacksonville – Town Center sold for $18.5 million on Nov. 3, 2026. DSH Hotel Advisors represented the seller, Fox Jacksonville LLC, and the buyer. Genuine Hospitality will manage the property following the acquisition.
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<pubDate>2026-11-11 11:14:05 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Braemar Hotels &amp;amp; Resorts Announces Transition to Self&amp;Managed REIT</title>
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		Braemar Hotels &amp;amp; Resorts has announced its transition to a self&amp;managed real estate investment trust (REIT), a shift that will bring asset management, operations, and corporate functions in&amp;house rather than relying on external management agreements.
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<pubDate>2026-11-11 11:04:29 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Singapore Grand Prix Drives Hotel Rates and Revenue to Record Highs</title>
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		Singapore hotels posted record monthly rates and revenue per available room in October 2026, according to preliminary CoStar data.
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<pubDate>2026-11-11 10:56:42 EST</pubDate>
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<title>London Hotels Set October Revenue Record</title>
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		London hotels achieved their highest&amp;ever October revenue per available room (RevPAR), signaling robust market performance and sustained demand growth for operators and investors in the city&amp;apos;s hospitality sector.
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<pubDate>2026-11-11 10:50:50 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Middle East Hotel Pipeline Reaches  Record&amp;High 771 Projects in Third Quarter</title>
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		The Middle East hotel construction pipeline reached a record 771 projects and 188,960 rooms at the end of the third quarter of 2026, according to Lodging Econometrics.
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<pubDate>2026-11-11 10:44:03 EST</pubDate>
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<title>How Cloudbeds and X Hospitality Are Helping The Blue Hotel Redefine Australian Hospitality</title>
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		Cloudbeds and X Hospitality have partnered to implement a unified property management and operational platform at The Blue Hotel in Sydney, enabling the property to operate with a contactless guest experience and reduced on&amp;site staffing requirements.
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<pubDate>2026-11-11 10:24:27 EST</pubDate>
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<title>AI, Local Dining and Value&amp;Conscious Travel Could Shape Hotels in 2027, According to First Hospitality</title>
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		First Hospitality expects artificial intelligence, community&amp;focused hotel spaces, wellness programming, value&amp;conscious travel and changing dining preferences to influence the hotel industry in 2027.
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<pubDate>2026-11-10 15:39:01 EST</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Hotel RevPAR Growth in September Hits Highest Level Since February 2023</title>
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		U.S. revenue per available room rose 11% year over year in September 2026, the largest monthly increase since February 2023.
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<pubDate>2026-11-10 15:18:19 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Wyndham Rewards Launches Homes &amp;amp; Havens</title>
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		Wyndham Rewards has launched Homes &amp;amp; Havens, featuring nearly 800 professionally managed vacation homes and villas, with hundreds more accommodations expected in the coming months.
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<pubDate>2026-11-10 15:11:59 EST</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Travel and Tourism Exports Reach $20.4 Billion in September 2026</title>
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		International visitor spending increased modestly, but faster growth in Americans’ overseas spending produced a monthly trade deficit
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<pubDate>2026-11-10 14:23:54 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Ritz&amp;Carlton Maui, Kapalua Names Michael Baier General Manager</title>
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		Michael Baier will oversee The Ritz&amp;Carlton Maui, Kapalua after serving as area managing director for Highgate Hotels in San Francisco.
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<pubDate>2026-11-10 14:18:25 EST</pubDate>
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<title>From Corporate Gatherings to Private Events: How Professional Bartending Can Elevate Hotel Events &amp; By Duncan Macnally</title>
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		Duncan Macnally highlights how hotels can improve the quality and appeal of corporate and private events by adding professional bartending services, which can boost guest satisfaction and event revenue.
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<pubDate>2026-11-10 14:11:53 EST</pubDate>
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<title>The Mindaro, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel, Opens Near Portland International Airport</title>
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		The Mindaro, a 90&amp;room JdV by Hyatt hotel, has opened near Portland International Airport. The property is part of a campus that includes Hyatt House Portland Airport, dining venues and an event center.
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<pubDate>2026-11-10 14:06:56 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Thompson Seville Hotel Opens in Spain</title>
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		Hyatt Hotels Corp. announced the opening of the 101&amp;room Thompson Seville in the La Gavidia building on Plaza de la Concordia. The hotel is the Thompson Hotels brand’s first in Andalusia and second in Spain, following Thompson Madrid. It
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<pubDate>2026-11-10 14:02:42 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Sugar House Hotel Opens in Winooski, Vermont</title>
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		Sugar House Hotel has opened in Winooski, Vermont, with 115 guest rooms. The property is Marriott International’s first globally designed to achieve all&amp;electric, net&amp;zero energy operations and LEED Platinum certification.
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<pubDate>2026-11-10 13:57:32 EST</pubDate>
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<title>110 Room Premier Inn Proposed for Lancaster’s Canal Quarter</title>
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		Whitbread and Maple Grove Developments have signed a lease agreement for a proposed 110&amp;bedroom Premier Inn in Lancaster city center. Construction is expected to take 18 months, with around 30 permanent jobs anticipated when the hotel opens.
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<pubDate>2026-11-10 13:50:32 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Whitbread’s 691 Room Trafalgar Square Hotel Reaches Construction Midpoint</title>
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		Whitbread has completed the superstructure of its 691&amp;room hub by Premier Inn Trafalgar Square hotel, which is scheduled to open in 2028.
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<pubDate>2026-11-10 13:45:17 EST</pubDate>
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<title>IHG Reports 50 Open voco Hotels in Europe</title>
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		IHG Hotels &amp;amp; Resorts has 50 voco hotels open across Europe and another 26 in the development pipeline.
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<pubDate>2026-11-10 13:40:44 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Four Seasons Adds 2028 Private Jet Itinerary</title>
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		Four Seasons has introduced Coastlines &amp;amp; Culture, a 2028 private jet itinerary scheduled for May 6&amp;26. The trip starts in San Francisco and includes stops in Asia, Africa and Europe, with several properties appearing on a Four Seasons Private Jet itinerary for the first time.
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<pubDate>2026-11-10 13:34:58 EST</pubDate>
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<title>SiteMinder: World’s Largest Research on Hotel Guests Reveals a More Purposeful Traveller in 2027</title>
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		SiteMinder&amp;apos;s global research projects that by 2027, hotel guests will demonstrate more purposeful travel motivations, requiring hoteliers to adapt operational and guest engagement strategies to meet changing demands.
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<pubDate>2026-11-10 12:53:51 EST</pubDate>
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