Why Automation is the Ally of Hotel Staff, and Not Their Replacement
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Why Automation is the Ally of Hotel Staff, and Not Their Replacement

Hotels across regions are under pressure to operate efficiently despite persistent labor shortages, cost inflation, and global instability. In the US, political tensions, evolving immigration policies, and a slowdown in international tourism have ad...

Stephen Burke
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Founder and CEO, Robosize ME
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Stephen Burke
by Stephen Burke
12 November 2025Robosize MEReal Estate & Investment
Why Automation is the Ally of Hotel Staff, and Not Their Replacement
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China’s Hotel Construction Pipeline Reaches 3,695 Projects with 656,873 Rooms in Q3 2025

In the Q3 2025 China Construction Pipeline Trend Report by Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the end of the quarter, China’s total hotel construction pipeline stands at 3,695 projects with 656,873 rooms.

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China’s Hotel Construction Pipeline Reaches 3,695 Projects with 656,873 Rooms in Q3 202511 November 2025Lodging EconometricsReal Estate & Investment
China’s Hotel Construction Pipeline Reaches 3,695 Projects with 656,873 Rooms in Q3 2025
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The Asia Pacific, excluding China, Hotel Construction Pipeline Reaches Record Highs in Q3 2025

According to the latest Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), the hotel development pipeline across the Asia-Pacific region, excluding China, (APEC) continued its growth trajectory through the third quarter of 2025...

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The Asia Pacific, excluding China, Hotel Construction Pipeline Reaches Record Highs in Q3 202510 November 2025Lodging EconometricsReal Estate & Investment
The Asia Pacific, excluding China, Hotel Construction Pipeline Reaches Record Highs in Q3 2025
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A New Economic Blueprint: Maldives Unveils Sustainable Townships as the Foundation of a Diversified Economic Future

The Maldives is moving to expand its tourism model with proposed amendments to the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Act. The changes create a new category of Sustainable Townships, designed for large-scale, integrated developments that combine hospitali...

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A New Economic Blueprint: Maldives Unveils Sustainable Townships as the Foundation of a Diversified Economic Future 7 November 2025Ministry of Economic Development and Trade MaldivesReal Estate & Investment
A New Economic Blueprint: Maldives Unveils Sustainable Townships as the Foundation of a Diversified Economic Future
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Hotels: Branded or Independent? 5 Key Considerations for Owners & Investors

A major decision for any hotel owner or investor is whether to affiliate their property with a brand. As ever so often, the trade-offs are as comprehensive as they are complex. We do note that the comparison is between the general independent vs bra...

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CEO & Founder of AP Hospitality Advisors
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by Dan Voellm
6 November 2025Cayuga Hospitality ConsultantsReal Estate & Investment
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