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Ruby Makes Scandinavian Debut as Ruby Frida Opens in Sweden’s Capital

Ruby opens Ruby Frida in Stockholm. It is the brand’s first property in Sweden and an electric new addition to its ever-growing global portfolio. Located in the vibrant Stockholm district of Kungsholmen near Fridhemsplan, inspired by the city’s influential music heritage and the creative spirit of the swinging sixties, the 187-room hotel introduces Ruby’s signature character-rich, design-led approach to one of Stockholm’s most connected and fast evolving areas. Ruby Frida combines dynamic social spaces, a design concept deeply connected to Stockholm’s cultural pulse, a 24 serving cocktails and barista coffee, and an effortless guest experience designed around what cosmopolitan travellers value most.

Ruby Hotels
Stockholm, Sweden
Development Pipeline

IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring its premium brand, voco to the City of Lakes with new signing in Udaipur

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has signed a management agreement with Circle View Estate Private Ltd for the development of voco Udaipur. Scheduled to open in Q1 2029, the 140-key newbuild hotel marks a significant milestone in the brand’s growth journey in India, as the Group continues to grow its premium portfolio in high-potential destinations across the country.

voco Hotels
Udaipur, India
Development Renovation

Hilton Boston Back Bay Unveils Multi-Million-Dollar Transformation, Positioning the Hotel as a Modern Gateway to One of Boston's Most Dynamic Neighborhoods

Hilton Boston Back Bay today announced the completion of an expansive, multi-million-dollar renovation of its 401-room hotel on Dalton Street. Located at the crossroads of the Back Bay, Fenway and Symphony neighborhoods—and steps from some of the city's most celebrated universities, research hospitals, music venues, and cultural institutions—the hotel enters its next chapter at a defining moment for Back Bay. New developments like Lyrik Back Bay and the arrival of the Lego Americas head office, along with the continued growth of Berklee College of Music and Northeastern University, are bringing fresh energy and creativity to the neighborhood. Hilton Boston Back Bay offers travelers a front-row seat to both the heritage and future of Boston.

Hilton
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Development Renovation

The Hedges Inn Reopens Following Redesign by David Netto

The Hedges Inn, East Hampton’s iconic historic inn, reopened on June 11 following an interior redesign led by acclaimed designer and author David Netto. Known for his sophisticated yet irreverent style, Netto brings his distinctive aesthetic and deep East End roots to refresh the Inn’s storied character while preserving its historic charm and introducing a more refined, residential feel. 

The Hedges Inn
East Hampton, New York, United States
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Minor Hotels Announces Avani Kyoto Marking Brand Debut in Japan

Minor Hotels, a global hospitality group with more than 640 hotels, resorts and branded residences across 66 countries, has announced the development of Avani Kyoto, marking the brand’s entry into Japan. Scheduled to open in 2030, the hotel forms part of a joint development alongside Taisei Corporation and Heiwa Real Estate Co., Ltd., with Minor participating as both investor and operator.

AVANI
Kyoto, Japan
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Ira Vouk
Ira Vouk, Hospitality Tech and AI Consultant, Hospitality 2.0 Consulting

United States will never adopt the same ruling. It's a capitalist country where businesses needs (not the government) dictate business actions. Smart operators will implement automation where it makes sense and where it augments "human touch".

Max Starkov
Max Starkov, Hospitality & travel technologist and digital strategist, Hospitality Net

The classic philosophy in hospitality is that guests require services provided by super nice, smiling, well-trained humans. I believe this philosophy is greatly exaggerated, especially today. A great example of why guests do not care about human-provided services comes from the vacation rental sector.Today, 20% of roomnights are consumed at vacation rentals/ short-term rentals: houses, villas, condos and apartments.

Martin Soler
Martin Soler, Partner, Soler & Associates

So far I haven't personally seen AI actually cut jobs. I'm not saying it hasn't but I haven't personally seen it yet. It has however empowered people to do a whole lot more, so it might slow down future hires. But I haven't seen it replace anyone that was hired, unless the person utterly refused to learn how to use AI.

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Michael Levie Says Hotels' Real Problem Is Humans Acting Like Robots, AI Visibility Tools Multiply at HITEC, Wellness Economy Hits $6.8T

Monday opened HITEC week with citizenM co-founder Michael Levie flipping the automation debate on its head, a wave of AI visibility and infrastructure launches from vendors arriving in San Antonio, and fresh data putting the wellness economy at $6.8 trillion. A commercial AI framework from HSMAI and a sharp argument that AI is a capability to build rather than a product to buy rounded out a dense content day.

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