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Wednesday, Sep 16Antitrust Shakeup ·Trip.com paid a $770 million antitrust fine and overhauled China hotel rankings, ceding pricing control to domestic operators.
↓Tech Realities ·Fewer than 10 percent of hotels achieved manual workload cuts from generative AI tools despite rising procurement budgets.
👁Proxy Wars ·Al Shams Investments nominated five independent directors at Braemar Hotels & Resorts to challenge its self-management split from Ashford Inc.
Regional Expansion ·Accor targets 300 properties across India through fresh acquisitions after talks with Treebo Hospitality Ventures collapsed.
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Design Hotels marks its Venice debut with the 14-key Elizabeth Unique Venice, a restored 17th-century palazzo in Cannaregio.
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Trip.com Overhauls Hotel Ranking After Antitrust Fine
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Under 10% of Hotels See Real Impact from AI Tools
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Braemar Faces Board Challenge From Top Shareholder Al Shams
Al Shams Investments Limited, the largest shareholder in Braemar Hotels & Resorts, has nominated a rival slate of five i…
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Accor Eyes India Acquisitions After Treebo Deal Collapses
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Aspen Hospitality Unveils Design for The Nell New York
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