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EHL Dean Achim Schmitt, speaking at EHL HumanX in Lausanne, argues that decades of growth left hospitality complacent, and that retention, human skills and authentic local talent matter more than headcount cuts or automation.EHL Dean Achim Schmitt, speaking at EHL HumanX in Lausanne, argues that decades of growth left hospitality complacent, and that retention, human skills and authentic local talent matter more than headcount cuts or automation. 

Lodging Interactive’s Social Media Amplified Program delivered 1,253 wedding RFPs across client hotels in five months, representing an estimated $30.6M–$34.6M in potential gross revenue opportunity.Lodging Interactive’s Social Media Amplified Program delivered 1,253 wedding RFPs across client hotels in five months, representing an estimated $30.6M–$34.6M in potential gross revenue opportunity. 

Lighthouse appoints Jan Hansen, former Agoda Global Head of Connectivity Partnerships, as VP of Growth for Asia Pacific as it pushes an AI-first product strategy in the region.Lighthouse appoints Jan Hansen, former Agoda Global Head of Connectivity Partnerships, as VP of Growth for Asia Pacific as it pushes an AI-first product strategy in the region. 

Designer Adam Tihany, speaking at EHL HumanX in Lausanne, argues that great hospitality design works like portraiture and storytelling, and that luxury means keeping technology away from the human moments at the table.Designer Adam Tihany, speaking at EHL HumanX in Lausanne, argues that great hospitality design works like portraiture and storytelling, and that luxury means keeping technology away from the human moments at the table. 

The Coca-Cola Company is preparing to take its India bottling business, Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings (HCCH), public in a significant IPO expected to raise over $1 billion. The listing, likely in 2027, aims to value HCCH at over $10 billion, with Coca-Cola retaining significant shareholding.The Coca-Cola Company is preparing to take its India bottling business, Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings (HCCH), public in a significant IPO expected to raise over $1 billion. The listing, likely in 2027, aims to value HCCH at over $10 billion, with Coca-Cola retaining significant shareholding. 

Holiday Inn Kenilworth deployed Eccobell’s AI voice agent, cutting reception calls by over 80% in the first week, with upsell commissions now exceeding the technology’s cost.Holiday Inn Kenilworth deployed Eccobell’s AI voice agent, cutting reception calls by over 80% in the first week, with upsell commissions now exceeding the technology’s cost. 

Travel Discovery Made Easier Through App in ChatGPT and IHG Digital Channels Travel Discovery Made Easier Through App in ChatGPT and IHG Digital Channels  

Companies are facing rising costs for both cans and glass bottles this summer, impacting beer and soft drink manufacturers. Supply disruptions from West Asia for aluminium cans and increased LPG costs have led to price hikes of 15-20% for packaging. Distributors anticipate a Rs 10 price increase for 300 ml Diet Coke cans.Companies are facing rising costs for both cans and glass bottles this summer, impacting beer and soft drink manufacturers. Supply disruptions from West Asia for aluminium cans and increased LPG costs have led to price hikes of 15-20% for packaging. Distributors anticipate a Rs 10 price increase for...

Cendyn outlines how hotels can adapt their content strategy for AI-powered search through Generative Engine Optimization, focusing on structure, authority, and traveler intent to drive direct bookings.Cendyn outlines how hotels can adapt their content strategy for AI-powered search through Generative Engine Optimization, focusing on structure, authority, and traveler intent to drive direct bookings.