Bridging the AI ambition gap in Asia Pacific CRE, hotel guests have never been more (dis)loyal and more...

Bridging the AI ambition gap in Asia Pacific CRE
Wednesday, 26th November 2025

The AI transformation is taking flight, but success hinges on a clear AI strategy to guide implementation and alignment with business priorities to deliver tangible value.

The percentage of corporates piloting CRE AI solutions in APAC has surged dramatically from < 5% to 92% over three years, and AI-initiatives are now top priority in real estate tech budgets >>

AEG and Marriott Bonvoy renew global partnership
26 Nov 2025 : Multiyear Renewal Includes an Enhanced Focus on Music and Delivers a More Connected Fan journey for Marriott Bonvoy members across flagship AEG venues, festivals and live-entertainment events worldwide >>

Orient Express and Chantiers de l'Atlantique celebrate the keel laying of Orient Express Olympian
26 Nov 2025 : The first block of Orient Express Olympian, the second sailing yacht of Orient Express Sailing Yachts, part of Accor Group, was laid down today at Chantiers de l'Atlantique >>

Accor signs another Mercure for Bangkok
26 Nov 2025 : Accor further strengthening its midscale presence in Thailand, the new-build hotel, developed in partnership with Pipatanasin, is scheduled to open in the final quarter of 2027 >>

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Hotel Guests Have Never Been More (Dis)Loyal, But Some Brands Get It
Wednesday, 26th November 2025

Attending the Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) in New York, one common remark amongst keynotes and panelists was to point to the huge growth of loyalty program membership numbers for the big chains as being synonymous with the growth of 'actual' loyalty >>

EBITDA Is a False Signal in Hotels: Here’s Why Owners Keep Getting Burned
One of the biggest financial misunderstandings in hospitality is the blind worship of EBITDA. It’s treated as the gold standard of performance, yet for hotels and resorts it’s arguably one of the most misleading metrics you can rely on. (Look at any property in Las Vegas) >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of November 25, 2025
The 2025 European Hotel Industry and Investment Survey, how hotels pivoted to protect profitability and more >>