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Trump Tariffs Crash European Business Travel to U.S.

Europeans are scaling back business trips to the United States amid the Trump administration’s intensifying hostilities toward trade partners and immigrant visitors. European business travel bookings to the U.S. in April dropped 26 percent compared to the same month last year as companies seek markets offering “greater stability,” Politico reported, citing data from the London-based HotelHub, a booking platform used by travel agencies. HotelHub’s chief commercial officer Paul Raymond pointed to “uncertainty around the traditional partnership” and President Donald Trump’s tariff chaos as reasons European companies are thinking twice about coming to America. After calling the European Union “nasty‚” Trump slapped the bloc with 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum, 25 percent tariffs on cars and 20 percent tariffs on all other goods, before abruptly hitting pause on the policies in April. Yet the fallout from America’s souring reputation isn’t just limited to European business travel…
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Paris Landmark Hôtel de Sers Reopens After Full Renovation

Hôtel de Sers, part of the B Signature Hotels & Resorts collection located in the famous Triangle d’Or, just moments from the Champs-Élysées and Avenue Montaigne, has reopened its doors following a comprehensive renovation that honors its 19th-century heritage while embracing a refined, contemporary vision of hospitality. Once the private mansion of Henri-Léopold Charles, Marquis de Sers, the hotel retains the architectural splendor of its Haussmannian origins. Key period features have been meticulously preserved, including the carriage entrance, a monumental marble staircase with wrought-iron detailing, and the original salon de réception with ornate moldings and soaring ceilings. The renovation, led by interior architect Pascal Allaman in collaboration with owners Anne and Agathe Jousse, was focused on enhancing the property’s historical identity with a fresh, modern sensibility.
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Nomadix Launches Energy Management Solution to Reduce Properties’ Operational Expenses and Enhance Sustainability

PLANO, Texas – June 9, 2025 — ​​Nomadix® Inc​., bringing connected experiences to life, today announced its new Nomadix Energy Management Solution that addresses the market need to reduce operational costs and reach sustainability goals. The Nomadix solution is one of the lowest cost-of-ownership offerings on the market, while also achieving a quick return on investment (ROI).
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How AI Increases Hotel Profit: From Automation to Upsell

Digital transformation in the hotel business is no longer optional – it’s a necessity. Hotels today face staff shortages, rising operational costs, and increasing guest expectations. Against this backdrop, artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved from a buzzword into a powerful tool for boosting profitability.
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Understanding Hotel Financial “Flow Thru”

Having worked in the hotel business for over four decades, I know most people think the numbers are the “hard” part of hospitality. There’s a common belief that the financials are best left to professionals who can sort out the complex interplay between the different departments of a hotel. It’s just too challenging and complicated for anyone who didn’t go to accounting school.This idea is just a myth—one you can bust wide open with this Podcast Series. I have used Notebook LM to read my writings and magically turn them into a discussion – Just For You!