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• Holiday Message from HNR News: Reflecting on 2024, Looking to 2025

  22-12-2025 19:01 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  As the year comes to a close, all of us at HNR News would like to extend our sincere thanks to our readers, partners, contributors, and colleagues across the global hospitality and travel industry. The holiday season offers a moment to pause, reflect, and appreciate the shared journey we’ve taken together over the past year.
  
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• Why 3rd&Party Reviews Are Only Half the Story and How to Fill the Gaps with Your Own Surveys

  22-12-2025 18:29 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  3rd&Party reviews only tell part of the story. They show what guests felt strongly enough to share publicly. They don’t reveal the small frustrations that were tolerated or the positives that felt nice but not wow&worthy. Or even what they didn’t bother mentioning because no one asked.
  
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• Hotel Social Media Marketing: How to Promote Your Property, Grow Visibility and Drive Direct Bookings & By Femke Nollet

  22-12-2025 18:24 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Social media is often underestimated by independent hotels, yet it plays a major role in how travelers discover, compare and choose where to stay – today more than ever.
  
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• The Luxury Collection Opens First Hotel in Taiwan with The Amnis in Kaohsiung

  22-12-2025 18:11 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  The Luxury Collection has opened The Amnis, a new hotel in Kaohsiung, marking the brand's entry into the Taiwanese market.
  
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• Robert De Niro Marks New Chapter with Groundbreaking of Nobu Manchester

  22-12-2025 17:55 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Nobu Hospitality and Salboy have started construction on a new skyscraper in Manchester, featuring a hotel, restaurant, and branded residences.
  
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• During November Canadian Hotel Industry Faces First Decline in Occupancy and Revenue Since April

  22-12-2025 17:49 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Ontario and major markets such as Toronto and Edmonton reported significant declines in key performance indicators, affecting overall industry performance.
  
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• Hyatt Place Brand Launches in Busan, South Korea with 160&Room Hotel

  22-12-2025 17:45 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Hyatt Hotels Corporation has opened the Hyatt Place Busan Yeonsan, marking the brand's debut in Busan, South Korea.
  
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• Hilton to Open New DoubleTree Locations in Togo, Morocco, and Republic of Congo

  22-12-2025 17:38 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Hilton has announced plans to expand its DoubleTree by Hilton brand in Africa with the signing of three new properties. The new hotels will be located in Togo, Morocco, and the Republic of Congo, marking Hilton's entry into the Togolese market.
  
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• Motto by Hilton Nashville Downtown Hotel Sold for $98.2 million

  22-12-2025 17:13 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Apple Hospitality REIT has acquired the newly constructed 260 Room Motto by Hilton Nashville Downtown for approximately $98.2 million.
  
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• New Home2 Suites by Hilton Opens in Ashburn, Virginia

  22-12-2025 17:09 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Peachtree Group has opened a 122&room Home2 Suites by Hilton in Ashburn, Virginia.
  
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• DerbySoft and Trip.Biz Join Forces to Launch a Next&Generation RFP Solution for Business Travel

  22-12-2025 16:17 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Built around the evolving needs of corporate travel buyers, the new solution delivers a significant upgrade to the traditional RFP process.
  
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• Fixed Income Market Under Pressure: Implications for Hotel Financing in 2026 & By Antoni Cuadrada

  19-12-2025 18:50 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  The close of 2025 sends a clear message: long&term interest rates are rising, even as central banks hint at moderating official rates in 2026. For hotel owners and investors, this “disconnect” between short and long&term rates is redefining the cost of capital, debt structures and asset valuations.
  
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• First Hospitality's 2026 Vision: Embracing AI and Personalization in a Changing Hotel Industry

  19-12-2025 18:39 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  The company aims to navigate the evolving travel landscape by leveraging real&time analytics and operational discipline to enhance long&term performance.
  
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• Red Roof Inn Orlando South Sold for $5.65 Million

  19-12-2025 18:20 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  DSH Hotel Advisors has arranged the sale of the 74&room Red Roof Inn Orlando South for $5.65 million, with the transaction completed on December 10, 2025.
  
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• Hotel Profitability in Transition: Cost Pressures and Budgeting Priorities for 2026 & By Marcus R. Lee

  19-12-2025 18:03 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Recent HVS data show gross operating profit margins declining broadly, driven by increases in labor, operating standards, and shared&service allocations. With ADR growth anticipated to flatten, revenue can no longer absorb rising costs. As hotels convert less revenue into profit, owners must rely on active asset management, benchmarking, and operational realignment to protect NOI in 2026.
  
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• AHLA Becomes Latest Signatory in Effort to Reduce Food Waste

  19-12-2025 17:53 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) has joined the U.S. Food Waste Pact, a collaborative initiative to reduce food waste across the food system.
  
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• AI in Travel: Building an AI&Integrated Guest Experience Across Travel Sectors & By Emma NÄPÄNKANGAS

  19-12-2025 17:24 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Too many choices. Too little patience. Travelers are overwhelmed, and operators are under pressure to deliver flawless experiences. AI in the travel industry is the game&changer positioned to rewrite the rules.
  
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• Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel Opens as Part of Broward Convention Center Expansion

  19-12-2025 17:06 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Omni Hotels & Resorts has opened the Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel, featuring 801 rooms and extensive meeting spaces, as part of the Broward County Convention Center District expansion.
  
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• Rosewood Hotel Group Expands Global Portfolio With First Ski Resort Opening

  19-12-2025 16:57 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Rosewood Hotel Group has opened Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin, marking the company’s first ski resort and its entry into the alpine hospitality segment. The opening brings the group’s total number of property launches in 2025 to eight across three continents, according to the company.
  
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• Hotel Revenue Management in Uncertain Times: Expert Q&A on Strategy, Forecasting, and Market Shifts & By Joe Hanly

  19-12-2025 16:39 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  If you’re a revenue manager today, "uncertainty" probably feels like the only certainty.
  
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• IHG's Vignette Collection Opens First African Hotel in Nairobi

  19-12-2025 15:10 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Fairview Hotel Nairobi has become the first African property to join IHG Hotels & Resorts' Vignette Collection, marking the brand's debut on the continent.
  
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• Eagle Mountain House & Golf Club, in Jackson, New Hampshire Seeks New Investment Opportunities

  19-12-2025 15:06 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Eagle Mountain House & Golf Club is available for recapitalization, offering investment opportunities for renovation and management improvements.
  
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• Hyatt Opens Andaz One Bangkok Hotel in Thailand

  19-12-2025 14:59 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Andaz One Bangkok, marking the brand's entry into the Thai capital.
  
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• Kennedy 89 Hotel Opens in Frankfurt Under The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

  19-12-2025 14:55 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Kennedy 89, a new hotel in Frankfurt's Sachsenhausen district, as part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt.
  
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• JW Marriott Las Vegas and Rampart Casino to Rebrand as The Resort at Summerlin

  19-12-2025 14:47 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  JW Marriott Las Vegas and Rampart Casino will rebrand as The Resort at Summerlin on January 1, 2026, following a $75 million renovation.
  
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• Over Five Million Brits Expected to Travel Abroad During Holiday Season

  19-12-2025 14:43 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  ABTA projects that more than five million individuals will travel abroad from December 19 to January 4, with December 19 expected to be the peak departure day.
  
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• Decoding the AI Bubble: Tulips, Dot&Coms, or Something Else?

  18-12-2025 19:28 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Professors from Wharton and UCLA break down the latest research on generative AI and what it tells us about a potential AI bubble.
  
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• Exploring the Five Travel Personas of U.S. Travellers

  18-12-2025 19:23 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  The article identifies and categorizes five distinct travel personas among U.S. travelers to inform hospitality strategies.
  
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• November U.S. Travel Agency Air Ticket Sales Total $7.1 Billion

  18-12-2025 19:00 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  November Sales Decreased Month Over Month Amid Seasonality, U.S. Government Shutdown
  
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• Delivering The “Vibe” Of Hospitality Requires E.P.I.C. Qualities & By Doug Kennedy

  18-12-2025 18:53 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Doug Kennedy outlines essential E.P.I.C. qualities for hospitality professionals to effectively create and sustain a compelling guest experience.
  
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• Oracle Extends Consumer Payment Solution with Charitable Giving at Checkout and New Location and Hardware Options

  18-12-2025 18:42 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Oracle Extends Consumer Payment Solution with Charitable Giving at Checkout and New Location and Hardware Options
  
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• Marriott to Introduce EDITION Hotels in Cape Town in 2026

  18-12-2025 17:46 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Marriott International and V&A Waterfront Holdings have signed an agreement to open The Cape Town EDITION at the V&A Waterfront by 2026.
  
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• Flavor Forward: Exploring the Top Event Menu Trends of 2026 & By Venice Sacco

  18-12-2025 17:40 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  From “Customization Labs” to “Flavor Profiles,” let’s explore the culinary shifts that will make your next event unforgettable.
  
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• The Hoxton, Poblenou Hotel in Barcelona Sold

  18-12-2025 17:36 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Trinity Investments has acquired The Hoxton, Poblenou, a 240&room hotel located in Barcelona's 22@ Innovation District.
  
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• IHG to Open Triple&Branded Hotel Near Universal Studios Japan in 2029

  18-12-2025 17:30 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  IHG Hotels & Resorts will open a triple&branded hotel near Universal Studios Japan in Osaka by 2029, marking its largest new&build project in the country.
  
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• IHG Hotels & Resorts to Open Holiday Inn Express in Mumbai's BKC in 2028

  18-12-2025 17:26 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a franchise agreement with YB Group to open a 100&room Holiday Inn Express in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex by the first quarter of 2028.
  
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• 10 Marketing Strategies That Work for Independent Hoteliers & By Laure Cremers

  18-12-2025 17:22 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  For independent hotel owners and general managers (GMs), standing out in a crowded market is a massive challenge.
  
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• Staybridge Suites Houston I&10 West Sold to Prisha Hotels LLC

  18-12-2025 17:17 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  HVS Brokerage & Advisory has completed the sale of the 82&room Staybridge Suites Houston I&10 West & Beltway 8 to Prisha Hotels LLC.
  
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• Hyatt Opens First Centric Brand Hotel in Puerto Rico

  18-12-2025 17:05 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Hyatt Hotels Corporation has opened the Hyatt Centric San Juan Isla Verde, marking the debut of the Hyatt Centric brand in Puerto Rico.
  
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• Curator Hotel & Resort Collection Adds Two California Hotels

  18-12-2025 17:02 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Curator Hotel & Resort Collection has announced the addition of Royal Sun Palm Springs and Guesthouse Hotel at La Valle to its portfolio in California.
  
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• Senate Introduces American Franchise Act Affecting Hotel Industry

  18-12-2025 16:58 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) has responded to the Senate's introduction of the American Franchise Act, highlighting its potential impact on the hotel franchise model.
  
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• U.S. Hotel Industry Faces Mixed Results for Week Ending 13 December

  18-12-2025 16:52 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  The U.S. hotel industry experienced varied performance as reported by CoStar for the week ending December 13, 2025. CoStar highlighted fluctuations in key hotel metrics compared to the same period in 2024.
  
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• Berlin Court Ruling Paves Way for Hotel Compensation Claims Against Booking.com

  17-12-2025 19:06 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  A Berlin court ruling enables hotels to pursue compensation claims against Booking.com for certain contractual disputes.
  
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• Amazon’s lawsuit against Perplexity rattles AI&driven search — and puts OTAs, hotels, and travel suppliers on alert

  17-12-2025 18:58 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Amazon's lawsuit against Perplexity intensifies scrutiny of AI&generated answers and data sourcing, with knock&on effects for how travel demand is identified and directed online.
  
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• 82&Key Staybridge Suites in Lubbock Offered for Sale Below Replacement Cost

  17-12-2025 18:52 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  The 82&key Staybridge Suites Lubbock & University Area is available for acquisition, with potential for operational improvements and a new 12&year franchise agreement with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) upon completion of a property improvement plan.
  
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• CBRE Roundtable Examines Shifting Travel Patterns and Development Trends in the Caribbean and Latin American

  17-12-2025 18:45 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Executives at a CBRE roundtable outlined how shifting demand patterns are reshaping the Caribbean and Latin American lodging market, with mid&priced properties facing headwinds. At the same time, luxury, all&inclusive, and branded residential projects continue to expand.
  
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• New Zealand’s Tourism Momentum Builds Despite Uneven Market Gains in November 2025

  17-12-2025 18:33 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  New Zealand’s hotel sector delivered one of its strongest months in several years in November 2025.
  
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• Air Transat Launches New Routes from Toronto to Istanbul and Georgetown

  17-12-2025 18:26 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Air Transat has initiated new flight routes from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Istanbul, Türkiye, and Georgetown, Guyana, enhancing its international connectivity.
  
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• HVS Market Report: Houston Hotel Submarket Performance: Nominal Gains and Real&Dollar Context & By Bunmi Oyinloye

  17-12-2025 18:20 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Greater Houston’s lodging market is stabilizing, with distinct performance differences across submarkets. While 2024 posted strong results lifted by major events and weather&related displacement, inflation&adjusted levels show that real&dollar gains over 2019 are more modest. As 2025 has unfolded, differences between the city and outlying submarkets have become clearer as the market returns to more typical operating patterns.
  
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• U.S. Employment Report Signals Cooling Labor Market As Hotels Face a More Balanced Workforce

  17-12-2025 17:49 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  The latest U.S. employment figures indicate a slowing national labor market and rising unemployment, providing new context for the hotel industry as it enters 2026.
  
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