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• October Brings Slight Relief to U.S. Hotels Despite Ongoing Challenges

  25-11-2025 19:51 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Isaac Collazo, Senior Director of Analytics at STR, Highlights U.S. Hotel Industry Trends for October 2025
  
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• WITT Launches New Global Accreditation for Wellness Hospitality Professionals

  07-01-2026 14:12 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  The WITT Accredited Professional (WITT AP) Credential Sets Industry Standard for Wellness Leadership in Hotels and Resorts
  
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• Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica Completes $16 Million Renovation

  06-01-2026 23:27 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica has completed a $16 million renovation, enhancing its guestrooms, meeting spaces, and dining facilities.
  
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• Kelly Egan Merryfield Joins Wall Street Hotel as Marketing Director

  06-01-2026 23:24 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  The Wall Street Hotel has appointed Kelly Egan Merryfield as the Director of Marketing, Communications, and Partnerships.
  
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• Candler Hotel in Atlanta Refinanced by JLL

  06-01-2026 21:01 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  JLL's Hotels & Hospitality Group has arranged refinancing for The Candler Hotel, a 265&room property in downtown Atlanta, through the Peachtree Group.
  
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• PwC Hospitality Directions: US Lodging Industry Faces New Normal: Moderate Growth Amid AI and Supply Challenges

  06-01-2026 20:36 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  The US lodging industry is navigating a period of recalibration, with moderate RevPAR growth projected for 2026 amid evolving demand patterns and technological shifts. While the sector anticipates a 0.9% increase in RevPAR and an average occupancy rate of 62%, challenges persist amid inflationary pressures, supply growth, and the transformative impact of AI on travel behavior and hotel operations.
  
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• Hotel Revenue Managers Brace for 2026: Strategies Amid Uncertainty

  06-01-2026 20:22 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Hotel revenue managers are strategizing for 2026 amid anticipated modest growth and market&specific challenges. With corporate travel and international inbound showing mixed signals, the focus is on securing group bookings early and leveraging digital strategies such as generative AI optimization.
  
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• Adapting to Change: The Role of Asset Management in Thailand's Hospitality Industry

  06-01-2026 20:16 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Thailand's hotel and hospitality market is navigating a challenging landscape characterized by shifting consumer behaviors, geopolitical risks, and economic headwinds. Despite these challenges, the market is witnessing a surge in upscale and luxury hotel supply, intensifying competition and pressuring older assets.
  
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• IHCL to Open New Gateway Hotel in Bengaluru's Hennur Area

  06-01-2026 19:24 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has announced the signing of a new Gateway hotel in Hennur, Bengaluru, as part of a greenfield project.
  
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• IHCL to Open New Taj Hotel in Mohali, Punjab

  06-01-2026 19:21 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has announced plans to develop a new Taj hotel in Mohali, Punjab, marking a strategic expansion in the region.
  
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• Travel in 2026: AI and Biometrics to Enhance Personalized Journeys, According to Phocuswright Analysts

  06-01-2026 18:57 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Phocuswright analysts predict significant advancements in travel technology by 2026, emphasizing the integration of agentic AI, biometrics, and personalized experiences that enhance human connections and streamline travel processes.
  
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• The Rise of Culinary Tourism: Why Food Is Now a Primary Travel Driver

  06-01-2026 18:39 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  As we enter 2026, there’s another major force reshaping the leisure travel landscape: food. Culinary tourism is no longer a side dish. This main course is changing how people choose destinations, their itineraries, and how they share their experiences.
  
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• Rising Costs Prompt Smarter Travel Choices Among Americans, Study Finds

  06-01-2026 18:33 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Rising travel costs are significantly altering American travel behaviors, with a notable shift towards more intentional and value&focused trip planning, according to a recent study by Internova Travel Group.
  
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• Choice Hotels to Expand Ascend Collection in Québec with Six New Properties

  06-01-2026 18:24 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Choice Hotels International plans to open six new Ascend Collection properties in Québec by early 2026, as part of a multi&unit agreement.
  
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• Tips to Easily Increase Banquet Sales: A Guide for Event Managers & By Heather Apse

  06-01-2026 18:12 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Whether you’re a restaurant owner or an event manager at a boutique hotel, your banquet business is the “heavy lifter” of your revenue. But in a world where planners are increasingly looking for speed, transparency, and “Instagrammable” moments, the old way of selling just won’t cut it.
  
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• 2026 Dining Trends: UK Foodservice Adapts to Growing Demand for Plant&Based Comfort Foods

  06-01-2026 17:31 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  The 2026 trend report highlights a significant shift in UK foodservice towards plant&forward menus, driven by flexitarian consumers and a broader demand for inclusive, flavorful dining options that balance plant&based ingredients with traditional comfort foods.
  
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• What Was the Impact of Regulation on Short&term Rental Markets In 2025? & By Joe Hanly

  06-01-2026 17:21 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Over the past few years, the rapid growth of short&term rentals has prompted city level and national governments to introduce more regulatory frameworks.
  
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• Whitbread Acquires Site for New Premier Inn in Chichester, U.K.

  06-01-2026 17:04 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Whitbread PLC has announced plans to build an 82&bedroom Premier Inn in Chichester, marking the company's second location in the city.
  
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• Unscripted by Hyatt Brand Launches Globally with Addition of Wink Hotels in Vietnam

  06-01-2026 16:55 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the inclusion of six Wink properties in Vietnam into its Unscripted by Hyatt brand, marking the brand's global debut and expanding Hyatt's presence in Vietnam from four to ten hotels.
  
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• HVS Anarock India Hospitality Industry Review December 2025

  06-01-2026 16:50 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Read the latest edition of the HVS ANAROCK monthly industry update, MONITOR (Monthly Overview of National Industry Trends and Hospitality Report), for the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry.
  
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• Four Seasons Hotel Toronto Achieves Top Sustainability Certification

  06-01-2026 16:44 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Green Key Global has awarded the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto the 5 Green Key Eco&Rating for its sustainability efforts.
  
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• Le Doge’s New Website Drives +64% Direct Revenue

  05-01-2026 19:07 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Le Doge was facing several challenges in increasing its visibility and maximizing revenue in a highly competitive market. The hotel aimed to strengthen its e&commerce performance to increase online conversions, with a focus on direct bookings, to reduce its reliance on OTAs.
  
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• Minor Hotels to Rebrand Property in Hua Hin, Thailand as NH Hua Hin Hotel

  05-01-2026 18:54 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  Minor Hotels will rebrand a property in Hua Hin, Thailand, as NH Hua Hin, with management starting on January 16, 2026.
  
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• Thailand's Hotel Industry: Strategic Turnarounds as Key to Competitive Edge

  05-01-2026 18:49 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  In an article by Kieran Chaiyataj Chevamongkol, Associate Director of CBRE Hotels, and Nicholas Vettewinkel, Director of Consulting and Research at CBRE Thailand, the authors observe that Thailand’s hospitality industry is entering a phase in which asset reinvention—rather than reliance on organic market recovery—has become central to value creation.
  
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• The Vizergy Interview Series: Our AI&powered Hospitality Platform With Kyle Peterson

  05-01-2026 18:37 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  In this episode of The Vizergy Interview Series, Vice President of IT Kyle Peterson breaks down how AI is powering the Vizergy Marketing System and other hospitality platforms and what hoteliers should expect from AI today and tomorrow.
  
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• More Reviews, More Bookings: a Complete Guide to Online Reputation Management for Hotels & By Femke Nollet

  05-01-2026 18:22 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  A quick Google search. A Tripadvisor review. A tagged photo on social media. These moments shape expectations and influence booking decisions, often without you even knowing it.
  
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• More Reviews, More Bookings: a Complete Guide to Online Reputation Management for Hotels

  05-01-2026 18:22 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  A quick Google search. A Tripadvisor review. A tagged photo on social media. These moments shape expectations and influence booking decisions, often without you even knowing it.
  
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• Wingate by Wyndham Seminole, TX Listed for Sale: A Prime Investment Opportunity in Texas's Booming Oil Market

  05-01-2026 18:06 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  HVS Brokerage & Advisory presents the Wingate by Wyndham Seminole hotel as a promising investment opportunity, highlighting its potential to increase cash flow under more active management and its strategic location in a robust oil and gas market.
  
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• HVS Releases 2025 Canadian Hotel Valuation Index Across 19 Major Markets

  05-01-2026 18:01 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  The 2025 Canadian Hotel Valuation Index from HVS analyzes hotel values across 19 major markets using an income capitalization methodology based on market and operating data.
  
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• Hilton Opens Three Hotels at Barr Al Jissah in Oman

  05-01-2026 17:36 via hotelnewsresource.com
  
  The new properties, Al Husn Hotel Muscat, Hilton Muscat Al Bandar, and DoubleTree by Hilton Muscat Al Waha, are located approximately 40 minutes from Muscat International Airport.
  
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