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Friday, Dec 12

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Travel affordability matters: how Booking.com helps consumers save and make informed choices

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What does it take for a family to afford a week away? Today, Eurostat estimates that for more than one in four Europeans the answer is that they can’t. Rising prices and tighter household budgets mean that millions are being priced out of…

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Holiday Shopping 2025: More Spending, More Stress, More AI

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Holiday shoppers are preparing to spend more this season, but there’s a catch. Accenture’s 19th Annual Holiday Shopping Survey reveals that much of this increased spending reflects higher prices, not higher confidence. The result is a…

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Lighthouse and HotelSpeaker close the guest experience circle

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Lighthouse, the leading AI pricing, distribution and operations platform, and HotelSpeaker, the humanized AI service for guest communication and review management, are joining forces to offer a complete A-to-Z solution for independent…

The 11 travel and hospitality trends that will shape 2026

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Travel and hospitality businesses must now win over a more discerning, AI-armed traveler, while contending with an unstable global economy

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IHCL Opens Ginger Ahmedabad, Kristar

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Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the opening of Ginger Ahmedabad, Kristar in the vibrant neighbourhood of Thaltej.

Iconic Swiss active lifestyle hotel selects Shiji’s integrated hospitality technology ecosystem

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Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, has been selected as the technology partner for Le Clay, a highly anticipated active lifestyle hotel opening in the UNESCO-listed Lavaux region overlooking Lake Geneva. Le Clay will…

Making a splash: Garner by IHG arrives in South East Asia

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IHG Hotels & Resorts debuts Garner by IHG in South East Asia, with the opening of Garner Hotel Pattaya Central. Guests can immerse themselves in the vibrancy of this coastal city in Thailand, all while experiencing the brand’s ethos of…

UN Tourism and International Baccalaureate Organization partner to grow tourism education at high school level

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UN Tourism and the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB) have agreed to work together to increase access to tourism education at high school level.

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Tivoli Coimbra Reopens in April 2026 with a Five-star Rating after a Complete Renovation

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After a full renovation, Tivoli Coimbra will reopen in April 2026 with a five-star rating, offering a sophisticated atmosphere, personalized services, and a renewed Tivoli experience in a prime central city location.

Hilton Arcadia Los Angeles Is Officially Open

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Hilton Arcadia Los Angeles, a 173-room contemporary retreat at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, is officially open, expanding Hilton’s footprint in Southern California and masterfully hosting guests with expertise and care. Located…

York Medellin Opens as Hilton’s First Curio Collection by Hilton Hotel in Medellín

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Today, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announces the opening of York Medellin, Curio Collection by Hilton, marking the lifestyle brand’s debut in Colombia’s vibrant second-largest city. The hotel is the 27th Hilton property in Colombia and the third…

Slackline Moab, Outset Collection by Hilton Marks Debut of Company’s Latest Brand

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Hilton proudly announces the debut of Slackline Moab, Outset Collection by Hilton, an inspired new property designed for explorers, outdoor enthusiasts and modern nomads. Accepting reservations for stays starting today, this 138-room…

Rox Resort – Copenhagen’s New Coastal Retreat Is Now Open

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Located 27 minutes outside of Copenhagen, in the harbor town of Køge, the brand new Rox Resort by ESS Group introduces a fresh take on the Nordic escape: a coastal luxury retreat where contemporary design, well-being, and uninterrupted…

Formula 1 drove São Paulo hotel performance to record-highs

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The Brazilian Grand Prix race pushed São Paulo’s hotel average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) to all-time highs, according to November preliminary data from CoStar, a leading provider of online real estate…

Moxy Hotels Debuts in Nepal’s Buzzing Heartbeat: Turning Up the Fun in Kathmandu, the Country’s Cultural Core

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Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced its debut in Nepal with the opening of Moxy Kathmandu. Kathmandu is a city that thrives on contrasts, blends ancient heritage…

Dusit Thani College begins new wave of global expansion, introduces fast-track hospitality training in Saudi Arabia

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Dusit Thani College (DTC), Thailand’s first and largest institute dedicated to hospitality education and training under Dusit International, has taken a major step in advancing its global expansion by partnering with Alkhaleej Training and…

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The Blueprint for Human-Centric Al in Hospitality: A Strategic Guide to Harnessing High-Tech to Amplify High-Touch

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Artificial intelligence is rapidly finding its way into every corner of hotel operations, but the real question for leaders is no longer if to use AI, it is how to use it without eroding the human spirit of hospitality. This visual…

Can Career Mobility Be a New Solution to Lodging Workforce Development?

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Do people consider the lodging industry a good place to build a long-term career? In response to the lodging industry’s ongoing concern about workforce development, a team of researchers from the University of South Carolina’s Hospitality…

Following the Rules Keeps Sales Leaders Average

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The bold truth: Modern sales leadership isn’t about obedience—it’s about rewriting the playbook to unlock unstoppable growth.

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Sustainability Is Reshaping Hotel Roles and Workforce Expectations

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Hotels are increasingly building sustainability teams and integrating green practices across operations,and recruitment specialists are observing this shift from the employer side.

Thursday, Dec 11

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Hoteliers, Your Christmas Tree Could Win $1,500 for YOUR Charity.

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Lodging Interactive and CoMMingle, award-winning digital marketing and social media engagement agencies exclusively serving the hospitality industry, are spreading holiday cheer with the launch of their 4th Annual Hotel Christmas Tree…

Agilysys Mobile Caddie App Drives Over 20 Hours of Weekly Scheduling Efficiency for Streamsong Resort’s Golf Operations

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Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of hospitality software technology and services, today announced that Streamsong Resort has selected Agilysys Golf and Agilysys Mobile Caddie App to deliver innovative and time…

Hotel Okura to Open The Okura Resort Hakone Gora in 2029

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Hotel Okura Co., Ltd., the leading global Japanese hotel operator, is pleased to announce that The Okura Resort Hakone Gora, the first Okura Resort property in Japan, will open in 2029. The result of a collaboration with Nishimatsu…

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HSMAI Announces 2025 Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Hospitality Sales, Marketing, Revenue Optimization, and Distribution

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Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) has announced its 2025 Top 25 Extraordinary Minds honorees. These leaders will be recognized in a special ceremony preceding the HSMAI Adrian Awards Celebration on February…

HSMAI Europe Announces Strategic Partnership with TrustYou for 2026–2027

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HSMAI Europe is pleased to announce a two-year strategic partnership with TrustYou, the leading hospitality AI platform specialising in guest intelligence, reputation management, and data-driven customer experience optimisation. Under the…

Marriott Minneapolis Northwest Rebrands to Showcase Robust Conference Center Experience

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Marriott Minneapolis Northwest, located in the Mississippi River-bordering city of Brooklyn Park, has announced a new identity as Marriott Minneapolis Northwest Hotel & Conference Center, marking an exciting new era for the iconic all…

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CN Hotels selects Cloudbeds to replace fragmented systems and accelerate performance across its portfolio

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Cloudbeds, the intelligent unified platform powering hotel growth, has been selected by CN Hotels, a leading Southeast-based hotel ownership, development and operating company, as its property management system to enable a more connected,…

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How hotels are shifting OTA bookings to direct channels and boosting revenue in months

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If you’ve ever looked at your monthly OTA commission bill and thought, “There has to be a better way,” you’re not alone.

The Housekeeping AIT Toolkit: a Unified Guide for Solving Staffing Challenges, Controlling Costs, Optimising Operations & Protecting the Guest Experience

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Housekeeping is undergoing its biggest transformation in decades — and it isn’t automation replacing people, but AIT (Artificial Intelligence Tools) empowering them.

Autograph Collection Hotels Celebrates Cape Town’s Seaside Splendor with the Opening of Morea House, Autograph Collection

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Inspired by the raw beauty, vibrant culture, and laid-back spirit of Cape Town, Morea House, Autograph Collection, has opened its doors in Camps Bay. The new 90-room hotel joins Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott Bonvoy’s diverse and…