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Hideaway Inns Opens Second Property: Hideaway Inn Mt. Snow in West Dover, VT

🏖️ Hideaway Inns opens its second property, Hideaway Inn Mt. Snow, in Vermont's Green Mountains, featuring 27 rooms. Located near Mount Snow Resort, it serves NYC and Boston weekend adventurers. Powered by Invisible Hospitality™, it offers mobile check-in, unique room designs, and communal spaces like The Living Room and The Chill. Amenities include a 24/7 coffee bar and coworking spaces. Expansion continues with plans for 25 properties in the next five years.
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Cygnett Hotels & Resorts Announces Landmark Luxury Signing Under ‘Anamore Registry Collection by Wyndham’ in Rajasthan

🏨 Cygnett Hotels & Resorts announced a luxury resort under the Anamore Registry Collection by Wyndham. Set to open in late 2026, the resort in Pushkar, India, spans 18 acres and offers 288 rooms. It features 20,000 sq. ft. of banquet space, multiple dining venues, and wellness zones. Developed by M/S Turban Landmarks LLP and STurban Resorts Private Limited, this project aims to blend Indian design with Wyndham's global brand.
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Andaz One Bangkok Opens Its Doors in Thailand

📍 December 19, 2025, Andaz One Bangkok opens on Wireless Road, Bangkok, Thailand. Located next to Lumphini Park, the 244-room hotel offers views of urban greenery and easy access to transportation. Designed by PIA, it includes the Andaz Lounge, Jing (a Chinese restaurant), Andaz Terrace for Asian-influenced dining, and Piscari for coastal Mediterranean cuisine. It features a 24-hour lounge, infinity pool, fitness center, and suites up to 197 sqm. Ideal for both local and global exploration.
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Sustainable Christmas 2025: Practical Actions Hotels Can Take Today

🎄 In 2025, hotels are reimagining Christmas with rented native trees and upcycled décor, reducing waste through root-to-shoot menus and digital gifts. Guests can opt for "Green Gift" donations instead of housekeeping. GCSTIMES, founded in 2011, offers sustainable solutions globally, with operations in China, the US, UAE, France, and Australia, and services in over 140 countries. Their brand portfolio includes GCS, AUROkeys, Xenyra, and Glint Spot, supporting sustainable goals for 100,000 hospitality groups.
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Delivering The “Vibe” Of Hospitality Requires E.P.I.C. Qualities

📖 In December 2025, Orlando introduces a new theme park named "Epic." Doug Kennedy, associated with Kennedy Training Network, emphasizes "EPIC" qualities crucial for hospitality: Enthusiasm, Proactivity, Intuition, and Connection. These "heart skills" are vital in creating memorable guest experiences and preventing "heart failure," a leading cause of business loss. Research shows prosocial behaviors, like connecting and comforting, yield positive responses, enhancing workplace enjoyment and personal happiness.
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Generic luxury gives way to culturally coded hospitality

🏨 Dec 16, 2025, luxury hotels globally are redefining opulence by aligning with cultural identities rather than showcasing visual wealth. Traditional luxury elements like grand designs and high prices are now commonplace and lack exclusivity. Hotels are targeting precise audiences, focusing on cultural tribes and hyper-personalization. This shift includes members-only clubs and unbranded luxury models that emphasize cultural coherence. The emphasis is on guest identity affirmation through experience, design, and atmosphere.
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Year-end holiday travel set to break U.S. records

🛫 Dec 16, 2025, AAA reports a record 122.4 million Americans will travel 50+ miles during the year-end holidays, a 2.2% rise from 2024. Road trips dominate, with 109.5 million travelers (89%) driving due to lower fuel prices. Air travel surpasses 8 million passengers despite a 7% fare increase. Other transport modes like bus, train, and cruise grow by 9%. Popular destinations include Florida and Hawaii. Congestion and safety concerns peak around Christmas in major metro areas.
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Amex GBT Meetings and Events outlook for 2026

📈 Dec 16, 2025, the 2026 Global Meetings & Events Forecast by American Express Global Business Travel reveals the highest industry optimism in five years. Rising costs are the main challenge, despite stable demand and budgets. AI and digital tools enhance engagement, while sustainability and inclusion become vital. Emphasis on engaging experiences and strategic planning rise, with significant regional differences observed. Access the full report [here](https://explorer.amexglobalbusinesstravel.com/rs/346-POJ-129/images/ME-Forecast-2026.pdf?version=0).
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Airbnb falls behind peers as revenue and gross booking growth lag

📈 Dec 16, 2025. Airbnb is trailing behind competitors like Booking Holdings, with its revenue and gross bookings growing more slowly. Growth in Airbnb's core accommodation business slowed to single digits, while competitors expanded in hotels and alternative accommodations. Airbnb's focus on experiences, social features, and AI brings execution risks and margin pressures, with increased spending outpacing revenue growth. As EBITDA and net income margins decline, the competitive intensity rises with Booking and Expedia gaining ground.
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U.S. Travel breaks silence on proposed entry privacy rules

📈 Dec 16, 2025, the U.S. Travel Association warns that CBP's proposal to require Visa Waiver Program travelers to disclose social media history could deter millions of visitors, impacting tourism revenue. The move could shift billions to competing nations, especially with the 2026 FIFA World Cup nearing. The policy is in a public comment phase, allowing feedback before possible implementation. The tourism sector fears reputational damage and reduced competitiveness globally.
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