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Wrapping Up: Top Ranking Destinations in 2025

✈️ London, Tokyo, and Paris were 2025's top global destinations. Madrid and Alicante saw a 10% growth over 2024, while Punta Cana grew by 9%. Dubai and Marrakech each saw an 8% increase. APAC's North Asia led with Okinawa's 36% growth, and cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou also surged. Shanghai and Tokyo were top corporate travel destinations, with Shanghai up 10% and Tokyo 9%. Madrid grew by 5% in business travel share.
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Fairmas Welcomes Tahil Mascarenhas as Sales Manager, North America

🚀 Montreal, Canada, 06.01.2026 - Fairmas appoints Tahil Mascarenhas as Sales Manager for North America. Tahil brings 16 years of experience in hospitality, revenue, and hotel technology. He transitions from hotel operations to revenue management and sales, enhancing efficiency and performance. Fairmas, since 2003, supports over 5,500+ hotels globally with financial planning software. Tahil aims to expand Fairmas' influence in the U.S. and Canada, focusing on budgeting, forecasting, and growth.
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Hospitality as a force for good: lessons from a refugee

🇳🇱 Armen Melkonian, a Syrian-Armenian refugee, fled Syria in 2014 due to conflict and threat to his identity, moving to Lebanon and then to the Netherlands in 2015 through the UNHCR program. He graduated from Hotelschool The Hague and now recruits students, advocating for diversity. Armen highlights that hospitality is a responsibility, not just a service. Mews, supporting over 12,500 customers across 85+ countries, has raised $410 million for hospitality transformation.
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The IT Leaders AI Playbook and Toolkit

📱 Pertlink's "AI Playbook" aids hotel IT leaders by making AI a strategic tool, not just automation. It tackles risk translation, financial justification, and operational visibility. Decisions focus on guest experience, brand integrity, and asset protection. Pertlink began on October 23, 2000, in Hong Kong and is internationally recognized for its hospitality tech expertise. The playbook shifts IT roles from cost centers to value generators, with AI supporting, not replacing, human judgment.
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Premier Inn Gears Up for Second Chichester Location

🏨 Whitbread PLC is expanding Premier Inn with a new 82-bedroom hotel on Bognor Road, Chichester, completing the city's network plan with a total of 165 rooms. Located near A27/A259, it's accessible for visitors. This expansion in Sussex sees 23 locations planned, including a new hotel on Bognor Regis Seafront in April and one in Littlehampton by February. Whitbread aims to grow from 86,000 to 125,000 rooms across the UK and Ireland.
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The Impact of AI on Hotel Labor Is All About Continuous Quick Wins

💻 Who? Hospitality industry professionals. When? Ongoing. Where? Hotels globally. What? Incorporating AI for efficiency and profitability. How? Through small, incremental improvements called 'quick wins'. AI helps automate tasks like scheduling, procurement, and guest communications, reducing labor needs and boosting guest satisfaction. Financial benefits include improved margins, revenue growth per guest, and decreased dependence on third-party channels. Initial cost savings may be modest but can break even by year two.
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HVS ANAROCK MONITOR, December 2025

📈 November 2025, India: Hotel occupancy surged to 72-74%, with Average Room Rates (ARR) climbing 15-17% month-on-month and 10-12% year-on-year. Except for Goa, major markets enjoyed double-digit ARR growth, driven by demand in metro and leisure areas. National occupancy rates showed slight year-on-year improvement, with Pune, Ahmedabad, and Chennai leading the increase. The HVS ANAROCK MONITOR report highlights these trends in India's hospitality sector.
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DoubleTree By Hilton Muscat Al Waha Opens as Family-Friendly Resort at Barr Al Jissah

🏨 DoubleTree by Hilton Muscat Al Waha has opened at Barr Al Jissah, Oman, just 40 minutes from Muscat International Airport. Offering 302 guest rooms, the resort captures the essence of an Omani village. Guests enjoy multiple pools, a waterslide, a lazy river, and a private beachfront. As part of Hilton Honors, members get benefits like flexible payment options and free Wi-Fi. Bookings can be made via hilton.com or by calling +968 2477 6262.
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Hilton Muscat Al Bandar Opens as Barr Al Jissah’s Lifestyle and Events Hub

🏨 Hilton introduced three hotels at Barr Al Jissah, Oman, located 40 minutes from Muscat International Airport. Hilton Muscat Al Bandar features 198 rooms, a grand ballroom for 850 guests, and diverse event spaces. The hotel includes La Jolla poolside bar and various dining options. Part of Hilton Honors, the hotels offer member benefits like Wi-Fi and flexible payment. More information and reservations available at hilton.com or by calling +968 2477 6262.
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Al Husn Hotel Muscat Brings Fort-Inspired Luxury to Barr Al Jissah

🏖️ Hilton introduces three hotels at Barr Al Jissah, Oman, near Muscat International Airport, owned by The Zubair Corporation. Al Husn Hotel Muscat, featuring 180 rooms and Omani fort-inspired architecture, offers exclusive amenities like a private beach and spa overlooking the Gulf of Oman. Planned renovations in 2027 will rebrand it as Waldorf Astoria. Hilton Honors members enjoy benefits like point redemption and discounts. Bookings can be made at hilton.com or by calling +968 2477 6262.
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