Here are the articles hoteliers have read the most over the past month. It is not driven by algorithms or recency. It reflects the topics that genuinely captured industry attention. If you want a quick pulse on what your peers are focusing on, this is the place to start.
LodgIQ Launches AI Wizard, Hospitality’s First Generative AI Platform for Revenue Intelligence
💻 LodgIQ launched AI Wizard, the first fully operational Generative AI platform for hotel revenue management, on December 2025, in Silicon Valley, CA. This platform leverages a…
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December set to be one of the strongest months of 2025 for UK short-term rentals
📊 UK, December 16, 2025 — December short-term rental occupancy in the UK is up 5% year-over-year, with ADR increasing by 3%. RevPAR is 7% higher than last year. October and November…
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Watkin Jones agrees partnership for 294-bedroom hotel in Wimbledon
🏠 Watkin Jones partners with Latium Enterprises to develop a 294-bedroom hotel in central Wimbledon on Worple Road. The project includes an 11-storey hotel with amenities like a gym…
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CoStar Reports Mixed U.S. Hotel Industry Performance Results in November
🖼 U.S. hotel occupancy fell in November 2025, marking a ninth consecutive month of decline. Occupancy was 57.9%, a 2.8% drop from November 2024. ADR increased by 0.6% to $153.77, while…
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Curio Collection by Hilton debuts in Medellin
🏨 Hilton has opened its 27th hotel in Colombia, York Medellin, Curio Collection by Hilton, in the El Poblado district, featuring 111 suites. This marks the debut of the Curio brand in…
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Direct bookings grew 91% in 2025, saving hosts $7 million in OTA fees, Hospitable data shows
💸 SAN FRANCISCO, 17 December 2025 – Short-term rental hosts using Hospitable saved $6.9 million in booking fees and increased direct channel revenue by 91% to $53.7 million in 2025.…
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Omni Hotels opens in Fort Lauderdale
🏨 Omni Hotels & Resorts opened Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel on Thursday as part of the Broward County Convention Center District expansion. Located on the Intracoastal Waterway, it…
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Líbere Hospitality Group enters France with Paris property
🏠 Líbere Hospitality Group will open its first Paris property in the 8th arrondissement by early 2026. The Spanish firm aims to expand across Europe with an asset-light model, managing…
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HOTELS’ 2025 December Suppliers Guide digital issue now live
📰 2025 December, HOTELS Magazine launched its Suppliers Guide, a key resource for the hospitality industry. It includes a cover story on Brad Brewer of Agentic Hospitality,…
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Marriott to open EDITION hotel at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront
🏨 Marriott International plans to open The Cape Town EDITION at V&A Waterfront in 2026. This marks Africa’s first EDITION hotel, featuring 142 rooms, suites, and private residences.…
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Rosewood London put up for sale
🏨 Rosewood London, owned by the Cheng family's CTF Development, is up for sale as New World Development Co. faces liquidity issues. Previously valued at £450m in 2016, the hotel was…
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Amadeus: Global Hotel Revenue Projected to Reach $7.4 Billion Over Year-End Holiday Period
🗺️ Amadeus reports that as of December 4, 2025, global hotel occupancy rose by 0.5% from 2024. Tromso, Norway leads with 93% occupancy. Curacao shows the highest increase at…
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Small Luxury Hotels of the World Details Growth Throughout 2025
🏨 Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) marked its 35th anniversary in 2025 by adding 100 new member hotels, surpassing 650 properties across over 90 countries. In 2026, new openings…
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Google AI overviews change how guests discover hotels
📈 Dec 19, 2025, Google’s AI Overviews reshape travel research, impacting hotel visibility and increasing search costs. Hotels face fewer organic clicks and rising paid search costs due…
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Atari launches public share offering to fund debut US hotel
🎮 Atari has launched a public equity offering for its first hotel in Phoenix's Roosevelt Row Arts and Entertainment District. The development, led by Intersection Development and…
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2025: What the Columnist saw
🌎 2025 saw 75,000 miles of travel, highlighting tech's impact—from NVIDIA's rise to Microsoft’s 50th anniversary. AI advanced from buzzword to digital assistant. Challenges included…
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DoorDash pilots Zesty — an AI-powered app for personalized restaurant recommendations
📲 DoorDash is piloting "Zesty," an AI-powered app for personalized restaurant discovery, in San Francisco and New York City. Available on iOS, it allows users to search with specific…
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Nomad Stays Launches StayDirect, Sending Digital Nomads to Book Directly with Property Owners
🏠 Chambéry, France – 17 December 2025: Nomad Stays launched StayDirect, empowering property owners by sending high-intent nomad traffic directly to their booking systems. This feature…
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Hospitality venues face average £32,700 rise in business rates
🏠 UKHospitality forecasts England's hospitality venues will see an average business rate increase of over £32,000 in three years. By 2028/29, rates may rise from £20,835 to £40,409, a…
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Menu prices remain stubbornly high as overall inflation moderates
📈 The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.2% between September and November, with a 2.7% increase from November 2024, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Economists…
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IDeaS Elevates Two Product Leaders to Drive Next Wave of Innovation
💻 Bijal Shah promoted to Chief Product Officer and Stephen Hambleton to Associate Vice President – Product Management at IDeaS on December 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. IDeaS, a SAS…
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Corvex takes 6% stake in Whitbread and calls for strategic review
💰 US hedge fund Corvex Management has acquired a 6.05% stake in Whitbread, equivalent to 10,221,246 shares, and is pushing for a strategic review of the company's direction and capital…
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Monthly summary of the hotel openings map: December 2025
📈 December 2025, global hotel industry: Strategic growth through disciplined capital and targeted branding. Operators balance portfolio optimization amidst varying regional trends with…
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Stayntouch Updates PMS Platform and Adds AI Features
💻 Stayntouch, based in Bethesda, Maryland, has upgraded its platform to improve hotel performance by 30-35% and cut resolution times by 50%. The Gen-2 platform, enhanced with AI tools…
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Whitbread moves forward on a strategic site
🏨 Whitbread, the parent of Premier Inn, received approval to transform Dorset House, a 90,000 sq ft vacant office in Southwark (SE1), into a 421-room hub by Premier Inn. This marks the…
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Decoded: Booking.com’s AI Strategy and Where It’s Headed
🛫 Phocuswright Conference interview reveals Booking.com's strategic stance against AI competition in travel. Booking.com, led by Rob Ransom, believes their value lies in orchestrating…
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The Hidden Reason Hotel Groups Aren’t Seeing Real AI Results
💻 Despite widespread interest in AI, the h2c 2025 AI & Automation Study highlights that only 8% of organizations globally, and 4% in Europe, have a company-wide AI strategy.…
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JLL Announces Sale of Two-Hotel Portfolio
📊 JLL's Hotels & Hospitality Group completed the sale of a two-property, 184-room hotel portfolio in Salisbury, North Carolina. BPR Properties sold the Courtyard by Marriott Salisbury…
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A Quick Look at Green Key Year‑End Summary with Criteria Update in 2026
📈 Green Key's 2025 report highlights a 25% increase in certified establishments, totaling over 8,300 sites across 90 countries. Partnerships with major hotel groups expanded, aiming…
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RobosizeME to Sponsor Oracle Hospitality Summit 2026, Brings Time-Saving Workflow Automations to OHIP Users
💻 PRAGUE, 8 January 2026. RobosizeME, a provider of workflow automation solutions, is sponsoring the Oracle Hospitality Summit 2026 in London from January 19–21. By integrating with…
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The Sharks said “no” to Getaway. 10 cabins. $500,000 ask. Years later, Marriott acquired them.1,200+ cabins. 29 locations. $41M in revenue. Jon Staff figured out something the sharks completely… | Martin Kelly | 49 comments
🏖 Jon Staff, originally seeking $500,000 for 10 cabins, was rejected by the Sharks. Years later, Marriott acquired his company, now with 1,200+ cabins across 29 locations, generating…
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Hotel performance in France in November: ADR increases continue, with Paris and the Mediterranean leading the way
🇫🇷 RevPAR in France rose 1.7% to €69.7 as of the latest data, despite a 0.9-point drop in occupancy rates. The growth is attributed to a 3.2% increase in average daily rates.
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Hotel performance in France in November: ADR increases continue, with Paris and the Mediterranean leading the way
📈 Paris saw a notable increase in RevPAR (+6.3%) in November 2025, with occupancy up by 1.1 points and ADRs rising by 4.8%. The luxury segment led growth with a +4.9% RevPAR increase.…
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How ProfitSword Drives Daily Hotel Performance For Us – Agnelo Fernandes, Cote Hospitality [Sponsor Bonus]
📈 Agnelo Fernandes, CEO of Cote Hospitality, discusses using ProfitSword by Actabl to manage hotel performance efficiently. The tool provides real-time data on revenue, labor, and…
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Criterion Capital opens second underground hotel in London
🏨 Criterion Capital expands in London with Zedwell Underground Park Lane, a 133-room hotel in Mayfair, opened in 2025. As the second underground Zedwell hotel in the capital, it…
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Gencom Acquires Majority Stake in Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove
🏨 Affiliates of Gencom reacquired a majority interest in the 115-key Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove in Miami, Florida. The property, originally acquired in 2011 and partially sold in 2017,…
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AHLA Joins the U.S. Food Waste Pact
🍴 WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) joined the U.S. Food Waste Pact, a ReFED and WWF initiative, to cut food waste. In the U.S., 29% of food is wasted;…
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Trinity acquires The Hoxton, Poblenou in Barcelona
📈 Trinity Investments acquired The Hoxton, Poblenou, a 240-key hotel in Barcelona, announced on Thursday. This marks their third European hotel acquisition since launching their London…
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Taj Debuts in Cairo; Signs a 300 Key Hotel
🏨 The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) announced its debut in Egypt by signing a deal for a new Taj hotel in Cairo. Situated in Opera Square, the 300-key Taj Cairo will offer views…
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BHN wrapped 2025: 12 stories that shaped the year
📰 IHG acquired Ruby Hotels for €110.5 million in February 2025, involving €109.9 million upfront and a €600,000 deferred payment. Ruby operates 20 hotels (3,483 rooms) across Europe…
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The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park welcomes new GM
📅 The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park has appointed Borja Garcia as the new general manager. 🎉 With over 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality across the Americas and…
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OpenAI opens ChatGPT to third-party travel apps
🌎 Dec 19, 2025, OpenAI launched a new in-chat app marketplace within ChatGPT, enabling travel brands to submit chat-native apps. Previously exclusive to Booking.com and Expedia, this…
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Facing land scarcity, hospitality is recycling the city
📈 9 million square meters of office space were vacant in France in 2024. Of these, 2 million were structurally vacant, based on BNP Paribas Real Estate’s barometer. As hotel asset…
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Why hotel loyalty is harder to earn than it looks
🛁 Dec 17, 2025, Phocuswright research reveals that traveler loyalty to hotels is increasingly unstable. Less than 50% of travelers consistently choose the same hotel brand, with many…
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Marriott’s City Express brand hits 100 North America deals
🏨 Marriott International has achieved 100 signed agreements for City Express by Marriott properties in the U.S. and Canada. In 2025, six hotels opened, with four more expected by…
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7 Hospitality Management to operate Delta Hotels by Marriott Birmingham
📍 7 Hospitality Management will operate Delta Hotels by Marriott in central Birmingham, UK, adding to its portfolio. The hotel offers contemporary accommodation and event facilities…
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Partners Group acquires The Hoxton Poblenou in Barcelona
🏨 Partners Group, Trinity Investments, and another investor acquired the 240-key Hoxton Poblenou hotel in Barcelona's 22@ District from Norlake Hospitality. The purchase is part of…
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John F. Davis III: Pioneering Hotel Distribution | Louis-Hippolyte Bouchayer posted on the topic | LinkedIn
📚 John F. Davis III, a pioneer in hotel distribution, passed away earlier this year. His work on Pegasus revolutionized the industry by enabling global, real-time inventory…
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Web Design Trends to Expect in 2026
📱 2025 saw AI and bold minimalism shaping web design. By 2026, the focus shifts to speed, inclusivity, and humanity. Key trends include 11 design shifts like organic shapes, AI-powered…
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Sustainability News You Don’t Want to Miss in Recent Weeks
🌱 Grand Hotel Chicago and Mövenpick Hotel Waad Al Shamal received Green Globe certification, while The Hari Hong Kong earned EarthCheck Silver Status recently. Sunway Hotels & Resorts…
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