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Hyson Hospitalities Signs Ramada Encore by Wyndham in Kalamassery, Kochi

🏨 Hyson Hospitalities Private Limited, led by Director Mr. P. P. Fasalu, signed a deal for Ramada Encore by Wyndham Kochi Kalamassery, a 57-room hotel opening in 2026. Located in Kochi's Kalamassery corridor, the hotel will serve business, medical, educational, and leisure travelers. It will feature guest rooms, dining options, a fitness center, and meeting facilities. This project enhances Hyson's presence in Kerala and meets the demand for midscale hotels in urban areas.

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Hotel Profitability in Transition: Cost Pressures and Budgeting Priorities for 2026

💸 As 2025 ends, hotel owners face rising costs and slowed revenue growth. HVS data shows 2025 occupancy dips and moderated ADR growth. Labor costs rose 26.5% from 2020 to 2024. The budget focus for 2026 shifts to maintaining profitability margins through efficient management. Structural cost pressures, like outdated labor models and brand standards, require active asset management to protect margins, as rate growth won't suffice. GOP margins decline across all property types.

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Tambourine Partners with Ted Turner Reserves, Launches New Website Showcasing the Brand’s Conservation Mission

🌎 Ted Turner Reserves launched a new website, developed by Tambourine, to promote its conservation mission across 1.1 million acres in New Mexico, including properties Vermejo, Sierra Grande, Armendaris, and Ladder. This site enhances digital storytelling and encourages eco-conscious travel. Ali Sheikh from Tambourine highlighted the blend of design, technology, and emotion. President Jade McBride emphasized the site's alignment with Ted Turner's conservation goals, fostering a deeper connection with nature.

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The 2026 Hotelier’s Planning Calendar: Track Hotel Operations Deadlines & Industry Events

📅 In 2026, Otelier offers a Hotel Planning Calendar for hotel operations, designed for finance and commercial teams. It includes operational meetings, strategic milestones, and financial planning. Weekly tasks include team standups and labor scheduling; monthly tasks cover accounting closes. Budgeting occurs from August to October. Otelier, serving over 10,000 hotels globally, provides real-time data solutions across 30 years of experience. Download the calendar for detailed planning and industry event tracking throughout 2026.

Montage Plans for 62-key Montage Valle De Guadalupe In Baja California

🏨 Montage Valle de Guadalupe, set to open in 2028 in Mexico's Bruma Wine Estate, will feature 62 guestrooms and Montage Residences. Located an hour from the U.S.-Mexico border, it promises wine and culinary experiences, with a 3,800 sq. ft. event space and 4,000 sq. ft. wedding lawn. This will be Montage's fifth Mexican property, following Montage Los Cabos (opened in 2018). The resort partners with Thor Urbana and Life Properties. Valle de Guadalupe hosts over 150 wineries producing 90% of Mexican wine.

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Palladium Hotel Group Announces the Official Re-Opening of Grand Palladium Select Bavaro and Family Selection in Punta Cana

🏨 Palladium Hotel Group reopened Grand Palladium Select Bávaro and Family Selection at Grand Palladium Select Bávaro in Punta Cana after a $61.5 million renovation in 2023. Grand Palladium Select Collection, launched in 2025, is now in Costa Mujeres, Riviera Maya, and Ibiza. The renovation enhances guest experiences with upgraded dining, themed events, and exclusive facilities for families, including personalized butler service, dedicated children’s areas, and exclusive adult access to TRS Turquesa Hotel.

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Maisons et Hôtels Sibuet Reopens Lodge Park, Megève

🏖️ Lodge Park in Megève reopens after a year-long transformation, reducing from 49 rooms to 28 suites. The new Longevity Spa features advanced therapies and a 12-meter pool. Rates start at €968/night. Lodge Park closes on March 22, 2026, and reopens in July with a new outdoor pool. The Beef Lodge serves premium cuts, including Japanese Wagyu. Summer 2026 will introduce a three-bedroom chalet, La Grande Ourse.

100% of RIU’s hotels have the ECOSTARS certification, an important sustainability milestone

🏨 RIU Hotels & Resorts, founded in Mallorca in 1953, certified all 98 operational hotels in 21 countries under ECOSTARS, the leading ESG platform, becoming the first chain globally to do so. This milestone, a year ahead of its 2026 target, aligns with its Proudly Committed (2023-2026) strategy. In 2024, RIU hosted 6.7 million guests and employed 38,055 people. The certification optimizes resources, attracts ESG-conscious travelers, and mitigates regulatory risks.

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U.S. hotel results for week ending 13 December

🏨 U.S. hotel industry data for 7-13 December 2025 reveals mixed results compared to 2024. Occupancy was 58.6% (-1.6%), ADR reached $156.46 (+0.4%), while RevPAR stood at $91.76 (-1.1%). New Orleans experienced the most significant declines in ADR (-18.3%) and RevPAR (-29.9%) due to an event comparison. Tampa's occupancy dropped by 14.3%, and Washington, D.C., saw ADR and RevPAR decrease by 12.9% and 24.2%, respectively. CoStar's performance sample includes over 90,000 properties worldwide.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Vignette Collection Debuts in Africa with the Introduction of Fairview Hotel Nairobi

🏨 Fairview Hotel Nairobi, a 99-room boutique hotel in Kenya, becomes the first African property in IHG's Vignette Collection, which aims to have 100 hotels in 10 years. This urban oasis features 20th-century architecture, nine event spaces, and three restaurants. Vignette Collection, IHG's first collection brand, includes 27 open hotels and 41 in development globally. Guests benefit from the IHG One Rewards loyalty program, offering tailored rewards through its new mobile app.

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