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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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IHG introduces Vignette Collection to Africa
🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts launched its Vignette Collection in Africa with Fairview Hotel Nairobi's addition. The brand, introduced three years ago, now boasts 27 hotels and plans for 41…
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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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The Secret to Hotel Storytelling that Sells
📖 Earlier this year, GuestCentric's studies revealed hotels could double direct bookings in less than a year by combining strong brand narratives with streamlined online experiences.…
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Should Hoteliers be “Vibe Coding” with AI? – Danica Smith & Josiah Mackenzie
💻 Josiah Mackenzie and Danica Smith, founder of MorningStar GX, explore AI's role in "vibe coding" for hoteliers. Danica shares her journey in software development and highlights AI's…
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Hyatt strengthens its position in a European capital
🏠 Hyatt will debut the Hyatt Regency brand in Italy with the opening of Hyatt Regency Rome Central in early 2026 on Esquiline Hill. This move aligns with Hyatt's strategy to enhance…
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How Intelligent Systems Will Drive Hotels Into The Future
💻 By 2026, hospitality tech evolves, redefining operations through AI-driven automation and data integration. Digital agents will manage workflows, transforming hotels into cohesive…
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TrustYou at World Travel Market London 2025: Connecting with the Global Hospitality Community
📅 November 2025, London hosted the World Travel Market (WTM), a key event for the travel and hospitality industry. Thousands of professionals gathered to discuss industry trends,…
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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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Facing land scarcity, hospitality is recycling the city
🏨 In 2019, The Standard London transformed Camden Town Hall into a hotel. Madame Rêve followed in 2021 in the La Poste du Louvre. By 2025, over 20% of the workforce adopted remote…
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Dominus acquires Ibex House for 382-bedroom hotel scheme
🏨 Dominus and Cheyne Capital acquire Ibex House in City of London for a 382-bedroom hotel conversion. The Art Deco building, vacant since its office use, will target BREEAM Excellent…
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Why 3rd-Party Reviews Are Only Half the Story and How to Fill the Gaps with Your Own Surveys
📝 Surveys offer hotels actionable insights missing from third-party reviews, which are reactive, unstructured, and public. TrustYou’s CXP platform aggregates reviews and surveys,…
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The Tawny begins work on 250-panel solar project
💡 The Tawny hotel in Staffordshire is installing 250 solar panels as part of a sustainability initiative expected to go live in January 2026. This £105,000 project, partially funded by…
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The Chloe Nashville opens next month
🍴 Róbert LeBlanc and the LeBlanc + Smith team open The Chloe Nashville in Hillsboro Village the week of January 5th. This Tennessee debut includes 19 rooms, a restaurant, three bars,…
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Top 10 Travel Posts of 2025
🏋️♂️ Award-winning Lake Flato and Bunkhouse Hotels unveil Hotel Saint Augustine in Houston. Marc & Rose’s Casa Loma Beach Hotel redesign in Laguna Beach, inspired by a life…
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Writing a Sustainable Christmas Story in Hospitality with GCSTIMES Eco Pens
📝 Since 2011, GCSTIMES has led sustainable development from smart card R&D to material innovation, operating in 140 countries with 5 centers in China, the US, UAE, France, and…
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Benoît Racle, Accor: “Success is achieved when brand vision translates into tangible value for guests, owners and teams”
🏨 Benoît Racle oversees Accor's Premium brands as Global Brand President, managing Pullman, Mövenpick, Grand Mercure, and Swissôtel. These brands comprise over 500 hotels and 115,000…
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Courtyard by Marriott Sheffield opens under RBH Hospitality
🏨 Courtyard by Marriott opened a 150-bedroom hotel in Sheffield at the Advanced Manufacturing Park, owned by Stapleford Ventures and operated by RBH Hospitality Management. It’s RBH’s…
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Snowy destinations lead holiday hotel demand
❄️ Dec 19, 2025, global hotel performance stays robust with hotel occupancy up 0.5% year-over-year. Tromsø, Norway's occupancy hits 93%, leading the shift toward winter…
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2026 Hotel Pricing Trends That Will Change Revenue Management Forever
🏨 In 2026, hotel pricing will evolve dramatically. Collaborative AI will replace outdated automation, learning from real operator decisions to enhance pricing strategies. Real-time…
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Buzzworks officially acquires first hotel amid expansion plan
🏨 Scottish hospitality operator Buzzworks will acquire the Nether Abbey Hotel in North Berwick in mid-January, marking its first venture into accommodation. The hotel, a family-run…
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Hunter brokers sale of two Aloft hotels in Texas
🏨 Hunter Hotel Advisors announced the sale of Aloft Hotel Plano and Aloft Hotel Frisco in Texas to Touchstone Hospitality Fund, LLC. The two hotels, built in 2008, have 272 rooms…
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Gencom Acquires Majority Stake in Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove
🏨 Gencom reacquired a majority interest in the 115-key The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami, Florida. Initially bought in 2011 and sold in 2017 to Hersha Hospitality Trust, the deal…
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The AI Conversation No One Is Having (But Hoteliers Should) – Mark Fancourt
💻 Josiah Mackenzie speaks with Mark Fancourt, cofounder of TRAVHOTECH. They explore AI's impact on hospitality, including workforce changes, robotics, consumer demand, and…
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A note on Restaurant Hospitality
🍽 Restaurant Hospitality, established during Prohibition in 1919, has merged with Nation’s Restaurant News. The integration strengthens resources for over 1 million U.S. restaurants,…
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