04 Dicembre 2025

• Cloudbeds Reveals Shortlist for 2026 People’s Choice Award Ahead of Global Cloudbeds Collection Launch
  04 Dicembre 2025
  San Diego, CA — December 4, 2025 — Cloudbeds, the intelligent unified platform powering hotel growth, announced the 15 finalists for its first Cloudbeds Collection People’s Choice Award, inviting travelers and hotel industry peers to vote for the most inspiring nominee.
• A New Design Chapter Arrives in Osnabrück with the Opening of Prize by Radisson
  04 Dicembre 2025
  Prize by Radisson Osnabrück celebrates its opening in the center of the city, unveiling the brand’s refreshed design expression for the first time. As the debut location for this refreshed look, the hotel introduces a warmer, more tactile atmosphere that sets the tone for the next generation of Prize by Radisson. With its address on Johannisstrasse, the property places guests just steps from Osnabrück’s cultural landmarks and lively urban scene.
• Japan Brief: Hotel and Retail Sectors to Remain Resilient Despite Decrease in Chinese Visitors
  04 Dicembre 2025
  The Chinese government has called for its citizens to refrain from traveling to Japan. While this has raised concerns about the potential consequences of a decrease in Chinese visitors, CBRE believes any impact on the overall inbound tourism market is likely to remain limited. This is because the proportion of group tours by Chinese visitors to Japan, which used to account for around 50% of arrivals from this market, has fallen to 15.6%, indicating that the inbound market has become more resilient to changes in diplomatic relations. At the same time, the weak yen and attractive prices for foreigners are supporting an increase in visitor arrivals from other markets. The increase in demand from visitors, particularly from Europe, the U.S., and Australia—all of which are regions characterized by longer stays and rising shopping expenditure—should compensate for the decrease in inbound demand from Chinese visitors. Any negative impact on the hotel and retail sectors in the Japanese real e...
• From private investment to big capital: the professionalisation of the Dutch holiday park market
  04 Dicembre 2025
  Where long-haul travel once seemed self-evident, destinations closer to home have now become more popular. Dutch travellers increasingly opt for holidays within the country, a trend that particularly benefits holiday parks. This development is expanding: international visitors are also discovering the Netherlands as an attractive and accessible holiday destination. As a result, demand for holiday parks is growing rapidly, while the development of new parks has slowed in recent years and even risks coming to a halt. This puts pressure on the market: without new investments, there is a looming shortage of suitable holiday park accommodation.
• Spark by Hilton Launches in the Caribbean and Latin America with the Opening of Spark by Hilton Ponce
  04 Dicembre 2025
  Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announces the opening of the first Spark by Hilton hotel in the Caribbean and Latin America, marking a significant milestone in the global expansion of Hilton’s premium economy brand. Owned by Ponce Resorts Inc. and managed by HI Development P.R.Corp, the 120-room Spark by Hilton Ponce offers guests reliable essentials and warm, friendly service, at an accessible price point.
• Hilton Expands Flagship Brand in India with Debut in Hyderabad
  04 Dicembre 2025
  Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of Hilton Hyderabad Genome Valley Resort & Spa, marking the company’s entry into Hyderabad. Strategically located in India’s Biotech Hub, the urban resort blends Hilton’s vibrant spaces with an architectural style that complements the landscape and incorporates sustainable design elements.
• Prague to Welcome IHG’s InterContinental Brand in Historic Old Town
  04 Dicembre 2025
  IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of InterContinental Prague - marking the world’s first and largest luxury hotel brand’s eagerly anticipated return to the Czech capital city.
• Tourism Advances Climate Action at COP30 with Stronger Governance and Adaptation Focus
  04 Dicembre 2025
  Tourism reaffirmed its growing role in global climate action at COP30, building on the momentum from COP29. Over two dedicated Tourism Thematic Days (19–20 November), UN Tourism and the Ministry of Tourism of Brazil convened a broad range of tourism stakeholders to advance solutions for a low-carbon and climate-resilient tourism sector.
• St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Introduces St. Regis Estates, Welcoming the World’s Most Storied Properties into the House of Astor
  04 Dicembre 2025
  St. Regis Hotels & Resorts today unveils St. Regis Estates, an ultra-exclusive brand expression reserved for legacy-rich, leisure-led estates – rarified hotels defined by significant history, expansive grounds, and extraordinary amenities.
• Design Hotels Boosts Growth in Asia Pacific with Fourteen Landmark Signings
  04 Dicembre 2025
  Design Hotels, a global community for independent, design-driven hotels, has announced the addition of more than 14 properties across Asia Pacific, with the region accounting for a record 28% of the brand’s overall portfolio global growth in 2025, a first for the brand.
• Tech Won’t Replace Service, but It Can Help Us Recognize
  04 Dicembre 2025
  Ask a hundred hoteliers what makes for great service, and you’ll hear all kinds of answers: personalization, warmth, staff, speed, amenities, technology, you name it. But if we had to reduce it to just one word, I’d argue it’s this: recognition.
• How Generative AI Commerce Will Upend the Hotel Booking Game?
  04 Dicembre 2025
  The travel industry is standing at the edge of another seismic shift. Just as online travel agencies (OTAs) revolutionized hotel distribution two decades ago, a new player is emerging; not a company, but an algorithm. With ChatGPT now capable of completing real transactions, artificial intelligence is moving from inspiration to execution, transforming how travelers search, compare, and book their stays.
• Discover Centara Karon Villas Phuket – Where Privacy Meets Paradise
  04 Dicembre 2025
  Centara Hotels & Resorts proudly introduces Centara Karon Villas Phuket, an exclusive villa-only extension located next to Centara Karon Resort Phuket, just a few minutes away from the golden sands of Karon Beach. This intimate retreat features 50 modern villas, each designed for those who value space and privacy. Guests can choose from one, two and three-bedroom configurations, with many villas boasting private plunge pools, spacious balconies, and separate living areas, creating the perfect setting for romantic escapes, family holidays, or group retreats. Privacy is at the heart of the experience, complemented by exceptional facilities including a 3,000 sqm pool area with four swimming pools, SPA Cenvaree for holistic treatments, and a fully equipped fitness centre. Families will appreciate the Chang Dee Kids’ Club and E-Zone, while couples can unwind at Pink Social, a chic coffee lounge that transforms into an evening bar. Dining options range from Bistro Grill & Bar’s Thai and int...
• Aimbridge Hospitality Welcomes voco Sandpiper All-Inclusive Resort to its Expanding Portfolio
  04 Dicembre 2025
  Aimbridge Hospitality, the world’s largest third-party hotel management company, is proud to welcome voco Sandpiper All-Inclusive Resort by IHG as the newest addition to its rapidly growing All-Inclusive Division, launched in August 2025. Located in Port St. Lucie on Florida’s Treasure Coast, the 335-key resort is the first U.S. property in Aimbridge’s all-inclusive portfolio.
• Preferred Hotels & Resorts Reveals Its New Independent Hotel Openings for 2026
  04 Dicembre 2025
  Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is set to expand its global portfolio with eight new luxury openings across key destinations. From a meticulously restored 19th century mansion in the cultural heart of Morocco to a contemporary boutique retreat in one of Mexico City’s most vibrant neighborhoods, these bold new additions showcase a diverse range of experiences. Each property invites travelers to connect meaningfully with its surroundings through distinctive design, authentic character, and a strong sense of place.
• BodyHoliday Announces a New Global Leadership Team to Usher in a New Era of International Expansion
  04 Dicembre 2025
  BodyHoliday, operator of the Caribbean’s first wellness resort, today announces the appointment of a distinguished new global leadership team from hospitality titans Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, IHG and Soho House – among others – to lead its next phase of growth, beginning with its first European property, BodyHoliday Algarve in Portugal.
• Crow Holdings and Hilton Announce $100 Million Renovation and Long-Term Management Agreement for Iconic Hilton Anatole in Dallas
  04 Dicembre 2025
  Crow Holdings and Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced a new long-term management agreement for Hilton Anatole, one of Dallas’s most celebrated hospitality landmarks. The recommitted partnership coincides with a $100 million investment to renovate the hotel’s Atrium Tower guest rooms, meeting spaces, common areas, and other amenities over the next several years, bolstering the Anatole’s reputation as a premier destination for visitors and corporate groups. The property is owned by Crow Holdings and managed by Hilton.
• Scaling Hospitality Through Automation with Alexander Limpert, Co-Founder & CEO of GuestReady and RentalReady
  04 Dicembre 2025
  In this episode of Pillow Talk Sessions, Alexander Limpert, Co-Founder and CEO of GuestReady and RentalReady, joins hosts Jessica Gillingham and Kristian Lupinski to explore how technology, trust, and human connection intersect in the evolution of short-term rental and flexible living management.
• Introducing Villa Timeo: A Sicilian Noble Residence Reenchanted by Laura Gonzalez Launches in Taormina
  04 Dicembre 2025
  Honouring vibrant Sicilian heritage through a soft, contemporary lens, Villa Timeo is an exclusive 21 room residence reopening its doors in May 2026, following a sumptuous redesign by acclaimed interior designer Laura Gonzalez.
• Hilton’s Curio Collection Strengthens Its London Roots with The BoTree Signing
  04 Dicembre 2025
  Hilton (NYSE:HLT) has announced a stylish new addition to its Curio Collection in the UK with the signing of The BoTree London, Curio Collection by Hilton. Set in the heart of Marylebone, the hotel is the latest addition to Hilton’s expanding lifestyle portfolio and builds on its long-standing partnership with Shiva Hotels.
• Amadeus Travel Trends 2026: Transformative travel for the coming year
  04 Dicembre 2025
  Transformative technology provider Amadeus has today unveiled its Travel Trends 2026, an insightful look at the forces shaping travel over the next year – and beyond. Partnering with travel trends forecasting agency, Globetrender, and drawing on Amadeus’ proprietary data and insight, the report highlights six key trends for 2026, including a glimpse of the innovative destinations shaping how travelers will experience the world in years to come.
• The Truth About AI in Hotels: Who’s Actually Using It, Who Isn’t, and Why 2025 Became the Great Divide
  04 Dicembre 2025
  By the time we reached 2025, a curious shift had happened across the hotel industry. Not the kind with neon lights, fancy terms, or the next shiny “innovation,” but something quieter, more telling:
• Bali’s Noema, a ’home away from home for curious minds’
  04 Dicembre 2025
  Indonesian hotel developer JHL Collection has officially opened Noema in Pererenan Bali, after its launch in August 2025, positioning the 157 room property as a creative lifestyle retreat away from the island s party heavy hotspots. Framed as a home away from home for surfers, families, digital nomads and culture seekers, the hotel blends spacious rooms and suites with art driven public spaces, locally rooted design and wellness focused amenities including pools, spa and fitness centres, all aimed at encouraging guests to slow down, reconnect with nature and tap into their own creativity.
• Cordis Sets A New Pulse With Global Campaign Featuring Amber Liu
  04 Dicembre 2025
  Langham Hospitality Group has launched a new global brand campaign and positioning strategy for Cordis Hotels and Resorts (“Cordis”). Coinciding with the 10th anniversary of Cordis, the “Let Your Heart Rule” manifesto champions the pursuit of passions, the value of authentic connections, and the freedom to live a life guided by what truly moves you.
• U.S. Hospitality Hits an All-Time Workforce High as a New Labor Crisis Emerges, New 2025 Report Finds
  04 Dicembre 2025
  The Staffing Agency has released The Hospitality Labor Report, a national white paper that reveals a sharp truth about the industry. Hospitality has reached record workforce levels, yet the labor market beneath that growth is more fragile than it has been in years.