Hospitality Net Today Friday, 5 December
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Another Star, same ambition to redefine hospitality

Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to sit down with Lennert de Jong, Chief Executive Officer of Another Star, to explore the story behind the company’s new identity, the completion of citizenM’s integration into Marriott Bonvoy, and the landmark USD 685 million refinancing.

AI-Enabled Sustainability: Turning Hotel Guests into Active Participants

During a thesis consultation session, a simple question was raised about sustainability in hospitality. I asked the group who genuinely cares about being environmentally responsible when travelling.

Why is Food Waste Hotel Owners’ Next Big Thing

While food waste in hotels is often brought up to hotel operators, financial data shows us that owners are actually those paying the (high) price of this multi-dimensional issue.

Unlocking Incremental Revenue in Hospitality: October 2025 Cayuga Hospitality Consultants Conference

In October 2025, Cayuga Hospitality Consultants hosted a dynamic discussion on new pathways to incremental revenue in the hotel and restaurant industry.

How AI is transforming hotels today

Artificial intelligence has hovered on the edges of hospitality for years. Chatbots answered simple questions. Revenue tools nudged prices up or down.

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Today's News

U.S. hotel results for week ending 29 November

The U.S. hotel industry reported mixed year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 29 November.

U.S. Travel & Tourism Grows While Cutting Emissions, WTTC reveals

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today released new data showing that the U.S. Travel & Tourism sector continued to grow in 2024 while reducing greenhouse (GHG) emissions.

Mandarin Oriental Marks Eleven Years Of Silent Night With A Renewed Focus On Sleep, Stillness, And Digital Balance

Mandarin Oriental announces Silent Night 2025, taking place on 10 December across all Spas at Mandarin Oriental.

Paris Leads the World’s Top 100 City Destinations Index for 2025: Euromonitor International

Paris is crowned the world’s leading city for tourism, maintaining its position for a fifth consecutive year, revealed data analytics company Euromonitor International.

Colliers releases report on 2026 Commercial Real Estate Outlook

Colliers, a leading diversified professional services and investment management company, released its 2026 Commercial Real Estate Outlook Report, titled "Stability Through Uncertainty." The report provides a comprehensive look at commercial real estate market trends across all major asset classes, identifying opportunities and challenges in the year ahead.

Barriere Hotels Are Now Becoming Barriere Collection: a New Era for One of France’s Most Iconic Luxury Hospitality Brands

A century after it was first founded, Barrière Hotels are becoming Barrière Collection. A strategic repositioning that is bringing its iconic hotels together under a single banner while reshaping its value proposition into four overarching themes: Signature, Heritage, Address and Premium.

Davidson Hospitality Group Hosts Preeminent Food & Beverage Summit

Davidson Hospitality Group recently hosted its dynamic food & beverage dedicated summit at The Highland Dallas, Curio Collection, designed exclusively for food & beverage directors, executive chefs, restaurant and bar operational leaders, and banquets & catering sales teams across all verticals.

Shatterproof Honors Marriott International President and CEO Anthony Capuano for Leadership in Ending Addiction Stigma

Shatterproof, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the way the healthcare system addresses and treats substance use disorders, is proud to announce its 2026 Shatterproof Hospitality Heroes honoree, Anthony Capuano, President and Chief Executive Officer of Marriott International.

Rail Tourism Awards 2025: Honouring the most inspiring campaigns that connect Europe by rail

The European Travel Commission (ETC) and Eurail have announced the winners of the 2025 Rail Tourism Awards, recognising excellence in campaigns that promote rail as an exciting, sustainable and meaningful way to explore Europe.

Amy O’Grady Appointed Director of Treasury and Accounts Payable at Dreamscape Hospitality in McKinney - TX, USA

Orkun Aydin Appointed Senior Vice President of Operations at Stonebridge Companies in Denver - CO, USA

Vanessa Williams Appointed Managing Director at The Manner in New York - NY, USA

Venari Lodges to Join Brionj – Luxury Hotel Collection with New Croatian Wilderness Resort Opening in 2027

Historic Gran Hotel Taoro Reopens as Five-Star Landmark in Northern Tenerife

The Royalton Vessence Concept Makes Its Debut In Cancun

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Today's Supplier News

Cloudbeds Reveals Shortlist for 2026 People’s Choice Award Ahead of Global Cloudbeds Collection Launch

Unlocking Holiday Magic: When Creativity Transforms the Everyday

VenueSuite and Shiji Daylight PMS integrate to streamline M&E bookings, helping hotels respond faster with e-Proposals and boost revenue.

Kerten Hospitality Selects Canary Technologies to Power Its Global Hotel Portfolio

Pure Wellness Partners with Crestline Hotels

The revenue growth playbook: Strategies for independent hotels

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