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Fairmas Welcomes Tahil Mascarenhas as Sales Manager, North America
Mascarenhas brings 16 years of hospitality experience spanning operations, revenue management, and hotel technology sales to drive Fairmas expansion across the US and Canada.
HVS ANAROCK MONITOR, December 2025
India's hotel sector hit 72-74% occupancy in November 2025 with ARR growth of 15-17% month-over-month, driven by metro cities like Pune and Chennai.
Unscripted by Hyatt Brand Debuts Globally with Wink Joining World of Hyatt
Six operating Wink properties converted to Unscripted by Hyatt, expanding Hyatt's Vietnam portfolio from four to ten hotels with 2,000+ rooms.
Booking.com’s new review scoring explained: What hoteliers need to know in 2026
The new system weights recent reviews more heavily, allowing scores to fluctuate more frequently and recognize recent service improvements faster than the previous three-year average model.
What was the impact of regulation on short-term rental markets in 2025?
The analysis covers regulatory impacts across NYC, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Istanbul, Florence, and Dubai, showing varied market responses with supply adjustments and pricing moderation in 2025.
By Joe Hanly, Writer and Content Creator, Lighthouse
The 2025 Zeitgeist of the Hotel Industry
Analysis of 150+ hotel industry headlines reveals increased focus on real-time performance data, mature AI discussions, and Booking.com's continued dominance over hospitality attention.
By Martin Soler, Partner, Soler & Associates
HVS Global Perspectives – Year-End 2025
HVS regional leaders forecast improved hotel transaction activity and cap rate compression in 2026, with U.S. occupancy expected to rise 0.5% and ADR up 2.0%.
Soul Community Planet Launches Wild Wellness, A Nature-driven Collection Of Immersive Experiences
SCP Hotels introduces nature-based wellness programming across five properties, featuring sound therapy in Costa Rica, cold-water plunges in California, and forest bathing experiences.
Canada hotels report first occupancy, RevPAR declines since April
Ontario led declines with RevPAR down 8.1%, while Toronto's drops reflected tough comparisons against Taylor Swift's 2024 tour impact.
U.S. hotel performance for November 2025
Occupancy declined 2.8% marking nine straight months of year-over-year drops, with Tampa hit hardest due to Hurricane Milton displacement effects.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 13 December
CoStar data shows U.S. hotels faced occupancy decline of 1.6% while ADR rose modestly 0.4%, with New Orleans hit hardest by RevPAR drop of 29.9%.
Hotel revenue management in uncertain times: Expert Q&A on strategy, forecasting, and market shifts
Two Lighthouse experts share how shorter booking windows and increased rate sensitivity require more agile pricing strategies and data-driven decisions.
By Joe Hanly, Writer and Content Creator, Lighthouse
A Roundtable Discussion with Caribbean and Latin American Lodging Experts
CBRE convenes executives from Sandals, Hyatt, Hilton, Palladium, Posadas and others to discuss 2025 market challenges, all-inclusive growth, and expansion strategies across the Caribbean and Latin America.
Hyatt Accelerates Essentials Portfolio Momentum with Planned Brand Growth in New Markets and New Leadership
Hyatt's Essentials portfolio signed 20+ Hyatt Select deals and 70 total Hyatt Studios deals, with 50% of 2025 U.S. deals entering new markets under new leadership.
Houston Hotel Submarket Performance: Nominal Gains and Real-Dollar Context
HVS analysis shows Houston hotel submarkets posted 15% RevPAR growth in 2024 but remain only modestly above 2019 levels when adjusted for inflation.
By Bunmi Oyinloye, Senior Vice President, Leader - Houston Office, Houston, HVS
WTTC Recognized China’s Strategic Initiatives Driving Growth in Travel & Tourism
China's tourism sector contributes $1.9TN to the economy with 15.8% annual growth, expected to become the world's largest travel market by 2031.
Game-changing metrics: How Super Bowl LX will shape San Francisco’s hotel market
Hotels expect ADR to rise 37% and RevPAR to jump 47% in February 2026, though occupancy will trail 2016 levels due to larger supply.
Hampton by Hilton Set for India Expansion with First Five Hotel Signings in Partnership with NILE Hospitality
Five Hampton by Hilton hotels totaling 350+ keys will open across Amritsar, Vrindavan, Raipur, and Lonavala within two years under a licensing deal with NILE Hospitality.
Holiday Inn Commemorates 50 Years in Greater China, Unveils its Next-Generation Brand Evolution
Holiday Inn launches its next-generation design centered on "connection" with over 250 hotels now open and in pipeline across Greater China.