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.
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Donna Rae Garff Marriott, Cherished Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Community Leader, Passes Away at Age 90
The wife of Marriott Chairman Emeritus Bill Marriott died at 90 after 70 years of marriage, having been central to the hotel family's legacy.
Design as a Silent Language: GCSTIMES Wooden Key Cards as Cultural Expression
GCSTIMES proposes FSC-certified wooden key cards with custom engravings as a way for hotels to express local culture and enhance guest touchpoints.
Elevating the All-Inclusive Model
The Villa Group executive outlines how all-inclusive resorts can compete in luxury markets through curated experiences, gourmet dining, and authentic cultural offerings while avoiding hidden charges.
By Arturo López Nieto, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, The Villa Group
Cheers to 25 Years of Gratitude and Growth
Agency founder DJ Vallauri reflects on 25 years of business growth, thanking long-term team members and hotel partners while highlighting $6,000+ in charitable donations.
The Soul of Service: A Timely Lesson in Luxury Hospitality Leadership
Horst Schulze's ILHA keynote distinguished between hotel products and true hospitality, advocating for human-centered service leadership over technology-driven solutions.
By Mark Fancourt, Co-Founder & Principal Consultant, TRAVHOTECH
From sustainability to sleep tourism and convenience to connectivity: five essentials shaping the future of the Middle East’s hospitality sector
The conference brought together 1,600 leaders with $975M in business opportunities, revealing five trends reshaping Middle East hospitality beyond traditional room-based models.
Excellence Endowment Bolsters Senior Living Programing in Hospitality Management
Penn State's School of Hospitality Management receives $50,000 total from Liberty Lutheran and Waverly Heights to expand senior living career programming.
Beyond the Business Case: What Hotels Get Wrong About Neurodiversity Employment
Despite 40% of UK hotels having neuroinclusion policies, fewer than 15% of neurodivergent employees find accommodations effective, revealing a gap between corporate commitments and operational reality.
By Jayanti Jayanti, Senior Lecturer in Hospitality Management, University of West London
Duetto announces global summit for hospitality leaders on profitability and revenue performance
Duetto will host its inaugural PERFORM summit on April 16, 2026 in Florida, focusing on profit optimization as the industry shifts beyond room revenue.
Delivering The “Vibe” Of Hospitality Requires E.P.I.C. Qualities
The author introduces KTN's new training program using the E.P.I.C. framework (Enthusiasm, Proactivity, Intuition, Connection) to develop what he calls "heart skills" in hospitality workers.
By Doug Kennedy, President of the Kennedy Training Network, Kennedy Training Network (KTN)
Sustainable Christmas 2025: Practical Actions Hotels Can Take Today
The piece outlines specific strategies for hotels to reduce environmental impact during Christmas 2025, from living tree rentals to root-to-shoot menus and digital gift alternatives.
Hozpitality Group Celebrates the 11th Middle East Hospitality Excellence Awards & GM Powerlist 2025 at Arabian Ranches Golf Club, Dubai
The 11th annual awards recognized 40+ general managers and hospitality leaders across Dubai and the Middle East, with winners including Mark Kirby from One&Only Resorts and Fredrik Reinisch from Marriott Marquis Dubai Creek.
Introducing a City Through Design: GCSTIMES "Hello World" Fridge Magnets
GCSTIMES creates wooden fridge magnets that double as key cards, featuring local landmarks to introduce guests to their destination upon check-in.
Dusit Thani College begins new wave of global expansion, introduces fast-track hospitality training in Saudi Arabia
The six-month program launches in Riyadh in January 2026, targeting Saudi Arabia's projected 2.7 million hospitality jobs by 2025.
Beyond Green Expands Global Impact with Five New Members and Consulting Integration
Beyond Green unified its consulting division and added five sustainability-focused properties across Malaysia, New York, and Portugal to strengthen its global impact platform.
The Trends Reshaping How We Eat and Drink in 2026
CEO of Concrete Hospitality Group predicts 2026 F&B trends will emphasize bar culture revival, smaller curated menus, Southeast Asian flavors, and theatrical desserts.
Aahaasa Collection Debuts in Sri Lanka: a New Circuit of Soulful Boutique Sanctuaries - Transformative Odysseys Shaped by Landscape, Culture, and Emotion
The family-founded brand operates two properties with a third planned, positioning itself as Sri Lanka's newest luxury boutique collection focused on nature-based experiences.
Wimberly Interiors 2026 Hospitality Design Trends: Authenticity, Resonance, and Resilience
Wimberly Interiors forecasts 2026 hospitality design will prioritize emotional connection through multisensory experiences, hyper-local materials, and integrated wellness over visual spectacle.
Boutique & Luxury Lodging Association (BLLA) Partners With AI Crash Course to Advance AI Literacy Across Independent Hospitality
BLLA partners with AICrashcourse.info to provide AI education through workshops and resources, helping independent hotels compete with AI-driven personalization and operations.