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2026 Dining Trends: UK Foodservice Adapts to Growing Demand for Plant&Based Comfort Foods
The 2026 trend report highlights a significant shift in UK foodservice towards plant&forward menus, driven by flexitarian consumers and a broader demand for inclusive, flavorful dining options that balance plant&based ingredients with traditional comfort foods.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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What Was the Impact of Regulation on Short&term Rental Markets In 2025? & By Joe Hanly
Over the past few years, the rapid growth of short&term rentals has prompted city level and national governments to introduce more regulatory frameworks.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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Whitbread Acquires Site for New Premier Inn in Chichester, U.K.
Whitbread PLC has announced plans to build an 82&bedroom Premier Inn in Chichester, marking the company's second location in the city.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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Four Seasons Hotel Toronto Achieves Top Sustainability Certification
Green Key Global has awarded the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto the 5 Green Key Eco&Rating for its sustainability efforts.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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Minor Hotels to Rebrand Property in Hua Hin, Thailand as NH Hua Hin Hotel
Minor Hotels will rebrand a property in Hua Hin, Thailand, as NH Hua Hin, with management starting on January 16, 2026.
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January 5, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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Thailand's Hotel Industry: Strategic Turnarounds as Key to Competitive Edge
In an article by Kieran Chaiyataj Chevamongkol, Associate Director of CBRE Hotels, and Nicholas Vettewinkel, Director of Consulting and Research at CBRE Thailand, the authors observe that Thailand’s hospitality industry is entering a phase in which asset reinvention—rather than reliance on organic market recovery—has become central to value creation.
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January 5, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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Wingate by Wyndham Seminole, TX Listed for Sale: A Prime Investment Opportunity in Texas's Booming Oil Market
HVS Brokerage & Advisory presents the Wingate by Wyndham Seminole hotel as a promising investment opportunity, highlighting its potential to increase cash flow under more active management and its strategic location in a robust oil and gas market.
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January 5, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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HVS Releases 2025 Canadian Hotel Valuation Index Across 19 Major Markets
The 2025 Canadian Hotel Valuation Index from HVS analyzes hotel values across 19 major markets using an income capitalization methodology based on market and operating data.
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January 5, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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Hilton Opens Three Hotels at Barr Al Jissah in Oman
The new properties, Al Husn Hotel Muscat, Hilton Muscat Al Bandar, and DoubleTree by Hilton Muscat Al Waha, are located approximately 40 minutes from Muscat International Airport.
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January 5, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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Thomas Krooswijk Named General Manager for the Four Seasons Hotels in Istanbul
Thomas Krooswijk has been appointed as the new General Manager for Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus and Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet.
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January 2, 2026 at 9:03 PM
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Hyatt Finalizes $2 Billion Transaction with Tortuga for Playa Properties
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has completed the sale of its Playa Hotels & Resorts real estate portfolio to Tortuga Resorts for approximately $2 billion.
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January 2, 2026 at 8:54 PM
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New Boutique Hotel Magdalena 1163 Opens in Puerto Rico
Magdalena 1163 has opened a new boutique hotel in Condado, featuring 10 suites and a range of amenities.
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January 2, 2026 at 8:49 PM
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Navigating Change: How Japan's Travel Market is Adapting to New Economic and Environmental Realities
Japan's travel industry is experiencing a significant transformation, shifting from mere recovery to a strategic revival, with a focus on sustainable tourism and enhanced regional distribution, according to Phocuswright's Japan Travel Market Essentials 2025 report.
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December 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Travel Interest Rises in Eastern Europe and New Zealand for 2026, According to KAYAK Data
KAYAK's 2026 Travel Trends Forecast indicates increased travel interest and decreased airfares, with Eastern Europe and New Zealand emerging as key destinations.
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December 29, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Millennium Hotels & Resorts and IHCL Announce Global Loyalty Partnership
Millennium Hotels & Resorts and Indian Hotels Company have formed a partnership to integrate their loyalty programs, offering reciprocal benefits to members globally.
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December 29, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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MGM Resorts and MGM China Sign Long&Term Branding Agreement
MGM Resorts International has entered into a long&term branding agreement with MGM China Holdings Limited, effective January 1, 2026, extending the use of the "MGM" name through 2032, with provisions for further extension.
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December 29, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Schengen Agreement: Transforming European Travel and Tourism since 1995
The Schengen Agreement, signed in 1985 and implemented in 1995, revolutionized travel in Europe by abolishing border controls among participating countries, significantly impacting tourism and cross&border mobility.
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December 29, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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UKHospitality Calls for Protection of Apprenticeship Standards
UKHospitality has requested that the Department for Work and Pensions ensure the continuation of hospitality apprenticeship standards amid a sector review.
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December 29, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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IHG to Open First Holiday Inn in Nepal's Sudurpashchim Province
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement to develop a 115&key Holiday Inn hotel in Dhangadhi, Nepal, set to open in the first quarter of 2028.
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December 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Hyatt Regency Nha Trang Debuts on Vietnam's South&Central Coast
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has opened the Hyatt Regency Nha Trang, marking the first Hyatt&branded hotel in Nha Trang, Vietnam.
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December 29, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Year&End 2025: Global Market Insights from HVS Leaders
This article presents market perspectives from HVS regional leaders across major global markets. Drawing on on&the&ground experience, the analysis examines the economic conditions, operating trends, and regional dynamics shaping hotel performance, profitability, and asset values as 2025 concludes.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Cornell Report: Evaluating Free Vs. Paid Visibility on Google Hotel Finder
A study recently published in the Cornell Hospitality Quarterly suggests a novel strategic lever: psychological ownership. In this research brief, we present the theoretical grounding of psychological ownership, summarize the empirical findings, and translate the insights into actionable strategies.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Hospitality Leadership & The Luggage & By David Lund
I have said many times, you have not really worked in the hotel business until you have worked in a hotel that is closed.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Homewood Suites by Hilton in Billerica, Massachusetts, Sold for $17.4 million
Chatham Lodging Trust has finalized the sale of the 147&suite Homewood Suites by Hilton located in Billerica, Massachusetts.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Holiday Message from HNR News: Reflecting on 2024, Looking to 2025
As the year comes to a close, all of us at HNR News would like to extend our sincere thanks to our readers, partners, contributors, and colleagues across the global hospitality and travel industry. The holiday season offers a moment to pause, reflect, and appreciate the shared journey we’ve taken together over the past year.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM