Even animals joined in the festive mood at Berlin Zoo this month. Pandas, porcupines, lions and camels were all treated to Advent-style sacks and St. Nicholas boots filled with Christmas snacks and tree-shaped surprises. Keepers said the treats encouraged natural foraging while adding a spark of seasonal fun to the animals' routines. Visitors watched as the zooâs resident stars pawed, nudged and … [Read more...]
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 weâve taken together over the past year. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Europe and China: how olive oil and Jinhua ham embody centuries of food heritage
In southern Spain, olive oil production remains central to rural economies, combining centuries-old know-how with modern processing and global exports. In Chinaâs Zhejiang province, Jinhua ham follows an equally precise craft, refined over more than a thousand years and protected by a designation of origin. Though separated by geography, both products rely on strict harvesting, curing and quality … [Read more...]
Why 3rd&Party Reviews Are Only Half the Story and How to Fill the Gaps with Your Own Surveys
3rd&Party reviews only tell part of the story. They show what guests felt strongly enough to share publicly. They donât reveal the small frustrations that were tolerated or the positives that felt nice but not wow&worthy. Or even what they didnât bother mentioning because no one asked. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Hotel Social Media Marketing: How to Promote Your Property, Grow Visibility and Drive Direct Bookings & By Femke Nollet
Social media is often underestimated by independent hotels, yet it plays a major role in how travelers discover, compare and choose where to stay â today more than ever. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Santa Claus is coming to town! Father Christmas leaves Lapland headquarters for delivery duties
By Euronews Elves Published on 22/12/2025 - 18:16 GMT+1 Ho! Ho! Ho! Meteorologists might predict a snow-free Christmas in southern Finland, but that's not the case up north! As Finnish public broadcaster YLE reports, once again Santa Claus has taken off from his headquarters in Korvatunturi, Lapland, to deliver a … [Read more...]
The Luxury Collection Opens First Hotel in Taiwan with The Amnis in Kaohsiung
The Luxury Collection has opened The Amnis, a new hotel in Kaohsiung, marking the brand's entry into the Taiwanese market. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Latest news bulletin | December 22nd, 2025 â Evening
Updated: 22/12/2025 - 18:00 GMT+1 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 22nd, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. ⦠More Appeared first on: euronews.com … [Read more...]
Robert De Niro Marks New Chapter with Groundbreaking of Nobu Manchester
Nobu Hospitality and Salboy have started construction on a new skyscraper in Manchester, featuring a hotel, restaurant, and branded residences. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
During November Canadian Hotel Industry Faces First Decline in Occupancy and Revenue Since April
Ontario and major markets such as Toronto and Edmonton reported significant declines in key performance indicators, affecting overall industry performance. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Hyatt Place Brand Launches in Busan, South Korea with 160&Room Hotel
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has opened the Hyatt Place Busan Yeonsan, marking the brand's debut in Busan, South Korea. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Hilton to Open New DoubleTree Locations in Togo, Morocco, and Republic of Congo
Hilton has announced plans to expand its DoubleTree by Hilton brand in Africa with the signing of three new properties. The new hotels will be located in Togo, Morocco, and the Republic of Congo, marking Hilton's entry into the Togolese market. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Ukraine hits Russian oil terminal, jets and ships in wave of strikes
By Euronews Published on 22/12/2025 - 17:36 GMT+1 Ukraine carried out multiple strikes against Russian targets on Monday, damaging an oil terminal, pipeline, two fighter jets and two vessels, according to Ukrainian officials. Ukraine's General Staff said Monday that forces struck the Tamanneftegaz oil terminal, an … [Read more...]
Artistic Impressions: Photographer Rankin and artist Phillip Toledano on the art of AI
The world of art is no stranger to technological advancements, but the rise of artificial intelligence is sending shockwaves through the creative community. This is why we've created Artistic Impressions, or AI, a new series where we'll be hearing from people at the forefront of the arts about how artificial intelligence is affecting their worlds, what they do and how they do it. Photography is … [Read more...]
Motto by Hilton Nashville Downtown Hotel Sold for $98.2 million
Apple Hospitality REIT has acquired the newly constructed 260 Room Motto by Hilton Nashville Downtown for approximately $98.2 million. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
New Home2 Suites by Hilton Opens in Ashburn, Virginia
Peachtree Group has opened a 122&room Home2 Suites by Hilton in Ashburn, Virginia. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Cyberattack knocks France's postal service and its banking arm offline
By Euronews Published on 22/12/2025 - 16:46 GMT+1 France's national postal operator and its banking division suffered a suspected cyberattack on Monday, disrupting package deliveries and online payments during the peak Christmas period. La Poste said in a statement that a distributed denial of service (DDoS) … [Read more...]
Spotify investigates data breach, after pirate group claims it âscrapedâ its music library
By Anca Ulea Published on 22/12/2025 - 16:43 GMT+1 Streaming platform Spotify confirmed on Monday its library had been scraped by a third party, after a pirate activist group claimed it released metadata for the platformâs entire music catalogue. According to a blog post on the open source search engine Annaâs … [Read more...]
âDriving Home For Christmasâ singer Chris Rea dies aged 74
British rock and blues singer-songwriter Chris Rea, known for songs including perennial Yuletide favourite âDriving Home For Christmasâ and the hit âThe Road To Hellâ, has died at the age of 74. A statement on behalf of his wife and two children stated: "It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Chris. He passed away peacefully in hospital earlier today following a … [Read more...]
CN Hotels acquires Holiday Inn & Staybridge Suites Miami Doral Area
Hunter Hotel Advisors has brokered the sale of the Holiday Inn & Staybridge Suites Miami Doral Area. The 216-room hotel portfolio was sold by an institutional partnership to CN Hotels in a transaction led by Sophia Pittaluga, SVP, and Robert Taylor, EVP at Hunter. The 120-room Holiday Inn and the 96-room Staybridge Suites are positioned directly adjacent to each other, enabling the properties … [Read more...]
DerbySoft and Trip.Biz Join Forces to Launch a Next&Generation RFP Solution for Business Travel
Built around the evolving needs of corporate travel buyers, the new solution delivers a significant upgrade to the traditional RFP process. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
âYear of the octopusâ: How climate change is pushing the seaâs smartest creature into new territory
An âexceptionalâ number of Mediterranean Octopus have been spotted along the south coast of England this year, putting on rarely-seen displays in shallow waters. Revered as one of the most intelligent sea creatures, the elusive cephalopod (also known as the Common Octopus) is usually found further south in the warmer waters of the Mediterranean. They have been recorded in large numbers, often … [Read more...]
This âartificial wombâ could save the lives of extremely premature babies
By Roselyne Min with AP Published on 22/12/2025 - 16:09 GMT+1 â¢Updated 16:11 Premature birth is one of the leading causes of newborn deaths worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Now, … [Read more...]
Peachtree Group opens Home2 Suites in Ashburn, VA
Peachtree Group has opened the Home2 Suites by Hilton in Ashburn, VA, in the Washington, D.C. metro area. The 122-room hotel was developed by Peachtree and is the firm’s seventh property completed and opened this year. Peachtree’s hospitality management division will operate the hotel. âOur relationship with Hilton is built on a shared focus on quality, consistency and long-term … [Read more...]
Peachtree Group Announces Grand Opening of Home2 Suites by Hilton in Ashburn, Va.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Ashburn, VA â Photo by Hilton Peachtree Group ("Peachtree") announced the grand opening of Home2 Suites by Hilton in Ashburn, Va., in the Washington, D.C. metro area. The 122-room hotel, located at 4870 Lakeview Overlook Plaza, was developed by Peachtree and is the firm's seventh property completed and opened this year. Peachtree's hospitality management division will … [Read more...]
Turkish MPs brawl during heated budget debate
By Anil Can Tuncer & Euronews Published on 22/12/2025 - 15:53 GMT+1 Turkish lawmakers exchanged punches during a heated debate over the 2026 budget proposal on Sunday, though both the budget and a 2024 financial accounts bill were ultimately approved. The fight broke out after ruling AK Party MP … [Read more...]
Small Luxury Hotels of the World Details Growth Throughout 2025
Photo Credit: Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat LONDONâSmall Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) marked the beginning of its 35th anniversary with a year of growth, welcoming 100 new member hotels in 2025. The portfolio now surpasses 650 properties across 90+ countries. New Openings for 2026 2026 will see SLH welcome several new member hotels. Niva Labriz Seychelles is reopening after a … [Read more...]
Apple Hospitality REIT acquires Motto Nashville Downtown for $98M
Apple Hospitality REIT Inc. has opened and acquired the 260-room Motto by Hilton Nashville Downtown for approximately $98.2 million, or $378,000 per key. âWe are pleased to expand our portfolio with the acquisition of the newly constructed, innovative Motto by Hilton Nashville Downtown and increase our exposure to the dynamic and vibrant Nashville market,â said Nelson Knight, president, real … [Read more...]
Waymo resumes self-driving car service after San Francisco power outage baffled vehicles
By Euronews Published on 22/12/2025 - 15:45 GMT+1 A power outage that left 130,000 homes without electricity across San Francisco also forced the robotaxi operator Waymo to suspend services, as the driverless vehicles found themselves stuck at darkened traffic lights. Videos posted on social media showed the Waymo … [Read more...]
Sonesta Expands NPA Franchise Portfolio With the Transition of 45 Hotels
Photo Credit: Sonesta ES Suites Atlanta â Perimeter Center NEWTON, MassachusettsâSonesta International Hotels Corporation announced the opening of 45 hotels, expanding the portfolio of franchisee NPA, a private equity firm, the largest purchaser in the planned encumbered sale of 113 managed properties. The transition of these properties was completed in November. All properties … [Read more...]
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