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U.S. HOTEL CONSTRUCTION increased slightly in December after 25 consecutive months of decline, according to STR. Projects in the later stages of development saw a reversal in their decline and luxury projects were up. There are 159,344 rooms in construction during the month, up 0.3 percent, over Dec. 2021. As many as 213,066 rooms are in the final planning state, an increase of 15 percent over last year. STR pipeline data added that 240,092 rooms are under planning, a decline of 15.6 percent. New York City, Phoenix and Dallas are set to see the largest supply percentage increases from current construction. The luxury and upscale segments would see the most supply. "While the overall pipeline continued to contract year over year, December showed strength in the later phases of development," said Alison Hoyt, STR's senior director of consulting. "Over the past year, we've seen late-stage pipeline rooms consistently decline from 2021 levels, while rooms in the planning phase often showed double-digit growth. We started to see a change in this pattern in November, when final planning rooms significantly jumped year over year and planning rooms came down pretty firmly. The same occurred in December, with the only difference being construction increasing slightly over 2021. When looking strictly at volume, the in-construction phase has been fairly stable throughout the year, remaining under 160,000 rooms and showing month-over-month increases from July through October and again in December."

A walk from along Omotesando to Takeshita-dori, Harajuku, Tokyo. One of my favourite walks in the city. Filled with so much to see and do. It has a little of everything and something of the different. You could spend a day here and not see it all.

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Mexico City Itinerary 5 Days: Check out what to see in Mexico City in 5 Days . Here are travel expert recommended trip ideas, attractions you must visit, places to stay for 5 days in Mexico City .

The Ralamandal Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Indore established in 1989.It is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh and near by Amarkantak. It is one of the oldest sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh having different species of birds and other wildlife. The people came here for doing trekking also and to see the amazing view of the plants like Eucalyptus , Bamboo, Chandan, Teak, Babool, Saja and many more. These are found in limited areas of India. You will get to see many wildlife like rabbits, deer, and different types of birds.

ADR is projected to rise by 0.1 percentage points in 2024, with occupancy and RevPAR remaining unchanged from the previous forecast, according to STR and Tourism Economics' initial U.S. hotel forecast for 2024 at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit. Yet, 2025 projections for key performance metrics were revised downward due to stabilized long-term average trends: occupancy down 0.1 percentage points, ADR down 0.3 points and RevPAR down 0.5 ppts. "U.S. ADR and RevPAR reached record highs in 2023 with solid travel fundamentals and a big year for group business underpinning performance," said Amanda Hite, STR president. "We expect to see continued growth as fundamentals remain more favorable for the travel economy. The indicator that is especially important is the low unemployment rate among college-educated individuals, those most likely to travel for business and leisure." The STR and Tourism Economics forecast a rise in GOPPAR growth due to increased TRevPAR levels and stable labor costs. Among chain scales, luxury and upper upscale hotels are expected to see substantial cost increases, driven by growing group demand.

APPROXIMATELY THREE OUT of four travelers agree that Americans are prioritizing travel more in 2024 and prefer a digital, self-service experience for their hotel stays, according to a recent survey by Mews, a hospitality cloud provider. Nearly 80 percent of U.S. travelers favor hotels with fully automated front desks or self-service kiosks, and more than 40 percent prefer checking in via a hotel's website, app, or digital kiosk. "Trends in hospitality are ever-changing but we're seeing indicators that people are prioritizing travel again," said Richard Valtr, Mews's founder. "While we're seeing some softness in mid-market and select service hotels, the luxury sector seems resilient. Guests visiting luxury properties are spending more on bucket list trips and staying for longer." The poll of 2,000 people, evenly split between travelers and hotel workers, revealed that hotel workers anticipate an increase in guest use of technology during travel. A quarter of them expect guests to check in more frequently via hotel websites, apps, or digital kiosks compared to previous years.

HOTEL BOOKINGS FOR Easter 2025 are up 16.8 percent from the same period last year, according to SiteMinder, a hotel distribution and revenue platform. The data, comparing bookings at the same properties across nine markets 30 days before Easter in 2024 and 2025, shows stronger demand, earlier bookings and growing interest in international travel. These global trends are mirrored in the U.S., where SiteMinder data showed a 14.98 percent rise in Easter weekend bookings as of March 18-an average of 3.6 more reservations per property compared to the same period in 2024. "With Easter falling later this year than in 2024, we're not just seeing stronger travel demand-we're seeing travelers rethink how they plan," said James Bishop, SiteMinder's vice president for ecosystem and strategic partnerships. "Earlier bookings and a rise in international travel are shaping this year's trends, with the later holiday creating more favorable conditions in many regions. But flexibility remains key-historically, domestic travelers tend to book closer to arrival, meaning the final guest mix and pricing dynamics could still evolve in the coming weeks."

AAHOA AND KALIBRI Labs launched a national study on the impact of federal policy changes and industry challenges, showing a mixed outlook for U.S. hospitality in 2025. About one-third of hotel submarkets are ahead of 2024 benchmarks, but more are seeing declines-particularly in government and corporate segments-raising concerns ahead of peak summer travel. AAHOA's March 2025 survey found 69 percent of hotel owners reported business declines linked to recent federal policy changes. "These findings are not just numbers-they reflect the real-world challenges and opportunities facing our members," said Miraj Patel, AAHOA chairman. "It's encouraging to see that some markets are holding steady or growing, but the overall outlook calls for close attention and action. As owners, we are on the front lines, and partnerships like this help ensure our perspective is represented in broader industry discussions."

Rajasthan is truly a land of magic. It is very difficult to choose the places to visit in Rajasthan as the options are plenty. But we tried, see here for more.

Rajasthan is truly a land of magic. It is very difficult to choose the places to visit in Rajasthan as the options are plenty. But we tried, see here for more.

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If you are planning an international trip, check the popular destinations here that require you to have a visa. The visa requirements for every country in the world can also be accessed on the website of a reputable travel visa expediting company like RushMyTravelVisa.com or G3Visas.com. Check and see here if your destination will require you to have a visa.

If you are planning an international trip, check the popular destinations here that require you to have a visa. The visa requirements for every country in the world can also be accessed on the website of a reputable travel visa expediting company like RushMyTravelVisa.com or G3Visas.com. Check and see here if your destination will require you to have a visa.

Janapav, or Janapav Kuti, is the best place for lovers of nature and trekkers alike. If you're looking to pass through twisty bends in Central Indian forests while peacefully gazing over distant hills and the maroon sunset, then this hill station should be your destination. Located on the Mumbai-Indore highway and in the Mhow Tehsil of Indore district, Janapav experiences footsteps from all areas of the country throughout the year, especially during monsoons.

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Everest three passes trek, an adventure path taking over Renjo La, Cho La and Kongma La pass in glacier Khumbu valley. Everest high passes trek is a physically demanding route, highly recommend to be physical fit crossing the icy and unstable path in negative temperature. Also, best adventure trek rambling on alpine terrain bottom of the world highest mountains and walking aside of the turquoise lakes. It is a complete thrilling trip on the planet where trekkers get an opportunity to walk throughout the cultural Sherpa villages, heavy flower forest, virgin rocky path, crossing on a long saggy suspension bridge, and enjoy to see world best mountain sights in a Buddhist land.

NEARLY HALF OF travelers, or 49 percent, have already taken an international trip, according to a survey by travel risk and crisis response provider Global Rescue. That indicates an 88 percent jump in travel abroad since summer of 2021. The Winter 2022 Global Rescue Travel Safety and Sentiment survey has also revealed that domestically, 85 percent of respondents have already traveled, signaling an 18 percent increase during the period. The survey of more than 1,400 respondents between Jan. 25 to 29 found that nine out of 10 travelers are "much less or less" concerned about travel since the pandemic, showing a 22 percent increase in travel confidence. "All signals are pointing to the beginning of the end of international travel restrictions due to the pandemic. Countries like New Zealand, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and others are opening their borders as severe COVID-19 illnesses and hospitalizations decline, vaccinations increase and testing is more convenient. Domestic travel continues to increase but the big news is that travel abroad is surging," said Dan Richards, CEO of Global Rescue. "When people feel safe, they travel and we are seeing tremendous, positive change in the traveler confidence about their well-being."

Chicago is a city that is sure to captivate your imagination and provide a truly unforgettable experience. Here are 7 of the most beautiful must-see places in Chicago.

Mount Rinjani is also rich in various species of flora and fauna. From the slopes and summit of Rinjani we can see Mount Agung in Bali