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Travel Daily Podcast 12/20/2025
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories: we’re tracking big moves in luxury hospitality, what’s really happening with hotel performance in the U.S., an art-meets-nature Italian escape, two wallet-friendly city break deals, and a gut-health reset for frequent flyers.
Rosewood Hotel Group accelerates global expansion with on-track 2025 openings; entering new sector with its first-ever ski resort
By: Not listed | December 19, 2025
Rosewood is debuting its first ski resort, Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin, capping eight openings across three continents in 2025 and signaling a push into experience-led sectors and branded residences. The pipeline includes ultra-luxury projects in Saudi Arabia (Rosewood AMAALA and Rosewood Red Sea) and new entries in Rome, Dubai, Greece, and Napa. The message for luxury travelers: more destination-driven design, artful spaces, and wellness-led stays coming online in high-growth markets.
Hotels: occupancy rate decreased 1.6% year-over-year
By: Calculated Risk | December 19, 2025
U.S. hotel performance for the week ending December 13 shows occupancy at 58.6% (-1.6% YoY), with ADR inching up 0.4% and RevPAR down 1.1%. The four-week average is trailing 2024 but hovering near the 2000–2024 median, and occupancy will likely dip seasonally into early next year. Translation for travel planners: softer demand pockets and selective pricing power, especially outside peak periods.
Questo luogo selvaggio in Italia incanta chiunque ci arrivi
By: Redazione Travel | December 19, 2025
This feature spotlights the wild, art-studded landscapes of Tuscany’s Maremma—think the surreal Giardino dei Tarocchi in Capalbio and the woodland installations of the Giardino di Daniel Spoerri on Monte Amiata. Beyond art, it celebrates living traditions (the butteri horsemen), slow food, and smart two-day itineraries. It’s a compelling off-the-beaten-path alternative for listeners craving culture, countryside, and authentic flavors.
5⭐️ Prague getaway at Hilton City Centre Hotel 🇨🇿 😍
By: Janay | December 19, 2025
A two-night Prague city break with return flights starts from just £83, featuring a 5-star Hilton stay with access to a pool, spa, and sky bar. Cheapest dates depart from London in January–February, with options to extend to 3–4 nights or fly from other UK airports (prices vary). As ever with hot deals, availability and fares can move fast; ATOL protection applies via the listed provider.
Summer in the city: sunny city breaks under £200 😎
By: Tilly | December 19, 2025
Roundups of flight-and-hotel city breaks across Europe come in under £200 for departures April through September from multiple UK airports. Flexible filters help tailor dates, origin cities, and neighborhoods to taste and budget. Heads up: prices are dynamic and the best-value packages tend to sell out quickly.
Travel and jet lag are not just tiring, they wreck your gut too: Delhi-based nutritionist shares how to reset your digestion
By: ET Online | December 19, 2025
Nutritionist Lovneet Batra explains how travel and jet lag disrupt the gut’s circadian rhythm, altering appetite hormones and slowing repair—leading to bloating, fatigue, and cravings. Her three-day reset emphasizes a 10–12 hour daytime eating window, fiber-forward meals, and hydration to re-sync digestion. Practical, science-backed tips for frequent flyers to feel better fast.
From luxury ski openings and mixed hotel metrics to hidden-gem Italian escapes, bargain city breaks, and traveler wellness, today’s stories map the choices shaping how we move right now. Whether you’re eyeing an ultra-luxe retreat, a summer steal, or simply a smoother post-flight reset, the travel landscape is rich with ways to explore—smarter, healthier, and on your terms.
