The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) has released its annual Caribbean Tourism Industry Performance & 2025 Outlook Report, highlighting strong revenue growth, expanding visitor markets, and continued investment in the region’s tourism sector.
Six Senses, as part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, has signed a hotel management agreement with VIC Properties to develop the new Pinheirinho coastal estate near Comporta, Portugal. This 400-hectare property, long held privately and largely preserved as a pinewood reserve, will now be transformed into a destination featuring a 70-key
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The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong has announced that its restaurant Amber has been awarded three Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2025, marking a historic milestone in its culinary journey. Led by Chef Richard Ekkebus, Amber has evolved from maintaining two Michelin stars for 16 consecutive years to achieving this
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Korean Air is enhancing its service offering by upgrading its airport lounges and introducing Premium Economy cabins, in line with its new corporate identity and the upcoming integration with Asiana Airlines. At Incheon International Airport Terminal 2, the airline will expand and renovate lounges by building new “Prestige Class Garden Lounges” in both the east
AirAsia Malaysia is launching a new direct route from Kuala Lumpur to Darwin starting 27 June 2025, with four weekly flights connecting these cities and facilitating travel between Malaysia and Australia. The new service, which will operate with refurbished Emirates Boeing 777s, offers passengers enhanced Business Class and Premium Economy experiences and will serve approximately
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Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of ShaoWei Ong as Chief People & Culture Officer, effective 17 March 2025. ShaoWei will report directly to the Group Chief Executive, Laurent Kleitman and join both the Executive Committee and the Group Leadership Team, reflecting the Group’s commitment to placing its people at the
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The Ritz-Carlton today announced its highly anticipated debut in the historic city of Suzhou, nestled in China’s Jiangsu province near Shanghai. As the brand’s first venture into the city, The Ritz-Carlton, Suzhou introduces its legendary service, timeless elegance and immersive cultural experiences to the city’s scenic Gusu District, offering travelers seamless access to the rich
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Today, Marriott International, Inc. announced the opening of City Express by Marriott Duluth (GA), the first City Express by Marriott property in the United States. Available to book as of March 2025, the opening marks a significant milestone for the company as its official debut in the affordable midscale segment in the U.S. and Canada.
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Arabian Travel Market (ATM) is set to highlight the thriving luxury tourism sector when it returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre from 28 April to 1 May. Bringing together top-tier hospitality brands, influential industry figures, and innovative travel destinations, the event will showcase the latest trends and insights that are shaping the high-end travel
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New insight from Business Travel Show Europe has revealed nearly half (48%) of European travel and procurement managers and bookers believe it will be more expensive to travel to and from the United States with the new Trump Administration in situ.
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