A landmark addition to the Dubai Marina Skyline, the 80-plus storey luxurious hotel with over 1000 keys is set to open its doors in 2025 (IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with The First Group to bring Ciel, set to be the world’s tallest all-hotel tower, into its Vignette Collection. Scheduled to open… Read the full press release
IHG’s newest midscale conversion brand continues its expansion across Southern Europe (IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a franchise agreement with FRT Turizm to open the first Garner hotel in Türkiye, located near the Istanbul International Airport. This 126-room hotel, set to open in 2025, marks the expansion of IHG’s midscale Garner brand… Read the full press release
Straylight Yas, Vignette Collection will open during Q4 2025 on Yas Island, one of the UAE’s leading tourist destinations The partnership will also see Aldar’s resort in Al Dhafra upgraded to a five-star Vignette Collection resort, offering a unique luxury desert retreat experience (IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts is partnering with Aldar to transform… Read the full press release
The climate action plan will evolve the organization’s “Believe in Travel” ideology to help make travel a force for good through climate action leadership (IN SHORT) Preferred Travel Group has announced the development of a Climate Action Plan to cut carbon emissions by half by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions before 2050. This initiative, in… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) TFE Hotels has formed a strategic partnership with Heritage Hotels, one of New Zealand’s leading accommodation providers, to manage more than 500 rooms across five properties. Under this agreement, TFE Hotels will oversee properties in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown, bringing its expertise in hotel management to the Heritage Hotels portfolio. Plans are… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is using virtual reality (VR) technology to help cabin crew reintegrate into work after long absences, such as illness or maternity leave. The VR program simulates a typical workday, allowing employees to experience their tasks step-by-step, helping reduce anxiety and build confidence. It also serves as a diagnostic tool,… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Southwest Airlines has appointed Robert “Bob” Fornaro to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Fornaro, a seasoned airline executive with over 40 years of experience, previously served as CEO of Spirit Airlines and AirTran Holdings, where he led both through significant growth. He has also consulted for Southwest after its acquisition of AirTran…. Read the full press release