Daily Archives: July 15, 2025

Wyndham to Debut La Quinta and Registry Collection Brands Across India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal

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(IN SHORT) Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has forged a 10‑year strategic alliance with India’s Cygnett Hotels & Resorts to introduce La Quinta by Wyndham and Registry Collection Hotels in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. The partnership aims to open over 60 properties by 2035, with the first planned in late 2026. An exclusive deal will establish 50+ La Quinta upper‑midscale hotels, while… Read the full news article

New MSC World America Joins MSC Seaside, Seashore, Seascape, Grandiosa, and Poesia for Summer 2027 U.S. Deployments

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(IN SHORT) MSC Cruises has announced its Summer 2027 lineup in the U.S., featuring six ships operating from Miami, Port Canaveral, Galveston, and Seattle. The new MSC World America will sail 7‑night Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries from Miami’s state‑of‑the‑art terminal, joined by MSC Seaside’s short‑break Bahamas cruises. Port Canaveral guests can choose between MSC Grandiosa’s weeklong Eastern and Western Caribbean voyages… Read the full news article

Heathrow Expands Shared Apprenticeship Scheme to Build Local Talent Pipeline

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(IN SHORT) Heathrow Airport has pledged to train 500 local apprentices by 2030 through its shared apprenticeship scheme, up from 157 enrollees and 49 completers since 2018. Open to residents of the nine boroughs around the airport, apprenticeships are fully funded by Heathrow and span roles in construction, engineering, and data analytics. Apprentice Yanil Patel… Read the full news article

Leeny Oberg to Retire as Marriott CFO; Jen Mason and Shawn Hill to Succeed in 2026

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(IN SHORT) Leeny Oberg, Marriott’s CFO since 2016 and EVP of Development since 2023, will retire on March 31, 2026, after a 26‑year career marked by the Starwood integration, pandemic management, and strategic portfolio growth. Jen Mason, a 33‑year Marriott executive and current Global Treasurer, will become CFO, while Shawn Hill, who has overseen Asia Pacific Excluding China’s expansion, will… Read the full news article

Marriott Luxury Group Unveils Luxury Wellbeing Series 2025 Across Bali, Maldives and Goa

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(IN SHORT) The Luxury Group by Marriott International is rolling out the Luxury Wellbeing Series 2025 in Bali, the Maldives, and Goa, responding to a trend where 90 percent of high‑net‑worth travelers prioritize wellness in their luxury stays. Each participating property—Mandapa (Bali), The Ritz‑Carlton Maldives Fari Islands, and The St. Regis Goa Resort—offers curated programs across three… Read the full news article

Marriott and FÁBRICA DE HOTÉIS Unveil Plans for 30 City Express by Marriott Properties in Brazil

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(IN SHORT) Marriott International and FÁBRICA DE HOTÉIS LTDA have signed a multi‑unit development deal to open seven City Express by Marriott hotels in Northeast Brazil, part of a 15‑year plan to establish 30 properties across the region. The announcement, made at a ceremony in Porto de Galinhas, extends the brand’s rapid growth in the CALA… Read the full news article

Soccer7sSeries Kicks Off in Singapore with IHG Hosting Players and Fans

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(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts will serve as the Official Hotel Partner for Soccer7sSeries when the three‑day seven‑a‑side football tournament takes place in Singapore from July 25 to 27, 2025. The event brings together Men’s Open, Women’s U21/academy teams and Legends in a Masters competition, featuring clubs from major football nations. IHG will host participants and fans across… Read the full news article

IHG and Nhance Introduce voco The Club – Dublin Gateway on Kildare’s Greenway

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(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts and partner Nhance are launching voco The Club – Dublin Gateway, the network’s tenth property in Ireland, with full rebranding by summer 2025. Located on a 12‑acre estate in County Kildare, the 50‑room hotel offers scenic views of horse‑grazing fields, a brasserie‑style restaurant, outdoor spa, multiple meeting venues, and ample parking. The site benefits… Read the full news article

Two Existing Japanese Hotels to Reopen as ANA Holiday Inn Kobe Sanda and ANA Holiday Inn Tosu

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(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts and FET SYSTEM INC. will convert two existing properties into ANA Holiday Inns in 2026, introducing the first internationally branded hotels in Sanda and Tosu City. The 130‑room Kobe Sanda hotel and 126‑room Tosu hotel will undergo major refurbishments and adopt Holiday Inn’s Open Lobby concept. This move aligns with… Read the full news article

Jay Markham Joins Great Wolf Resorts as Chief Financial Officer

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(IN SHORT) Great Wolf Resorts has appointed longtime finance leader Jay Markham as CFO. Markham, previously Senior Vice President of Finance, will oversee the company’s Finance, Accounting, and Procurement functions and join the executive team to drive growth, operational efficiency, and guest‑experience enhancements. He will manage a 110‑member finance organization, support recent lodge openings, and… Read the full news article

WFS Expands Scandinavian Network with New 4,800 m² EFFH Facility at Copenhagen Airport

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(IN SHORT) WFS, a subsidiary of SATS, has opened a new 4,800 m² E‑Commerce & Freight Forwarder Handling warehouse at Copenhagen Airport, raising its total cargo space there to 21,500 m². The expanded facility supports freight forwarders with services ranging from weight and dimension capture, security screening, and consolidation/deconsolidation to customs preparation, labeling, repacking, and transportation logistics…. Read the full news article

Hilton Signs Spark by Hilton Ponce to Introduce Premium Economy Brand in Caribbean and Latin America

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(IN SHORT) Hilton has signed Spark by Hilton Ponce, the inaugural Caribbean and Latin America outpost for its premium‑economy Spark brand, scheduled to open in late 2025. Owned by Ponce Resorts Inc. and managed by HI Development P.R. Corp., the 120‑room hotel will feature meeting facilities, a breakfast lounge, and an outdoor pool, with in‑room… Read the full news article

Fly Bangkok or Singapore to Hokkaido and Get a Free BearDo Plush with AirJapan + AIRDO

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(IN SHORT) AirJapan and AIRDO’s inaugural partnership invites travelers from Thailand and Singapore to visit Hokkaido between July 18 and October 31, 2025. Participants fly AirJapan into Tokyo Narita, transfer to an AIRDO flight from Tokyo Haneda to Hokkaido, and present their AirJapan boarding pass at the AIRDO counter to receive a complimentary BearDo plush… Read the full news article

ANA Captures FlightGlobal’s 2025 Executive Leadership Award for Asia‑Pacific Excellence

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(IN SHORT) All Nippon Airways has secured the 2025 FlightGlobal Executive Leadership: Asia‑Pacific Award—the first time the airline has claimed this prestigious distinction. Recognized for transformative leadership under President and CEO Shinichi Inoue, ANA was applauded for its strategic recovery from the Covid‑19 crisis, record financial and operational results, and ongoing enhancements to passenger experience…. Read the full news article

All Nippon Airways and Hitachi Unveil Automated System to Cut Flight‑Schedule Revision Time by 70%

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(IN SHORT) All Nippon Airways has partnered with Hitachi and Hitachi Consulting to launch an automated system that rapidly generates optimal flight‑schedule overhaul plans in response to disruptions such as severe weather. The new platform integrates ANA’s operational insights with Hitachi’s optimization algorithms to analyze aircraft schedules, maintenance plans, crew rostering, and airport conditions in… Read the full news article