Category Archives: Hospitality

Marco Polo Ortigas Manila invites families to celebrate the Class of 2026 with themed dining and celebration packages

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(IN SHORT) Marco Polo Ortigas Manila is celebrating the Class of 2026 with a range of dining experiences available from March 9 to June 30, 2026. The hotel’s restaurants and venues will offer specially designed graduation promotions for families and groups, including buffet packages at Cucina, private dining options at Lung Hin, and celebratory desserts… Read the full news article

A Cultural Collaboration in Jaipur Connects Luxury Hospitality with the Stories of Women Artisans

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(NEWS) JAIPUR, India, 2026-Mar-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Jewel Bagh Jaipur has launched a long-term cultural partnership with the Jaipur Rugs Foundation, a collaboration aimed at preserving Rajasthan’s weaving heritage while supporting women artisans across rural communities. The initiative reflects a growing movement within India’s luxury hospitality sector to combine high-end travel experiences with… Read the full news article

Accor expands executive leadership with appointment of HR veteran Laurent Choain to lead global people strategy

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(IN SHORT) Accor has appointed Laurent Choain as Global Chief People & Culture Officer and member of the Group Management Board, effective April 1, 2026. Choain will also join the Premium, Midscale & Economy Executive Committee and will lead the Group’s global people strategy, focusing on talent development, corporate culture, and employee growth. With more… Read the full news article

Marco Polo Jinjiang Unveils Creative Spring Cake Collection Blending Seasonal Ingredients and Stylish Design

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(IN SHORT) Marco Polo Jinjiang has launched a limited-edition spring dessert called the “Sweetheart Party” Cake, available until 30 April. Designed by the hotel’s pastry team, the cake features a distinctive handbag-inspired appearance intended to reflect the lively atmosphere of the spring season. The dessert collection includes six flavours inspired by seasonal ingredients: Radiant Mango,… Read the full news article

Anantara Introduces Collection of Cultural and Scenic European Settings for Memorable Wedding Celebrations

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(IN SHORT) Anantara Hotels & Resorts has introduced a selection of European destinations designed for couples seeking distinctive wedding locations that combine culture, history and scenic surroundings. The curated collection includes properties in Rome, the Amalfi Coast, Marbella, Vienna and Budapest. In Rome, Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel offers rooftop ceremonies overlooking the Eternal City… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach Appoints Mark Bingle as General Manager Bringing Nearly Three Decades of Global Experience

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(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach has appointed Mark Bingle as its new General Manager, bringing nearly 30 years of experience within the Four Seasons organization to the luxury oceanfront property. The resort, Palm Beach’s only Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond hotel, has also received Two Michelin Keys in both of the award’s… Read the full news article

Layan Life by Anantara Launches Women-Focused Wellness Retreats Supporting Health Across All Life Stages

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(IN SHORT) Layan Life by Anantara has launched a new collection of women-focused wellness retreats at the Anantara Layan Phuket Resort in Thailand. The programmes are designed to support women across different life stages, from younger travellers experiencing digital stress to those navigating hormonal changes during midlife and later years. Combining modern medical diagnostics, functional… Read the full news article

Avani Plus Lanexang Vientiane to Launch in 2026 as Minor Hotels Strengthens Southeast Asia Portfolio

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(IN SHORT) Minor Hotels has announced the opening of Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane, a new premium lifestyle hotel scheduled to launch in the second quarter of 2026 in Laos’ capital city. Located on Fa Ngum Road approximately 15 minutes from Wattay International Airport, the property will feature 197 guestrooms, multiple dining venues, wellness facilities and extensive… Read the full news article

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Appoints Amit Sripathi as Chief Financial Officer and Elevates David Wilner to Lead North American Development

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(IN SHORT) Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has appointed Amit Sripathi as Chief Financial Officer and named David Wilner as Chief Development Officer – North America, with both reporting to President and CEO Geoff Ballotti. Sripathi, who previously served as Chief Development Officer – North America, played a key role in delivering 20 consecutive quarters of… Read the full news article

Villa Igiea Integrates Contemporary Art and Luxury Hospitality Through Claire Fontaine Exhibition and Sicilian Matriarchy Experience

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(IN SHORT) From March 7 to May 10, Villa Igiea in Palermo presents We Are All Whatever Singularities by the feminist collective Claire Fontaine, an exhibition inspired by Giorgio Agamben’s philosophical concept of singularity. Through Warhol-referencing silkscreens, sculptural interventions, and luminous installations, the show explores identity, digital interconnectedness, memory, and resistance within contemporary culture. The… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Montreal Expands Cultural and Culinary Experiences with Jazz Evenings and Signature Brunch Events

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(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Hotel Montreal has introduced a series of new cultural and culinary experiences for March 2026, including a weekly jazz evening at Marcus Restaurant + Lounge and several signature brunch events. The Marcus Social series will offer live jazz performances each Wednesday, while the Après Marcus event will launch a new seasonal… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong Expands Holistic Wellness Offering Combining Traditional Healing and Modern Technology

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(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong has introduced a comprehensive wellness concept combining traditional healing practices with modern technology to support vitality and longevity. The program includes spa treatments, immersive wellness experiences, restorative sleep options and health-focused dining. Signature offerings include the Enhanced Vitality program, red light therapy treatments, floating sound bath sessions and… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Milano Introduces Unique Guest Experience with The Sartorialist Street Photography Sessions

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(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Hotel Milano has launched a new guest experience in collaboration with renowned street photographer Scott Schuman, also known as The Sartorialist. The offering allows guests to participate in a three-hour photography session across Milan, capturing personal style against the city’s iconic streets and architecture. Introduced during Milan Fashion Week, the experience… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai Elevates Traditional Vietnamese Cuisine with New Lá Sen Dinner Experience

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(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai has introduced a refined dining concept at Lá Sen that emphasizes authentic Vietnamese culinary traditions presented with modern precision and restraint. Guided by Central Vietnam’s regional ingredients and a garden-to-table approach, the restaurant focuses on preserving traditional flavours while enhancing them through careful technique and presentation. The… Read the full news article

Minor Hotels and Infinity Developments Partner on New NH Collection Resort Project in Zanzibar Archipelago

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(IN SHORT) Minor Hotels has signed an agreement to develop the NH Collection Pemba Island Resort in Tanzania in partnership with Infinity Developments. Scheduled to open in February 2030, the 145-room resort will introduce the NH Collection brand to the Zanzibar archipelago and expand Minor Hotels’ presence in East Africa. Located near Pemba Airport with… Read the full news article

Preferred Travel Group Mobilizes Global Teams to Support Women Focused Charities During International Women’s Day Week

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(IN SHORT) Preferred Travel Group has launched a global initiative in recognition of International Women’s Day 2026, encouraging employees to support women-focused charities and nonprofit organizations between March 2 and March 8. The program, organized through the company’s GIFTTS philanthropic initiative, includes donation drives, volunteer activities, and fundraising efforts across offices worldwide. Activities include supporting… Read the full news article

Minor Hotels Strengthens Indian Ocean Leadership with Milan Jajčanin Appointment at Avani Barbarons Seychelles

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(IN SHORT) Minor Hotels has appointed Milan Jajčanin as Hotel Manager of Avani+ Barbarons Seychelles to strengthen operational leadership at the recently refurbished resort on Mahé. Jajčanin brings experience in hotel operations and food and beverage management and will oversee day-to-day activities at the 192-room property while focusing on service standards, team performance and guest… Read the full news article

NH Collection Brand to Enter Ghana as Minor Hotels Announces Major Accra Hospitality Project

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(IN SHORT) Minor Hotels has signed an agreement with Swami India Ghana Limited to develop NH Collection Accra, a 200-room upscale hotel scheduled to open in 2030 as part of a mixed-use complex in central Accra. The project will introduce the NH Collection brand to Ghana for the first time and reflects Minor Hotels’ strategy… Read the full news article

Mandarin Oriental Partners with Simone Biles to Shape the Future of Luxury Wellness Experiences

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(IN SHORT) Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has appointed Olympic gymnast Simone Biles as its first Global Wellness Ambassador in a long-term partnership focused on advancing holistic wellbeing across the brand’s global portfolio. Biles will collaborate with the company’s wellness experts to help develop new programmes that integrate physical performance, mental health and recovery, while also… Read the full news article

New Holiday Inn Express and Suites Madurai Project Supports IHG Growth Strategy in High Potential Indian Cities

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(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Chentoor Hotels Pvt Ltd to develop Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madurai, a 150-room hotel scheduled to open in 2029 near Madurai International Airport. The project strengthens IHG’s presence in South India and supports its strategy of expanding into fast-growing secondary cities with strong business and… Read the full news article

IHG Launches Landmark voco Times Square Broadway Hotel as Premium Brand Continues Global Expansion

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(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has opened voco Times Square – Broadway, a 32-story, 419-room hotel that becomes the largest voco property in the Americas and one of the final new-build hotels approved in the Times Square district. Located at Seventh Avenue and West 48th Street, the hotel offers Prohibition-era-inspired interiors, modern guest rooms… Read the full news article

Anantara Chiang Mai Repositions Suite Experience With New Lanna Garden Terrace Concept Rooted in Regional Heritage

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(IN SHORT) Anantara Chiang Mai Resort has launched the Lanna Garden Terrace Suite and rebranded its suite portfolio as Lanna Suites to strengthen the property’s connection to northern Thailand’s cultural identity. The new accommodation focuses on privacy, natural materials, and residential-style space, while the wider repositioning introduces curated experiences and design elements inspired by the… Read the full news article

Minor Hotels Unveils Nationwide Culinary Journey Celebrating Regional Italian Heritage from Venice to the Amalfi Coast

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(IN SHORT) Minor Hotels has introduced a curated gastronomic programme across its Italian properties, guiding guests through regional culinary traditions from Venice and Florence to Rome and the Amalfi Coast. Featuring restaurants led by acclaimed chefs, including Michelin-starred concepts, the initiative highlights local ingredients, seasonal menus, and interpretations of Italian heritage that reflect the cultural… Read the full news article

Taste of Malaysia Promotion Highlights Heritage Recipes and Southeast Asian Culinary Traditions at Marco Polo Plaza Cebu

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(IN SHORT) Marco Polo Plaza Cebu is hosting Taste of Malaysia at Café Marco from February 20 to March 31, 2026, offering a buffet that highlights authentic Malaysian cuisine prepared under the direction of Malaysian-Chinese Executive Chef Kenny Yong and Executive Chef Juanito Abangan. The menu features well-known dishes such as nasi lemak, satay, beef… Read the full news article

Unfolding Legacies Marks a Century and a Half of Hospitality at Mandarin Oriental Bangkok

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(IN SHORT) Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok has commenced its 150th anniversary celebrations with Unfolding Legacies, a multi-year programme running through March 2027 that highlights the hotel’s cultural heritage, hospitality traditions and ongoing evolution. The initiative opened with a gala under royal patronage and includes an immersive historical exhibition, a new commemorative publication and a series of… Read the full news article

Bank Mandiri Partners with Marriott Bonvoy to Deliver Travel-Focused Rewards Card for Indonesian Customers

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(IN SHORT) Marriott Bonvoy and Bank Mandiri have launched the Marriott Bonvoy® Mandiri Credit Card, the loyalty program’s first co-branded card in Southeast Asia and Mandiri’s first with an international hospitality group. The card allows Indonesian customers to convert everyday spending into global travel rewards, including bonus points, Free Night Awards and automatic Silver Elite… Read the full news article

Radisson Modernizes Global Booking Access Through AI-Enhanced API Connectivity with Amadeus Travel Platform

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(IN SHORT) Radisson Hotel Group and Amadeus have implemented a direct API connection between Radisson’s EMMA Central Reservation System and the Amadeus Travel Platform, replacing traditional GDS-based models with a real-time, AI-enhanced integration. The new connectivity ensures immediate synchronization of rates and availability, improves data accuracy and eliminates the need for multiple interfaces. Travel sellers… Read the full news article

Marriott International Expands Caribbean Presence as Crystal Cove Opens as Tribute Portfolio’s First All-Inclusive Property

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(IN SHORT) Crystal Cove, Barbados, A Tribute Portfolio All-Inclusive Resort, has opened on the island’s West Coast as the first all-inclusive property within the Tribute Portfolio brand. The 88-room beachfront resort combines colorful design, open social spaces and Barbadian character with the ease of an all-inclusive format. Located near Grantley Adams International Airport, the resort… Read the full news article

Avani+ Fares Maldives Welcomes Back Michael Owen’s Football Camp for Easter 2026 with Family-Focused Island Programme

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(IN SHORT) Avani+ Fares Maldives is hosting Michael Owen’s Football Camp again from 31 March to 3 April 2026 as part of its Easter programme, offering complimentary professional coaching for children aged 5 to 13 alongside family-friendly island activities in the Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve the four-day camp includes daily training, team challenges, and a… Read the full news article

Andaz Brings Its Nostalgia-Inspired Vision to Shanghai’s Historic Xujiahui District

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(NEWS) CHICAGO, 2026-Feb-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt’s lifestyle brand Andaz has opened a new flagship property in Shanghai, with Andaz Shanghai ITC welcoming its first guests from 3 February 2026 in the historic Xujiahui district. Based on details shared in official announcement, the hotel forms part of the landmark ITC Xujiahui complex and is… Read the full news article