(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(IN SHORT) Raffles Hotels & Resorts has launched The Butler Did It Collection, a curated fashion and homeware line available exclusively at Printemps New York and Printemps Paris until March 10, 2026, with select pieces online. Developed with partners Globe-Trotter, Frette, and Christofle and shaped by stylist Jessica Diehl, the collection translates Raffles’ signature elegance… Read the full news article
(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
(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed its first Kimpton-branded hotel in Qatar, Kimpton Al Rowda Doha, a 283-key luxury lifestyle property set to open in mid-2026 in a prime downtown location. The hotel will be a conversion of an existing landmark building and will feature curated rooms, suites, apartments, five dining and lounge… Read the full news article
(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
(IN SHORT) Kempinski Group has unveiled Kempinski Residences Miami Design District, its first branded residential development in the United States, in partnership with DaGrosa Capital Development Partners. The two-tower project will deliver 138 luxury residences at the gateway to Miami’s Design District, combining architecture by Arquitectonica, interiors by Rockwell Group, and landscapes by Enea. Managed… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Accor has launched the ALL Accor booking and loyalty platform within ChatGPT, allowing travellers to search, explore and plan hotel stays using natural language. Available in more than 20 languages, the AI-based app enables users to view rates, property details and loyalty benefits before completing secure bookings via ALL Accor. The move reinforces… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Accor has appointed Leire Leoz as Chief Franchise Officer for its Premium, Midscale and Economy division, effective 2 February, strengthening its focus on franchise performance and owner partnerships. Reporting to Group Deputy CEO Jean-Jacques Morin, Leoz will oversee franchise strategy, operational excellence, and partner support across Accor’s global network. She brings extensive hospitality… Read the full news article
(NEWS) BANGKOK, 2026-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — A new chapter in luxury travel is set to unfold along Brazil’s sun-washed northeastern coast, as Minor Hotels prepares to introduce its newly launched Minor Reserve Collection with a resort in the nature-rich region of Rio Grande do Norte. According to details shared by the group, Aventora Resort… Read the full news article
(NEWS) ATLANTA, 2026-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has confirmed the U.S. debut of its Ruby Hotels brand with a new property planned for downtown Chicago, marking a strategic milestone in the brand’s international expansion. Based on details shared in official announcement, the hotel will be developed and operated by Ruby Group… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MALDIVES, 2026-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Minor Hotels‘ premium hospitality brand NH Collection Hotels & Resorts has officially relaunched NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort following a comprehensive refurbishment and rebrand, repositioning one of Baa Atoll’s long-established island resorts for today’s travellers. Based on information shared in the company’s official announcement, the transformation introduces redesigned… Read the full news article
(NEWS) HONG KONG, 2026-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental is broadening its presence in the private villa market with a significant expansion of its Exceptional Homes collection, adding ten new residences and introducing Florence, Sardinia and Marbella as new destinations. Based on information outlined in the company’s official announcement, the move brings the portfolio… Read the full news article
Cape Town, South Africa, 2026-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Block off your calendars – the OurAfrica.Travel virtual trade show is back from 16 – 20 March 2026, offering a convenient opportunity to connect from across the globe in a time effective, affordable and very inclusive way. With 159 exhibitors from Africa & the Indian Ocean Islands and 192… Read the full news article
(NEWS) HONG KONG, 2026-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental is set to strengthen its Mediterranean footprint with the upcoming opening of Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra Mallorca, a new coastal retreat scheduled to welcome its first guests in spring 2026. Located in Calvià near Puerto Portals, the resort occupies a prominent position on the Punta… Read the full news article
(NEWS) BANGKOK, Thailand, 2026-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton has expanded its flagship presence in Thailand’s capital with the opening of Hilton Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Golf Resort & Spa, introducing the brand’s first golf resort in South East Asia just minutes from the country’s main international gateway. The opening adds a new dimension to Hilton’s Bangkok… Read the full news article
FLORENCE, 2026-Jan-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Florence is preparing to host one of its most ambitious contemporary art events in recent years with a major retrospective dedicated to Mark Rothko, running from 14 March to 23 August 2026. Timed to coincide with the exhibition, Hotel Savoy Florence has unveiled a programme of curated cultural experiences… Read the full news article
(NEWS) PARIS, 2026-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor has announced plans to introduce the Sofitel name to Rishikesh with the signing of Sofitel Rishikesh Narendra Nagar, a high-end resort development scheduled to open in 2030. The project marks a significant expansion of Accor’s luxury portfolio in India and places one of its most recognisable brands… Read the full news article
(NEWS) BETHESDA, MD, 2026-Jan-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott Bonvoy has entered into a multi-year strategic partnership with the International Cricket Council, becoming the Official Accommodation Partner for ICC events through to 2029. The agreement brings together global cricket and hospitality, positioning Marriott Bonvoy’s worldwide hotel portfolio at the centre of major international tournaments over… Read the full news article
(NEWS) BERLIN, 2026-Jan-8 — /Travel PR News/ — A new multi-year initiative in the Dominican Republic is aiming to tackle youth unemployment and gender inequality in one of the country’s most important economic sectors: tourism. TUI Care Foundation has launched the next phase of its TUI Academy Dominican Republic programme, expanding its reach across the eastern… Read the full news article
(NEWS) LONDON, 2026-Jan-8 — /Travel PR News/ — RIU Hotels & Resorts has expanded its footprint in the UK capital with the opening of Hotel Riu Plaza London The Westminster, marking the company’s second RIU Plaza property in London. Located in the heart of Westminster, the newly added hotel places guests just steps from some of… Read the full news article
(NEWS) CHICAGO, 2026-Jan-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the reopening of Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort following a comprehensive renovation, marking a refreshed chapter for the adults-only, all-inclusive property just north of Cancún. As outlined in the company’s latest update, the transformation reinforces Hyatt’s long-term investment in established leisure… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MANILA, Philippines, 2026-Jan-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Ortigas Manila has begun the year with a notable leadership appointment, naming Alex Ensor as its new Executive Chef, a move that signals a renewed focus on thoughtful, contemporary dining at the hotel. According to the hotel’s latest announcement, Ensor brings nearly three decades of… Read the full news article