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All Nippon Airways Expands Strategic Loyalty Partnership with IHG Hotels and Resorts to Enhance Global Travel Rewards

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(IN SHORT) All Nippon Airways has strengthened its partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts through a new loyalty collaboration that connects ANA Mileage Club and IHG One Rewards. Launching after October 2026, the partnership introduces benefits such as status matching, double points earning on selected flights, and two-way points exchange between programmes. Members will be… Read the full news article

G6 Hospitality Expands Industry Engagement Through Renewed AHLA Membership Focused on Workforce, Policy, and Advocacy Priorities

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(IN SHORT) G6 Hospitality has renewed its corporate membership with the American Hotel & Lodging Association, signaling a renewed commitment to industry advocacy and collaboration. As the parent company of Motel 6 and Studio 6, and with a portfolio of over 1,500 properties across the U.S. and Canada, G6 Hospitality is positioning itself to play… Read the full news article

Marriott Bonvoy and Visa Partner to Unlock Unique Travel and Match Access Opportunities for World Cup Fans

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(IN SHORT) Marriott International and Visa have launched the For Fans Everywhere campaign to provide exclusive access and unique experiences for FIFA World Cup 2026 fans. Featuring football stars Erling Haaland and Vinícius Júnior, the campaign includes ticket releases, curated experiences, and special offerings through the Marriott Bonvoy Moments platform. Highlights include access to all… Read the full news article

Novotel Expands Wellness Vision with 37 Collective Focused on Sustainable Daily Improvements and Long-Term Health

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(IN SHORT) Novotel has introduced the Novotel 37 Collective, a global initiative designed to make longevity and wellbeing accessible through small, consistent daily improvements rather than extreme lifestyle changes. Built on the principle that 1% daily progress can lead to significant long-term transformation, the Collective brings together experts including Olympic surfer Kauli Vaast, culinary innovator… Read the full news article

Historic Belle Île en Mer Citadel Set for Luxury Revival as Part of Accor’s Emblems Collection Expansion

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(IN SHORT) Accor has announced that La Citadelle Vauban in Belle-Île-en-Mer will be transformed into the first Emblems Collection property in France, marking a major heritage redevelopment project. The historic citadel will undergo a comprehensive restoration to become a luxury destination featuring accommodations, dining, wellness facilities and cultural experiences, including a revived museum. Scheduled to… Read the full news article

New Golf Event in Sicily to Feature Colin Montgomerie as Verdura Resort Hosts Inaugural Captain’s Trophy

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(IN SHORT) Verdura Resort in Sicily will host the inaugural Sir Rocco Forte Captain’s Trophy in September 2026, a four-day event combining competitive amateur golf with cultural programming and luxury hospitality. Featuring Colin Montgomerie as a headline guest, the tournament will take place across the resort’s championship courses and include exhibitions, talks and curated dining… Read the full news article

Four Points by Sheraton debuts First African Resort as Marriott Expands Presence in Emerging Island Destinations

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(IN SHORT) Marriott International has opened the Four Points by Sheraton São Vicente Resort in Cape Verde, marking its debut in the country and its 500th select-service hotel in the EMEA region. Located in Mindelo on São Vicente Island, the 127-room resort offers a blend of leisure and business amenities, including beach access, dining venues,… Read the full news article

IHG Signs Agreement to Relaunch InterContinental Eros New Delhi Strengthening Luxury Hospitality Presence in India

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(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Eros Group to open InterContinental Eros New Delhi Nehru Place, a 216-room luxury hotel scheduled to launch in 2029 after renovation. The project marks the return of the InterContinental brand to the site and supports IHG’s strategy to expand its luxury portfolio in… Read the full news article

Minor Hotels Launches Colbert Collection Premium Soft Brand Focused on Culture Culinary Experiences and Independent Hospitality

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(IN SHORT) Minor Hotels has launched Colbert Collection, a new premium soft brand designed to unite independent hotels focused on cultural, culinary and experience-driven hospitality. Built around the principles of connection, place and taste, the brand allows properties to retain their individuality while benefiting from Minor Hotels’ global platform and expertise. As part of the… Read the full news article

Accor strengthens hospitality portfolio with rapid growth of collection brands across luxury lifestyle and conversion segments

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(IN SHORT) Accor is rapidly expanding its collection brands portfolio, which now includes over 180 hotels globally with more than 125 additional properties in development, representing over 65% projected growth. These brands, including Emblems Collection, MGallery Collection, Handwritten Collection, and Ennismore’s lifestyle offerings, allow independent hotels to retain their unique identity while benefiting from Accor’s… Read the full news article

Anantara Veli Maldives Resort Showcases Global Female Culinary Talent Through Michelin Guest Chef Series in a Unique Island Dining Experience

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(IN SHORT) Anantara Veli Maldives Resort has launched the fourth edition of its Michelin Star Guest Chef Series with a unique all-female lineup, bringing together globally recognized chefs to deliver exclusive dining experiences in a luxury island setting. The series highlights diverse culinary traditions, from Italian and French to Japanese and Creole influences, while also… 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 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

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

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

Wyndham Expands in China with the Opening of Baymont Kunming Wuhua, Bringing Warmth and Midscale Comfort to Travelers

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(NEWS) SHANGHAI, 2025-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is widening its Asia-Pacific presence with the introduction of Baymont Kunming Wuhua, the first-ever international property for the Baymont by Wyndham brand. The hotel brings the brand’s recognizable warmth and community-focused approach to Kunming, a city that has rapidly emerged as one of China’s… Read the full news article

Hilton expands its luxury footprint in Greece with Waldorf Astoria Scarlet Bay, building on the brand’s growing presence after Athens debut

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(NEWS) ATHENS, 2025-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton is strengthening its presence in Greece’s flourishing hospitality market with the announcement of Waldorf Astoria Scarlet Bay, a new luxury resort set along the scenic Peloponnese coastline and expected to open in 2029. The agreement with Royal Group Holding marks the debut of the Waldorf Astoria Hotels… Read the full news article

Inside Agoda’s Global Playbook: Building Travel Connections Across Asia, Europe, and Beyond

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(NEWS) SINGAPORE, 2025-Nov-4 — /Travel PR News/ — As travel continues to rebound across regions, global digital travel platform Agoda is strengthening its foothold through new alliances with major hospitality players across continents. Its latest collaborations—with Archipelago International in Indonesia, Premier Inn in the United Kingdom, and The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) in India—mark a… Read the full news article

A New Chapter for Puglia’s Hospitality Scene as Tivoli Palazzo Risorgimento Lecce Prepares to Open

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(NEWS) MADRID, 2025-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Minor Hotels has unveiled plans to open a new Tivoli Hotels & Resorts property in the heart of Puglia, Italy, strengthening its European footprint and bringing a new wave of luxury to Lecce’s historic centre. Set to open in April 2026, the Tivoli Palazzo Risorgimento Lecce will emerge… Read the full news article

Where Pura Vida Meets Prestige: Costa Rica’s New Wave of World-Class Resorts

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(NEWS) COSTA RICA, 2025-Oct-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Costa Rica’s luxury hospitality scene is experiencing a defining moment as world-renowned hotel brands unveil new developments and transformations that promise to elevate the nation’s position as a premier global destination. From sweeping renovations along Matapalo Beach to new luxury launches on the Gulf of Papagayo, the… Read the full news article

Ruby Hotels to Enter U.S. Cities as Part of IHG’s Strategy to Build Premium Lifestyle Portfolio

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(NEWS) ATLANTA, 2025-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced that Ruby Hotels, its recently added premium brand, is now open for development opportunities in the U.S., marking its official entry into the American market. Ruby, founded in Germany in 2013, has built a strong reputation across Europe with 34 open or… Read the full news article

voco Hotels Expansion Across Six Mexican Cities Highlights Mexico’s Growing Tourism and Hospitality Investment

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(NEWS) MEXICO CITY, 2025-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of six new voco hotels across Mexico in partnership with Alliance Hotels, marking a major expansion of its premium brand in the country. Scheduled to open in 2027, the conversions will bring voco properties to Cancun, Guadalajara, Ciudad… Read the full news article

Hospitality leader Ranju Alex takes helm at Accor South Asia amid expansion and InterGlobe partnership

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(NEWS) PARIS, 2025-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor has strengthened its leadership team in South Asia with the appointment of Ranju Alex as Chief Executive Officer for the region, covering India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The Paris-based hospitality group, which currently operates over 70 hotels in South Asia with more than 30 in… Read the full news article

DoubleTree by Hilton Nathiagali opens with luxury amenities and marks Hilton’s entry into Pakistan

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(NEWS) NATHIAGALI, Pakistan, 2025-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton has officially launched its first hotel in Pakistan with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Nathiagali, bringing the brand’s hallmark hospitality to the country’s renowned Galiyat region. Situated just 85 kilometres from Islamabad, the property combines modern comforts with sweeping alpine scenery, positioning itself as… Read the full news article

Choice University Wins Multiple Prestigious Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Education

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(IN SHORT) Choice University (ChoiceU) has earned five prestigious awards, including three Telly Awards and a GlobalCCU Silver Award, in recognition of its outstanding educational content for hotel owners and operators. With nearly 2 million courses completed in 2024, ChoiceU continues to empower franchisees with the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in the competitive… Read the full news article

Marriott International to Acquire CitizenM, Expanding Lifestyle Offerings and Accelerating Global Growth

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(IN SHORT) Marriott International has announced the acquisition of citizenM, a leading lifestyle brand known for its innovative approach to select-service hotels. This acquisition will strengthen Marriott’s global portfolio and provide additional lodging options for Marriott Bonvoy members. With a strong pipeline and plans for continued expansion, citizenM will benefit from Marriott’s development network, while… Read the full news article

Empowering Communities: IHG Showcases Regional Impact and Expands Commitment in EAPAC

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(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has released its East Asia & Pacific Communities Report, highlighting its partnership-driven community support initiatives across 18 countries. In 2024, more than 334,000 lives were positively impacted, thanks to nearly 12,000 IHG colleagues volunteering over 32,000 hours alongside 382 local organizations. Key highlights include meal donations in Australia, family… Read the full news article

Green Key Global Unveils Accessible Sustainability Pathway for Hotels

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(IN SHORT) Green Key Global, a sustainability certification leader co-owned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC), has launched Green Key Ready, an introductory program marking the one-year milestone of their partnership. Aimed at hotels new to sustainability or with limited resources, this initiative offers a cost-effective… Read the full news article

Delaware North U.K. Expands Culinary Talent Programme with Newham College Partnership

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(IN SHORT) Delaware North U.K. has expanded its College Partnership Programme by teaming up with Newham College in London to offer culinary students practical experience in hospitality and foodservice. The programme, launched at London Stadium, provides students with a unique opportunity to gain hands-on skills from industry professionals. Delaware North U.K. aims to nurture future… Read the full news article

Hyatt Expands All-Inclusive Portfolio with $2.6 Billion Acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts

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(IN SHORT) Hyatt Hotels Corporation has entered into a $2.6 billion agreement to acquire Playa Hotels & Resorts, a leading operator of all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica. This acquisition, which includes approximately $900 million in debt, strengthens Hyatt’s position in the all-inclusive resort market, expanding its Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara… Read the full news article