HOTELS PULSE
Friday, February 20, 2026
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What's happening: Thai hotels see flat foreign arrivals in 2026 amid safety concerns
Thai hotel operators expect international visitor numbers to hold steady in 2026, citing stagnant short‑haul demand and lingering safety worries. Occupancy in January was 77%, with the southern region at 84% and the north at 68%.
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First Look at Grecotel’s Brand-New Cretan Icon – Creta Palace
First look at Grecotel’s brand-new Cretan icon – Creta Palace Grecotel will unveil a resort-wide transformation at Creta Palace this May. Briony Worrall Feb 20th 2026 08:11 Positioned on the island’s longest sandy beach, spanning 12 kilometers, Creta Palace is just a beach walk away from the Old Town of Rethymno. At the forefront stands a striking new poolscape featuring four overflowing pools in the bluest blue. Guestrooms, suites and interconnecting family options of the main house are entirely redesigned offering unrivaled views of the Cretan Sea. A new dining collection spans 7 restaurants & 4 bars: Greek cuisine, Asian-led menus, an Italian trattoria & beachfront seafood to name but a few. The resort highlight is the Cretan village square filled with the liveliness of boutiques, the long-standing Kafeneio, a taverna, a Cretan bottega, and a Chapel where you can experience Greek traditions come to life. From the square you enter King Minos and the brand new Aquapark – the ultimate family and kids adventure zone. A wide range of experiences, watersports and new Spa & fitness facilities await, guaranteeing the best in-resort living. Starting in 2026, Creta Palace joins the LUXME® Edition, Grecotel’s Luxury Made Easy® concept — the finest all-inclusive holiday experience in Greece. In addition to access to the hotel’s restaurants & bars, guests can experience the famed Agreco Farm. This resort is not just your personal haven, but also your gateway to authentically explore this destination. Accommodation Destinations Hotels and Resorts Luxury Product
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W Amsterdam Faces Eviction Over €23.4M Unpaid Rent – What This Means for Your Marriott Bonvoy Stay
There appears to be another Marriott-affiliated W hotel in trouble this time in Amsterdam. W Paris collapsed a couple of years ago, and all its items were auctioned off. W Amsterdam’s operator, Sircle Collection, has reportedly failed to pay rent for nearly 3 years, resulting […]
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Divi Resorts Highlights Exclusive Direct Booking Perks
Divi Resorts is reinforcing its commitment to making Caribbean travel more accessible, flexible, and rewarding for today’s travelers by highlighting the advantages of booking directly through its official website, www.diviresorts.com. With beachfront resorts across Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire, St. Maarten, and St. Croix, Divi Resorts continues to focus on providing options that allow guests to plan vacations on their own terms — whether booking far in advance, traveling as a family, or taking a much-needed escape on short notice.
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Italy, U.S., Japan, Mozambique, and More, Seven Magical, Secluded Romantic Getaways That Will Help You Rediscover Each Other
Italy, U.S., Japan, Mozambique, and More, Seven Magical, Secluded Romantic Getaways That Will Help You Rediscover Each Other Italy, U.S., Japan, Mozambique, and more offer some of the most magical and secluded romantic getaways that are perfect for couples looking to rediscover each other. Italy, U.S., Japan, Mozambique, and More, Seven Magical, Secluded Romantic Getaways That Will Help You Rediscover Each Other appeared first on Travel And Tour World.
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How Does Hilton’s ‘Guaranteed Connecting Hotel Rooms’ Feature Work?
The inability to guarantee connecting hotel rooms has been a MASSIVE bug bear of mine. It is no longer such a big issue as our children get older and can look after themselves, but we struggled with it for years. Is it really so difficult to guarantee connecting rooms? It seems so. Whilst an airline […]
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Air Astana has appointed Johan Eidhagen as President of FlyArystan, effective March 1, 2026. Eidhagen joins from Wizz Air, where he most recently served as Managing Director of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi and previously held senior roles including Chief People & ESG Officer and Chief Marketing Officer. He succeeds Richard Ledger, who will move into a newly created role as Vice President, Partnerships and Alliances within the Group, focusing on expanding codeshare and strategic airline partnerships.
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