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South African designer Thebe Magugu has unveiled the Thebe Magugu Suite and Magugu House at Cape Town’s Mount Nelson, marking his debut in luxury hospitality design. The two‑story suite blends Afro‑modernist colour, texture and pattern with handcrafted South African art, furniture and bespoke amenities. Adjacent Magugu House functions as a cultural salon, showcasing limited‑edition fashion, archival garments and rotating exhibitions. The project positions Mount Nelson as a destination where hospitality meets high‑end cultural programming.
Innisfree Hotels is launching The Landing, a new waterfront event venue on Pensacola Beach, featuring panoramic ocean views and a private stretch of sand. The grand opening includes a vendor expo on March 6 and a ticketed low‑country shrimp boil on...
The Dyrt has launched a collection of seven road‑trip guides that map iconic U.S. routes—from the Atlantic Coast Highway to Route 66—each paired with ten top‑rated campgrounds. The guides blend brief route histories, recommended travel durations, optimal seasons, and practical details...
Mastercard’s Priceless program provides cardholders with exclusive discounts, elite status upgrades, and hard‑to‑get tickets to events across the UK and globally. Recent experiences show access to sold‑out theatre shows, backstage ballet rehearsals, and charity‑linked UEFA Champions League tickets. Many offers,...
SAS Airlines has become the first carrier to launch a dedicated BBC Nordic on‑demand channel, thanks to a partnership brokered by Touch Inflight Solutions. The new offering provides passengers with a curated selection of British titles, ranging from murder mysteries...
SEKISUI KYDEX introduced KYDEX® ECO™ 6565HI, a new aviation‑interior material built on renewable raw materials and verified life‑cycle assessment data. The thermoplastic sheet delivers an 8% cut in global warming potential and a 195% reduction in acidification potential while remaining...
A Cafeteria study of 900 Gen Z travelers shows that by 2026 the cohort will prioritize unique experiences, direct bookings, and digital tools over traditional luxury travel. They are willing to sacrifice higher‑priced flights and hotels to spend on local food,...
Kalido House Hotels is launching Block House, a 19‑suite boutique property that becomes Gastown’s only dedicated hotel. The opening on March 21 marks the debut of Kalido’s unified brand after its Smithe House and Keefer House concepts. Block House blends mid‑century design, heritage architecture and...
MSC, the world’s third‑largest cruise line, began repatriating stranded guests after the Strait of Hormuz closure left six ships immobilized in the Persian Gulf. The company chartered seven flights and secured commercial seats, moving more than 1,500 passengers from the...
Quasar Expeditions announced its 40th‑anniversary Darwin Family Cruise, an eight‑day Galapagos itinerary sailing July 18‑25. The trip aboard the newly renovated Quasar Evolution, limited to 32 guests, will visit both popular and remote islands such as San Cristóbal, Genovesa and Santa Fe....
Riviera Travel launched a March‑April 2026 incentive program for North American agents booking European river cruises through 2027. The scheme offers a $75 gift card per reservation and a $3,000 grand prize for the top booker, measured by passenger count...
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The February 2026 jobs report showed U.S. employers shed 92,000 positions, pushing unemployment to 4.4%. Within hospitality, restaurants and bars shed nearly 30,000 jobs, marking the first monthly decline after eight straight gains. The loss is largely attributed to Winter...
American Express has launched a new airport lounge concept called Sidecar at Las Vegas’ McCarran International Airport. The pop‑up lounge, situated near Terminal 1, operates 24 hours a day and offers a pay‑per‑use model rather than a traditional membership. Travelers can access...
Indigo Road Hospitality Group has launched Indaco, a modern Italian restaurant in Nashville’s Germantown district. The venue seats 103 guests, features a street‑level patio, and offers a seasonally rotating menu of wood‑fired pizzas, hand‑rolled pastas, and locally sourced entrees curated...
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria has signed a lease for its 61st Chicagoland location in St. Charles, Illinois, slated to open in fall 2026. The 6,200‑square‑foot venue will feature a full‑service restaurant, bar, private dining, and outdoor patio with seating for about...
Present Tense reopened March 6 in Nashville’s Wedgewood‑Houston neighborhood, moving into a deliberately intimate 40‑seat space with a dynamic patio. Co‑founders chef Ryan Costanza and sake sommelier Rick Margaritov pared the menu to about 12 dishes, offering both à la...
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas will launch Lusso Lounge, a 10,000‑square‑foot executive lounge and collaborative business environment, in Q4 2026. The space sits on the third floor of the newly renovated convention center, part of a $188 million transformation announced in 2024....
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel on Hawai‘i Island’s Kohala Coast has appointed Miguel Soto as Chef de Cuisine of its re‑imagined Hau Tree Cantina, shifting the beachfront venue toward contemporary regional Mexican cuisine. Soto, formerly sous chef at Four Seasons...
The Quail Resort in Carmel Valley, California, has named Brandon Bollenbacher as its new Executive Chef. Bollenbacher arrives with more than 15 years of luxury hospitality experience, including leadership roles at Aman Resorts, Alila Hotels, and the Vespera Resort in...
World Water Day on March 22 highlights the global water crisis, with Kalahari Resorts & Conventions reporting $12.3 million raised for clean‑water projects that have funded 1,476 initiatives and reached over 295,000 people in Africa. Earth Hour returns on March 28 for its...
Jazeera Airways has restarted Umrah charter flights to Saudi Arabia, routing them directly from Jeddah and Madinah to Russia after Kuwait’s airspace closed on Feb. 28 due to the Iran‑related war. The carrier is using three A320‑family aircraft that were...
RMS announced an integration with RoomPriceGenie that embeds the startup’s new Revenue Intelligence capability directly into RMS’s property management system dashboard. The feature delivers real‑time pricing signals, demand forecasts and occupancy projections alongside core operational data, allowing hoteliers to view...
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is preparing for a Spring Break surge of roughly 3.1 million travelers between March 5 and April 13, with daily volumes reaching 75,000‑80,000 and a peak above 90,000 on March 22. To handle the influx, the airport is rolling out new...
EOS Hospitality has named Matt Kerver as senior vice president of food & beverage, tasking him with overseeing the chain’s culinary strategy and operations across its hotel portfolio. Kerver will work closely with property teams to boost outlet performance, develop...
Design Workshop has finished a multi‑year landscape transformation at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, integrating the resort with the nearby Los Peñasquitos Canyon. New outdoor venues—including the Grand Social pavilion and Canyon Terrace—expand event capacity and guest gathering options. Patio extensions for...
Guest experience is evolving from a soft metric to a core commercial driver, with repeat‑visit rates emerging as a critical performance indicator for hotels. The article argues that tracking repeat behavior alongside traditional satisfaction scores links experience directly to profit,...
Island Hospitality Management has been appointed to operate the new 193‑suite TownePlace Suites by Marriott Nashville Midtown. The property blends upscale extended‑stay features with an on‑site bar offering Nashville skyline views, a 24/7 fitness center, and 330 sq ft of meeting space....
Hilton’s Day Use rate lets travelers book a room for a few hours instead of a full night, catering to early arrivals, late departures, or short‑term city breaks. The option is available across many Hilton brands without needing a logged‑in...
Raines Hospitality Group has been selected to manage the Courtyard by Marriott Columbus in Columbus, Mississippi. The 110‑key hotel, owned by Krish Hotel LLC after a December 2025 purchase, offers a Bistro, meeting spaces, pool, fitness center, and on‑site retail....
Hospitality Design’s HD Expo + Conference has launched its inaugural Curators, a hand‑picked education committee of 16 industry leaders spanning design, ownership, development and operations. The Curators will guide the 2026 education program, offering insight into pressing industry conversations and...
Hotel Distil in Louisville has launched the Peerless Distilling Suite, an immersive bourbon‑themed accommodation created with Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. The suite features Peerless branding, historic artifacts, a custom coffee blend crafted by Master Taster John Waddell, and a package...
Roommaster has named Mark Bloomquist as its new Chief Revenue Officer as it pushes global expansion and platform modernization. Bloomquist brings over 20 years of sales leadership, including 15 years in hospitality technology, and will oversee revenue strategy, sales, product...
Expedia Group has teamed with PredictHQ to embed event‑driven demand forecasts into its Partner Central platform, giving lodging partners forward‑looking insights. The joint model projects total traveller spending of more than $8.1 billion across accommodation, transport and food‑and‑beverage in North America’s...
Scenic Group will roll out a four‑tier pricing structure in the U.S. on March 9, 2026, replacing its long‑standing 2‑for‑1 model. The new tiers—Full Fare, Select Fare, Preferred Fare, and Preferred+ Fare—retain core inclusions while varying payment terms, discounts, and...
Burger chains are waging a high‑visibility social‑media battle, turning menu drops and meme challenges into traffic‑driving events. The podcast episode highlights how this digital rivalry benefits the broader restaurant sector by generating free user content and accelerating trend detection. It...
Fast‑casual chain Culver's is accelerating its geographic footprint, adding dozens of locations across the Midwest, South and West. The expansion is paired with a wave of menu innovation, including region‑specific burgers, a new line of plant‑based proteins, and limited‑time offerings...
Elsner Elektronik has launched the eTR series, a pair of KNX‑compatible devices designed for hotel room service management. The eTR DND/MUR Switch lets guests toggle Do Not Disturb or Make Up Room via a touch‑glass panel, while the eTR DND/MUR...
Swan Aviation announced it has taken delivery of the first Gulfstream G700 to operate in Turkey. The G700 is Gulfstream’s flagship ultra‑long‑range business jet, capable of flying up to 7,500 nautical miles with up to 19 passengers. The acquisition marks...
A European hotel chain is converting shipping containers into a 240‑room boutique hotel in San Francisco, pairing the modular design with a fully electrified heating strategy. To meet hot‑water demand, the project installed Lync’s air‑source heat‑pump water heaters, equipped with coastal‑grade...
Schiphol Airport will commence a major renewal of taxiways A and B from March to June 2026. The project replaces roughly 65,000 m² of asphalt, upgrades drainage, installs new lighting, signage and 32 km of electrical cabling, and is split into two...
China Eastern Airlines will restart service to Stockholm Arlanda after a six‑year gap, launching a direct Stockholm‑Shanghai route on June 22, 2026. The flight will operate three times weekly—Monday, Thursday and Saturday—connecting Sweden’s capital with China’s financial hub. The airline...
Independent research by RED C Research shows 82% of Fingal residents view Dublin Airport as a positive community force, while 86% say it supports economic growth and local jobs. Support for further airport development remains high at 82%, and 77%...
Aeropuertos Argentina is investing over $100 million to expand Ezeiza International Airport. The project adds a new aircraft apron (Platform Golf) for seven narrow‑body planes, rehabilitates the secondary runway, upgrades lighting and taxiways, and introduces renewable‑energy and water‑treatment systems. Landside, the...
Air Charter Scotland has boosted capacity on the Wick‑Aberdeen Public Service Obligation route by introducing an 18‑seat Jetstream J32, adding ten seats per day from Monday to Friday and Sunday. The turboprop, wet‑leased from Dutch carrier AIS Airlines, replaces the...
Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), BlackRock’s infrastructure arm, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire TCR, the world’s largest independent lessor of airport ground support equipment, from 3i Infrastructure. The deal includes a co‑investment by TCR’s management team, underscoring confidence in...
The French Riviera, traditionally a summer hotspot, is gaining attention as a winter destination thanks to its mild Mediterranean climate and rich cultural heritage. Visitor numbers drop to roughly one‑third of the summer peak, allowing travelers to enjoy historic towns...
Hotel Indigo London K West Shepherd’s Bush is slated to open in March 2026, converting the former BBC Kensington House recording studios into a 231‑room boutique hotel. The property blends contemporary design with nods to its broadcasting heritage, featuring Signature Suites,...
Yutong delivered 16 apron buses to Jazeera Airways, marking its first entry into Kuwait’s aviation market. The deal highlights Yutong’s broader expansion across the Middle East, targeting growing airport infrastructure needs. By partnering with Kuwait’s first private airline, Yutong positions...
In October 2023 ASEAN and Japan launched the ASEAN‑Japan Sustainable Tourism Initiative, a practical platform that showcases real projects ranging from community‑based tourism to low‑carbon travel. The effort moves beyond policy rhetoric, emphasizing knowledge exchange, job creation, ecosystem protection, and...
American Airlines’ Boeing 787 Dreamliner was forced to land in Madrid on February 3, 2026 after a nose‑gear failure, then ferried to the carrier’s Tulsa maintenance hub for repairs. The incident follows a spate of recent AA mishaps, including a...
