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Hotel Business urges hospitality suppliers to leverage B2B media for growth. The editorial stresses that strategic placement in trusted trade publications delivers audience alignment, authority, and lasting brand equity, especially during economic uncertainty. It argues that visibility in reputable outlets outweighs reliance on owned channels alone, as third‑party validation cuts through digital noise. Maintaining marketing spend in downturns can secure market share when competitors pull back.
DKN Hotels Opens SpringHill Suites in Oxnard, CA
DKN Hotels has launched the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ventura Oxnard, a 121‑suite extended‑stay hotel in Oxnard, California. The property sits within walking distance of The Collection RiverPark and a short drive from downtown, beaches, and Channel Islands National Park....
GHIG JV Approved for All-Electric Hotel in Boston’s Seaport District
Global Hospitality Investment Group (GHIG) and a partner have secured Boston Zoning Commission approval for a new all‑electric hotel on Anchor Street in the Seaport District. The 438‑room, 160,000‑sq‑ft property will join the existing Aloft and Element hotels, completing a...
EBACE26 Ticket Sales Open for June Event
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has opened ticket sales for EBACE26, scheduled for 2‑4 June in Geneva. The event will feature a refreshed static display in a new airport location, showcasing turboprops and ultra‑long‑range jets. New amenities include an operators...
Hot Off the Press — February 2026
Hotel Business released its February 2026 issue, featuring a cover story on Preferred Hotels & Resorts and a detailed look at the Waterford Hotel Group’s merger with Maverick Hotels & Restaurants. The issue also includes an exclusive interview with new...
Cuba’s Fuel Crisis: Hotels Under Strain, Transfers Disrupted, & Soaring Operating Costs
Cuba’s chronic fuel shortage is disrupting hotel operations and travel logistics, as generators replace unreliable grid power and transport services face cuts. State‑run buses and airport transfers are delayed, while rental‑car users endure long refueling queues. Hotels are absorbing higher...
EU Member States Are Able to “Partially Suspend” EU Entry/Exit System During the Summer Travel Peak
The European Commission announced that after the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) rollout completes on 10 April 2026, member states may partially suspend the system for up to 90 days, with a possible 60‑day extension to cover the summer travel peak. This flexibility...
Ontario Celebrates Hospitality Workers Appreciation Day
Ontario has proclaimed February 23 as the province’s first Hospitality Workers Appreciation Day, a holiday that honors restaurants, hotels, event venues and catering firms for their economic contribution. The legislation passed unanimously in the Legislative Assembly after advocacy by industry...
Thailand’s Hotel Reality Check: More Rooms, Tougher Competition
Thailand’s hotel sector is adding 43,067 rooms through 167 projects, with Bangkok, Phuket and Pattaya leading the pipeline. While demand continues to recover, supply growth now exceeds demand in many periods, tightening occupancy and ADR prospects. Luxury developments such as...
West Star Aviation Expands Chattanooga Facility
West Star Aviation announced a major expansion of its Chattanooga Airport campus, increasing total space to roughly 400,000 square feet by February 2027. The project adds a 40,000‑square‑foot Hangar 26 with shop and office areas and a two‑story, 30,000‑square‑foot addition to...
Book Eurowings Through Lufthansa — You May Pay Double or Worse
Travelers and agencies are discovering that booking Eurowings flights through Lufthansa can cost up to double the price of direct Eurowings purchases, despite identical aircraft, baggage allowances, and service levels. The price gap stems from Lufthansa’s separate fare structures and...
Domino's Gained More Market Share Last Year
Domino’s reported a stronger‑than‑expected 2025, with U.S. same‑store sales climbing 3.7% and a one‑point gain in market share that lifted its pizza‑category share to 30%. The earnings beat sent the stock up about 5% in pre‑market trading. The company added...
Côte D’Azur Airports Are Key Economic Generators for Region
Nice Côte d’Azur and Cannes Mandelieu airports now generate €2.8 billion in regional GDP and support 40,800 full‑time equivalent jobs, marking a 31% and 8% rise respectively since the 2019 study. Passenger traffic grew modestly by 3%, yet the economic impact...
Travelsphere and Just You Launch Trade-Led Tree Planting Project
Travelsphere and Just You have introduced a trade‑led tree‑planting campaign that will automatically plant a tree for every new escorted tour booking made in 2026. The trees will be placed at the Maya Forest Restoration Project in Mexico or the...
Chicago’s Midway International Airport Enhances CX with Opening of Gameway Video Gaming Lounge
Chicago Midway International Airport has opened Gameway, a premium video‑gaming lounge featuring high‑end PCs, Xbox and PlayStation stations, high‑speed Wi‑Fi, and a full beverage bar. The lounge is part of a broader $75 million concessions investment that has added roughly 30,000 sq ft...
Today Only: Up To 4x Bonus Airline Miles On Apple Purchases
Apple shoppers can earn a limited‑time boost of 3.5‑ to 4‑times airline miles per dollar through four major airline shopping portals. The promotion runs on February 23 2026 and applies to most Apple products except flagship iPhones, Vision Pro, and several accessories. Alaska...
Rohde & Schwarz Advances Airport Security with Walk-Through Scanning Technology
Rohde & Schwarz has introduced the QPS Walk2000, a millimeter‑wave walk‑through scanner that uses AI and machine learning to detect both metallic and non‑metallic threats in real time. The system allows passengers and staff to walk through at a normal pace...
Hypnos Delivers Beds at Seaham Hall
Hypnos has equipped Seaham Hall, a historic Georgian country house turned coastal wellness resort, with its Signature Collection beds. The boutique hotel emphasizes sleep as a core component of its wellbeing program, aligning with the bedding maker’s focus on handcrafted...
Luxury Without Limits: How to Experience the UAE the American Way
The article urges American travelers to treat the UAE like a domestic road‑trip, emphasizing that renting a car is essential to experience the region’s sprawling attractions. It highlights the UAE’s luxury‑first mindset, from five‑star hotels and high‑end brunches to premium...
TTG Conversations: Five Questions with Fred Barou, Amadeus
The pet industry is projected to hit $500 billion globally by 2030, with pet‑related travel accounting for roughly $2‑3 billion each year. Fred Barou, senior vice‑president for customer success management, Asia‑Pacific at Amadeus, says travel operators can capture this growth by speaking...
The Peninsula Hong Kong Invites Betrothed Couples To Its Opulent Wedding Showcase
The Peninsula Hong Kong will host its annual “Forever Begins Here” wedding showcase on 1 March 2026, inviting engaged couples to explore the hotel’s luxury venues and meet its wedding planners. The day‑long, free‑admission event will feature three staged spaces—the Salisbury Room,...
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Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok Presents In Good Company
Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River is launching In Good Company, a one‑day riverside breakfast‑brunch on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 9 am to noon. Guests will enjoy family‑style dishes crafted by Executive Chef Andrea Accordi, live DJ music,...
Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor Brings New Highlights in Its 2026 Season Reopening
Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor reopens on March 18, 2026, positioning itself as a wellness‑centric luxury retreat. The resort introduces a revamped spa featuring premium brands like Biologique Recherche and a 7‑Step Skin Journey that changes monthly. Outdoor programs...
Kempinski Hotels Observe the Holy Month of Ramadan
Kempinski Hotels is rolling out a curated series of iftar and suhoor experiences across its Middle East, Africa, and Asian properties, blending local culinary traditions with the brand’s luxury standards. Prices vary by market, from AED 199 in Dubai to...
Mt Mulligan Lodge Unveils New Spa and Wellness Experience
Mt Mulligan Lodge will launch a purpose‑built spa in March 2026, featuring a tented design that integrates the Australian outback landscape into every treatment. The centerpiece is a private, solar‑heated mineral bathing pool with temperature control from 2 °C to 38 °C. Treatments are...
Love Is Still in the Air: Say “I Do” With a Dream Destination Wedding by Elite Havens Luxury Villas
Elite Havens Luxury Villas is marketing exclusive‑use wedding villas across Bali and Phuket, positioning them as premium yet cost‑effective destination wedding venues. The portfolio includes the cliff‑top Pandawa Cliff Estate, hosting up to 50 guests, and the award‑winning Villa Amanzi...
Design Hotels Appoints Asia Pacific Senior Director
Design Hotels has appointed Aik Wee Ong as senior director for the Asia Pacific region, bolstering its executive team. Ong previously served as deputy managing director at a Singapore‑based design‑and‑build studio, where he led a multidisciplinary team and drove growth....
AI Training to Boost Malaysia’s Small Inbound Operators
The Consortium of Inbound Tourism Alliance (CINTA) has launched a six‑month AI‑driven training programme for small Malaysian travel operators, enrolling 600 participants. Partnering with Asnirez, Viator’s connectivity partner, and Malaysia Airlines Academy, the curriculum teaches building online platforms, booking engines,...
Meliá Brings All-Inclusive Brand to Asia
Meliá Hotels International has rebranded its former Bali property as Paradisus by Meliá, introducing the chain’s upscale all‑inclusive offering to Asia for the first time. The resort adopts the company’s Destination Inclusive concept, blending Mediterranean hospitality with local Balinese culture...
H World Group Targets Conversion Opportunities with Hanting Inn Brand
H World Group has launched Hanting Inn, an economy‑hotel brand designed for asset‑light expansion and rapid rollout in price‑sensitive markets. The brand lowers investment thresholds through simplified construction standards, modular renovation kits, and flexible location criteria. Leveraging the group’s existing network...
Nobu Hospitality to Debut Hotel and Private Island Residences in Maldives
Nobu Hospitality, in partnership with Sarat International, is launching its first Maldives property on the private island of Munyafushi in Laamu Atoll. The mixed‑use development will feature 26 beach villas, 30 overwater villas, and a collection of ten standalone Island...
Hilton Foundation Invests US$5.4m in Community and Workforce Programmes
Hilton Global Foundation announced a $5.4 million grant program supporting 18 nonprofit organizations across the Americas, Asia‑Pacific, and EMEA. The funding, the foundation’s largest annual investment, aims to create over 170,000 learning and career opportunities, provide more than 400,000 meals, and...
From Solo Seniors to Group‑Tour Gen Z: Why Every Traveller Is Racing to Europe in 2026
European tourism is experiencing a surge driven by “granfluencers”—influencers over 60—who inspire seniors to travel solo and seek adventure. Research shows seniors now spend an average €568 per trip, significantly higher than younger travelers, while Gen Z remains the highest...
Japan Joins Forces with Leading Tourist Nations Like the U.S., UK, and Australia to Raise Entry Fees and Taxes
Japan will raise tourist visa fees dramatically in April 2026, with single‑entry visas climbing from ¥2,000 to ¥15,000 and multiple‑entry visas to ¥30,000. The government also plans to increase the $7 departure tax and expand hotel taxes in Tokyo and...
Washington D.C. Revolutionizes Air Traffic Control with Digital Flight Strips at Reagan National Airport
Washington D.C.’s Ronald Reagan National Airport has replaced its paper Flight Progress Strips with a digital ground‑control system supplied by Leidos. The upgrade is part of the FAA’s $12.5 billion National Airspace System modernization program and brings the United States in...
Chubu Steps Forward
The Chubu region leveraged its successful 2025 Tourism Expo to capture a larger share of Japan’s inbound tourism, which reached 35.5 million visitors in the first ten months of 2025. New attractions such as the Toilet Museum, culinary tours, and ecotourism...
Why Coach Is Going All in on Hospitality
Coach has launched a 56‑seat modern steakhouse, The Coach Restaurant, inside Jewel Changi Airport, leveraging the venue’s iconic Rain Vortex backdrop. The restaurant weaves Coach’s heritage—leather‑trimmed menus, bronze mirrors, a suspended yellow taxi—into a full‑service dining experience that complements its...
Ferraro’s Ristorante to Host Vallepicciola Toscana Wine Dinner on March 7
Ferraro’s Ristorante will host an intimate Vallepicciola Toscana wine dinner on March 7, 2026, limited to 40 guests. The event features a curated tasting of four estate wines, each paired with chef‑crafted Tuscan dishes, and includes winemaker Alessandro Cellai as...
North Atlantic Aviation: Forward Bookings and Fares Are Down for Peak Summer 2026
Forward bookings and average fares for July 2026 transatlantic flights are down, signalling a softer peak summer than 2025. Visitor numbers from Western Europe to the United States remained below pre‑pandemic levels, with seven of the ten largest origin markets...
OVERNIGHT STAY TAX COULD WEAKEN UK TOURISM COMPETITIVENESS
The World Travel & Tourism Council warns that England’s new overnight stay tax could slow tourism recovery, reduce visitor spending and jeopardise jobs. The proposal lets local authorities levy £2‑£10 per person or a percentage of room rates on hotels,...
BERLIN RECORDED FEWER OVERNIGHT STAYS IN 2025
Berlin recorded 29.4 million overnight stays in 2025, down from 30.6 million in 2024 and below the 2019 pre‑pandemic peak of 34 million. Domestic visitors contributed 58.9% of stays, while the top international markets each fell year‑on‑year. Visit Berlin’s CEO highlighted the city’s top‑five...
How To Stretch Your Miles on Intra-Japan and Japan-Korea Flights
Travelers can fly intra‑Japan for as few as 6,000–7,500 miles, with Japan Airlines offering 7,500 American AAdvantage miles and zero taxes, while ANA’s Tokyo‑Osaka segment costs 6,000 United miles plus a modest fee. Japan‑Korea routes start at roughly 7,000 miles...
Dodo4Kids Takes Center Stage at Exclusive Pre-ITB Berlin Dinner — Limited Seats Available
SUNx Malta, the International Institute for Peace Through Tourism (IIPT) and the World Tourism Network (WTN) have launched a global partnership to roll out the Dodo4Kids early‑learning program across more than 450 Peace Parks. The initiative blends climate education, sustainability...
The Airline That Barely Flies — Yet Appears Everywhere
Euroairlines, despite owning only one aircraft, has become a major global airline brand by acting as a ticket‑validating carrier for dozens of unrelated airlines. The company’s IATA licence allows it to place its code in booking systems, creating a “shadow...
AI Rental Car Scans Produce Questionable Reports, Real Bills
Rental car giants Hertz and Sixt have deployed AI‑powered inspection tunnels that automatically photograph vehicles at return and generate damage claims. Hertz’s partnership with UVeye aims to cover 100 U.S. airport locations, while Sixt uses ProovStation with a human‑review step....
Sustainable Recruitment
Managing director Kully Sandhu warns aviation must rebuild career confidence after pandemic‑induced layoffs. Candidate hesitancy, especially for entry‑level and shift roles, stems from unpredictable schedules, lengthy security clearances, and limited commuting options. Sandhu proposes sustainable recruitment: streamlined hiring, flexible rosters,...
Amazon Prime Member? Here’s How To Get a Free Grubhub+ Membership
Amazon Prime members automatically qualify for a complimentary Grubhub+ subscription, which offers $0 delivery fees, reduced service fees, and a 5% credit on pickup orders. The benefit activates by linking the Prime account to Grubhub and remains active as long...
LG Electronics USA Recognized for High Sustainability Performance by MindClick
LG Electronics USA has been awarded Leader-level recognition in the MindClick Sustainability Assessment Program for its hospitality TVs, digital signage, and commercial monitors. The evaluation highlighted top scores in guest health and responsible supply chain, making LG the only commercial...
Accor Points Expiry: When Do Accor Points Expire and How To Keep Them Active
Accor ALL points remain valid for 12 months from the last credit, resetting each time new points are earned. If no activity occurs within a 365‑day window, the balance expires. Members can extend validity through a variety of earn methods,...
Tour Operator Sets Aside $72m for Lodges Expansion
SafariCo Group is allocating $72 million to expand and refurbish its Tanzanian lodges, backed by a $50 million International Finance Corporation loan. The plan adds 184 rooms, pushing the portfolio beyond 1,000 keys across the Elewana, Explorer and Sopa brands. Tanzania’s tourism...