Hyatt Regency Incheon Paradise City Opens
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has rebranded the former west tower of Grand Hyatt Incheon as Hyatt Regency Incheon Paradise City, adding a new mid‑scale option beside the existing Grand Hyatt. The 501‑room property, including 34 suites, brings the combined guest‑room count at Paradise City to 1,270 and sits minutes from Incheon International Airport and the integrated resort’s entertainment, wellness and gaming venues. The hotel offers four distinct dining concepts and extensive meeting spaces, targeting both business travelers and families. World of Hyatt members receive a 500‑point bonus for stays through June 2026.
LXR Hotels & Resorts Debuts in Australia with New Signing in South‑East Queensland
Hilton announced that its LXR Hotels & Resorts brand will launch in Australia with the refurbishment of the former Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast, slated for early 2027. The 200‑room property will blend neoclassical architecture with Italian‑inspired interiors and...
Malaysia Airlines Deploys Additional European Services to Support Travellers Amid Global Disruptions
Malaysia Airlines announced supplemental Kuala Lumpur‑London Heathrow and Kuala Lumpur‑Paris Charles de Gaulle flights from 6‑8 March 2026, adding capacity amid widespread travel disruptions. The airline will operate the extra services with A350‑900 aircraft alongside its daily schedule, using alternative routes that...
The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts Appoints New Chief Marketing Officer Tom Thrussell
The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts announced Tom Thrussell as its new Chief Marketing Officer, starting 1 February 2026 in Bangkok. Thrussell brings 20 years of experience across hospitality, travel, and financial services, previously leading brand strategy at Maybourne, American Express, and Centara. He will...
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) Marks International Women’s Day
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) marked International Women’s Day with its “Give To Gain” campaign, highlighting the pivotal role of women in the region’s tourism sector. CHTA called on members to shift from mere recognition to concrete actions...
Wedding Destinations: Anantara Curates Europe’s Most Romantic Wedding Destinations for 2026
Anantara has unveiled a curated list of Europe’s most romantic wedding destinations for 2026, spotlighting five flagship properties in Rome, Amalfi, Marbella, Vienna and Budapest. Each venue blends historic architecture, local culture and luxury amenities, from rooftop terraces overlooking the...
Innisfree Hotels Announces Opening of The Landing, Pensacola Beach’s Newest Waterfront Event Venue
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 Publishes Seven Road Trip Guides That Span America
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...
Maldives Announced as Host Country of ITB Berlin 2027
The Maldives has been confirmed as the Official Host Country for ITB Berlin 2027, a partnership sealed at the 2026 edition of the trade show. Visit Maldives and Messe Berlin signed the agreement, positioning the island nation at the centre...
Air Tahiti Nui Announces the Opening of a Direct Route Between Tahiti and Australia
Air Tahiti Nui announced a new direct, non‑stop service between Papeete and Sydney, launching its inaugural flight on 14 December 2026. The airline will operate two weekly flights, cutting travel time and simplifying itineraries for both passengers and freight. The route supports...
Trip.com Group Reinforces AI Innovation and European Collaboration at ITB Berlin
Trip.com Group showcased its AI-driven travel solutions at ITB Berlin, highlighting rapid growth in its TripGenie assistant and the launch of the all‑in‑one Trip.Planner itinerary hub. The company reported a 400% year‑over‑year rise in AI‑assisted bookings and a 300% surge...
Scaremongering by AENA Chairman Cannot Mask Flimsy Arguments for Increasing Airport Charges
IATA sharply rebuked AENA Chairman Maurici Lucena for linking airline calls to cut airport charges with safety concerns, labeling the argument as scaremongering. AENA is seeking a 16% increase in airport fees despite airlines’ push for cost‑efficient pricing. IATA highlighted...
SEABOURN INTRODUCES “YOURS TO EXPLORE EVENT,” OFFERING SUITE UPGRADES AND SHIPBOARD CREDIT
Seabourn has launched the “Yours to Explore Event,” a promotion running through May 5 2026 that grants a complimentary two‑category Veranda Suite upgrade and shipboard credit for bookings on 2026 and later voyages. Credits are tiered at $300 for itineraries of 13...
SUNRATE and Repayd Join Hands to Power Global Payments
SUNRATE, a global payment and treasury platform, announced a strategic partnership with travel‑focused merchant‑account provider Repayd at ITB Berlin 2026. The alliance merges SUNRATE’s worldwide financial network with Repayd’s specialist travel payment infrastructure. Together they will deliver faster international payouts,...
Omio Group Breaks Boundaries, Accelerating Product Innovation and Market Expansion
At ITB Berlin 2026, Omio Group announced a dual‑track growth strategy focused on technology innovation and global expansion. The travel platform now serves over one billion users, with inventory from 3,000 partners in 46 countries, and aims to operate in...
Thailand Presents ‘The New Thailand’ Vision at ITB Berlin 2026
The Tourism Authority of Thailand unveiled its “The New Thailand” vision at ITB Berlin 2026, centering on the “Unforgettable Experience: Healing is the New Luxury” concept. The Thailand pavilion showcased 165 operators, including 89 with sustainability certifications, and promoted hidden‑gem destinations...
Indonesia Promotes #GoBeyondOrdinary at ITB Berlin 2026
Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism launched the #GoBeyondOrdinary campaign at ITB Berlin 2026, occupying a 441 m² pavilion in Hall 26. The exhibition featured over 91 industry participants from 11 provinces, highlighting marine, gastronomy, wellness, traditional textiles, and Muslim‑friendly tourism. Minister Widiyanti emphasized the...
US$12.5 Trillion in Travel & Tourism Investment Drive to Shape G20 Competitiveness Through 2035
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) projects $12.5 trillion of travel‑and‑tourism investment across G20 economies through 2035, outpacing demand growth of 3.3% per year with a 4.6% annual investment rise. The report, released at ITB Berlin with Oxford Economics, warns...
Minor Hotels Announces Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane Strengthening Avani’s Footprint in Laos
Minor Hotels announced the upcoming launch of Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane, a design‑focused premium lifestyle hotel slated for opening in the second quarter of 2026. The 197‑room property, located on Fa Ngum Road near Wattay International Airport, will be the chain’s...
ITC Hotels Honoured with Host of Top Titles at World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards
ITC Hotels Limited captured four top honors at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards, including World’s Leading Sustainable Organisation, Employer, Food & Nutrition Initiative, and Marketing Campaign for 2025. The Indian hospitality chain now operates over 140 hotels in...
WSHA and World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards Unveil Next Chapter of Partnership
The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance and the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards have launched a multi‑year partnership that combines the Alliance’s annual Summit with the Awards ceremony into a single global platform. The integrated event will run each November,...
Global Travel Leaders Formalise Cross-Sector Coordination Through the Global Resilience Network
Senior leaders from travel, finance, technology and government have launched the Global Resilience Network (GRN), a cross‑sector coordination platform active across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas. GRN moves beyond traditional forums by providing an invitation‑only infrastructure that...
STORY Hospitality Makes Its Debut at ITB Berlin
STORY Hospitality, an Abu Dhabi‑based hotel group, made its first appearance at ITB Berlin, the world’s leading travel trade fair. The brand used the platform to showcase its narrative‑driven hospitality model, blending regional culture with contemporary design. It emphasized sustainable...
Lanzarote Focuses on Sustainable Tourism at ITB Berlin 2026
Lanzarote used ITB Berlin 2026 to position itself as a benchmark for sustainable and regenerative tourism. The island highlighted decades‑long policies such as strict building controls, renewable‑energy projects, and water‑management systems that protect its volcanic landscape. It emphasized a regenerative...
Sabre Unveils Once-in-a-Generation Company Rebuild and Its AI-First Platform at ITB Berlin 2026
Sabre announced the completion of a multiyear, AI‑first rebuild at ITB Berlin 2026, unveiling its unified Mosaic platform built on a cloud‑native, AI‑native architecture. The platform integrates over 50 petabytes of travel data and leverages Google Gemini to deliver agentic‑ready APIs...
NH Collection to Debut in Tanzania with Pemba Island Resort
Minor Hotels has signed the NH Collection Pemba Island Resort, a 145‑key luxury property slated to open in February 2030. The development, created with Infinity Developments—the owners of the Anantara Zanzibar project—extends the NH Collection brand into Tanzania’s Zanzibar archipelago. Located...
German Outbound Travel Confirms Europe’s Strength and the Rise of Culture-Nature Destinations
German outbound travel remains Europe‑centric, accounting for 41.3% of EU trips in 2024, the highest national share. Data from Civitatis and GetYourGuide shows Germans favor nearby destinations such as Austria, Poland, Spain, France and Italy, with Thailand the sole long‑haul...
GO7 Unveils Orchestrated VI to Bring Full Interlining Capabilities to Virtual Connections
GO7 launched Orchestrated Virtual Interlining (Orchestrated VI), a rules‑based platform that lets airlines sell seamless multi‑carrier journeys without traditional interline contracts. The solution adds patented ThruBag baggage transfer, optional ConnectProtect disruption coverage, and flexible settlement via IATA Clearing House or...
Aven Hospitality Partners with Protect Group to Launch Refund Protect to Its Hotel Portfolio
Aven Hospitality and Protect Group have launched Refund Protect within Aven's booking engine, allowing hotels to sell refundable stays at checkout. The service is activated through Protect's Onboarding Platform, offering a quick, tech‑led rollout without altering existing rate policies. Refund Protect aims...
Visit Qatar Announces a New Activation: Al Ruwais- the Maritime Heritage Festival
Visit Qatar announced the Al Ruwais Maritime Heritage Festival, scheduled for 18 March to 4 April 2026 along the northern coastline. The activation will transform the town into a living village featuring dhow displays, artisan workshops, marine‑education zones, and a culinary village highlighting coastal...
Hilton to Introduce Iconic Luxury Brand Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts to Goa
Hilton announced the signing of Waldorf Astoria Goa, its third Waldorf Astoria property in India and fourth Hilton hotel in the state. The 20‑acre beachfront resort, developed by a Dempo‑Triton joint venture, will feature 148 rooms, suites and villas and is scheduled to...
Hilton Debuts Its First Onsen Resort in South East Asia with the Opening of Hilton Quang Hanh Onsen
Hilton announced the opening of Hilton Quang Hanh Onsen Resort, its first onsen‑style property in Southeast Asia, located in the mineral‑rich Quang Hanh valley of northern Vietnam. The resort features 178 villas and 38 rooms, each with a private onsen,...
Avelo Airlines Extends Flights Through Fall 2026
Avelo Airlines announced it will keep its flight schedule active through mid‑November 2026, allowing bookings to more than 30 popular U.S. and Caribbean destinations. One‑way fares start at $42 and children 14 and under travel free with an adult. The carrier...
Sunset World Group Elevates Culinary Art in Cancun and the Riviera Maya with Innovation
Sunset World Group is revamping its culinary offerings across six Cancun and Riviera Maya resorts by investing in European‑led haute cuisine training and expanding themed dining concepts such as the Azúcar restaurant. The brand continuously refreshes menus to accommodate allergens,...
SEABOURN ELEVATES ITS CULINARY PROGRAM WITH ENHANCED SEABOURN SQUARE MENUS
Seabourn announced a fleet‑wide culinary refresh targeting its Seabourn Square cafés and The Colonnade dining venues. The updates introduce expanded breakfast and lunch menus featuring warm sandwiches, Roman‑style pizza, artisanal gelato, and a new specialty coffee program roasted onboard. Live...
Backroads Announces Thousands of 2027 Trip Dates for Private Groups
Backroads announced over 3,000 private‑group departure dates for its 2027 adventure portfolio, with pricing locked at 2026 rates through April 15, 2026. The early‑access program lets groups of any size reserve exclusive slots or take over unbooked departures, offering up to 100 %...
Holland America Line Unveils 2027/2028 South America & Antarctica Season
Holland America Line announced its 2027‑2028 South America and Antarctica cruise season, running from October 2027 through March 2028. The program features 14‑day‑plus itineraries on Nieuw Amsterdam and Zuiderdam, including a 26‑day Inca Coast voyage, a 28‑day Amazon Explorer, and a 22‑day South...
PRINCESS GRAND JAMAICA TO REOPEN MARCH 1, MARKING FULL RETURN OF PRINCESS HOTELS & RESORTS JAMAICA
Princess Grand Jamaica will reopen on March 1, 2026, restoring the full two‑resort portfolio of Princess Hotels & Resorts Jamaica after the February launch of Princess Senses The Mangrove. The family‑focused resort features 590 ocean‑view suites, an aquatic park, kids...
Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi Drives Over 100 Million USD in Savings
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) partnered with Ivalua to overhaul its procurement function, delivering over 400 million AED (more than 100 million USD) in savings across 2024‑2025. Streamlined contract‑lifecycle management and a centralized repository cut procurement cycle times by 23 %...
Stretch Your Stay with Affordable Road Trip Adventures This Spring in North Dakota
North Dakota Tourism is promoting affordable spring road‑trip itineraries that emphasize slower travel and extended stays. The agency highlights three main corridors—the I‑94 Badlands route, the U.S. Highway 2 northern corridor, and the Enchanted Highway—each paired with budget‑friendly lodging and cultural...
FIRST LIGHT RESORTS ANNOUNCES THREE NEW REASONS TO LOVE YOSEMITE
First Light Resorts announced three visitor‑focused upgrades for Yosemite: a 2026 shift from peak‑hour reservations to real‑time traffic management, an online ticket‑purchase system that speeds entry, and new Wi‑Fi at the Big Oak Flat entrance. These changes aim to reduce...
McLaren Racing Announces Etihad Airways as an Official Partner
McLaren Racing announced Etihad Airways as an Official Partner for its Formula 1 and United Autosports WEC Hypercar programmes starting in the 2026 season. The deal links the UAE’s national carrier with McLaren’s high‑performance racing platforms, emphasizing shared values of innovation...
CRM Driven Personalization: Moving Beyond Automated Messages to Predictive Guest Experiences
Hospitality operators are shifting from generic automated messaging to predictive, intelligence‑driven guest experiences powered by integrated CRM and PMS data. Fragmented guest information has limited personalization, but unified profiles enable real‑time segmentation, tailored offers, and on‑property service alignment. Hotels that...
EasyJet Expands Its Uniform Donation Scheme
easyJet is scaling its crew‑uniform donation programme to provide free, professional attire for job‑seekers across the UK. The airline cites ONS data showing unemployment rising 5.2% while 734,000 vacancies remain, and research indicating that 71% of respondents can’t afford interview‑ready...
Reclaim Expands Luggage Management Network with Addition of Voco The Darwin
reclaim, the premium luggage‑management platform, has added on‑demand service for the voco The Darwin Atlanta Midtown hotel, an IHG property. Guests can schedule bag pickup from the hotel lobby up to six hours before departure, with tamper‑evident tags and real‑time...
ITB Berlin and IPK International: Stable International Travel, Holidays Dominate
Just before ITB Berlin opens in March 2026, IPK International’s World Travel Monitor shows global international trips rose 4% year‑on‑year in 2025, nudging the market back toward pre‑pandemic levels. Europe matched the global average with a 4% increase, while North...
Capella Debuts in Kyoto, Japan
Capella Kyoto will open on 22 March 2026, offering 89 rooms that fuse modern luxury with traditional machiya architecture in Kyoto’s historic Miyagawa‑cho district. Designed by Kengo Kuma & Associates and Brewin Design Office, the hotel opens during cherry‑blossom season to attract high‑end travelers...
Oceania Cruises® Introduces the Oceania Club Ambassador Program
Oceania Cruises has launched the Oceania Club Ambassador Program, a referral initiative that grants a US $200 future cruise credit to both the referring Club member and the newly booked guest. The offer applies only to first‑time, full‑fare bookings and credits...
Minor Hotels Brings Luxury Anantara Hotels & Resorts Brand to Australia - Anantara Perth Hotel
Minor Hotels is launching its luxury Anantara brand in Australia with the Anantara Perth Hotel, slated to open in 2032 as the centerpiece of the AUD $3.8 billion Burswood Point master‑planned development. The waterfront property will offer 150 rooms, two restaurants, a...
Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris Claims ‘World’s Leading Sustainable Supply Chain Programme’
Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris has been named the World’s Leading Sustainable Supply Chain Programme 2025 at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards in Dubai. The hotel’s responsible purchasing charter now covers 14 product categories, with 66% of...