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Design Hotels stakes Asia Pacific claim with 14 new signings
The Marriott-owned collection of independent hotels has posted record regional growth, with Asia Pacific accounting for 28 per cent of…
Ritz-Carlton yacht Ilma becomes world’s first Five-Star cruise ship in Forbes Travel Guide 2026
Marriott International's Luxury Group has collected 397 recognitions in the 2026 Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards – the most by…
IHG brings InterContinental brand to Papua New Guinea with 179-room Port Moresby hotel
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed its first InterContinental property in Papua New Guinea, partnering with Gulf Province Properties Limited…
Nobu Hospitality enters the Maldives with private island resort and branded residences
Nobu Hospitality has announced its first venture into the Maldives, unveiling plans for a hotel, restaurant and private island residences…
Sally Abé Opens First Solo Restaurant in Hackney as Chef Steps Out on Her Own
Sally Abé, one of the UK's most decorated chefs, will open her first standalone restaurant in London's Hackney next month.…
Fairmont Plans Second Calgary Hotel as Convention Boom Reshapes City’s Hospitality Market
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has announced a second Calgary property, partnering with local developer Truman to build a 225-key luxury…
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Foxhills’ Tej Walia named Hotelier of the Year finalist at Hotel Magazine Awards 2026
Tej Walia FIH MI, Managing Director of Foxhills Club & Resort, has been shortlisted as a Hotelier of the Year…
RaizUp launches fourth Revenue Leadership Program cohort as hospitality faces widening skills gap
Update, 15 October 2026: This article concerns the fourth cohort announced in February. RaizUp now lists its fifth cohort for…
Hilton partners with Placemakr to debut Apartment Collection brand
Hilton enters the furnished apartment market with its 26th brand, Apartment Collection by Hilton, partnering with Washington D.C.-based operator Placemakr…
ALIVAA Hotels & Resorts secures talent pipeline through partnership with The Lalit Suri Hospitality School
ALIVAA Hotels & Resorts has signed a memorandum of understanding with The Lalit Suri Hospitality School to establish a structured…