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This is an image of the entrance to Park Hyatt Cabo del Sol in Baja California Sur, Mexico. Photo courtesy of Hyatt Hotels Corporation.

Park Hyatt Cabo del Sol opens

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Park Hyatt Cabo del Sol, the first Park Hyatt branded hotel in Mexico, made its official debut today within the private Cabo del Sol community. IN BRIEF Room Count | 163 guestrooms and 88 suites Location | Baja California Sur, Mexico Amenities…
This is an aerial view of the site of Waldorf Astoria Marbella, which is set to open in 2029. Photo © Hilton 2025.

Waldorf Astoria brand coming to Spain’s Malaga Province

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 Hilton and Higuerón Developments today announced the signing of Waldorf Astoria Marbella, bringing the Waldorf Astoria brand to Spain’s Malaga Province. Expected to open in 2029, the new resort will feature a unique design created by three Pritzker Prize-winning architects, who are…
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IRF’s 2026 Industry Outlook: Optimism Despite Budget Pressure

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The Incentive Research Foundation’s Industry Outlook for 2026: Merchandise, Gift Cards and Event Gifting reports a mix of optimism and emerging challenges across North America and Europe. Economic and financial confidence among organizations is high, with over 90 percent of respondents in…
This is an image of the exterior of Metropole Bangkok, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, at sunset. Photo courtesy of Marriott International.

Tribute Portfolio brand debuts in Thailand

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Metropole Bangkok, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel opened today in the trendy Thonglor district of Bangkok, Thailand. The opening marks the debut of Marriott's Tribute Portfolio, a family of independent boutique hotels, in the country. This newly rebranded, one-of-a-kind hotel fuses the charm…
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Legacy Mekong, Can Tho joins Marriott’s Autograph Collection

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Marriott International, Inc. today announced that the Legacy Mekong, Can Tho, Autograph Collection has joined its portfolio, marking the company’s 700th property in Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC). Situated on a private islet along the Hau River, the property joins Vinpearl Landmark…

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Mandarin Oriental arrives in Austria

Mandarin Oriental today made its debut in Austria with the opening of Mandarin Oriental, Vienna. Set on a quiet street in Vienna's prestigious First District, the hotel is located within the historic Ringstrasse — a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its…
December 1, 2025
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IBTM World 2025 sets new attendance and exhibitor records

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 IBTM World 2025 closed on November 20th, having welcomed nearly 12,000 participants from around the world for three days of breakthrough ideas, experiential activations, and a record 79,000+ pre-scheduled meetings, an eight percent increase on 2024. The show's organizer reports that this…
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Porter makes getting to the Bahamas better

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Porter Airlines has launched roundtrip service between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Nassau, The Bahamas (NAS). The new route, which began November 26th, is among a series of inaugural flights to southern vacation markets, including Mexico, Costa Rica and Cayman Islands.…
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5 luxury travel trends shaping 2026

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Virtuoso, a global authority on luxury and experiential travel, has released its 2026 Virtuoso Luxe Report, which identifies five key trends upscale travelers will be embracing in the year ahead. More than 2,400 travel advisors from Virtuoso-affiliated agencies in North America, Latin…
This is an image of the arrival pavilion at Regent Bali Canggu, which opened November 2025. Photo courtesy of IHG Hotels & Resorts.

First Regent brand hotel in Indonesia opens in Bali

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The first Regent in Indonesia is now open on the shores of Canggu, a resort village on the south coast of Bali. Regent Bali Canggu features the world’s first Regent Spa, six distinctive dining options, and 150 oceanside rooms and suites. “It…