Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection, the world's tallest hotel, is now open. The project was led by Dubai developer The First Group. The architectural marvel spans 82 floors that collectively rise 377 meters (1,237 feet) above the city. “We are delighted to…
The 64th ICCA Congress ended last Wednesday, having brought together 1,514 delegates from 81 countries for four days in Porto, Portugal. Drawing on the theme “Charting the Course,” the Congress featured a new multivenue format, intentional design for participation, and a focus…
IHG has opened an InterContinental brand resort in Vietnam's Ha Long Bay, the country's twice-recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site. “InterContinental has been hosting guests for almost 80 years in every corner of the world. We are incredibly proud to extend this ethos…
A strong development pipeline in Saudi Arabia is driving Four Seasons' expansion in the Middle East. "The Middle East is central to our long-term growth strategy, and Saudi Arabia in particular offers extraordinary opportunity across culture-rich cites and transformative coastal destinations," says…
Airfare prices are expected to remain stable through 2026, according to the latest findings from the Air Monitor 2026 from American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) (NYSE: GBTG), a leading software and services company for travel, expense and meetings & events. The…
Newly-released statistics from IMEX America 2025 highlight a 6.5% increase in buyers from 2024 to 6,145 and confirmation of a new record number of participants—17,633—underscoring ongoing industry demand for the show and the vitality of the business events industry. Of these, IMEX…
Bangkok-based Minor Hotels has signed a management agreement with Fideicomiso Urbanización Monte Susana to develop a new Anantara property in Ushuaia, Argentina's southernmost city. Located within the town's Costa Susana master plan, in close proximity to Tierra del Fuego National Park, Anantara…
Hilton today announced the signing of Waldorf Astoria Scarlet Bay following a management agreement with Royal Group Holding. Located on the Peloponnese, will be the luxury brand's first property in Greece. "We're thrilled to be announcing our first Waldorf Astoria hotel in…
IBTM World reports that the show floor at the 2025 edition, taking place at Fira de Barcelona from November 18 to 20, will be home to a record number of new and returning exhibitors. “We’re thrilled to see the continued growth and…