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EDITION branded hotel & residences planned for Dubai Harbour

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Shamal Holding and Marriott International Inc. have signed an agreement to bring EDITION branded residences and a hotel to Dubai Harbour. The Dubai Beach EDITION is expected to open in 2029. Marking the debut of EDITION residences in the Middle East, The…
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Hilton partners with South Korea’s INSPIRE Entertainment Resort

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Hilton's flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, has signed a landmark agreement with INSPIRE Entertainment Resort, an integrated entertainment resort in South Korea. The strategic partnership introduces Hilton to one of the country's most dynamic tourism destinations. Located just a 15-minute drive…
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Porter expands service to sun destinations

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Porter Airlines is significantly expanding its 2025-2026 winter schedule, increasing flights to southern sun destinations by up to 25 percent during peak travel periods and unveiling four new routes. This includes the introduction of Porter’s first-ever transborder service from Vancouver (YVR) with…
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InterContinental property opens on Hokkaido

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IHG Hotels & Resorts' InterContinental brand debuted today on Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, with the opening of InterContinental Sapporo. Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido, is renowned as a world-class winter resort destination with scenic ski slopes, a distinct culinary scene, and as…
This is an image of David Kries (center, front), Senior Hosted Relationship Manager, IMEX, with first time attendees at previous edition of the show. Photo courtesy of IMEX Exhibitions.

IMEX America expands welcome events for first-time attendees

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IMEX has expanded its welcome events for first timers at IMEX America, taking place next week (October 7-9) at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada. Having trialed a series of "meet and greets" and facilitated show tours for first timers at both…

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Cvent and BeCause integrating hotel and venue sustainability data

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Cvent and BeCause, the sustainability data hub for the travel and tourism industry, have announced an integration to enhance how hotels present sustainability information on the Cvent Supplier Network (CSN), one of the world's largest venue-sourcing platforms. The integration meets the growing…
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Park Hyatt brand shares global expansion plans

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Hyatt Hotels Corporation is celebrating the 45th anniversary of its Park Hyatt brand with a global marking campaign and growth across Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, and the Americas. The new advertising campaign – the first global campaign for the brand in more…
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Bally’s announces new integrated resort for Las Vegas Strip

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Bally's Corporation today announced plans for Bally's Las Vegas, a new entertainment resort on the Las Vegas Strip at the former site of the Tropicana Las Vegas. The project will share a 35-acre campus with the new Las Vegas Athletics Major League…
This is a group shot of winners at North America's 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2025, held September 16, 2025 in Las Vegas. Photo courtesy of 50 Best.

NYC’s Atomix tops North America’s 50 Best Restaurants list

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Atomix, a New York City eatery known for its 12-course tasting menu and storytelling rooted in Korean tradition, has been named the Best Restaurant in North America 2025. Gastronomic leaders gathered Friday evening in Las Vegas, Nevada, to celebrate the unveiling of…