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Marriott’s Autograph Collection debuts in the Maldives

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The Halcyon Private Isles Maldives, Autograph Collection has opened, marking the Marriott brand's debut in the South Asia archipelagic country. The property is set in Gaafu Alifu Atoll, about 90 minutes by seaplane from Malé, the country's capital city. It is located…
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Ennismore grows presence in Spain

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Lifestyle hospitality company Ennismore today announced the signing of The Hoxton, Madrid, the brand's first hotel in the city and second destination in Spain. It joins The Hoxton, Poblenou, which debuted in Barcelona in 2022. Set to open in 2026, the hotel…
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Anantara’s first tented safari camp opening in 2026

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Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp is set to open in April 2026 in Zambia. It will be the immersive hospitality brand's first safari tented camp. The property will be located high above the banks of the Kafue River, which is the longest…
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Meliá and Grupo Puntacana announce Bergantín Beach project

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Meliá Hotels International and Grupo Puntacana are developing a new property on Punta Bergantín, a new tourism hub in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. The Spanish hospitality company reports that Meliá Bergantín Beach represents a new example of public-private collaboration focused on sustainable…
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Hyatt bringing Andaz brand to Hong Kong

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Hyatt Hotel Corporation today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Wing Tai Properties Limited and CSI Properties Limited for the first Andaz branded hotel in Hong Kong. Expected to open in 2027, this new-build hotel will…

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MICE industry optimism hits five-year high: AMEX GBT report

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Optimism among MICE industry professionals has reached its highest level in five years, according to the 15th Annual Global Meetings & Events Forecast by American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT). The report, which was released October 6, 2025, reveals that artificial…
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Hilton announces luxury Conrad brand resort in Greece

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Hilton today announced the signing of Conrad Corfu following a franchise agreement with the Troulis family. Conrad Corfu will be located on the southern part of the Greek island, which is known for its golden beaches and rich heritage. Photos of guestroom…
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JW Marriott brand debuts in Tokyo

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JW Marriott today announces the opening of JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo, the brand's second property in Japan. The luxury hotel is located in the heart of Takanawa Gateway City, Tokyo's newest urban "city of the future" destination. "JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo represents a…
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Air Canada expanding service out of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

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Air Canada today unveiled a major expansion at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport with new transborder routes to four major U.S. cities and increased daily flights to Montréal and Ottawa. The new services, with frequencies favorable to business travel, further heighten the…