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Secrets Resorts & Spas continues expansion in sun destinations

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Secrets Mirabel Cancun Resort & Spa opened this week in the heart of the popular Mexican sun destination's Hotel Zone. The debut of the adults-only, all-inclusive resort builds on the brand's expansion in Latin America and the Caribbean and follows the recent…
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Four Seasons opens property in Naples, Florida

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Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort is now welcoming guests. "This opening marks an exciting milestone for Four Seasons in Florida, as we expand our offerings in the region and introduce the highly anticipated Naples Beach Club," says Alejandro Reynal, president…
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New report exposes accessibility gap at events

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Ninety-three percent of disabled delegates continue to encounter barriers when attending events, according to landmark research by The Business of Events and ICC Wales, supported by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Events. Click on image to see report. Photo of Dr. Shani Dhanda (top of…
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IBTM World Forum for Advocacy calls for coordinated collaboration

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Forty-two senior event leaders from more than 20 countries gathered in Barcelona yesterday to participate in the IBTM World Forum for Advocacy, presented by The Business of Events. The Forum, which took place at Hotel Miramar Barcelona on the eve of the three-day IBTM…
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Minor Hotels debuting in Malta in 2026

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Minor Hotels has signed a franchise agreement for NH Collection Sliema, its first hotel on the Mediterranean island of Malta. Scheduled to open by the end of 2026, the premium new-build property will be located in the coastal town of Sliema, which…

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The world’s tallest hotel opens in Dubai

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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…
This is an image of a sign for the 64th ICCA Congress, held in Porto, Portugal. The sign features the design of a traditional Portuguese tile. Photo courtesy of ICCA.

ICCA wraps up 64th edition of its annual Congress

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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…
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InterContinental brand debuts in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay

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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…
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Four Seasons continues its expansion in the Middle East

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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…