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This image is an aerial view of the villas and beach at Hermitage Bay, Antigua. Photo courtesy of Hermitage Bay.

Antigua’s Hermitage Bay reopens after $30 million investment

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Hermitage Bay reopened this week for the 2025 season following a comprehensive $30 million investment led by international hotelier Daniel Shamoon. Now a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, the Antiguan luxury hotel is entering the 2025/26 season with sharper…
This image is a stock photo of English Harbour and Nelson's Dockyard in Antigua. Photo by mbrand85 | Canva.

Antigua and Barbuda named top Caribbean MICE destination

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In a first for the destination, Antigua and Barbuda has been named as the Caribbean’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination 2025 at the World Travel Awards Caribbean and North America Gala Ceremony. The World Travel Awards rewards leaders in the tourism, airline, hotel and hospitality sectors…
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Free registration to IBTM World 2025 closing October 20

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RX, the organizer of IBTM World 2025, reports that free registration for the show will close on Monday, October 20th. Event professionals and industry visitors attending the show, which will take place November 18-20 at Fira de Barcelona (Spain), will have full…
This image shows a guestroom at Caption by Hyatt Central Sydney, which opened in October 2025. Photo courtesy of Hyatt Hotels Corporation.

Caption by Hyatt brand debuts in Pacific region

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Caption by Hyatt Central Sydney opened today, marking the brand's arrival in Australia and the Pacific. The 174-key property is located in the Haymarket precinct, a cultural and commercial district that is home to the city's Chinatown, Koreatown, Thaitown, and landmarks such…
This is an image of renovated lobby at Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile (October 2025). Photo by Citizen North.

Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile unveils redesign

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Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile, the Accor brand's flagship Canadian property, has completed a multi-phase refurbishment. The redesign of the property, which was led by Canadian design firm 2pirdesign, reflects the spirit of a French home – intimate, expressive, and artfully curated. A…

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Meliá to manage MiM Hotels

Meliá Hotels International and MiM Hotels, the boutique hospitality brand owned by global football legend Leo (Lionel) Messi, have announced a strategic partnership under which Meliá will take over the management of the MiM Hotels portfolio effective November 1. The properties will…
October 12, 2025
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IMEX America 2025 sets records

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IMEX reports that this year's IMEX America, which closed yesterday, set records in exhibition floor space and attendance, reflecting the current strength in the global business events sector. The show, held October 7-9, welcomed more than 17,000 participants, had the biggest exhibition…
This image is a rendering of the gardens planned for The Nobu Hotel & Restaurant Nashville, which will be part of the Oracle campus in the East Bank district. Rendering courtesy of Nobu Hospitality.

Nobu Hospitality planning Nashville hotel and restaurant

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Nobu Hospitality is bringing its luxury lifestyle brand to Tennessee's Music City. Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Nashville will be part of the broader Oracle campus development on the shores of the Cumberland River in the city's East Bank district. Designed in collaboration…
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IMEX introduces neurodivergent event design standard

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The IMEX Group has worked with the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Australian Psychological Society (APS) to launch a new standardized framework for neurodivergent inclusivity in event design. The new standard was introduced to the industry this week at IMEX America…
This image is a rendering of the exterior of The Westerly, a new tower at Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino, which is opening in early 2026. Rendering © 2025 Hilton.

New tower opening at Hilton Aruba Caribbean

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Reservations are now open for The Westerly, the new oceanfront tower at Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino, which is set to debut in early 2026. The new tower combines the experience and privileges of a boutique hotel alongside the access and…