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Hilton grows Curio Collection’s Italy portfolio

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Hilton today announced three signings in Italy, all under the Curio Collection by Hilton brand. The new properties are located in Genova (Genoa), Sorrento and Milan in Northwest Italy. "We are thrilled to expand our presence in Italy with three new Curio…
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Exceptional Experiences program returning to IBTM World

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Launched at IBTM World 2024, Exceptional Experiences is returning to the 2025 edition of the show with a program featuring industry leaders from WeTransfer, Canva, Shutterstock, Amazon and UTA as well as an opening keynote by B. Joseph Pine II, author of…
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Mandarin Oriental planning golf resort for Dubai

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Luxury hospitality company Mandarin Oriental has announced that its first dedicated golf resort with branded residences will open in Dubai in 2030. Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai will be located within Jumeirah Golf Estates, the Next Chapter in the southwestern part…
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Planners juggling rising costs and shrinking flexibility: GDP Pulse Survey

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Global DMC Partners' Q3 2025 Meetings & Events Pulse Survey, released yesterday, reveals that MICE planners around the world continue to be challenged by higher costs, tighter budgets, and limited hotel availability. The survey drew 151 responses from meeting and event professionals…
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Los Angeles City Council green lights convention center expansion

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The Los Angeles City Council has voted to approve the L.A. Convention Center (LACC) Expansion and Modernization Project. The $2.6 billion project includes the addition of 190,000 square feet of space, which will connect the existing South and West Exhibit Halls creating…

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Accor announces signing of Sofitel Genoa Waterfront

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Accor today announced the signing of Sofitel Genoa Waterfront, a new-build landmark luxury hotel being developed in partnership with AG Group. Set to open in 2027 on the Italian city's waterfront, Sofitel Genoa Waterfront will blend French elegance with the maritime heritage…
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IHG announces first Regent brand resort in Japan

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 IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) reports that its Regent brand will expand its footprint in Japan with the opening of Regent Karuizawa in 2028. The 58-key new-build onsen retreat will be the brand's first resort location in the country. It will join…
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St. Vincent and the Grenadines growing hotel inventory

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Four major hotel development projects have been announced for St. Vincent and the Grenadines, a collection of 32 islands and cays in the Caribbean. Expected to open in 2026 and 2027, the new developments will increase the country's hotel inventory by 34.5…
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Cvent wins Best Event Platform award

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Cvent has been named the winner in the Best Event Platform category in this year’s Digiday Technology Awards. This recognition highlights the company’s role in advancing marketing performance through its event marketing and management platform. Cvent’s AI-driven attendee engagement tools, analytics solutions and deep…