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This is an image of the exterior of Metropole Bangkok, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, at sunset. Photo courtesy of Marriott International.

Tribute Portfolio brand debuts in Thailand

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Metropole Bangkok, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel opened today in the trendy Thonglor district of Bangkok, Thailand. The opening marks the debut of Marriott's Tribute Portfolio, a family of independent boutique hotels, in the country. This newly rebranded, one-of-a-kind hotel fuses the charm…
This is an image of a swimming pool at Legacy Mekong, Can Tho, Autograph Collection in Vietnam. Photo courtesy of Marriott International.

Legacy Mekong, Can Tho joins Marriott’s Autograph Collection

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Marriott International, Inc. today announced that the Legacy Mekong, Can Tho, Autograph Collection has joined its portfolio, marking the company’s 700th property in Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC). Situated on a private islet along the Hau River, the property joins Vinpearl Landmark…
This is an image of the reception area at Mandarin Oriental, Vienna. Photo courtesy of Mandarin Oriental.

Mandarin Oriental arrives in Austria

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Mandarin Oriental today made its debut in Austria with the opening of Mandarin Oriental, Vienna. Set on a quiet street in Vienna's prestigious First District, the hotel is located within the historic Ringstrasse — a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its…
This image shows the reception area at IBTM World 2025, Fira de Barcelona. Photo courtesy of IBTM World.

IBTM World 2025 sets new attendance and exhibitor records

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 IBTM World 2025 closed on November 20th, having welcomed nearly 12,000 participants from around the world for three days of breakthrough ideas, experiential activations, and a record 79,000+ pre-scheduled meetings, an eight percent increase on 2024. The show's organizer reports that this…
This is an image of an Embraer E195-E2 in Porter livery flying above the clouds on a blue sky day. Photo courtesy of Porter Airlines.

Porter makes getting to the Bahamas better

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Porter Airlines has launched roundtrip service between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Nassau, The Bahamas (NAS). The new route, which began November 26th, is among a series of inaugural flights to southern vacation markets, including Mexico, Costa Rica and Cayman Islands.…

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Virtuoso, a global authority on luxury and experiential travel, has released its 2026 Virtuoso Luxe Report, which identifies five key trends upscale travelers will be embracing in the year ahead. More than 2,400 travel advisors from Virtuoso-affiliated agencies in North America, Latin…
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This is an image of the arrival pavilion at Regent Bali Canggu, which opened November 2025. Photo courtesy of IHG Hotels & Resorts.

First Regent brand hotel in Indonesia opens in Bali

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The first Regent in Indonesia is now open on the shores of Canggu, a resort village on the south coast of Bali. Regent Bali Canggu features the world’s first Regent Spa, six distinctive dining options, and 150 oceanside rooms and suites. “It…
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Hyatt tripling Hyatt properties in Portugal by 2027

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Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced plans* to expand its Portugal portfolio, with four new hotels set to debut across the country over the next two years. The properties slated to open are: Andaz Lisbon: Expected to open in Q1 2026 and…
This is an image of the private terrace (at sunset) of The Carlton Presidential Suite, The Carlton Milan. Photo courtesy of Rocco Forte Hotels.

Rocco Forte Hotels’ opens 10th Italian property

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The Carlton Milan, Rocco Forte Hotel's tenth Italian property, is now open. Located in the heart of the city's Fashion District, the luxury hotel offers 71 guestrooms and suites, two restaurants, a bar, and a spa. Designed by architects Philip Vergeylen and Paolo…
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ICCA and Destination Canada Release Sustainability Report

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ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association) and Destination Canada today released The State of Sustainability in Associations Report 2025, revealing that while global associations increasingly value sustainability, many still struggle to turn commitment into measurable action. According to the study, 66% of…