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China is aligning with several fast-growing Asian travel markets as airport passenger growth begins to outpace the delivery of suitable hotel rooms. Airports across Asia-Pacific are forecast to record annual passenger growth of 4.8% between 2025 and 2028. Southern Asia leads the outlook with 6.3%, while South-eastern Asia is expected to expand by 5.1%. Vietnam
Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka, Vignette Collection, will stage a month-long Halloween gourmet festival featuring seasonal cakes, breads and savoury dishes. The hotel’s Autumn Harvest Festival will run from 1 October through 31 October 2026 at Gourmet Boutique Melissa. The collection combines Halloween designs with popular Japanese autumn flavours, including pumpkin, purple sweet potato, black sesame
South Africa’s accommodation sector is entering an important travel period as Tourism Month promotes domestic exploration across all nine provinces. Hotels, safari lodges, resorts, guesthouses and bed-and-breakfast properties could benefit as the campaign encourages residents to explore cities, small towns, villages, coastal areas and rural destinations. The programme will lead into South Africa’s national World
UP Group Asia is expanding its partnership-led strategy across Thailand as hotels and convention centres pursue new revenue opportunities in 2026. The company plans to work alongside hospitality teams through an integrated service model. Its approach is designed to improve guest value while strengthening the commercial potential of participating properties. Thailand’s growing appeal for regional
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has unveiled Dolce Nova, a new hospitality concept designed to bring slower, more meaningful travel experiences to destinations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Developed under the wider Dolce Hotels & Resorts offering, the brand will focus on wellbeing, social dining, restful accommodation and connections with local communities. The concept
Finnair and Radisson Hotel Group have launched a loyalty partnership that allows members to transfer rewards between their airline and hotel accounts. The collaboration introduces two-way conversions between Finnair Plus Avios and Radisson Rewards points. It also gives eligible Finnair frequent flyers access to elevated Radisson Rewards membership tiers. Members can convert 10 Radisson Rewards
Club Med Bintan is undergoing a major transformation that will introduce redesigned rooms, expanded family facilities, new sports and refreshed dining through 2026 and 2027. The redevelopment aims to strengthen the Indonesian island resort’s appeal among families seeking convenient, experience-rich holidays. Club Med is combining shared activities with dedicated spaces for children and adults within
Atmosphere Core has signed ONE BANYAN Amaraa Faru, a new 118-villa private-island resort scheduled to open in the Maldives in March 2027. The property will become Atmosphere Core’s 10th resort in the country and the first development within its new ONE BANYAN series. It will operate under the An Atmosphere Hotel sub-brand of Atmosphere Hotels
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa is strengthening Carlsbad’s position as a luxury Southern California destination by combining family recreation, wellness, golf and resort dining within one expansive property. Set across approximately 250 acres above Batiquitos Lagoon, the resort offers a spacious alternative to California’s busy beachfront hotels. It remains close to the
Hotels across Rome, Berlin and other major European destinations are accelerating investment in artificial intelligence, cloud platforms and automated services as tourism demand rises in 2026. Properties are using digital systems to simplify check-in, coordinate housekeeping, manage room prices and personalize guest communication. Smart-room technology is also helping operators control energy use while responding faster
The Ritz-Carlton, Amman is strengthening its focus on Saudi travellers through personalised hospitality, cultural understanding and greater visibility in the Kingdom. Mousa Saffouri, Director of Sales and Distribution at The Ritz-Carlton, Amman, said Saudi visitors often feel “home away from home” in Jordan because of the strong cultural understanding between the neighbouring markets. Saudi Arabia
The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm will reopen on November 1, 2026, returning a prominent luxury property to Dubai’s hotel market following an extended refurbishment programme. The hotel has confirmed that it will again welcome leisure guests, groups and events at its Palm Jumeirah address. Its return comes before Dubai’s busy winter tourism period, when
