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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
Seoul is launching its first official designation programme for patient-friendly accommodation as rapidly growing medical tourism increases demand for suitable extended stays. The Seoul Metropolitan Government and Seoul Tourism Organization will accept applications for the Seoul Medical-Friendly Accommodation designation from September 14 through September 30, 2026. Registered accommodation businesses operating within Seoul can apply. The
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has introduced eight immersive guest experiences across its global portfolio, expanding its approach to personalised luxury hospitality. The latest additions to the Special Happens… programme span hotels in Tokyo, Istanbul, Abu Dhabi, Prague, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Canada and Boston. They combine private access, cultural encounters, gastronomy, entertainment and outdoor adventure. Fairmont
Luxury Christmas travel across Europe is gaining momentum as leading hotels turn the 2026 festive season into a collection of destination-led experiences. Properties in Paris, Rome, Vienna and Amalfi are preparing Christmas and New Year programmes that combine premium accommodation with gastronomy, culture, wellness and local heritage. The approach aims to attract affluent international travellers
The UAE and Saudi Arabia are accelerating the integration of artificial intelligence, robotics and connected technology across tourism and hospitality. The transition is creating smarter hotel operations, multilingual visitor services and new training requirements for hospitality professionals. In 2026, robots are becoming increasingly visible at hotels, exhibitions and technology demonstrations across the Gulf. Their functions
