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Mexico’s luxury hospitality sector is placing cultural experiences at the heart of destination travel as Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita prepares to host Catrinas Fest 2026 from October 30 to November 1. The three-day celebration at the Riviera Nayarit oceanfront resort will honour Día de Muertos through Mexican cuisine, remembrance traditions, entertainment and family activities.
Singapore is strengthening its appeal as a premium family getaway during Golden Week, with Four Seasons Hotel Singapore presenting a combination of spacious accommodation, cultural dining and personalised wellness experiences for international visitors. The city-centre hotel is positioning itself for families and groups seeking more than conventional sightseeing. Its hospitality concept combines residential-style suites, diverse
Northern Thailand is strengthening its appeal as a luxury festive destination in 2026 as Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle prepares a seasonal programme built around riverside dining, jungle experiences and regional traditions. Set within the Golden Triangle landscape, the luxury tented retreat will mark Loy Krathong, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year with distinctive celebrations.
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore has appointed Marisa Ng as Associate Commercial Director, strengthening its senior commercial leadership as Singapore’s luxury hospitality sector continues competing for premium leisure, corporate and events demand. Announced on August 13, 2026, the appointment gives Ng responsibility for the hotel’s commercial strategy across Sales, Revenue Management, Catering, Reservations, Public Relations and
Minor Hotels is preparing a major lifestyle hospitality expansion in Malaysian Borneo with Avani Kota Kinabalu, a 352-room premium hotel scheduled to open in Sabah during the first quarter of 2027. The property will become the first Avani-branded hotel in Sabah and the hospitality centerpiece of The Logg Luyang, a mixed-use development by KTI Landmark
Bunkhouse Hotels is expanding the community role of its Austin hospitality properties through Vote Y’all, a voter-registration initiative operating at Austin Motel and Carpenter Hotel ahead of the October 5, 2026 Texas registration deadline. The campaign began on August 8 and creates recurring Saturday registration opportunities across two months. Austin Motel hosts the August phase,
Hilton is accelerating its luxury and lifestyle expansion across Asia Pacific with three new hotel signings in Thailand and the Maldives, strengthening its exposure to some of the region’s most important leisure and cultural destinations. The agreements cover Andamanda Voyage, Curio Collection by Hilton in Phuket, a 65-room Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel in Chiang
American Express Travel is significantly expanding its premium accommodation network, adding more than 400 properties across Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection as luxury travelers demand increasingly personalized and experience-led journeys. The expansion introduces hotels across 49 new destinations and takes the combined portfolio beyond 3,100 curated properties in 114 countries and territories.
Detroit is preparing for a major expansion of its luxury hospitality landscape as JW Marriott Detroit Water Square moves toward its planned opening in 2027, creating a new waterfront destination for premium leisure travellers, corporate visitors and convention delegates. The 25-storey property will become a major addition to Detroit’s international waterfront. Marriott currently lists 601
Indian Hotels Company Limited is expanding the social impact of India’s hospitality industry by helping tribal home cooks transform traditional culinary knowledge into stronger livelihood opportunities. Under IHCL’s ESG+ framework Paathya, the hospitality group has conducted a specialised culinary training programme in collaboration with Tata Steel Foundation and with support from the Institute of Hotel
Norway’s luxury tourism landscape has gained a striking new addition as Ytri Island Retreat opens on Husøya in the remote Træna archipelago, bringing high-end hospitality to one of the most isolated stretches of the Helgeland coast. The 38-room-and-suite property officially opened on April 23, 2026, and is designed for year-round operation. Alongside accommodation, it offers
Kamat Hotels (India) Limited has appointed veteran hospitality finance executive Milind Wadekar as Chief Financial Officer and Key Managerial Personnel, strengthening its leadership team as the company prepares for its next phase of growth. Wadekar officially joined Kamat Hotels India on August 1, 2026, following approval of his appointment by the company’s board on May
