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Hilton will expand into one of Western Sydney’s fastest-growing urban centres with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Parramatta, a 100-room hotel scheduled for the final quarter of 2028. The property will form part of Deicorp Group’s Cosmopolitan mixed-use development on the park-side boundary of Parramatta’s central business district. The wider project will combine the […]
The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp is transforming luxury wildlife tourism through a professional photography experience featuring advanced Canon cameras, specialist instruction and post-safari editing support. Available to guests of different experience levels, the programme helps visitors capture the Masai Mara’s wildlife and landscapes with equipment designed for challenging safari conditions. The camp’s on-site Photography
Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward is preparing sweeping restrictions on short-term rentals as resident complaints rise amid strong international tourism demand. The proposed overhaul could remove approximately 2,000 registered properties from one of Japan’s most popular visitor districts. Japan Tourism Agency data showed 3,775 registered short-term rental properties in Shinjuku as of July 15. This gives the
IHG Hotels & Resorts is strengthening its position in Greater China’s growing concert tourism market. The hospitality group is connecting hotel stays with live entertainment, transport, dining, cultural discovery and loyalty rewards. Its evolving strategy responds to travellers who increasingly build entire trips around concerts and other major events. These visitors need more than tickets.
Airwheel is advancing the smart luggage market with rideable electric suitcases designed to make movement through airports, railway stations and other large travel hubs easier. The company’s products combine motorised mobility, app-based controls, digital tracking and charging functions within a conventional luggage format. This creates a new category of connected travel equipment that can carry
Macau plans to invest approximately MOP130 billion, equivalent to about US$16 billion, in four major projects designed to strengthen tourism, technology, education and logistics. The five-year investment programme represents one of Macau’s strongest attempts to reduce its economic dependence on casino gaming. Authorities want non-gaming industries to contribute around 60% of gross value added by
Bengaluru’s fast-changing dining scene has gained a new vegetarian destination with the arrival of Druma, a 60-seat restaurant built around authentic flavours, ingredient quality and understated luxury. Located in Jayanagar, the restaurant occupies approximately 2,100 square feet and introduces what its team describes as “humble dining.” The idea rejects unnecessary spectacle while giving vegetables, grains,
Malaysia’s hospitality market will gain a new internationally branded property when Dusit Princess Ipoh opens on 1 October 2026, strengthening accommodation choices in Perak’s heritage-rich capital. The 268-room upper-midscale hotel will introduce Dusit’s Thai-inspired hospitality to Ipoh while highlighting the destination’s Malaysian culture, celebrated cuisine and limestone landscapes. Located beside the Perak Turf Club, the
The Sunshine Hotel & Suites is introducing a refreshed hospitality experience near Grand Cayman’s Seven Mile Beach. The renewed offering combines boutique accommodation, extended-stay convenience and access to selected amenities at a neighbouring luxury resort. Refreshed suites, fully equipped kitchens and upgraded leisure facilities form the foundation of the hotel’s transformation. Guests can also use
Austria is strengthening real-time road travel information through Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems, aligning its network with Germany, Spain and other European countries. Commonly known as C-ITS, the technology allows vehicles, roadside infrastructure and transport operators to exchange standardised digital messages. These communications can provide earlier information about hazards, congestion, roadworks and changing journey times. For
Punjab has introduced body-worn cameras for traffic police officers in Jalandhar, creating recorded evidence of roadside checks and interactions with motorists. The Jalandhar Commissionerate Police has initially deployed 20 cameras through its Emergency Response System Traffic Wing. Sixteen major city intersections have received coverage, while four devices have been assigned to zonal traffic officers. Police
Ubiquiti has introduced the UniFi Travel Router Long-Range, a compact networking device designed to improve connectivity for travellers in challenging environments. However, early demand has already pushed the new model out of stock in several markets. The UniFi Travel Router Long-Range, identified as UTR-LR, is priced at $99 in the United States. Ubiquiti’s American store
