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McDonald’s China opened its first ocean-themed restaurant on 27 October 2026 at Sea World in Shenzhen’s Nanshan District. The Wanghai Road branch combines a working restaurant with underwater footage, recycled furnishings and displays that explain where the fish in some of its burgers comes from. Developed with the Marine Stewardship Council, the project brings marine
Kyoto hotel rates rose 5.4% in September 2026 even as occupancy fell across 117 major properties. The average rate for a sold room reached ¥19,333 before tax, up from ¥18,335 a year earlier. Occupancy declined from 83.5% to 79.7%, limiting the gain in revenue across all available rooms. Travellers comparing stays also face a separate
Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta has introduced Famiglia Lunch Club at ALTO Restaurant & Bar, a new daytime dining option built around Italian dishes served for sharing. Lunch runs from noon to 3 pm, Monday through Saturday, with four-, six- and eight-dish sets and panoramic views of the Indonesian capital. Chef de Cuisine Riccardo Pellino developed
Accor and Hard Rock International announce a global partnership to expand hotel distribution, enhance loyalty benefits and accelerate international growth.
New South Wales will add 187 weekly bus trips across four Central Coast routes from 22 November 2026, giving summer visitors more options for reaching Terrigal from Gosford. The timetable change adds a practical consideration for travellers choosing between a Sydney city break, a beach stay in Coogee and a weekend on the Central Coast.
Sri Lankan hotel owner Softlogic Holdings and international operator Accor are bringing two distinct stays under the Pullman brand. Pullman Colombo City Centre serves the capital’s business and leisure market, while Pullman Bentota Resort & Spa gives the brand a coastal property. Together, they show how a local owner and a global hotel operator can
Advertised accommodation rates in Busan averaged 2.4 times normal levels in a consumer survey ahead of BTS’s June 2026 concerts. Busan opened public lodging and extended rail services for the two shows, which drew about 110,000 attendances at Busan Asiad Main Stadium. The 12 and 13 June performances formed part of the group’s Arirang world
Nishitetsu Hotels has announced CoATT, a new apartment hotel brand targeting families, groups and longer-stay travellers in Japan. Three properties, providing a combined 168 rooms, are scheduled to open in Tokyo, Osaka and Sapporo in 2029. Announced on 6 November 2026, the brand will offer accommodation designed primarily for four to six guests. Planned facilities
Aruba offers families several ways to combine a Caribbean beach holiday with cultural visits, local dining and quieter coastal stays. Beyond the resort areas around Noord, destinations including Savaneta, Oranjestad and Paradera provide contrasting settings for visitors comparing accommodation and daily expenses. For budget-conscious households, the important comparison extends beyond the advertised room rate. Meals,
Flexible booking options can give Hawaii visitors greater scope to organise accommodation, transport and activities before departure. For travellers combining Honolulu with cultural visits on Oahu or a stay in Hilo, the benefit depends on the conditions attached to each reservation. However, the supplied material does not establish a statewide shift towards booking exactly 30
Hyatt has relaunched Hyatt Leverage with technology from Spotnana, bringing hotel reservations, spending oversight and payment management into one digital platform for eligible small and midsize businesses. The upgrade aims to simplify accommodation arrangements for companies managing employee travel. Participating businesses can access preferred hotel rates while organising bookings through a central service. For employees,
Cygnett Hotels & Resorts targets over 10,000 keys by 2031, backed by a 55-property pipeline, its Wyndham alliance and a new profitability roadmap.
