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• China International MICE Exchange Opens in Beijing with 150 Exhibitors

  November 3, 2026

  The inaugural China International MICE Exchange (CIMX) opened in Beijing on 3 November 2026, bringing together Chinese and international companies involved in meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE). Held at the China National Convention Center Phase II, the three-day event runs from 3 to 5 November. Organisers reported 150 exhibitors, 350 hosted buyers, representatives from…

• Vietnam Airlines Named World’s Best Culinary Airline 2026

  November 3, 2026

  Vietnam Airlines has received the World’s Best Culinary Airline 2026 award at the World Culinary Awards, becoming the first Asian airline to win the title. The carrier received the recognition ahead of international airlines including Emirates, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Air France, Cathay Pacific and Turkish Airlines. The World Culinary Awards is an annual global…

• Hyatt Appoints Stephen Ho as Group President, Asia Pacific

  November 3, 2026

  Hyatt Hotels Corporation has appointed Stephen Ho as Group President, Asia Pacific, effective January 1, 2027. He will succeed David Udell, who will retire from the position on December 31, 2026, after leading the region since 2014. Udell will remain with Hyatt as a Senior Advisor. In this role, he will focus on developing future…

• Minor Hotels to Open First Minor Reserve Collection Resort in Asia in Phuket

  November 2, 2026

  Minor Hotels has signed a hotel management agreement with Amal Group of Companies to develop Gardens of Eden Resort Phuket, Minor Reserve Collection. The project will mark the first property under the luxury collection brand in Asia. Scheduled to open in 2031, the 310-key resort will be located in Bang Tao, Phuket, approximately 250 metres…

• Uber Submits Ride-hailing Licence Application in Hong Kong

  November 2, 2026

  Uber has submitted its application for a Ride-hailing Service Licence to Hong Kong’s Transport Department. The move follows the Government’s introduction of a regulatory framework for ride-hailing services. Uber said it supports the new regime. The framework aims to provide residents and visitors with safer and more diverse transport options. It also marks a step…

• BWH Hotels Unifies 4,000 Hotels Under WorldHotels Masterbrand and Loyalty Programme

  November 1, 2026

  BWH Hotels is bringing more than 4,000 hotels across 18 brands under the WorldHotels masterbrand and a unified loyalty programme. The transformation aims to improve portfolio visibility, simplify the guest experience and strengthen the group’s global distribution and digital capabilities. The company said the initiative responds to consumer research and guest feedback about how travellers…

• Sanya and Maldives Sign Agreements to Expand Trade and Investment Cooperation

  November 1, 2026

  Sanya has signed new agreements with the Maldives to strengthen trade and investment ties, following a two-day business mission focused on the blue economy, yacht services, fisheries and aquaculture. The delegation visited the Maldives from October 27 to 28, 2026. It included representatives from the Sanya Municipal Bureau of Commerce, Sanya Central Business District Administration,…

• OpenAI Expands ChatGPT Ads With New Targeting, Measurement and Campaign Features

  November 1, 2026

  OpenAI has continued expanding ChatGPT Ads since launching its initial advertising pilot in the United States earlier in 2026. The platform has introduced self-service campaign management, cost-per-click (CPC) bidding, conversion optimisation and additional measurement tools. The changes are creating new advertising opportunities for hotels and travel businesses seeking to reach users through AI-powered conversations. Expedia…

• Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur Opens as Hilton’s First Malaysian Hotel Under the Brand

  November 1, 2026

  Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur has opened in the Malaysian capital, marking the brand’s debut in the country. Operated by Hilton, the all-suite hotel features 268 suites ranging from 80 to 745 square metres. Located in the Golden Triangle’s Bukit Bintang district, the property combines residential-style accommodation with dining, wellness and event facilities. Its design also…

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