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• Rixos Water World Phuket to Open in 2028 Following Renovation

  September 5, 2026

  Rixos Water World Phuket is set to mark the brand’s debut in Thailand when it opens in early 2028 following an extensive renovation. The resort, currently managed by Ennismore, will launch as Rixos Water World Phuket. The signing expands Rixos’ presence in Asia and adds Phuket to the brand’s growing all-inclusive portfolio. The project will…

• Hilton Appoints Kolin Pound as Area President for Caribbean and Latin America

  September 5, 2026

  Hilton has appointed Kolin Pound as area president, Caribbean and Latin America (CALA), effective August 24, 2026. In the role, Pound will oversee Hilton’s operations across the region. He will lead hotel teams and work with owners and other stakeholders on performance, company culture and regional growth. Pound joins Hilton from Ares Management, where he…

• Emirates Introduces Electric Premium Economy Seat with Full-Height Privacy Screen

  September 5, 2026

  Emirates has introduced a new Premium Economy seat (wach video) with an electrically powered, full-height privacy screen between each seat. The seat will debut on newly delivered Airbus A350 aircraft. According to Emirates, it is the first Premium Economy seat to use a fully electric privacy divider that extends to the full height of the…

• Hong Kong Tourism Board Targets Longer UK Stays With New PR Strategy

  September 4, 2026

  Hong Kong is stepping up efforts to attract more UK travellers and encourage them to stay longer and explore beyond the city centre. The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has appointed The PC Agency to oversee its UK destination PR strategy. The move forms part of a new approach aimed at increasing both the number…

• WTTC Global Summit to Bring More Than 200 Travel CEOs to Malta in October 2026

  September 4, 2026

  More than 200 Travel & Tourism CEOs and senior executives are expected in Malta next month for the 26th WTTC Global Summit. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) will hold the event in Valletta from 7–9 October 2026. The annual summit will bring together senior representatives from hospitality, aviation, cruise, travel technology, financial services,…

• Saudi Arabia Proposes New Hotel Staffing Requirements Ahead of 2027

  September 4, 2026

  Less than three and a half years after launching its Vision 2030 tourism plan, Saudi Arabia has proposed minimum staffing requirements for hotels and other tourist accommodations. The Ministry of Tourism outlined the proposed ratios in a paper titled “Minimum staffing requirements for tourist hospitality facilities.” Under the proposed rules, luxury hotels and resorts would…

• Tripcom September Mega Sale Offers Flights From $29 on September 8 and 9

  September 4, 2026

  Trip.com will hold its September Mega Sale on 8 and 9 September, with discounts on flights, hotels, attractions, tours, eSIMs and car hire for travellers in Australia. The two-day promotion will focus on flights on 8 September. The following day will feature deals across accommodation, attractions, tours, connectivity and transport. According to Trip.com, domestic flights…

• Qatar Airways Partners with Priority Pass to Expand Beyond Business Rewards

  September 3, 2026

  Qatar Airways has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Priority Pass to expand rewards and airport lounge access for members of its Beyond Business corporate travel programme. Under the agreement, Beyond Business members will soon be able to redeem Qrewards for access to more than 1,900 airport lounges and travel experiences across the Priority Pass…

• Park Plaza London Riverbank to Open Natural History Museum Dinosaur Family Suite

  September 3, 2026

  Park Plaza London Riverbank is launching a new Dinosaur Family Suite in collaboration with the Natural History Museum, with bookings opening in September 2026. The suite has been developed through a licensing collaboration with the Natural History Museum. Museum experts advised on the scientific content and room design, including the prehistoric species, vegetation, fossils and…

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