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• IATA Releases 2025 World Air Transport Statistics as Premium Travel Climbs

  July 17, 2026

  The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the latest edition of its World Air Transport Statistics (WATS), providing one of the aviation industry’s most comprehensive annual snapshots. Covering data through 2025, the report highlights continued growth in passenger demand, premium travel, airline operations and aircraft utilisation across global markets. Updated every year, the WATS…

• Klook and Korea Tourism Organization Renew Partnership to Boost Smart Tourism and Regional Travel

  July 17, 2026

  Klook and the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) have renewed their strategic partnership, signing a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate digital tourism innovation, promote Korea’s regional destinations, and enhance travel experiences through AI-powered solutions. The renewed agreement focuses on four key priorities: “Korea continues to capture the imagination of travelers around the world, driven…

• La Vie Hotels & Resorts to Manage The Westin Gold Coast Ahead of 2029 Opening

  July 17, 2026

  Marriott’s Westin brand is set to debut on the Gold Coast, with La Vie Hotels & Resorts appointed to manage the landmark 138-key luxury hotel opening in late 2029. La Vie Hotels & Resorts has reached another significant milestone after being appointed to manage The Westin Gold Coast, a landmark mixed-use development that will further…

• Global Hotel Alliance Reports Double-Digit Growth in Q2 2026

  July 17, 2026

  Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) delivered another strong quarter, reporting double-digit growth across revenue, room nights and loyalty engagement in Q2 2026 as international travel demand remained resilient despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. The world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands generated US$858 million in total revenue during the second quarter, representing an 11% increase year-on-year. For…

• Marriott Bonvoy and JAL Launch First-Ever Strategic Loyalty Partnership in Japan

  July 16, 2026

  Marriott Bonvoy and Japan Airlines introduce reciprocal elite status matching, exclusive rewards, and enhanced travel benefits across flights and hotel stays. Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program, and the JAL Mileage Bank (JMB) program from Japan Airlines (JAL) have launched a strategic travel loyalty partnership that delivers exclusive benefits across both air travel and…

• Accor Appoints Gilles Cretallaz to Lead Luxury Hotel Operations Across Asia

  July 16, 2026

  Accor has announced the appointment of Gilles Cretallaz as Senior Vice President Operations, South-East Asia, Japan, Korea and the Maldives for its luxury brands Sofitel Legend, Sofitel, MGallery and Emblems. Based in Bangkok, Cretallaz returns to Accor to oversee a significant portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts across one of the world’s fastest-growing travel regions.…

• IHG Targets Gen Z Travelers in Greater China with Esports, Student Discounts and Summer Getaways

  July 16, 2026

  As travel becomes an increasingly important form of self-expression and social connection for younger generations, IHG Hotels & Resorts is expanding initiatives designed specifically for Gen Z travelers across Greater China. With more than 230 million Gen Z consumers in the region, the company is focusing on three priorities—shared interests, travel value and destination inspiration.…

• Radisson Hotel Group Accelerates Southeast Asia and Pacific Expansion with 89 Hotels

  July 16, 2026

  Radisson Hotel Group is strengthening its presence across Southeast Asia and the Pacific through a market-specific development strategy that aligns each brand and operating model with local demand and owner objectives. The Group continues to expand in established gateway cities, leading leisure destinations and emerging markets while serving business, leisure, meetings and extended-stay travellers. Recent…

• Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake Appoints Nicolas Senes as General Manager

  July 15, 2026

  Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake has announced the appointment of Nicolas Senes as its new General Manager. He brings more than two decades of international leadership experience with Four Seasons across Europe and Asia, further strengthening the luxury hotel’s position as one of China’s leading hospitality destinations. Nicolas joins the award-winning lakeside retreat…

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