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• Booking.com Stops Sharing Guest Phone Numbers With Hotel Systems

  October 25, 2026

  Booking.com stopped sharing guest phone numbers with connected hotel systems on 28 September 2026. The change affects new reservations and modifications to existing bookings. It applies to property management systems (PMS), channel managers and guest messaging platforms. According to Booking.com, the measure aims to protect guests by reducing phishing messages that use genuine booking details.…

• WTTC Forecasts Spain’s Travel and Tourism Sector to Contribute €269BN in 2026

  October 24, 2026

  Spain’s Travel & Tourism sector is forecast to contribute more than €269BN to the national economy in 2026, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The projection represents growth of 4.1%, up from the organisation’s previous forecast of 3.7%. WTTC President & CEO Gloria Guevara outlined the sector’s outlook and priorities at the…

• Asia-Pacific Emerging Destinations See Strong Autumn Booking Growth

  October 24, 2026

  Booking growth across Asia-Pacific’s emerging destinations has accelerated this autumn, according to new data from Trip.com Group, with Chiang Mai, Surabaya and Busan among the fastest-growing cities in the region. The figures also show Japan dominating the world’s autumn foliage rankings, securing 11 of the top 12 places. Disclosure: This page contains affiliate link. We…

• Centara Hotels Win Three Titles at AHA Asia Hotel Awards 2026

  October 24, 2026

  Centara Hotels and Resorts has received three awards at the 15th AHA Asia Hotel Awards 2026, recognising properties in the Maldives and Thailand across luxury leisure, family holidays and meetings and events. The awards went to: The awards gala took place in Bangkok, Thailand, bringing together hotel groups, investors, luxury brands, media representatives and hospitality…

• Emirates Marks 35 Years of Operations in Hong Kong

  October 24, 2026

  Emirates is marking 35 years of service to Hong Kong, having first arrived in the city in July 1991. The airline has since expanded its services, introducing additional flights, updated aircraft cabins and new passenger facilities. Its first flight, EK068, landed at the former Kai Tak Airport. The service operated three times a week on…

• Shangri-La Singapore Reopens Valley Wing Rooms and Presidential Suites in October 2026

  October 24, 2026

  Shangri-La Singapore will welcome guests to its refurbished Valley Wing guestrooms and suites from October 2026. The refreshed accommodation includes two Presidential Suites: the Shangri-La Suite and the Singapore Suite. The update marks a new phase for the hotel, which opened in 1971 as Shangri-La’s flagship property. Set within 15 acres of tropical gardens near…

• Singapore Airlines to Introduce Next-Generation KrisWorld and Starlink Wi-Fi

  October 23, 2026

  Singapore Airlines (SIA) will introduce a next-generation in-flight entertainment system and high-speed satellite connectivity, with new features designed to give passengers more choice and flexibility during their journeys. The upgraded KrisWorld system will include 4K touchscreen displays, spatial audio, Bluetooth headphone pairing, a redesigned interface and a new wellness planner. Passengers will also have access…

• Opodo Survey Finds Social Media Increasingly Influences UK Travel Choices

  October 23, 2026

  Social media is playing a growing role in travel decisions among UK travellers, with 25% saying online platforms have inspired them to visit a destination they had not previously considered, up from 14% in 2024, according to a survey commissioned by online travel agency Opodo. The survey, part of eDreams ODIGEO, polled 9,000 respondents worldwide,…

• The St. Regis on the Bund, Shanghai Marks Second Anniversary with One MICHELIN Key

  October 23, 2026

  The St. Regis on the Bund, Shanghai, has marked its second anniversary with a One MICHELIN Key in the 2026 MICHELIN Key Hotels selection. Located on Shanghai’s Bund waterfront, the hotel received the distinction, which MICHELIN describes as recognising “A very special stay”. The selection assesses hotels for their facilities and overall guest experience. Dining,…

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