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• Anantara Siam Bangkok Completes THB 1.6 Billion Transformation

  September 11, 2026

  Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel has invested more than THB 1.6 billion (approximately USD 50 million) in a transformation of the hotel, covering all 335 guestrooms and suites, restaurants and bars, meeting and event spaces, public areas and wellness facilities. The project is guided by the philosophy “Transformed. Timeless. Thai.” It seeks to build on the…

• Songtei Kyoto, Shangri-La Signatures to Open in Late 2026

  September 11, 2026

  Shangri-La Group will open Songtei Kyoto, Shangri-La Signatures in late 2026, marking the collection’s second property. Located opposite Nijo Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kyoto, Japan, the 77-key hotel will welcome its first guests from late 2026. Additional facilities will open progressively ahead of the property’s full unveiling in early 2027. A New…

• The Parisian Macao Marks 10 Years on Cotai Strip

  September 11, 2026

  The Parisian Macao will mark its 10th anniversary on Sept. 13, marking a decade since the integrated resort opened on the Cotai Strip. Since opening in 2016, the property has welcomed more than 100 million visitors, according to Sands China. The company has also continued to expand its non-gaming offerings across hotels, retail, entertainment, MICE…

• Interview: Lee Thai Hung Samuel: Malaysia Wants Travellers to Stay Longer and Explore Further

  September 10, 2026

  Tourism Malaysia’s Deputy Director General, Promotions II, on China, longer stays, new destinations, air connectivity and the next phase of Visit Malaysia 2026–2027. During Tourism Malaysia’s Mega FAM 2026 in July, 55 delegates from 13 APAC markets experienced a different side of Malaysia. The programme went beyond the country’s best-known attractions, highlighting gastronomy, culture, nature…

• Vipul Misra Appointed Acting CEO of SriLankan Airlines

  September 10, 2026

  Vipul Misra has been appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, effective September 9. Misra brings more than two decades of experience in aircraft engineering and aviation leadership. His career includes roles across major commercial carriers such as Air India, Vistara, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Kingfisher Airlines and Air Deccan. His experience covers legacy, full-service…

• Club Med Lifestyle Group Joins WTTC as Global Member

  September 10, 2026

  ClubMed Lifestyle Group, a subsidiary of Fosun International Limited (656), has joined the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) as a Global Member. WTTC announced the membership on August 28. ClubMed Lifestyle Group operates premium all-inclusive resorts, with Club Med as its core brand. The group is also expanding its vacation offerings through Integrated Vacation…

• HVS Executive Search Appoints Kate Shehan as Executive Vice President

  September 9, 2026

  HVS Executive Search has announced the return of Kate Shehan as Executive Vice President. She will be based in Annapolis, Maryland. Shehan previously served as Vice President with HVS Executive Search from 2018 to 2020. She returns to the firm after several years running her own boutique retained search practice, TalentPursuit Executive Search. Through TalentPursuit…

• IHG and Alphanam Group Announce InterContinental Branded Residences in Sapa

  September 9, 2026

  IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) and Alphanam Group have announced plans for The Residences at InterContinental Sapa Resort, marking the debut of InterContinental branded residences in northwest Vietnam. The development will be located in the Muong Hoa Valley in Sapa, Lao Cai Province. It will form part of the 83-hectare Alphora Muong Hoa International Resort…

• Metropole Monte-Carlo Appoints Laurent Herschbach as General Manager

  September 9, 2026

  Metropole Monte-Carlo has appointed Laurent Herschbach as General Manager, effective October 1, 2026. Herschbach joins the Monaco hotel after 30 years at the Ritz Paris, bringing experience across hotel operations and senior management. He will lead Metropole Monte-Carlo as the property enters its next chapter while maintaining its Monegasque identity. He succeeds Klaus Kabelitz, who…

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