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• 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,…

• BTG Hotels and Kempinski Set Priorities for Further Cooperation in China

  October 23, 2026

  BTG Hotels (Group) Co., Ltd. and Kempinski Hotels have reaffirmed their long-standing partnership and agreed to focus on project implementation and further business development in China. The discussions brought together H. E. Aymen Tawfeeq Abdulrahman Almoayed, representing Kempinski, and Bai Fan, Chairman of BTG Hotels (Group) Co., Ltd. The delegation was accompanied by Huo Yan,…

• The Wolseley Hospitality Group Appoints Laura Mills as Managing Director

  October 22, 2026

  The Wolseley Hospitality Group has appointed Laura Mills as Managing Director. She joins the London-based restaurant group from The Ivy Collection, where she held the same role. Mills brings almost 15 years of senior leadership experience in hospitality. At The Ivy Collection, she led one of the UK’s best-known restaurant groups. Her leadership approach centres…

• Expedia Group Launches Autonomous Onboarding for Hotels

  October 22, 2026

  Expedia Group has launched Autonomous Onboarding, a system that allows accommodation providers to join its travel marketplace through their existing property management system (PMS) or channel manager software. The process enables properties to select Expedia Group as a distribution channel, accept the agreement and go live in less than 24 hours. According to the company,…

• TAP Air Portugal Wins Best European Airline Awards for Africa and South America

  October 22, 2026

  TAP Air Portugal has received the awards for Best European Airline to Africa and Best European Airline to South America at the 2026 World Travel Awards. The trophies were presented to José Moreira, Chief Operating Officer of TAP Air Portugal. He said: “Receiving these awards is a source of immense pride for TAP. They reflect,…

• Hyatt Opens QURO Bangkok Riverside as Thailand’s First Unscripted Hotel

  October 21, 2026

  Hyatt Hotels Corporation has opened QURO Bangkok Riverside, its first Unscripted by Hyatt hotel in Thailand. The 62-room property, formerly The StandardX, Bangkok Phra Arthit, is located along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok’s historic Bang Lamphu neighborhood. The opening expands Hyatt’s Unscripted by Hyatt portfolio, which comprises independent upscale hotels with individual identities and…

• Global Hotel Alliance Adds Far East Hospitality to Portfolio

  October 21, 2026

  Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) describes itself as the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands. Today it announced the addition of Far East Hospitality (FEH) to its portfolio. The partnership adds 26 hotels and serviced residences. These properties contain 6,212 rooms across Singapore, Malaysia and Japan. This step expands GHA’s presence in Asia Pacific. It…

• The AYANA Villa Named Bali’s Leading Luxury Hotel Villa 2026 at World Travel Awards

  October 21, 2026

  The AYANA Villa at AYANA Villas Bali has been named Bali’s Leading Luxury Hotel Villa 2026 at the World Travel Awards. The award was announced at the Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony in the Maldives on 27 September 2026. AYANA Villas Bali is one of four hotels within AYANA Bali, described by the…

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