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• IHG Expands Southeast Asia Portfolio with New voco Muar and Kimpton Phang-Nga Natai Beach

  August 9, 2026

  IHG Hotels & Resorts is expanding its presence across Southeast Asia with two new hotel signings in Malaysia and Thailand, bringing voco to Muar and Kimpton to Phang Nga. At a Glance IHG targets emerging Southeast Asian destinations IHG Hotels & Resorts is strengthening its Southeast Asia portfolio with two new hotel signings in Malaysia…

• Yum China Acquires Pizza Hut China Brand for US$1.2 Billion

  August 9, 2026

  Yum China Holdings, Inc. (“Yum China”) (NYSE: YUMC; HKEX: 9987) has completed its US$1.2 billion acquisition of the Pizza Hut brand in Mainland China from Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM). The transaction was first announced in June 2026. The transaction, first announced in June 2026, marks a major milestone for Yum China after 36 years…

• NHAAN Resort & Spa Hoi An Opens as Vietnam’s First Tapestry Collection by Hilton

  August 8, 2026

  HOI AN, Vietnam – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has opened NHAAN Resort & Spa Hoi An, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, a tranquil riverside retreat in Central Vietnam’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed port town. Known for its cobbled streets and winding waterways, Hoi An now welcomes the first Tapestry Collection by Hilton property in Vietnam. Nestled along the…

• Istanbul Street Cats: Discover Türkiye’s Feline Residents on International Cat Day

  August 8, 2026

  On International Cat Day, few places in the world are more fitting to celebrate our furry feline friends than Istanbul. The city’s famous street cats have captured hearts worldwide, becoming one of the most charming symbols of Türkiye’s cultural identity. From busy soccer pitches and ballet performances to metro stations and historic landmarks, cats are…

• The Langham, Custom House, Bangkok Opens for Bookings Ahead of December Debut

  August 8, 2026

  The Langham, Custom House, Bangkok is now accepting bookings for stays from 20 December. Located along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok’s Bang Rak District, the highly anticipated hotel centres on the historic Custom House building, which is currently undergoing a meticulous restoration. Built in 1888 during the reign of King Rama V, the landmark…

• Kempinski Launches ‘Experience Real Access’ Hospitality Concept in Munich

  August 7, 2026

  MUNICH, Germany – Kempinski Group has unveiled a new hospitality concept designed to redefine the luxury hotel experience. The initiative, called E.R.A.s (Experience Real Access), debuts at Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Munich, transforming the property from a place to stay into a gateway for immersive local experiences. The programme connects guests with exclusive people, places…

• JEN Hangzhou by Shangri-La Opens, Bringing ‘Live New Asia’ to East China

  August 7, 2026

  HANGZHOU, China – Shangri-La Group has officially introduced its JEN by Shangri-La lifestyle brand to Hangzhou with the soft opening of JEN Hangzhou by Shangri-La. The launch marks the brand’s first hotel in the city and its 10th property worldwide. Inspired by JEN’s “Live New Asia” philosophy, the hotel combines Hangzhou’s rich cultural heritage with…

• Luxury Hospitality: Why More Isn’t Always Better

  August 7, 2026

  By Barbara Muckermann Luxury hotels have become very good at adding things. More hotel brands. More amenities. More room categories. More collaborations. More language around personalization, wellness, culture, and discovery. Yet the more that gets added, the clearer it becomes that abundance and luxury are not the same thing. Luxury isn’t about providing guests with…

• MENA Tourism Prepares for Return of Chinese Travellers as Outbound Demand Strengthens

  August 7, 2026

  Dubai, United Arab Emirates, August 2026 – The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) tourism industry is preparing for the gradual return of Chinese visitors as outbound travel from China continues to strengthen despite recent geopolitical disruptions. According to new research by Dragon Trail International, the Official Research Partner of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), destinations…

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