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• NoMad Singapore Opens Bookings Ahead of Late 2026 Asia Pacific Debut

  September 24, 2026

  Bookings are now open for NoMad Singapore, which is scheduled to open in late 2026 as the NoMad brand’s first hotel in Asia Pacific. Located on Orchard Road, the 173-room hotel is being developed in partnership with UOL Group. The project reimagines the former Faber House building at the Cairnhill intersection. Designed by Singapore architecture…

• Frasers Hospitality to Launch Fraser Suites Reserve in Bangkok

  September 24, 2026

  Frasers Hospitality, a business unit of Frasers Property, is launching Fraser Suites Reserve, a new luxury serviced living brand aimed at extended-stay and longer-stay travellers. The brand is positioned at the luxury end of Frasers Hospitality’s portfolio. It builds on the company’s experience in extended stays while combining private accommodation with hotel services and facilities.…

• IHG Expands Malaysia Portfolio With Two New Franchise Hotels

  September 24, 2026

  IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has signed a two-hotel portfolio agreement with King Park Hotel Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of Hass Enterprise Sdn. Bhd., a privately owned, diversified investment group headquartered in Miri, Sarawak. The agreement introduces IHG’s franchise model in Malaysia and marks the country debut of Garner hotels, IHG’s midscale conversion brand. The…

• Trip.com Data Shows Chinese Travellers Planning Earlier, Longer Golden Week Trips

  September 23, 2026

  Chinese travellers are planning earlier departures and longer trips for this year’s Golden Week, according to the latest data from Trip.com Group. By taking three days off, workers can extend the break to 13 days by combining the Golden Week and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays. As a result, outbound departures are expected to increase from September…

• World Spa Awards Announces 2026 Winners Across Global Spa and Wellness Industry

  September 23, 2026

  World Spa Awards has announced its 2026 winners, with spas, wellness retreats, brands and experiences recognised across categories covering hotels, resorts, day spas, airlines and cruise lines. Now in its 12th year, the awards programme recognises businesses and experiences across the global spa and wellness sector. World Spa Awards is the sister event of World…

• The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Brooklyn Heights Unveiled

  September 23, 2026

  Marriott International and SomeraRoad have unveiled The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Brooklyn Heights, a new residential development at 98 Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights. The project will occupy the former 14-story Hotel Bossert, a Renaissance Revival building that originally opened in 1909. Construction is expected to begin later this year, with completion anticipated in 2029. SomeraRoad, a…

• Kämp Spa Opens at Hotel Kämp in Helsinki as Part of Major Refurbishment

  September 23, 2026

  Kämp Spa has opened at Hotel Kämp in Helsinki as part of the historic hotel’s largest refurbishment in modern times. The 1,200-square-metre spa combines Finnish sauna traditions with technology-led wellness treatments and personalized programs. The project forms part of a wider refurbishment of Hotel Kämp that is scheduled for completion in fall 2026. Hotel Kämp…

• Avani Singapore Hotel Appoints Judd Rabbidge as General Manager

  September 23, 2026

  Minor Hotels has appointed Judd Rabbidge as General Manager of Avani Singapore Hotel, the group’s first property in Singapore, which is scheduled to open in Q2 2027. Rabbidge joins the Singapore project from Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort. He has served as General Manager of the Maldives property since joining Minor Hotels in July 2024. His…

• AI Is Changing How Travelers Research, Plan and Book Trips

  September 22, 2026

  AI has become a visible part of travel planning, changing how travelers search for destinations, compare hotels and build itineraries. Rather than relying only on search engines, travel websites, guidebooks or personal recommendations, travelers can now use AI tools to process large amounts of information and return personalized suggestions within seconds. The technology does not…

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