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• Regent Hong Kong Named Best Hotel in Hong Kong at Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026

  July 9, 2026

  Regent Hong Kong has once again claimed the top spot among the city’s luxury hotels, with readers of Travel + Leisure naming it the Best Hotel in Hong Kong at the Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026. The recognition marks the third consecutive year that the waterfront hotel has won the title, reinforcing its position as…

• Interview: Executive Chef Frank Trepesch on Culinary Excellence at Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok

  July 9, 2026

  During my stay at Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok last month, I had dinner at Flourish, the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant. The meal was exceptional—so much so that I asked if I could meet the chef behind it. A short while later, Executive Chef Frank Trepesch came out to greet me. After exchanging a few pleasantries,…

• Anurak Lodge Wins Regenerative Tourism Award at 2026 Responsible Tourism Awards

  July 9, 2026

  Southern Thailand ecolodge recognized for restoring nature and supporting local communities through regenerative tourism. Responsible tourism pioneer Anurak Lodge has been honored with the Regenerative Tourism award at the 2026 Responsible Tourism Awards Southeast Asia, recognizing its long-term commitment to ecological restoration and community-based tourism in southern Thailand. The regional award ceremony took place on…

• NH Collection Maldives Havodda Resort Appoints Keith Tomkies as General Manager

  July 9, 2026

  NH Collection Maldives Havodda Resort has appointed hospitality veteran Keith Tomkies as General Manager, bringing nearly 30 years of international leadership experience to the private island resort in the Maldives. In Brief Keith Tomkies Brings Global Hospitality Experience to Maldives Resort NH Collection Maldives Havodda Resort has announced the appointment of Keith Tomkies as its…

• Stelliers Greater China 2026 Awards Ceremony Returns to Shanghai

  July 8, 2026

  The Stelliers Greater China 2026 Awards Ceremony will return to Shanghai on December 11, 2026, marking the event’s homecoming to the city where Stelliers was founded more than a decade ago. This year’s ceremony will be held at MGM Shanghai West Bund, the first MGM-branded city hotel in China. The venue is located in Shanghai’s…

• Saudi Launches Package Visa to Simplify Tourist Travel Bookings

  July 8, 2026

  Saudi has launched Package Visa, a new digital initiative that integrates tourist visa applications directly into curated travel bookings. The program aims to simplify the travel planning process by allowing eligible visitors to arrange their visa, flights, accommodation, and selected tourism experiences through a single booking. The rollout is now underway through qualified travel and…

• Vietnam Sees Nearly 50% Rise in International Travel Searches on Agoda

  July 8, 2026

  Vietnam is attracting significantly more international travelers, with digital travel platform Agoda reporting that international accommodation searches for the destination increased by nearly 50% year over year in 2025. The growth reflects stronger global demand, supported by visa reforms, expanded air connectivity, and continued investment in tourism infrastructure. According to Agoda, Vietnam has strengthened its…

• Global Hotel Alliance Reveals Winners of 2026 GHA Awards

  July 8, 2026

  Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) has announced the winners of its 2026 GHA Awards, recognising outstanding achievements across its portfolio of independent hotel brands and properties worldwide. Presented during GHA’s annual CEO conference aboard Seven Seas Splendor on 5 July 2026, the awards celebrated excellence across 13 categories covering loyalty performance, guest engagement, technology, sustainability, marketing,…

• The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi Appoints Vincent Pauchon as General Manager

  July 8, 2026

  The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi has appointed Vincent Pauchon as General Manager, marking a new leadership chapter for the luxury beachfront resort. Drawing on extensive experience within The Ritz-Carlton brand and its ultra-luxury Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio, Pauchon will oversee the property’s continued focus on personalized luxury, wellness, sustainability, and guest experience. For Pauchon, the appointment is both…

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