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• Royal Caribbean Unveils Seven-Ship Europe Cruise Lineup for 2028-29

  October 15, 2026

  Royal Caribbean will deploy seven ships across Europe for the 2028-29 season, offering cruises in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the Canary Islands. The programme includes year-round European sailings aboard Rhapsody of the Seas, with itineraries ranging from summer cruises with overnight stays in Egypt to winter trips to the Canary Islands. The season will…

• Accor Opens First greet Hotel in the UK With 119 Rooms in Harlow, Essex

  October 15, 2026

  Accor has opened greet London Harlow, the first UK property under its greet economy hotel brand. Converted from an existing hotel, the 119-room property brings the brand to Harlow, Essex, with a focus on comfort, local character and value. Located in Harlow Sculpture Town, the hotel is approximately a 20-minute drive from London Stansted Airport.…

• Air New Zealand Adds 7,000 Seats on Shanghai–Auckland Route for Chinese New Year 2027

  October 15, 2026

  Air New Zealand will add more than 7,000 seats between Shanghai and Auckland during Chinese New Year 2027, increasing capacity during a peak travel period for Chinese visitors to New Zealand. From 23 January to 20 February 2027, the airline will operate three additional return services per week on the route. This will bring the…

• China Hotel Industry Study 2026: Recovery Diverges by Market and Hotel Segment

  October 15, 2026

  China’s hotel industry continued to recover in 2025, but performance varied significantly by location, star rating and room rate segment, according to the 2026 China Hotel Industry Study published by the China Tourist Hotel Association (CTHA) and Horwath HTL. The 2026 study collected data from 1,321 hotels, covering nearly 357,573 guestrooms and more than 437,310…

• MICHELIN Guide South Australia 2027 Names 77 Restaurants in Debut Selection

  October 14, 2026

  The first MICHELIN Guide South Australia 2027 selection was unveiled on October 14, featuring 77 restaurants across the state. Magill Estate Restaurant in Adelaide received Two MICHELIN Stars, while 10 other restaurants earned One MICHELIN Star. The selection also includes 16 Bib Gourmand recipients and 50 MICHELIN Selected restaurants. The inaugural guide highlights South Australia’s…

• The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Marks 63rd Anniversary With ‘Make It Yours’ Campaign

  October 14, 2026

  The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® is marking its 63rd anniversary in 2026 with Make It Yours, a campaign focused on personal coffee and tea preferences, customer stories and customizable drinks. Founded in 1963, the brand built its identity around the idea that customers should be able to find their own preferred flavors. The anniversary…

• Beijing Marriott Marquis Hotel Completes China Open Delegation Hosting

  October 14, 2026

  Beijing Marriott Marquis Hotel has completed its hosting assignment for the China Open delegation, welcoming tournament players, coaches, officials and event staff since late September. The hotel said it received positive feedback on its service, dining arrangements and overall guest experience. The assignment marked one of the larger international sports delegations the property has hosted…

• Shangri-La Appoints Hakan Ozel to Oversee Three European Hotels

  October 14, 2026

  Shangri-La Group has appointed Hakan Ozel as Vice President, Operations, overseeing three properties in Europe: Shangri-La The Shard, London; Shangri-La Paris; and Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul. Ozel brings more than 28 years of international hospitality experience, including over two decades with Shangri-La Group. His background spans luxury hotel operations and leadership across multiple markets. Hakan Ozel’s…

• Orient Express Appoints Amélie Thiriet as Chief Executive Officer

  October 14, 2026

  Orient Express has appointed Amélie Thiriet as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The appointment comes as the brand expands across hotels, trains and sailing yachts. Previously, Thiriet served as Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Communication at LVMH Hotel Management. The organisation manages the development and operation of LVMH’s Cheval Blanc and White 1921 hospitality brands.…

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