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• Thailand Travel Trends 2026: UK Holidaymakers Seek Romance, Wellness and Family Escapes

  July 18, 2026

  Thailand continues to captivate British travellers, with visitor numbers reaching record highs since the pandemic. Latest figures reveal that more than one million UK visitors have travelled to Thailand, highlighting the destination’s enduring appeal. New research from Destination2 shows that Thailand is attracting a broader audience than ever before. While solo travellers still account for…

• IHG Signs Regent Chengdu, Bringing Luxury Brand to Southwest China

  July 18, 2026

  IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with Newhope Real Estate to introduce the Regent brand to Chengdu. The signing marks Regent’s debut in the city while further strengthening IHG’s luxury footprint across Greater China’s leading urban destinations. Scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2029, Regent Chengdu will embody the brand’s philosophy…

• Radisson Collection Hotel Debuts in Chengdu’s Hi-Tech Zone

  July 18, 2026

  Jin Jiang International Hotels and Radisson Hotel Group have opened Radisson Collection Hotel, Hi-Tech Zone Chengdu, marking the luxury brand’s flagship debut in Southwest China. Located within the Cloud Yunduan Tower at the Business & Innovation Centre for China-Europe Cooperation (CCEC), the hotel blends contemporary European design with Sichuan’s rich cultural heritage. Guided by the…

• STB and Traveloka Renew Partnership to Boost Singapore Tourism Across APAC

  July 18, 2026

  The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Traveloka have renewed their strategic partnership to strengthen Singapore’s position as a preferred destination for travellers across Asia-Pacific. The new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) expands the collaboration into Australia while introducing new initiatives focused on events marketing, destination storytelling and AI-powered tourism promotion. At a Glance Partnership Expands Across…

• IATA Releases 2025 World Air Transport Statistics as Premium Travel Climbs

  July 17, 2026

  The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the latest edition of its World Air Transport Statistics (WATS), providing one of the aviation industry’s most comprehensive annual snapshots. Covering data through 2025, the report highlights continued growth in passenger demand, premium travel, airline operations and aircraft utilisation across global markets. Updated every year, the WATS…

• Klook and Korea Tourism Organization Renew Partnership to Boost Smart Tourism and Regional Travel

  July 17, 2026

  Klook and the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) have renewed their strategic partnership, signing a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate digital tourism innovation, promote Korea’s regional destinations, and enhance travel experiences through AI-powered solutions. The renewed agreement focuses on four key priorities: “Korea continues to capture the imagination of travelers around the world, driven…

• La Vie Hotels & Resorts to Manage The Westin Gold Coast Ahead of 2029 Opening

  July 17, 2026

  Marriott’s Westin brand is set to debut on the Gold Coast, with La Vie Hotels & Resorts appointed to manage the landmark 138-key luxury hotel opening in late 2029. La Vie Hotels & Resorts has reached another significant milestone after being appointed to manage The Westin Gold Coast, a landmark mixed-use development that will further…

• Global Hotel Alliance Reports Double-Digit Growth in Q2 2026

  July 17, 2026

  Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) delivered another strong quarter, reporting double-digit growth across revenue, room nights and loyalty engagement in Q2 2026 as international travel demand remained resilient despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. The world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands generated US$858 million in total revenue during the second quarter, representing an 11% increase year-on-year. For…

• Marriott Bonvoy and JAL Launch First-Ever Strategic Loyalty Partnership in Japan

  July 16, 2026

  Marriott Bonvoy and Japan Airlines introduce reciprocal elite status matching, exclusive rewards, and enhanced travel benefits across flights and hotel stays. Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program, and the JAL Mileage Bank (JMB) program from Japan Airlines (JAL) have launched a strategic travel loyalty partnership that delivers exclusive benefits across both air travel and…

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