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• Hyatt Opens QURO Bangkok Riverside as Thailand’s First Unscripted Hotel

  October 21, 2026

  Hyatt Hotels Corporation has opened QURO Bangkok Riverside, its first Unscripted by Hyatt hotel in Thailand. The 62-room property, formerly The StandardX, Bangkok Phra Arthit, is located along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok’s historic Bang Lamphu neighborhood. The opening expands Hyatt’s Unscripted by Hyatt portfolio, which comprises independent upscale hotels with individual identities and…

• Global Hotel Alliance Adds Far East Hospitality to Portfolio

  October 21, 2026

  Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) describes itself as the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands. Today it announced the addition of Far East Hospitality (FEH) to its portfolio. The partnership adds 26 hotels and serviced residences. These properties contain 6,212 rooms across Singapore, Malaysia and Japan. This step expands GHA’s presence in Asia Pacific. It…

• The AYANA Villa Named Bali’s Leading Luxury Hotel Villa 2026 at World Travel Awards

  October 21, 2026

  The AYANA Villa at AYANA Villas Bali has been named Bali’s Leading Luxury Hotel Villa 2026 at the World Travel Awards. The award was announced at the Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony in the Maldives on 27 September 2026. AYANA Villas Bali is one of four hotels within AYANA Bali, described by the…

• Rosewood Promotes Friedrich von Schönburg to Global Operations Role

  October 21, 2026

  Rosewood Hotel Group will promote Friedrich von Schönburg to Vice President, Operations, APAC, and Operations Excellence, Global, effective January 2027. Based in Hong Kong, von Schönburg will oversee operations across Asia Pacific while supporting operational excellence across the group’s global portfolio. He currently serves as Regional Vice President and Managing Director of Rosewood Villa Magna…

• Hilton to Transfer Stock Listing From NYSE to Nasdaq on November 5

  October 20, 2026

  Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. plans to transfer its common stock listing from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to Nasdaq on November 5, 2026. The company will retain its existing ticker symbol, HLT. Hilton expects trading on Nasdaq to begin at market open on November 5. Its shares will continue trading on the NYSE until…

• Lucky Ou Named General Manager of Canopy by Hilton Bangkok Sukhumvit

  October 20, 2026

  Lucky Ou has been appointed general manager of Canopy by Hilton Bangkok Sukhumvit. The hotel is the lifestyle brand’s first property in Southeast Asia. Career Background at Hilton Ou joined Hilton in 2014. In 2021 he was appointed general manager of Hilton Da Nang. He later led the pre-opening of La Festa Phu Quoc, Curio…

• Wizz Air Warns UK Travellers as 135,000 Passports Expire in October

  October 19, 2026

  Wizz Air is urging UK travellers to check their passports before the October half-term holidays. Data obtained by the airline shows that 135,006 British adult passports are due to expire in October 2026. Figures obtained from HM Passport Office through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request show that a further 125,405 adult passports will expire…

• IHG to Open Holiday Inn Resort in Luang Prabang, Laos, in 2027

  October 19, 2026

  IHG Hotels & Resorts plans to open Holiday Inn Resort Luang Prabang Naluang Hill in 2027, marking the group’s entry into the UNESCO-listed city and expanding its presence in Laos. The 101-key resort will be developed in partnership with Naluang International Resort and Hotel Limited. Located on Naluang Hill, the property will offer views over…

• The Sanchaya GM Greg Williams on Leadership and Hospitality

  October 19, 2026

  Editorial Update — October 2026: The Sanchaya on Indonesia’s Bintan Island joined The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) in July 2026. The affiliation connects the independent luxury resort with an international collection of hotels and gives eligible guests access to LHW’s Leaders Club loyalty programme. The development provides a timely reason to revisit our…

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