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• Accor Targets 1,600 Hotels in Greater China as Luxury Expansion Accelerates

  July 7, 2026

  Accor is significantly expanding its presence in China, targeting 1,600 hotels across Greater China within the next five to six years, nearly doubling its current portfolio as the hospitality group strengthens luxury growth and strategic partnerships in one of the world’s most important tourism markets. At a Shanghai press conference, Accor announced new luxury hotel…

• Mercure Nha Trang Beach Celebrates First Anniversary of Local Hospitality Journey

  July 7, 2026

  Mercure Nha Trang Beach has celebrated its first anniversary, marking a year of growth, cultural connection and locally inspired hospitality along Vietnam’s famous Nha Trang coastline. Since opening, the beachfront hotel has established itself as a destination where contemporary comfort meets the authentic character of Nha Trang, offering travellers memorable stays shaped by local culture,…

• Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas Appoints Hervé Duboscq as General Manager

  July 7, 2026

  Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas has appointed Hervé Duboscq as General Manager, strengthening the resort’s leadership team as it continues to grow its reputation as one of Malaysia’s leading luxury coastal destinations. With more than three decades of international hospitality experience, Duboscq brings extensive expertise in managing luxury resorts across Asia, the Middle East…

• Hamad International Airport Fast Pass Introduces Biometric Boarding with Qatar Airways

  July 7, 2026

  A New Era of Contactless Airport Travel in Doha Passengers departing from Hamad International Airport can now move through the airport using facial recognition instead of a physical boarding pass, thanks to the launch of Fast Pass by Qatar Airways and technology partner SITA. The system enables travelers to check in, drop bags, clear security,…

• Xiaohongshu Hotel Playbook Seminar Targets Hong Kong Growth Shift Strategy Seminar

  July 6, 2026

  Xiaohongshu and Hong Kong hotel leaders are reshaping hospitality marketing through content-led travel discovery, targeting rising independent travellers and conversion-driven digital funnels. At a Glance Editor’s Insight Hong Kong’s hotel sector is entering a structural shift where visibility is no longer driven by OTAs alone, but by narrative-led discovery. Platforms like Xiaohongshu are effectively collapsing…

• Canopy Bangkok Sukhumvit to Open in Asoke on 1 August 2026

  July 6, 2026

  Southeast Asia Debut for Canopy in Bangkok Reservations are now open for Canopy by Hilton at its upcoming Bangkok flagship, marking the brand’s first entry into Southeast Asia. The property, Canopy Bangkok Sukhumvit, is scheduled to welcome its first guests on 1 August 2026, with bookings available via Hilton. Positioned in one of Bangkok’s most…

• The Grand Mansion Hotel Nanjing Review — A Historic Mansion Stay Hidden in Plain Sight

  July 6, 2026

  The Grand Mansion Hotel Nanjing is one of those properties that feels increasingly rare in modern China’s luxury hotel landscape — not because it is the newest or most technologically advanced, but because it carries a distinct sense of place. Originally part of Marriott’s Luxury Collection, the hotel now operates independently, yet still retains its…

• British Airways Celebrates 80 Years of UK–US Flights with New Lounge Investments and Transatlantic Expansion

  July 6, 2026

  British Airways Celebrates 80 Years of UK–US Flights with New Lounge Investments British Airways is celebrating 80 years of scheduled flights between the United Kingdom and the United States, marking a milestone that began with its very first transatlantic commercial service from London to New York. The anniversary highlights eight decades of innovation, expansion and…

• Beyond The Gen Z Myth: Four Distinct Luxury Mindsets Reshaping Travel in Asia Pacific

  July 5, 2026

  A new study from Marriott International’s Luxury Group challenges the idea of a “single Gen Z traveler,” revealing four distinct luxury mindsets shaping how affluent young travelers across Asia Pacific are redefining premium travel through identity, wellbeing, culture, and intentional disconnection. Luxury travel is entering a more fragmented and personal era. The assumption that Gen…

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