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• Marriott Appoints Ming Choo Ling as APEC Chief Human Resources Officer

  August 3, 2026

  Marriott International, Inc. today announced the appointment of Ming Choo Ling as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for its Asia Pacific Excluding China (APEC) region. In this senior leadership role, Ming Choo will serve as an integral member of Marriott’s APEC and Global Human Resources leadership teams. She will drive the company’s people-first strategy across…

• Expedia Group Acquires AI Trip Planning Platform Layla

  August 3, 2026

  Expedia Group has acquired Layla, an AI-powered trip planning and booking platform designed to help travelers discover destinations, build personalized itineraries and book complete trips through conversation. Expedia Group announced the acquisition on July 31, 2026. Layla uses artificial intelligence to help travelers move from inspiration to itinerary creation across flights, accommodations, activities, dining and…

• Vail Resorts Appoints MGM CEO Bill Hornbuckle to Board

  August 3, 2026

  Vail Resorts has appointed MGM Resorts International CEO and President Bill Hornbuckle to its board of directors, adding more than 35 years of hospitality and resort experience to its leadership team. Vail Resorts, Inc. has appointed Bill Hornbuckle, Chief Executive Officer and President of MGM Resorts International, to its board of directors. Hornbuckle brings more…

• Tesco Launches ‘Back From Holiday Shop’ at London Southend Airport

  August 3, 2026

  Tesco has today launched its ‘Back From Holiday Shop’, a pop-up designed to help returning travellers replenish the essentials and stock up on the home comforts they’ve missed most while away. The initiative follows new research revealing that a quarter (25%) of Brits find coming home to an empty fridge one of the most frustrating…

• Wynn Macau Hosts Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026 in Macao

  August 2, 2026

  Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace hosted Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026 for the second consecutive year, bringing the region’s bar industry together in Macao. The awards ceremony took place at Wynn Palace on July 28, attracting bartenders, drinks industry professionals and international media from across Asia. The event also marked a milestone for Wynn, which…

• Hong Kong Cat Expo 2026 Opens With 400+ Booths, Art and Cat Shows

  August 2, 2026

  Hong Kong Cat Expo 2026 has opened at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), bringing together more than 400 booths, 185 exhibitors and a programme of pet products, cat-themed art, interactive installations and cat competitions. Running from July 31 to August 2 in Wan Chai, the event is organised by Exhibition Group. This…

• The Shanghai EDITION Review: Eight Years of Modern Luxury, Design and Dining in Shanghai

  August 1, 2026

  Eight years after opening, The Shanghai EDITION remains one of Shanghai’s most distinctive luxury hotels, combining heritage architecture, contemporary design, destination dining and a location close to Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street and The Bund. Located in the heart of Puxi, the hotel puts guests within easy reach of some of Shanghai’s most recognisable sights. Inside,…

• BTS Concert Tour Sparks Surge in Hotel Searches Among Malaysian Travellers

  July 31, 2026

  Digital travel platform Agoda says major music events are becoming an increasingly important reason for Malaysians to travel. Instead of focusing only on the concert itself, many fans are now planning where to stay, what to do and how to turn the event into a longer getaway. According to Agoda, accommodation searches by Malaysian travellers…

• Google Brings Paid Hotel Offers to AI Trip Planning With IHG Partnership

  July 31, 2026

  Google plans to bring paid hotel offers into its AI-powered trip-planning experience, with IHG Hotels & Resorts named as an upcoming partner in the company’s Direct Offers program. Alphabet disclosed the partnership during its second-quarter 2026 earnings call. While discussing new ways to generate advertising revenue from AI search, Google chief business officer Philipp Schindler…

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