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• EAST Beijing Appoints Dany Lützel as General Manager

  September 30, 2026

  EAST Beijing has appointed Dany Lützel as General Manager, with the Swiss national taking responsibility for the hotel’s operations and team. Lützel has more than 25 years of luxury hospitality experience across the Chinese Mainland and Europe. He has spent more than a decade in the Chinese Mainland and has held senior positions with Niccolo…

• De Tiger Opens at House of Tugu Old Town Jakarta

  September 29, 2026

  De Tiger, a Far East-inspired speakeasy bar at House of Tugu Old Town Jakarta, opened on June 26, 2026. Located in Kota Tua, the bar draws on the history of Old Batavia, particularly the merchants, sailors and spice traders who once passed through Sunda Kelapa and Kali Besar. The bar combines cocktails, food and music…

• World Travel Awards 2026 Honours Asia, Oceania and Indian Ocean Tourism Leaders

  September 29, 2026

  Travel and tourism organisations from across Asia, Oceania and the Indian Ocean were recognised at the World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2026 in the Maldives. Held at CROSSROADS Maldives, the event brought together representatives from across the region to receive awards across destination, hospitality, aviation and tourism categories. The Maldives…

• Hyatt Regency Jiaxing Nanhu Opens, Marking Brand Debut in Jiaxing

  September 29, 2026

  Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Jiaxing Nanhu, marking the Hyatt Regency brand’s debut in Jiaxing, China. Located along the shores of South Lake in the city’s historic water town district, the hotel follows the recent opening of Hyatt Place Jiaxing Nanhu. The two hotels give travelers different accommodation…

• IHG Signs Two Noted Collection Hotels in Tokyo, Marking Japan Debut

  September 29, 2026

  IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) is bringing its Noted Collection brand to Japan with the signing of two hotels in Tokyo, including a 207-key conversion in Shinjuku and an 81-key new-build property in Ginza. The agreements involve separate ownership partners. The Shinjuku hotel will be Noted Collection’s first conversion property signed in Japan, while the…

• Fairmont Bangkok Sukhumvit Review: Inside Thailand’s First Fairmont

  September 28, 2026

  Fairmont Bangkok Sukhumvit opened in August 2026 as Fairmont Hotels & Resorts’ first hotel in Thailand. I stayed for two nights in September, shortly after the opening, in a Fairmont Gold Deluxe King, experiencing The Club Fairmont, Harper’s all-day dining restaurant, Aela Social Bar and Fairmont Spa, while also visiting CAYA Pool Club and taking…

• WTTC, JATA and Tourism EXPO Japan Sign MOU to Strengthen Global Tourism Cooperation

  September 26, 2026

  The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) and the Tourism EXPO Japan (TEJ) Executive Committee have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation between Japan’s Travel & Tourism sector and the global industry. The agreement focuses on collaboration, innovation, knowledge exchange and international engagement. It…

• Crowne Plaza Paris Marne-la-Vallée Opens Near Disneyland Paris

  September 26, 2026

  Crowne Plaza by IHG Hotels & Resorts has opened Crowne Plaza Paris Marne-la-Vallée in Magny-le-Hongre, at the heart of Marne-la-Vallée, France. The hotel occupies 2.5 hectares of landscaped grounds and is located near the region’s theme parks and La Vallée Village. It has 250 guestrooms and suites, with most rooms overlooking Golf Paris Val d’Europe…

• Regent Hong Kong Introduces New Waterfront Venue The Terrace

  September 25, 2026

  Regent Hong Kong has introduced The Terrace, a new indoor-outdoor waterfront venue overlooking Victoria Harbour. The venue is positioned above the harbour and offers views of Victoria Harbour and the Hong Kong Island skyline. The Terrace combines a covered area with open-air space. This allows events to move between indoor and outdoor settings. The venue…

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