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• 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…

• Hilton Signs Three Lifestyle Hotels in Thailand and Maldives

  July 30, 2026

  Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced the signing of three new lifestyle properties in South East Asia, including a Curio Collection by Hilton hotel in Phuket and two Tapestry Collection by Hilton properties in Chiang Mai and the Maldives. The signings further expand Hilton’s lifestyle portfolio across the region. They also strengthen the company’s presence in…

• Park Hyatt London River Thames Appoints Eike Clausen as General Manager

  July 30, 2026

  Park Hyatt London River Thames has appointed Eike Clausen as General Manager, effective immediately. Clausen brings nearly two decades of international luxury hospitality experience to the role. His background spans hotel operations, commercial leadership and employee development. Throughout his career, Clausen has lived and worked across four continents, eight countries and nine hotels. As a…

• Tourism Malaysia Mega FAM 2026: Five Days of Culture, Gastronomy and Malaysian Experiences

  July 30, 2026

  Tourism Malaysia Mega FAM 2026 brought together international media, travel trade delegates and content creators for five days of immersive experiences across Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Selangor. From Musang King durian and traditional Malaysian cuisine to Citrawarna 2026, eagle feeding and fireflies in Kuala Selangor, the programme offered an engaging introduction to the many faces…

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