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• Uber Submits Ride-hailing Licence Application in Hong Kong

  November 2, 2026

  Uber has submitted its application for a Ride-hailing Service Licence to Hong Kong’s Transport Department. The move follows the Government’s introduction of a regulatory framework for ride-hailing services. Uber said it supports the new regime. The framework aims to provide residents and visitors with safer and more diverse transport options. It also marks a step…

• BWH Hotels Unifies 4,000 Hotels Under WorldHotels Masterbrand and Loyalty Programme

  November 1, 2026

  BWH Hotels is bringing more than 4,000 hotels across 18 brands under the WorldHotels masterbrand and a unified loyalty programme. The transformation aims to improve portfolio visibility, simplify the guest experience and strengthen the group’s global distribution and digital capabilities. The company said the initiative responds to consumer research and guest feedback about how travellers…

• Sanya and Maldives Sign Agreements to Expand Trade and Investment Cooperation

  November 1, 2026

  Sanya has signed new agreements with the Maldives to strengthen trade and investment ties, following a two-day business mission focused on the blue economy, yacht services, fisheries and aquaculture. The delegation visited the Maldives from October 27 to 28, 2026. It included representatives from the Sanya Municipal Bureau of Commerce, Sanya Central Business District Administration,…

• OpenAI Expands ChatGPT Ads With New Targeting, Measurement and Campaign Features

  November 1, 2026

  OpenAI has continued expanding ChatGPT Ads since launching its initial advertising pilot in the United States earlier in 2026. The platform has introduced self-service campaign management, cost-per-click (CPC) bidding, conversion optimisation and additional measurement tools. The changes are creating new advertising opportunities for hotels and travel businesses seeking to reach users through AI-powered conversations. Expedia…

• Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur Opens as Hilton’s First Malaysian Hotel Under the Brand

  November 1, 2026

  Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur has opened in the Malaysian capital, marking the brand’s debut in the country. Operated by Hilton, the all-suite hotel features 268 suites ranging from 80 to 745 square metres. Located in the Golden Triangle’s Bukit Bintang district, the property combines residential-style accommodation with dining, wellness and event facilities. Its design also…

• Nikko Autumn Foliage: When to Visit and How to Get There from Tokyo

  October 30, 2026

  Nikko, north of Tokyo, offers several weeks of autumn foliage as seasonal colours move from its mountain landscapes to historic shrines and temples. The changing scenery provides visitors with opportunities to explore lakes, waterfalls and cultural sites throughout the season. Located at different elevations, Nikko experiences a gradual autumn foliage season. Colours typically begin appearing…

• IHG Brings Ruby Hotels to Asia Pacific with First Bangkok Signing

  October 30, 2026

  IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with Asset World Corporation (AWC) to introduce its Ruby brand to Thailand, with a 184-room hotel planned for Bangkok’s Sathorn district in 2027. The project marks Ruby’s first hotel signing in Asia Pacific since the brand joined IHG’s portfolio. It also makes Bangkok the launch market for…

• Hilton and Marriott Link Hotel Fees to Guest Satisfaction Scores

  October 30, 2026

  Experienced hoteliers have long understood that genuine hospitality and efficient guest service influence hotel revenue. Now, Hilton and Marriott are introducing financial incentives that link guest satisfaction directly to franchisee costs, giving hotel operators a more tangible reason to invest in service quality. Until recently, hotels relied largely on guest satisfaction surveys and Net Promoter…

• Doha Highlights Its Heritage, Culture and Everyday City Life

  October 30, 2026

  Doha offers visitors a mix of traditional neighbourhoods, cultural attractions and contemporary architecture. Along the Corniche, traditional wooden dhows cross the bay as the towers of West Bay catch the evening light. Meanwhile, Souq Waqif draws families, residents and visitors into its streets as the city settles into the evening. As World Cities Day is…

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