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• IHG Appoints Rozenn Lavaur Fournier to Lead Development in Greece and Cyprus

  November 7, 2026

  IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has appointed Rozenn Lavaur Fournier as Director of Development for Greece and Cyprus, effective October 2026. In her new role, Rozenn will oversee hotel development across both markets. Her responsibilities include expanding IHG’s portfolio across its Luxury & Lifestyle, Premium and Essential brand collections. The appointment forms part of IHG’s…

• Bar Camillo to Open at Rosewood Hong Kong on 25 November 2026

  November 7, 2026

  Bar Camillo, a new cocktail bar developed by Lorenzo Antinori and Justin Shun Wah, co-founders of Bar Leone, will open at Rosewood Hong Kong on 25 November 2026. The opening brings the team behind Bar Leone to the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. Bar Leone secured the World’s Best Bar title for the second consecutive year…

• China Hotel Construction Pipeline Reaches 3,507 Projects in Q3 2026

  November 7, 2026

  China’s hotel construction pipeline reached 3,507 projects and 621,201 rooms at the end of the third quarter of 2026, according to a report by Lodging Econometrics (LE). The latest China Construction Pipeline Trend Report also recorded a rise in brand conversions. Meanwhile, LE expects more than 1,000 new hotels to open across China by the…

• China International MICE Exchange 2026 Concludes First Edition in Beijing

  November 7, 2026

  China International MICE Exchange (CIMX) 2026 has concluded its inaugural edition in Beijing. The three-day event took place at the China National Convention Center Phase II. Organized by Messe Berlin China, CIMX received support from the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism. It brought together international destinations, convention bureaus, airlines, hospitality groups and MICE…

• United Adds Personal Spotify Streaming to Seatback Screens Through Starlink

  November 6, 2026

  United Airlines has partnered with Spotify to let passengers access their personal Spotify accounts directly through inflight seatback screens. The integration allows travellers to stream music, podcasts, audiobooks and videos, as well as access personalised recommendations and saved playlists. Passengers can connect their accounts by scanning a QR code displayed on the seatback screen. Once…

• Royal Caribbean Opens Summer 2028 Caribbean and Mexico Cruises for Booking

  November 6, 2026

  Royal Caribbean has opened bookings for its summer 2028 Caribbean and Mexico cruise programme, featuring 11 ships sailing from Florida, Texas, Puerto Rico and the northeastern United States. The itineraries will operate from April through October 2028. The programme includes four Icon Class ships sailing from Florida and Texas, alongside Symphony of the Seas, which…

• Ho Chi Minh City Launches Tourism Campaign Highlighting Five Key Travel Themes

  November 6, 2026

  The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism has launched a destination promotion campaign titled “Vibrant Ho Chi Minh City – Vibrant Everywhere, Everyone”. The initiative aims to broaden the city’s tourism markets, encourage visitor spending and develop new travel experiences. Building on the city’s tourism growth in 2026, the campaign brings together five strategic…

• Virtuoso Appoints Thatcher Brown as Chief Development Officer

  November 6, 2026

  Virtuoso has appointed Thatcher Brown as Chief Development Officer, effective immediately. The newly created role will focus on developing new markets, business categories and strategic opportunities to support the company’s long-term growth. Brown will join Virtuoso’s executive leadership team, reporting to President Brad Bourland and working alongside Chief Commercial Officer Tristan Dowell. The appointment follows…

• Mandarin Oriental Launches MO.RE Sustainability Platform, Setting Out Three Strategic Pillars

  November 5, 2026

  Mandarin Oriental has launched MO.RE, a new sustainability platform for its global hotel portfolio. The platform focuses on three pillars: Resilience, Reconnection and Regeneration. They will guide decisions across the hotel lifecycle, from investment and design to daily operations and guest experiences. According to the Group, MO.RE marks a shift away from incremental, compliance-led measures.…

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