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• Wizz Air Warns UK Travellers as 135,000 Passports Expire in October

  October 19, 2026

  Wizz Air is urging UK travellers to check their passports before the October half-term holidays. Data obtained by the airline shows that 135,006 British adult passports are due to expire in October 2026. Figures obtained from HM Passport Office through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request show that a further 125,405 adult passports will expire…

• IHG to Open Holiday Inn Resort in Luang Prabang, Laos, in 2027

  October 19, 2026

  IHG Hotels & Resorts plans to open Holiday Inn Resort Luang Prabang Naluang Hill in 2027, marking the group’s entry into the UNESCO-listed city and expanding its presence in Laos. The 101-key resort will be developed in partnership with Naluang International Resort and Hotel Limited. Located on Naluang Hill, the property will offer views over…

• The Sanchaya GM Greg Williams on Leadership and Hospitality

  October 19, 2026

  Editorial Update — October 2026: The Sanchaya on Indonesia’s Bintan Island joined The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) in July 2026. The affiliation connects the independent luxury resort with an international collection of hotels and gives eligible guests access to LHW’s Leaders Club loyalty programme. The development provides a timely reason to revisit our…

• Mark Foxwell to Lead Opening of Waldorf Astoria Tokyo Nihonbashi

  October 19, 2026

  Mark Foxwell is returning to Japan to lead the opening of Waldorf Astoria Tokyo Nihonbashi, drawing on three decades of experience in luxury hotels across Asia Pacific and other markets. His career has taken him across Japan, Greater China, Southeast Asia, Australia and the United States. Earlier in his career, Foxwell held senior leadership positions…

• Banyan Tree Bintan to Host Italian Chef Maurizio Bombini in November 2026

  October 19, 2026

  The Cove Restaurant at Laguna Bintan will host Italian chef Maurizio Bombini for a two-day dining event on 6–7 November 2026. The event will feature Italian-inspired menus with three-, five- and six-course options. The culinary event will take place at The Cove Restaurant at Banyan Tree Bintan, with dining sessions scheduled for lunch and dinner.…

• Holafly Launches Ultra Subscription Combining Global eSIM Data and Travel Protection

  October 18, 2026

  Holafly has launched Ultra, a subscription combining unlimited mobile data across more than 160 destinations with travel protection and access to healthcare services. The plan costs £72.35 per month and is available through the company’s website. Designed for digital nomads, students studying abroad and long-stay travellers, Ultra combines mobile connectivity with travel assistance and other…

• Markus Kosch Leads Conrad Nagoya Ahead of Hilton Brand’s City Debut

  October 18, 2026

  Markus Kosch brings 28 years of experience with Hilton to Conrad Nagoya, the luxury brand’s first hotel in the Japanese city. His career with the group has included several hotel openings across Asia, from Hilton Hefei to Conrad Guangzhou. Kosch began his first general manager role at Hilton Hefei, which was later recognised as Hilton…

• Vignette Collection Focuses on Individuality and Local Experiences

  October 18, 2026

  IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Vignette Collection is expanding across Greater China, with new hotels in Chengdu, Chongqing, Shanghai, Beidaihe, Qiandao Lake and Sanya this year. The expansion follows the recent addition of The Hari Hong Kong, Vignette Collection. The luxury collection brand brings together independently distinctive properties under a shared brand identity. Its hotels range…

• Business Travel Benefits Gain Importance as Companies Cut Costs

  October 18, 2026

  As airlines invest in premium cabins, business travellers continue to face travel-related stress. New research from Dragonpass suggests that better travel benefits could help employers improve staff performance and retention while managing costs. British Airways is redesigning its premium cabins, Emirates is introducing electrically powered Premium Economy seating with adjustable privacy screens, and Cathay Pacific…

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