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• Stelliers Greater China 2026 Awards Ceremony Returns to Shanghai

  July 8, 2026

  The Stelliers Greater China 2026 Awards Ceremony will return to Shanghai on December 11, 2026, marking the event’s homecoming to the city where Stelliers was founded more than a decade ago. This year’s ceremony will be held at MGM Shanghai West Bund, the first MGM-branded city hotel in China. The venue is located in Shanghai’s…

• Saudi Launches Package Visa to Simplify Tourist Travel Bookings

  July 8, 2026

  Saudi has launched Package Visa, a new digital initiative that integrates tourist visa applications directly into curated travel bookings. The program aims to simplify the travel planning process by allowing eligible visitors to arrange their visa, flights, accommodation, and selected tourism experiences through a single booking. The rollout is now underway through qualified travel and…

• Vietnam Sees Nearly 50% Rise in International Travel Searches on Agoda

  July 8, 2026

  Vietnam is attracting significantly more international travelers, with digital travel platform Agoda reporting that international accommodation searches for the destination increased by nearly 50% year over year in 2025. The growth reflects stronger global demand, supported by visa reforms, expanded air connectivity, and continued investment in tourism infrastructure. According to Agoda, Vietnam has strengthened its…

• Global Hotel Alliance Reveals Winners of 2026 GHA Awards

  July 8, 2026

  Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) has announced the winners of its 2026 GHA Awards, recognising outstanding achievements across its portfolio of independent hotel brands and properties worldwide. Presented during GHA’s annual CEO conference aboard Seven Seas Splendor on 5 July 2026, the awards celebrated excellence across 13 categories covering loyalty performance, guest engagement, technology, sustainability, marketing,…

• The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi Appoints Vincent Pauchon as General Manager

  July 8, 2026

  The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi has appointed Vincent Pauchon as General Manager, marking a new leadership chapter for the luxury beachfront resort. Drawing on extensive experience within The Ritz-Carlton brand and its ultra-luxury Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio, Pauchon will oversee the property’s continued focus on personalized luxury, wellness, sustainability, and guest experience. For Pauchon, the appointment is both…

• Interview: Director of Wellness at Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok on Luxury Wellness, Recovery, and Longevity

  July 8, 2026

  During a recent stay at Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, I took the opportunity to sit down with Khun Jittima, the hotel’s Director of Wellness at Sindhorn Wellness by Resense—one of Bangkok’s most talked-about wellness destinations. Known for its award-winning facilities and integrated approach to health and recovery, the property has positioned itself at the forefront…

• Accor Targets 1,600 Hotels in Greater China as Luxury Expansion Accelerates

  July 7, 2026

  Accor is significantly expanding its presence in China, targeting 1,600 hotels across Greater China within the next five to six years, nearly doubling its current portfolio as the hospitality group strengthens luxury growth and strategic partnerships in one of the world’s most important tourism markets. At a Shanghai press conference, Accor announced new luxury hotel…

• Mercure Nha Trang Beach Celebrates First Anniversary of Local Hospitality Journey

  July 7, 2026

  Mercure Nha Trang Beach has celebrated its first anniversary, marking a year of growth, cultural connection and locally inspired hospitality along Vietnam’s famous Nha Trang coastline. Since opening, the beachfront hotel has established itself as a destination where contemporary comfort meets the authentic character of Nha Trang, offering travellers memorable stays shaped by local culture,…

• Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas Appoints Hervé Duboscq as General Manager

  July 7, 2026

  Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas has appointed Hervé Duboscq as General Manager, strengthening the resort’s leadership team as it continues to grow its reputation as one of Malaysia’s leading luxury coastal destinations. With more than three decades of international hospitality experience, Duboscq brings extensive expertise in managing luxury resorts across Asia, the Middle East…

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