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• Centara Hotels Win Three Titles at AHA Asia Hotel Awards 2026

  October 24, 2026

  Centara Hotels and Resorts has received three awards at the 15th AHA Asia Hotel Awards 2026, recognising properties in the Maldives and Thailand across luxury leisure, family holidays and meetings and events. The awards went to: The awards gala took place in Bangkok, Thailand, bringing together hotel groups, investors, luxury brands, media representatives and hospitality…

• Emirates Marks 35 Years of Operations in Hong Kong

  October 24, 2026

  Emirates is marking 35 years of service to Hong Kong, having first arrived in the city in July 1991. The airline has since expanded its services, introducing additional flights, updated aircraft cabins and new passenger facilities. Its first flight, EK068, landed at the former Kai Tak Airport. The service operated three times a week on…

• Shangri-La Singapore Reopens Valley Wing Rooms and Presidential Suites in October 2026

  October 24, 2026

  Shangri-La Singapore will welcome guests to its refurbished Valley Wing guestrooms and suites from October 2026. The refreshed accommodation includes two Presidential Suites: the Shangri-La Suite and the Singapore Suite. The update marks a new phase for the hotel, which opened in 1971 as Shangri-La’s flagship property. Set within 15 acres of tropical gardens near…

• Singapore Airlines to Introduce Next-Generation KrisWorld and Starlink Wi-Fi

  October 23, 2026

  Singapore Airlines (SIA) will introduce a next-generation in-flight entertainment system and high-speed satellite connectivity, with new features designed to give passengers more choice and flexibility during their journeys. The upgraded KrisWorld system will include 4K touchscreen displays, spatial audio, Bluetooth headphone pairing, a redesigned interface and a new wellness planner. Passengers will also have access…

• Opodo Survey Finds Social Media Increasingly Influences UK Travel Choices

  October 23, 2026

  Social media is playing a growing role in travel decisions among UK travellers, with 25% saying online platforms have inspired them to visit a destination they had not previously considered, up from 14% in 2024, according to a survey commissioned by online travel agency Opodo. The survey, part of eDreams ODIGEO, polled 9,000 respondents worldwide,…

• The St. Regis on the Bund, Shanghai Marks Second Anniversary with One MICHELIN Key

  October 23, 2026

  The St. Regis on the Bund, Shanghai, has marked its second anniversary with a One MICHELIN Key in the 2026 MICHELIN Key Hotels selection. Located on Shanghai’s Bund waterfront, the hotel received the distinction, which MICHELIN describes as recognising “A very special stay”. The selection assesses hotels for their facilities and overall guest experience. Dining,…

• BTG Hotels and Kempinski Set Priorities for Further Cooperation in China

  October 23, 2026

  BTG Hotels (Group) Co., Ltd. and Kempinski Hotels have reaffirmed their long-standing partnership and agreed to focus on project implementation and further business development in China. The discussions brought together H. E. Aymen Tawfeeq Abdulrahman Almoayed, representing Kempinski, and Bai Fan, Chairman of BTG Hotels (Group) Co., Ltd. The delegation was accompanied by Huo Yan,…

• The Wolseley Hospitality Group Appoints Laura Mills as Managing Director

  October 22, 2026

  The Wolseley Hospitality Group has appointed Laura Mills as Managing Director. She joins the London-based restaurant group from The Ivy Collection, where she held the same role. Mills brings almost 15 years of senior leadership experience in hospitality. At The Ivy Collection, she led one of the UK’s best-known restaurant groups. Her leadership approach centres…

• Expedia Group Launches Autonomous Onboarding for Hotels

  October 22, 2026

  Expedia Group has launched Autonomous Onboarding, a system that allows accommodation providers to join its travel marketplace through their existing property management system (PMS) or channel manager software. The process enables properties to select Expedia Group as a distribution channel, accept the agreement and go live in less than 24 hours. According to the company,…

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