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• Hilton Appoints Winnie Chu General Manager of Xi Zhe Wuxi

  October 16, 2026

  Hilton has appointed Winnie Chu as General Manager of Xi Zhe Wuxi, Curio Collection by Hilton, as the group continues to develop its luxury and lifestyle hotel portfolio across Asia Pacific. Chu brings 20 years of luxury hospitality experience in mainland China and Hong Kong. She joins the Wuxi property from Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on…

• Fabien Gastinel Appointed General Manager of Waldorf Astoria Osaka

  October 16, 2026

  Hilton has appointed Fabien Gastinel as General Manager of Waldorf Astoria Osaka, bringing more than two decades of international luxury hotel experience to the property as the group continues to expand its luxury and lifestyle portfolio across Asia Pacific. Gastinel has held leadership positions across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Africa. His career includes…

• Ascott and DETECH Group Sign Agreement for Oakwood Premier Hallbridge Hanoi

  October 16, 2026

  The Ascott Limited, a Singapore-headquartered hospitality company wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment, has signed a hotel management agreement with DETECH Group for Oakwood Premier Hallbridge Hanoi. The project marks the first Oakwood Premier property in Vietnam and the start of a partnership between the two companies. Portfolio Growth in Vietnam The addition will bring Ascott’s…

• APT. Opens 66 Serviced Apartments at Stamford Place in Singapore’s Civic District

  October 16, 2026

  APT. has opened at Stamford Place, offering 66 serviced apartments across Levels Three and Four of the reimagined Civic District landmark. The apartments are available for stays of six nights or longer, ranging from a few weeks to a full season. A Flexible Serviced-Living Concept The name APT. draws from both “apartment” and the idea…

• Royal Caribbean Unveils Seven-Ship Europe Cruise Lineup for 2028-29

  October 15, 2026

  Royal Caribbean will deploy seven ships across Europe for the 2028-29 season, offering cruises in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the Canary Islands. The programme includes year-round European sailings aboard Rhapsody of the Seas, with itineraries ranging from summer cruises with overnight stays in Egypt to winter trips to the Canary Islands. The season will…

• Accor Opens First greet Hotel in the UK With 119 Rooms in Harlow, Essex

  October 15, 2026

  Accor has opened greet London Harlow, the first UK property under its greet economy hotel brand. Converted from an existing hotel, the 119-room property brings the brand to Harlow, Essex, with a focus on comfort, local character and value. Located in Harlow Sculpture Town, the hotel is approximately a 20-minute drive from London Stansted Airport.…

• Air New Zealand Adds 7,000 Seats on Shanghai–Auckland Route for Chinese New Year 2027

  October 15, 2026

  Air New Zealand will add more than 7,000 seats between Shanghai and Auckland during Chinese New Year 2027, increasing capacity during a peak travel period for Chinese visitors to New Zealand. From 23 January to 20 February 2027, the airline will operate three additional return services per week on the route. This will bring the…

• China Hotel Industry Study 2026: Recovery Diverges by Market and Hotel Segment

  October 15, 2026

  China’s hotel industry continued to recover in 2025, but performance varied significantly by location, star rating and room rate segment, according to the 2026 China Hotel Industry Study published by the China Tourist Hotel Association (CTHA) and Horwath HTL. The 2026 study collected data from 1,321 hotels, covering nearly 357,573 guestrooms and more than 437,310…

• MICHELIN Guide South Australia 2027 Names 77 Restaurants in Debut Selection

  October 14, 2026

  The first MICHELIN Guide South Australia 2027 selection was unveiled on October 14, featuring 77 restaurants across the state. Magill Estate Restaurant in Adelaide received Two MICHELIN Stars, while 10 other restaurants earned One MICHELIN Star. The selection also includes 16 Bib Gourmand recipients and 50 MICHELIN Selected restaurants. The inaugural guide highlights South Australia’s…

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