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Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane is set to open in Q2 2026, marking Minor Hotels’ second property in Laos and strengthening its footprint in the capital as Vientiane continues to develop as a regional gateway for business and leisure travel. The new-build lifestyle hotel will join Avani+ Luang Prabang, reinforcing Minor Hotels’

The Mira Hong Kong hosted its second annual Ramadan Iftar Dinner on 26 February, convening nearly 200 government officials, diplomats and tourism leaders to reinforce Hong Kong’s positioning as a Muslim-friendly destination and regional hub for inclusive hospitality, following the hotel’s recognition as Muslim-Friendly Hotel of the Year at the

Hilton has signed Waldorf Astoria Goa, scheduled to open in 2030 on a 20-acre South Goa beachfront site, expanding its luxury footprint in India and reinforcing investor confidence in high-end leisure hospitality across the country’s western coastline. Hilton Expands Luxury Portfolio in India Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced the signing

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed Hotel Indigo Phuket Nai Yang Beach with AssetWise Public Company Limited and Rhom Bho Property Public Company Limited, marking another step in the group’s expansion across Thailand and South East Asia. Scheduled to open in 2030, the 170-key hotel will strengthen IHG’s Luxury &

Capella Kyoto will open on 22 March 2026 in Kyoto’s historic Miyagawa-cho kagai (geisha district), marking Capella Hotels and Resorts’ debut in Japan. Timed with cherry blossom season and integrated into a restored cultural precinct centred on the Miyagawa-cho Kaburenjo Theatre, the 89-room luxury hotel strengthens Kyoto’s high-end hospitality landscape

Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris has been recognised for its industry-leading sustainable supply chain, highlighting how luxury hospitality can align with environmental responsibility and social impact. Luxury Hospitality Meets Sustainability Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris has earned the title of World’s Leading Sustainable Supply Chain Programme from the

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok celebrations with Unfolding Legacies, a multi-year programme running from January 2026 to March 2027 that honours the hotel’s heritage, community ties and cultural influence along the Chao Phraya River. The commemorative year began with a gala dinner under royal patronage, setting the tone for a programme that

Marriott Bonvoy has introduced a new series of 1-Point Drops via Marriott Bonvoy Moments, giving members access to major global music festivals including Coachella, Stagecoach, All Points East and Rock en Seine for as little as one point — signalling a strategic expansion of experiential loyalty offerings tied to live

Grand Metropolitan Hotels is advancing its Asia-Pacific expansion after senior leadership met with Vietnam’s Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính, signalling potential investment in the country’s fast-growing tourism and hotel real estate sector. The move follows the group’s recent UK acquisition of Signature Hotels and underscores its strategy to diversify globally

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has launched Noted Collection, a new premium conversion brand targeting upscale and upper-upscale independent hotels, with initial owner discussions already underway and a goal of reaching more than 150 hotels worldwide over the next decade. The move expands IHG’s premium portfolio and strengthens its appeal to

Club Med Kani Maldives will host the second edition of its Mumcation wellness retreat from 5–10 November 2026, expanding the premium all-inclusive brand’s women-focused travel offering amid rising demand for restorative, purpose-led holidays. A Second Edition in Club Med Kani Maldives Club Med Kani will stage the second iteration of

Raffles The Butler Did It Collection is now available exclusively at Printemps New York and Printemps Paris through March 10, 2026, marking the brand’s first dedicated retail lifestyle collaboration and previewing a broader ready-to-wear and home expansion planned for 2026. A Retail Debut for Raffles Hotels & Resorts Raffles Hotels

Grand Park City Hall Singapore is offering up to 30% off rooms and suites for bookings made by 28 February 2026, targeting March school holiday, Easter and spring break travellers seeking a centrally located five-star stay in the Civic District. Central Location in Singapore’s Civic District Grand Park City Hall

Marriott International Asia Pacific Excluding China (APEC) region delivered its third consecutive year of record development activity in 2025, signing 187 deals and expanding its pipeline to more than 86,000 rooms—underscoring sustained intra-regional travel demand and continued owner confidence across key growth markets. Record Development Momentum Across APEC Marriott International

Marriott Bonvoy and Bank Mandiri have launched the Marriott Bonvoy Mandiri Credit Card in Indonesia, marking the loyalty programme’s first co-branded credit card in Southeast Asia and Mandiri’s first partnership with a global hospitality group. The move expands travel-rewards access for Indonesian consumers amid rising outbound and domestic travel demand.

Tonino Lamborghini Hotel Chengdu has officially opened adjacent to Tianfu Square, launching its “TL World” experiential luxury concept alongside limited Lunar New Year pre-sale packages starting February 12, 2026. The debut positions the property within Chengdu’s competitive luxury hospitality market at a peak festive travel period. A Luxury Debut in

Wynn Resorts secured 18 Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards for 2026, maintaining the longest-running Five-Star record among independent hotel companies and reinforcing its leadership in global luxury hospitality across Las Vegas, Macau and Boston. Wynn Resorts once again received the highest ratings across its integrated resort portfolio in the 2026

Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) has released its 2026 Star Awards, expanding to more than 100 countries and naming a record number of new Five-Star winners — including the first-ever Five-Star cruise and cruise-ship restaurant — signalling a structural shift in where and how luxury travel is evolving. Overview Forbes Travel

Marriott International has expanded its Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy™ program across nearly 80 hotels in 12 APEC markets, offering guests immersive experiences that connect them with local communities and environmental initiatives. Experiential Travel Across the Region Marriott International’s newly enhanced Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy™ program focuses on intentional

IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched voco Bangkok Surawong, bringing its fast-growing premium voco brand to Thailand for the first time with a heritage-led redesign, sustainability-focused guestrooms, and a neighbourhood-rooted experience in one of Bangkok’s most dynamic districts—at a time when international hotel brands are accelerating expansion across Southeast Asia.