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The Arabian Gulf’s cruise industry has entered a new era of collaboration and growth as Saudi Arabia and Qatar officially join the Cruise Arabia Alliance, completing a regional partnership that now brings together all six leading Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) destinations — Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. This expansion marks a […]

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (the “Company”) (NYSE: H) today announced an expanded agreement with Chase (NYSE: JPM), building on the successful collaboration between Hyatt and Chase that rewards World of Hyatt cardmembers for stays across Hyatt’s global portfolio. World of Hyatt remains the fastest-growing loyalty program in the global hospitality industry with more than 60 million

Nestled among majestic mountains at over 3,400 meters above sea level, Cusco—the ancient capital of the Inca Empire and a UNESCO World Heritage Site—will soon welcome the latest Peruvian destination of Meliá Hotels International. The leading Spanish hotel group has just announced the upcoming opening of the Hotel Cusco La Paccha Affiliated by Meliá, scheduled

Following the recent repositioning of SAii Hotels & Resorts as a lifestyle brand rooted in the belief that peace of mind is the ultimate luxury, SAii Phi Phi Island Village unveils a refreshed take on its “Astro Moments” experience. Now enhanced with expert-led stargazing sessions and a newly launched Zodiac-to-Experience Guide, the programme invites guests

The NYU School of Professional Studies Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality (NYU SPS Tisch Center), in collaboration with Stayntouch and IDeaS Revenue Solutions, today released a new industry report, 2026 Hotel Technology Outlook: Best-in-Class vs. All-in-One Systems. Led by NYU SPS Tisch Center graduate students, this capstone study explores how hotel operators evaluate and

The UN Tourism Executive Council has marked a historic milestone, nominating Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais of the United Arab Emirates as the next Secretary-General of UN Tourism, effective 1 January 2026. Her nomination, announced during the 123rd session of the Executive Council in Segovia, will be presented for confirmation at the 26th UN Tourism General

Imagine a traveler’s perfect day planning itself, rerouting around a rainstorm, prompting a café to add staff before the lunch rush, suggesting a quiet gallery when crowds swell.  This is the promise of Agentic Tourism, an AI-powered operating model introduced in a new white paper by TOURISE and Globant, a digitally native company that helps

Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused luxury cruise line, invites travelers to embark on a new era of exploration during its first-ever full winter season of Mediterranean sailings aboard Oceania Allura, the line’s latest expression of intimate, seagoing luxury.

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, India’s only pure play luxury hotel brand, today announced the signing of a management agreement with The Godwin Group for The Leela Jaisalmer, marking its foray into Rajasthan’s fabled desert capital, the Golden City. Spread across 30 acres of desert landscape, this 80-room luxury Desert Resort and Spa is

Volcan de mi Tierra, the family-owned luxury Tequila brand created through a joint venture between Mexico’s esteemed Gallardo family and global luxury leader Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH), celebrated The 6th Taste, a landmark tasting experience held on Dia de Los Muertos in collaboration with The Only Caviar and TY Bar at the Four Seasons