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Dusit International brings its Dusit Collection brand to Japan
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, is continuing its strategic expansion in Japan with the opening of WE Hotel Toya, Dusit Collection, a serene lakeside retreat in Hokkaido designed by internationally acclaimed architecture studio Kengo Kuma & Associates.
Sun Group picks Amadeus technology to run loyalty across its entire business
Sun Group has successfully launched Sun Signature, Vietnam's first fully integrated loyalty program. Powered by Amadeus Loyalty and Rewards, a modular platform to support airlines and loyalty programs across evolving needs, Sun Signature brings together aviation, hospitality, entertainment, healthcare, real estate, and banking under a single loyalty account — setting a new benchmark for customer engagement in the region.
Royalton Vessence Barbados is Open, Introducing a Transformative New All-Inclusive Resort Concept
After months of anticipation surrounding one of the Caribbean’s most talked-about upcoming resort openings, Royalton Hotels & Resorts officially welcomes its first guests to Royalton Vessence Barbados Adult-Oriented, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort. Marking the company’s first property in Barbados and the global debut of the new Royalton Vessence brand, the opening introduces a highly anticipated concept shaped by a growing desire for travel experiences that feel more immersive, personal, and deeply connected to the destination.
Visit Maldives launches “This is My Maldives” photo competition
Visit Maldives Corporation Limited (VMC) has launched “This is My Maldives”, a global photography competition inviting creators and visual storytellers to share the Maldives through their own lens, as part of the public launch of Creatoll, the digital marketplace for Maldivian creative content.
Gunter Hotel Officially Joins Marriott Bonvoy's Tribute Portfolio
The historic Gunter Hotel is excited to share its official transition to Gunter Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, joining Marriott Bonvoy's global collection of independent hotels celebrated for their distinctive character, captivating design, and deep connection to local culture. To commemorate the milestone, the hotel has also launched a special limited-time room package available for booking now.
MAGALUF COMPLETES THE TRANSFORMATION OF ITS SEAFRONT PROMENADE
Magaluf has marked another significant milestone in its long-term regeneration with the official inauguration of the transformed Gabriel Escarrer Julià Seafront Promenade, celebrating the completion of a two-phase redevelopment project that has reimagined one of the resort’s most iconic public spaces.
Forged by Nature: Explore Maine's Wild Beauty and Seasonal Events this Summer
From bioluminescent night kayaks, gravel biking adventures and moose safaris to celebrating locally harvested fruit and seafood, those seeking a connection with nature this summer should look to Maine. Drawing fewer crowds than the USA’s traditional East Coast beach locations, the ‘Pine Tree State’ provides visitors with 3,500 miles of coastline and over 600,000 acres of state and national park wilderness to explore, supplying 82% of the USA’s lobster and 99% of the nation’s wild blueberries.
PPHE Hotel Group reimagines the digital guest experience across 17 European hotels
PPHE Hotel Group, the international hospitality real estate group which develops, owns and operates a multi-brand portfolio of hotels and resorts, has expanded its digital transformation strategy through a landmark partnership with Hudini. The agreement will see PPHE use Hudini’s integrated technology solutions across 17 of its European properties, supporting the group's wider ambition to enhance service delivery, empower hotel teams and drive operational excellence.
Six Senses The Palm, Dubai Places Sustainability At The Heart Of Its Resort Experience
As Six Senses prepares to make its debut in the UAE, Six Senses The Palm, Dubai is placing sustainability at the heart of its resort experience, shaping how guests will engage with the destination through design, learning, culture and community interaction. Designed as a beachfront urban sanctuary, the resort introduces a sustainability-led approach to resort living in Dubai, integrating environmental considerations into its architecture, materials, operations and guest experiences from the outset.
Mandapa, Joins The Luxury Group By Marriott International’s Luxury Dining Series
Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Ubud, Bali is excited to join The Luxury Group by Marriott International’s third edition of its Luxury Dining Series. Offering curated culinary journeys under the theme “Across the Table,” the series will take place at five luxury hotels across Asia on select dates from August to October, concluding with an experience at sea.
British Virgin Islands Aquatic Experience Receives Prestigious 2026 International Telly Award
The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission is proud to announce that the British Virgin Islands Virtual Reality Aquatics Experience has been honoured with a 2026 International Telly Award, recognizing excellence in immersive and mixed-reality storytelling.
Carnival Corporation Completes New Pier Extension for Celebration Key in The Bahamas
Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest cruise company, today announced the successful completion of its Celebration Key pier extension on Grand Bahama Island. The flagship expansion adds two new berths, enabling Celebration Key to accommodate up to four ships simultaneously and welcome over 13,000 guests in a day to the popular exclusive destination. Building on the original two-berth pier that opened with Celebration Key in July 2025, the two additional berths were delivered ahead of schedule and double the arrival capacity to four ships at once. This marine-side expansion adds operational flexibility and unlocks roughly 200 more ship calls and 700,000 additional guest arrivals each year.