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Amazon AI Hiring Software Enhances Recruitment Efficiency
Amazon is rolling out advanced agentic AI software to enable broad hiring, seeking to speed up and simplify recruitment in a surprisingly more human way.
What Are the Most Trending Travel Destinations for 2026–27?
With global tourism now surpassing pre‑pandemic levels, 2026–27 is shaping up to be a big couple of years for international travel – but travellers aren’t just returning to the same old places. Industry lists from Lonely Planet, National Geographic, Forbes, and other major players show clear momentum towards countries that combine strong infrastructure with nature, culture, and sustainability.
RateGain Appoints Oscar Ganuza as Senior Vice President – Revenue to Lead European Market Growth
RateGain Travel Technologies Limited, a global leader in AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced the appointment of Oscar Ganuza as Senior Vice President – Revenue, Europe. Based in Barcelona, Oscar will lead RateGain’s efforts to accelerate commercial performance and deepen strategic partnerships in the Europe market, supporting the company’s continued expansion in the region.
Anantara Chiang Mai Resort Unveils The Mae On – Mae Ping Atelier Afternoon Tea
Anantara Chiang Mai Resort introduces The Mae On – Mae Ping Atelier Afternoon Tea, a refined culinary journey crafted in collaboration with Skugga Estate, celebrating single-origin cacao grown in Mae On, located approximately 40 minutes east of Chiang Mai city. Rooted in the timeless British afternoon tea ritual, the experience draws inspiration from the resort’s heritage as the former British Consulate. Presented with contemporary finesse, the collection reinterprets tradition through a distinctly Northern Thai lens, where local terroir, artistry and flavour come together in harmonious balance.
The Ivory Debuts in Koreatown
A new hospitality concept is quietly redefining the landscape of Los Angeles boutique hotels. Located in the heart of Koreatown, The Ivory is an intimate, 48-room urban sanctuary designed to offer guests a sense of belonging and considered design within one of the city’s most dynamic neighborhoods.
AI shifts power in travel distribution from visibility to trust
Artificial Intelligence is shifting power in travel distribution away from visibility and toward trust, redefining how travelers discover, evaluate and book experiences. Rather than eliminating intermediaries, AI is reshaping where value — and control — sits across the travel ecosystem. As travelers increasingly rely on AI assistants to plan trips, the industry is moving from a search-driven model to one where algorithms decide what gets seen — and what gets sold.
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Debuts in the Heart of Budapest
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has debuted in Hungary with the highly anticipated opening of The St. Regis Budapest, gracefully set within the iconic Klotild Palace, one of the city’s most distinguished architectural landmarks. Moments from the Danube and the capital’s most admired attractions, The St. Regis Budapest revives a storied Belle Époque monument, introducing the brand’s timeless sophistication, signature rituals and anticipatory service to Budapest’s most distinguished address. The opening marks a defining new chapter for luxury hospitality in Hungary, introducing a sanctuary where historic grandeur meets contemporary refinement.
BTN caught up with, Nick Pilbeam, Chief Commercial Officer, Cheval Collection for a Q&A session.
The Cheval Collection has built a strong reputation in luxury serviced apartments, to find out how and more BTN caught up with, Nick Pilbeam, Chief Commercial Officer, Cheval Collection for a Q&A session.
The Fife Arms unveils a new bedroom inspired by Coco Chanel and her love affair with Scotland
The Fife Arms, the award-winning hotel located in the village of Braemar, in the heart of the Scottish Cairngorms Mountains, has added a new bedroom inspired by fashion designer Gabrielle Bonheur ‘Coco’ Chanel, whose connection to the fabrics and pastimes of the Highlands inspired her legendary collections. Akin to the nest of an exotic bird, the bedroom pays homage to this free-spirited and wild character who first came to Scotland in the 1920s during her romance with Hugh Grosvenor, 2nd Duke of Westminster. Over the next decade, Chanel fell in love with the culture of the Highlands and became an avid fisherwoman and a renowned fly fisher.
Between sky and sea; a 260 m² work of art by Atelier Saint-Lazare, overlooking the Mediterranean.
In May 2026, on the Côte d’Azur, Les Roches Rouges, the iconic property from the Beaumier collection, unveils its new Riviera Suite, a 135 m² private residence opening onto 125 m² of panoramic terrace. Suspended above the waves with its own independent entrance, the suite immediately feels like a secluded apartment. Conceived by Atelier Saint-Lazare as a habitable sculpture, this rooftop residence revisits the modernist golden age of the Côte d’Azur through a bold yet restrained architectural language. The Riviera Suite perfectly expresses the vision of Les Roches Rouges: direct connection to the environment, the careful choice of materials and the power of simplicity.
The Luxury Collection Debuts on Rhodes with the Opening of Amoh, a Luxury Collection Resort, Rhodes
The Luxury Collection announces the opening of Amoh, a Luxury Collection Resort, Rhodes, marking the brand’s arrival on the storied Greek island. Poised above the Mediterranean Sea, Amoh, a Luxury Collection Resort, Rhodes welcomes global explorers to a destination shaped by epicurean experiences, wellness, and cultural immersion. Set along Kavos Beach in Pefki, just moments from the ancient town of Lindos, the hotel emerges from a landscape where layers of history are etched into the coastline, bordered by a Hellenistic-Roman limestone quarry that anchors the resort in its archaeological past. The hotel’s design, curated by the award-winning London design firm Studio Lost, is deeply informed by Greece’s enduring stonework traditions and artisanal craftsmanship, as well as its ever-changing movement of the surrounding sea. A restrained palette of minerals and tactile materials unfolds throughout the resort, while sculptural stone elements and artworks sourced from the nearby ancient quarry offer a quiet homage to the island’s heritage.
World Gourmet Festival Returns to Bangkok with “The World of Flavours”
The celebrated World Gourmet Festival returns to Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel from 29 September to 4 October, inviting guests to embark on an extraordinary culinary journey under this year’s theme, “The World of Flavours.” Renowned as one of Asia’s premier gastronomic events, the festival will bring together an exceptional collective of internationally acclaimed chefs, regional talents, and leading local culinary figures. Complementing this global lineup, chefs from Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel will also be featured across select experiences, adding further depth to the program.