Launched today at the inaugural TOURISE Summit, the ‘New Codes of Luxury: Elevating the Hospitality Guest Experience with AI’ white paper, produced by The Future Laboratory in partnership with Together Group, reveals how AI will redefine service, personalization, and the very meaning of luxury for a new generation of global travelers.

Mews, the leading operating system for hospitality and shared spaces, has launched a new report exploring how intelligent agents will reshape hotel operations. Hospitality is entering a new stage of digital maturity, driven by agentic AI. According to the new report, Agentic AI for Hotels: The Mews Vision for AI in Hospitality, the shift from assistive to autonomous intelligence will redefine how hotels operate, learn, and deliver experiences in the decade ahead. Building on the connected ecosystem that Mews has been developing for more than a decade – and accelerated by the recent acquisition of DataChat, a leading generative AI analytics company – agentic AI will enable a new level of coordination across revenue, operations, and guest experience.

The Board of Directors of Malaysia Aviation Group (“MAG”) today announced that Datuk Captain Izham Ismail will be retiring from his position as Group Managing Director effective 31 January 2026, following an accomplished career spanning more than four decades with the company. In line with the Group's strategic succession plan, the Board has appointed Captain Nasaruddin A. Bakar (“Captain Nasa”) as President and Group Chief Executive Officer, a new designation succeeding the former Group Managing Director.

As we prepare for 2026, hotels embracing unified, all-in-one property-management platforms are redefining efficiency, enhancing guest engagement, and building the foundation for the AI-driven future

The Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia, in partnership with the World Economic Forum, today announced the launch of Beyond Tourism, a new multi-sector initiative aimed at transforming the global tourism industry through coordinated, measurable action in sustainability, inclusion and resilience. The announcement took place on the sidelines of TOURISE, the global platform bringing together public and private sector leaders to shape the future of tourism.

Marking a bold new chapter in Las Vegas hospitality, MGM Grand Hotel & Casino unveils an entirely new collection of 3,969 rooms and suites in its main tower, blending sleek contemporary design with exceptional comfort. The $300 million transformation features sophisticated interiors inspired by the glamour and energy of the disco era, embracing the hotel's vibrant legacy as an icon of entertainment. Guests can now book the remodeled accommodations, which complement MGM Grand's innovative lineup of new dining and entertainment offerings.