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Culture, Design, and a Sense of Place: Hotel Indigo Expands Its Lifestyle Collection to New Cairo

Culture, Design, and a Sense of Place: Hotel Indigo Expands Its Lifestyle Collection to New Cairo

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Jadeer Group to bring Hotel Indigo to New Cairo, adding 120 rooms to the city’s hospitality landscape by 2031. The upcoming Hotel Indigo New Cairo will be part of the Red (G) mixed-use development, which combines residences, retail, and hospitality in one of the capital’s most dynamic districts. Positioned on North 90 Street near the New Administrative Capital and the American University in Cairo, the hotel will cater to both business and leisure travelers in a fast-growing urban hub.

Marriott International Debuts in Mongolia

Marriott International Debuts in Mongolia

Marriott International, Inc. today announced a signed agreement with HTL Gateway LLC to open AC Hotels by Marriott Ulaanbaatar. This strategic move is set to mark Marriott’s entry in Mongolia, underscoring the company’s vision to strategically grow its presence across Asia Pacific. Expected to open in 2027, AC Hotel by Marriott Ulaanbaatar will reflect the brand’s signature design philosophy that harmonizes form and function, offering purposeful design, flexible spaces, and signature moments for a new generation of discerning business and leisure travelers.

Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day in Style at the Langham, Melbourne

Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day in Style at the Langham, Melbourne

The Langham, Melbourne invites guests to don their finest race day attire and celebrate the excitement of the Melbourne Cup in true Langham style. On Tuesday, 4 November 2025, the hotel's renowned Melba Restaurant will host its annual Melbourne Cup Day Lunch, promising an afternoon of fine dining, glamour, and celebration. This year, the event will be hosted by The Langham Melbourne's hotel ambassador, Brodie Harper, who will welcome guests and set the scene for a memorable day of festivities.

Catalonia to Host an International Congress on Regenerative Ecotourism

Catalonia to Host an International Congress on Regenerative Ecotourism

From 22 to 24 October 2025, Catalonia will become the global epicentre of regenerative ecotourism, hosting the Global Ecotourism Forum 2025 (GEF2025) at Món Sant Benet in Sant Fruitós de Bages, Barcelona. GEF2025 will bring together international experts, institutional leaders, and local stakeholders to redefine the future of ecotourism and sustainable tourism. The Forum aims to address current challenges, share best practices and global insights, and foster an international network of ecotourism professionals.

Hop Aboard the World's Most Amazing Rail Routes With Lonely Planet's Epic Train Trips of the World

Hop Aboard the World's Most Amazing Rail Routes With Lonely Planet's Epic Train Trips of the World

Discover the thrill of train travel with 200 amazing rail routes from Lonely Planet's latest release Epic Train Trips of the World. Continuing the collectible Epic series, this new addition will take readers on an incredible journey around the globe to explore the greatest railway experiences. This beautifully designed coffee-table book has a train trip for everyone, as each rail route is broken down by category, allowing readers to choose from luxury, every day and epic. Featuring 50 fascinating first-person stories of world-famous and lesser-known railway routes, readers will hear from seasoned train travellers including Oliver Smith, Monisha Rajesh, and Shafik Meghji.

Original Travel Launches First Rail Brochure

Original Travel Launches First Rail Brochure

As the trend for rail travel continues to grow and in the month that marks the 200th anniversary of the modern railway, Original Travel has published its first ever train brochure. With countries across Europe reintroducing sleeper trains and investing heavily into rolling stock and rail infrastructure, train travel has never been better, easier or more appealing. Coupled with a growing desire to travel more cleanly and greenly, it's no wonder that Original Travel have reported a huge rise in bookings and enquiries for trips by train; bookings are up 37% compared to this time last year and enquiries are up 125% compared to 2023.

Minister Bartlett Outlines Plans for Major Tourism Expansion

Minister Bartlett Outlines Plans for Major Tourism Expansion

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has announced plans to fuel major expansion in the island’s vibrant tourism sector as the Ministry of Tourism seeks to boost Jamaica’s share of the lucrative global tourism market. In a wide-ranging address to local and foreign media during a special Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) 2025 media breakfast, at Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa yesterday (September 23), Minister Bartlett articulated the overall strategy to build on the successes of the industry to date, and plans now in train to achieve robust growth.

Arabian Travel Market to launch dedicated Travel Tech show at 2026 edition

Arabian Travel Market to launch dedicated Travel Tech show at 2026 edition

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has announced the launch of ATM Travel Tech, a new co-located event that will debut at ATM 2026, taking place from 4–7 May 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Evolving from its previous role as a high-growth sector on the show floor, ATM Travel Tech will now span two dedicated halls in recognition of the importance of this rapidly growing market segment, providing an immersive platform for the ideas, innovations and partnerships that will shape the future of global travel.