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Sunshine, flavour, and hospitality shine at taste of Kildare 2025
Glorious sunshine and world-class hospitality set the stage this weekend as more than 10,000 visitors flocked to Naas Racecourse for the Taste of Kildare Festival 2025. Over two full days, the festival delivered a vibrant showcase of the county’s food, drink, music, and family entertainment — cementing Kildare’s reputation as one of Ireland’s premier destinations for hospitality and culture.
MGallery Collection Unveils New Flagship Luxury Resort in Bohol, Philippines
South Palms Resort & Spa Panglao – MGallery Collection brings coastal elegance, tropical luxury, and wellness to the heart of the Visayas
TEA SATE Asia-Pacific 2025 arrives in New Zealand for the first time
First of its kind partnership with Tātaki Auckland Unlimited and Wētā Workshop to welcome. themed entertainment and leisure professionals to experience New Zealand’s vibrant industry. TEA invites locals to take part in global conference with exclusive registration offers
Kavango Zambezi Region Celebrates Wetland Milestones as Ramsar COP15 Convened in Victoria Falls
Three cities earn global Wetland City status as BirdLife Zimbabwe and regional partners call for stronger protection, restoration and youth inclusion.
RMS Pay launches in North America to automate payments and boost hospitality profits
RMS, the leading hospitality platform for hotels, serviced apartments, vacation rentals, and outdoor accommodations, has officially launched RMS Pay in the United States and Canada.
WTTC Unveils First Wave of Heavyweight Speakers for Landmark 25th Global Summit in Rome
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today revealed the first wave of headline speakers for its milestone 25th Global Summit in Rome, which includes a glittering line-up of some of the most influential figures shaping the future of the sector.
Latin America Gala Ceremony 2025 of the World Travel Awards Descends on Cancún, Mexico in September
The annual World Travel Awards (WTA) celebrate great achievement in travel and tourism. They honor the very best across many different parts of the industry. People are excited for the 2025 Latin America Gala Ceremony on the 27th September. This event will be a highlight on the travel calendar. Important leaders, new thinkers, and top figures will come together. They will recognize amazing work in one of the fastest-growing tourism areas. Cancún, Mexico, provides a beautiful setting for this gala. The ceremony shows more than just who wins awards. It highlights the strength, new ideas, and forward-thinking spirit of travel in Latin America. From clean beaches to lively cultural centers, the area keeps attracting visitors worldwide. The WTA Latin America Gala Ceremony 2025 will surely show off the very best this diverse and interesting continent offers.
Kempinski Hotels Elevates Guest Experience with Strategic Appointments
Kempinski Hotels has announced the appointment of three new Vice Presidents – Kristian Toivanen, Aurelia van Lynden and Dan Clayton – to its newly formed product and experience team. Reporting to Chief Product & Experience Officer, Rasha Lababidi, the trio will lead wellness and spa, property and destination guest experiences and gastronomy and concepts, respectively, as part of the broader transformation strategy of Europe’s oldest luxury hospitality group. Kempinski’s product and experience team will be responsible for transformation across the entire lifecycle of bespoke experiences, from creative ideation to design and meticulous planning to flawless execution and continuous enhancement.
The Meliá Collection luxury brand to debut in Peru
Meliá Hotels International continues expanding its footprint in Latin America with the signing of an exclusive luxury boutique hotel in the Peruvian capital This new project marks another step forward in the company’s strategy to strengthen its luxury offering in the world’s top destinations
IHG accelerates growth in Thailand by introducing voco hotels to Phuket
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) announces the expansion of its voco hotels brand to Phuket, Thailand, in partnership with AssetWise Public Company Limited and its subsidiary Rhom Bho Property Public Company Limited – one of the country’s leading residential and real estate companies.
The Unbound Collection by Hyatt to Debut in Thailand
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into management agreements with Chai Talay Hotel Co. Ltd and Narai Hotel Company Limited for The Barai Hua Hin and Narai Hotel respectively. These two hotels will mark the debut of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in Thailand. They will join Hyatt’s growing portfolio in Thailand of 15 properties across seven brands including Park Hyatt, Andaz, The Standard, The StandardX, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, and Hyatt Place.
Bunkhouse Hotels Check in to World of Hyatt: Soulful Stays Can Now Earn Points
Hyatt Hotels Corporation have announced that World of Hyatt members can now earn and redeem World of Hyatt loyalty points at participating Bunkhouse Hotels. Renowned for its distinctive portfolio of hotels in Texas and beyond, Bunkhouse Hotels are celebrated for their sense of place and meticulous attention to detail with regard to design, music, and community-driven events. While each property has its own unique character, these shared values cross through all Bunkhouse Hotels, brought to life by live music, poolside bar-b-ques, retail offerings that spotlight local makers and artisans, and much more.