Hyatt Hotel Corporation announced plans for the Hyatt House brand to debut in the National Capital Region of India as part of a landmark mixed-use development, the Flagship. Located in Noida, the signing of this 127-key, extended stay hotel, owned by IT Infrastructure Park Private Ltd, a subsidiary of CRC Group, will be strategically located within the 11.16-acre site.

Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, has announced the development of a new digital meetings & events ecosystem to maximize the ongoing expansion and support of its multi-billion-dollar meetings & events business. The new platform will unite over 5,600 Accor hotels and resorts worldwide, featuring an inventory of 2.5 million sqm of event space and 800,000+ guestrooms – providing an easy, self-serve option for clients to view and book event space, guestrooms, and sales & catering services, while augmenting the continued support of on-site hotel teams. The integration of sales & catering will be a key advantage for meeting planners and business clients, as well as the link to Accor’s loyalty program ALL Accor, for the opportunity to earn and access rewarding membership benefits.

New data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed South Africa’s Travel & Tourism sector is projected to reach a major milestone this year, set to support more jobs than ever before, but wider data points to a sector still in recovery mode. According to WTTC’s latest Economic Impact Research (EIR), in 2025 Travel & Tourism is forecast to support 1.9 million jobs, surpassing 2019 levels and marking an all-time high, underlining its role as a key employer and major source of opportunity, with the sector accounting for 11.3% of all jobs in South Africa.

As RISE Festival returns to the Mojave Desert for its 10th anniversary on October 3rd, 4th, and 5th, 2025, it is unveiling a visionary new experience for guests entering the festival grounds: The Path, an immersive, meditative journey through light, sculpture, and sound, that sets the tone for transformation before the first sky lantern is released.

The Dubai Press Club (DPC) has unveiled the full agenda for the Arab Media Summit (AMS) 2025, which is set to bring together the region’s most influential voices in journalism, digital content, and communication to chart a new future for the region’s media. The three-day event will run from 26 to 28 May at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, the Summit is set to welcome more than 6,000 participants, including prominent ministers, editors-in-chief, media leaders, content creators, influencers, academics, and media technology professionals from across the UAE and the wider Arab world.

Go City—the world's leading sightseeing and attraction pass brand—released the results of a new consumer survey, revealing the hallmarks of the "perfect" vacation and the sacrifices Americans are willing to make to guarantee perfection. Conducted by Talker Research, the survey polled 2,000 travelers—U.S. residents who have traveled within the past year—and found that the perfect vacation lasts 11 days, is at least three hours from home, and prioritizes food (52%), relaxation (47%), good weather (34%), accommodations (38%), as well as outdoor attractions and landmarks (31%).