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Mandarin Oriental’s first hotel in Mallorca to debut in spring 2026

Mandarin Oriental’s first hotel in Mallorca to debut in spring 2026

Mandarin Oriental is delighted to announce the upcoming opening of Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra, Mallorca. Located in Calvià near the elegant Puerto Portals, the resort offers captivating Mediterranean views, framed by Aleppo pines and the dramatic coastline. The stunning new property features 131 stylishly appointed rooms and suites, an array of innovative restaurants and bars, a signature wellness sanctuary, extensive leisure facilities and curated guest experiences.

Ireckonu expands hotel portfolio to strengthen access to higher-value customers

Ireckonu expands hotel portfolio to strengthen access to higher-value customers

Ireckonu, the leading provider of middleware solutions and customer data platforms for the hospitality industry, today shared its 2025 milestones, highlighting its strengthened leadership position and significant growth within the luxury segment. After several years supporting the operations of premium hotel brands, Ireckonu has continued to expand its global portfolio over the past year, adding Aman, Dorchester Collection, and other luxury groups to its client portfolio.

Luxury Scotland Welcomes Ardbeg House and Jetlogic to Its Curated Collection

Luxury Scotland Welcomes Ardbeg House and Jetlogic to Its Curated Collection

Luxury Scotland, the leading collection of exceptional Scottish hospitality experiences, has announced the addition of two new members to its carefully curated portfolio: Ardbeg House, the reimagined Islay retreat shaped by whisky heritage and island culture, and jetlogic, Scotland's leading private aviation specialist, delivering bespoke jet and helicopter charter services worldwide.

Minor Hotels Appoints Amir Golbarg as Chief Operating Officer – Middle East & Africa

Minor Hotels Appoints Amir Golbarg as Chief Operating Officer – Middle East & Africa

Minor Hotels has appointed Amir Golbarg to Chief Operating Officer – Middle East & Africa, effective 1 January 2026. The promotion reflects Amir’s exceptional leadership and the region’s record year of growth, marked by strong performance across all key indicators, multiple new hotel signings, and expansion in core markets including Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

FITUR 2026: Hotel booking lead time increase sixfold, says RateGain

FITUR 2026: Hotel booking lead time increase sixfold, says RateGain

The behavior of travelers attending major tourism events is undergoing a significant shift. On the occasion of FITUR Madrid 2026, RateGain, a global leader in AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, analyzed hotel bookings in the Community of Madrid for the week of January 19–25. The analysis reveals a substantial change in booking patterns, characterized by longer booking lead times, higher spend per night, and longer stays.

The Ultimate Wellness Escapes for 2026

The Ultimate Wellness Escapes for 2026

After a busy festive period, January offers the perfect time to reset and plan for a year focused on health and wellness. From Clink I Lar hostels partnership with light therapy experts Lumie to a yoga retreat on the island of Herm, a Caribbean wellness escape in Aruba, an ecotherapy stay in Uganda and a pilgrimage in Japan, 2026 is full of opportunities to prioritise self-care.