Strong air and cruise access and growing reputation as a global wellness tourism hub delivers 9% arrivals growth in H1 2025

Rome Cavalieri is celebrating the summer season with a variety of exciting new offerings. Situated within 15 acres of lush parkland, the hotel is introducing a poolside Moët & Chandon pop-up at the poolside bar, where guests can enjoy a new Mediterranean-inspired menu paired with bubbles. The popular Patio 101 returns this season, offering casual, Italian al fresco dining with signature dishes, cocktails, and live music. Meanwhile, each evening at the Tiepolo Lounge & Terrace, guests can experience ‘Timeless Vibes’ - smooth live jazz accompanied by a new cocktail menu, ‘The Art Collection,’ where each cocktail is inspired by the masterpieces that make Rome Cavalieri a true ‘living art gallery.’ Also, from Thursday to Sunday, the hotel will host ‘AURUM’ an exclusive terrace event each evening with a Villasound DJ set.

Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru and Dhawa Ihuru are pleased to announce the appointment of Elias Pertoft as General Manager of Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru and Dhawa Ihuru, effective 8 June 2025.

Fairmont The Palm is delighted to announce the appointment of Dhaval Patel as the new Director of Revenue Management, effective 2nd June 2025. With more than 15 years of global experience in luxury hospitality revenue strategy, Dhaval brings a data-driven mindset and a proven track record of commercial success to the leadership team and in addition the appointment of Stavros Fassaris as the new Director of Food and Beverage.

Accor is proud to announce the appointment of Tarun Jewalikar as Cluster Director of Food and Beverage for Novotel Dubai Al Barsha and Adagio Premium Dubai Al Barsha. Tarun steps into this new leadership role with an invested motive to redefine the F&B offering as a destination-led experience, championing culinary innovation, commercial excellence, and sustainability.

UrVenue, the leading booking technology provider for hospitality experiences, today announced an expanded partnership with OpenTable, a global leader in restaurant technology. Building on their successful 2021 integration – which unified dining reservations with resort activities – this expanded collaboration gives hotels the ability to offer guests, both those that are already on-property and with upcoming stays, priority access to premium OpenTable reservations directly through UrVenue’s Itinerary Builder as part of the pre-arrival journey. Guests can secure exclusive, high-demand restaurant bookings and curated dining events in advance, while hotel staff can also manage reservations on their behalf through UrVenue’s Experience Center, ensuring seamless, personalized service.