Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel, a newly built addition to the Omni Hotels & Resorts portfolio and the brand's first property in Fort Lauderdale, is now accepting reservations ahead of its opening this September. Conveniently connected to the Broward County Convention Center, this dynamic 29-story property offers an exceptional blend of luxury, convenience and natural beauty to both business and leisure travelers

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the launch of an enhanced guest recognition programme and a new, industry-leading mobile app. These initiatives signal a new era of personalized recognition, elevated guest experiences and seamless digital connectivity. Together, they represent a significant leap forward in the use of technology and data to enhance the guest experience across the Group’s global portfolio.

Premier Inn Dubai International Aiport has been awarded Best Airport Hotel in the Middle East at the prestigious Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2025, in recognition of its seamless guest experience, prime location, and exceptional service tailored to meet the needs of today’s travellers. Widely regarded as one of the most respected accolades in the hospitality sector, the Business Traveller Middle East Awards are determined through a robust public voting process, ensuring transparency and credibility. Each year, the awards honour the most outstanding contributors to business travel and tourism across the region - from airlines and airports to hotels.

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced today an agreement with Minami Nijo Operations, a wholly-owned subsidiary of World Brands Collection Hotels & Resorts, to open Japan’s second Holiday Inn & Suites later this year, which will be owned by a fund managed by Goldman Sachs.

Marriott International, Inc. has signed an agreement to open the first Autograph Collection safari camp globally. Expected to debut in Q3 2025, Mapito Safari Camp, Serengeti, Autograph Collection will deliver a distinctive and immersive safari experience in Tanzania’s world-renowned Serengeti wilderness, marking a milestone expansion for the brand into experiential, nature-based travel. Mapito Safari Camp, Serengeti, Autograph Collection is set in the heart of the Serengeti ecosystem, near the Fort Ikoma gate of Serengeti National Park. Positioned between Central Serengeti and the western migration corridor, the camp lies directly along the Great Migration route, where vast herds of wildebeest, zebra and antelope pass through between May and July each year. The surrounding area teems with wildlife year-round – including lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and giraffe – offering remarkable encounters in every season.

Cloudbeds, the premier hospitality management software platform, has today announced the expansion of its integrated payments solution into Thailand – becoming one of the only hospitality platforms in the country to offer fully embedded, end-to-end payments for hoteliers. The launch of CB Pay Thailand brings a seamless, secure, and localized payments experience directly into the Cloudbeds platform. Hoteliers can now automate property onboarding, manage ledgers, settle payments in local currency, and eliminate the need to manually handle credit card data – freeing up staff time and improving the guest experience.