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Niyama Announces Surf Residency with Brad Gerlach
Niyama Private Islands, the only luxury resort in the Maldives with its own wave breaking onto the shore, has two exciting upcoming surf initiatives.

FIVE NEW TUI BLUE HOTELS IN POPULAR UK HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS FOR SUMMER 2023
TUI’s leisure hotel brand, TUI BLUE, adds five new hotels for UK holidaymakers this summer in favourite short, mid and long haul destinations Menorca, Majorca, Cyprus, Egypt and Thailand

ANA Holdings and IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan sign comprehensive commercial agreement
ANA HOLDINGS, INC. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Koji Shibata) and IHG Hotels & Resorts (Headquarters: UK; Japan: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Local operating company: IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan LLC; CEO and Managing Director of IHG Hotels & Resorts, Japan & Micronesia: Abhijay Sandilya) have signed a comprehensive agreement.

THE PENINSULA LAUNCHES EXCLUSIVE BRAND-WIDE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE WORLD OF PETER RABBIT™
The Peninsula, whose global portfolio of luxurious hotels has drawn discerning travellers for nearly a century, is delighted to announce an exclusive partnership with The World of Peter Rabbit™ in a licensed agreement with Penguin Ventures on behalf of brand owner Frederick Warne & Co. (now part of Penguin Random House Children’s).

S HOTELS & RESORTS HARNESSES “3P – PROFIT, PORTFOLIO, PLANET” STRATEGY
S Hotels and Resorts PCL, a leading hospitality investment and management company and the hospitality arm of Singha Estate PLC is starting to write a historic new chapter as it aims to exceed THB 10 billion in revenue for the first time in 2023 - an increase of 20% compared to last year’s impressive figure of THB 8.7 billion.

ROCCO FORTE HOTELS APPOINTS RICHARD COOKE AS CLUSTER MANAGING DIRECTOR, UNITED KINGDOM
Rocco Forte Hotels announces the appointment of Richard Cooke as Cluster Managing Director, United Kingdom. Formerly General Manager of The Balmoral Hotel, the first hotel under the Rocco Forte Hotels flag, Richard will now take leadership responsibility for both The Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh, and Brown’s Hotel in London.

JEN Shenzhen Qianhai by Shangri-La Opens in China
Shangri-La Group unveils JEN Shenzhen Qianhai by Shangri-La, bringing the JEN by Shangri-La (“JEN”) brand and its spirit of “Live New Asia” to one of the most vibrant destinations in the Greater Bay Area. As the group’s ninth JEN property globally, the hotel is set to invite, inspire, and connect communities through travel, gastronomy, wellness, and collaboration.

Riu Party events make their debut in Spain
The Riu Buenavista, located in Tenerife, became the first RIU hotel in Spain to include Riu Party events as part of its entertainment programme after the first bash was held in January. Since then, customers have been able to enjoy the White Party and Neon Party events held on alternate Fridays.

Elite Havens responds to the return of destination weddings and other special events
Elite Havens responds to the return of destination weddings and other special events, adding four new villas in Thailand and Indonesia for breathtaking celebrations in stunning locations

First Hyatt Hotel Debuts in San Luis Potosí, Mexico
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Hyatt Regency San Luis Potosí, marking the first Hyatt property in the central state of Mexico. The 134-room hotel is a timeless addition to San Luis Potosí, offering seamless and stress-free experiences to business and leisure travelers in the most exclusive area of the city.

Tribute Portfolio Sparks New Perspectives in the Seychelles With the Opening of laïla, Seychelles
Tribute Portfolio – part of Marriott Bonvoy's growing collection of characterful, independent hotels, welcomes its latest addition with the opening of laïla, Seychelles, a Tribute Portfolio Resort.

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze Welcomes Award-Winning Pizzeria Giovanni Santarpia for Summer 2023
Waiting for summer to begin, Four Seasons Hotel Firenze announces a new special guest at Trattoria Al Fresco: Pizzeria Giovanni Santarpia, the perfect combination of Neapolitan traditional pizza with the best Tuscan ingredients.