Layan life by Anantara, the brand’s flagship wellness retreat nestled within the luxurious Anantara Layan Phuket Resort, has unveiled a new collection of women-focused retreats designed to support, celebrate and empower women across all chapters of life — from tech-overloaded teens and women navigating the hormonal fluctuations of midlife, to those entering their wiser years wanting to stay strong, mobile and well.

Grove of Narberth’s Head Sommelier receives national recognition, reinforcing the hotel’s reputation as a leading UK food and beverage destination.

Minor Hotels, a leading global hotel owner and operator, has announced Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane, a design-led, premium lifestyle hotel set to open in Q2 2026. The property will become Minor Hotels’ second hotel in Laos, joining Avani+ Luang Prabang in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang, further reinforcing the group’s presence in one of Southeast Asia’s most culturally rich and increasingly dynamic destinations.

Marriott Bonvoy is celebrating the arrival of spring as the Preferred Hotel Provider, Host Sponsor, and Parade Sponsor for the 2026 National Cherry Blossom Festival. As the city welcomes visitors from around the world to celebrate Washington, D.C.’s most iconic spring tradition, 40 hotels from Marriott Bonvoy’s diverse portfolio in the greater Washington area will offer immersive stays, exclusive one-of-a-kind packages, and cherry blossom-inspired culinary experiences designed to bring the beauty and spirit of the Festival to life.

The European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA) is honoured to announce that its 52nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in London from 13 to 15 March 2026, under the compelling theme “Transforming Hotel Hospitality for a Thriving Future.” Building on the momentum and intellectual vitality of recent meetings, the London AGM promises to be a defining moment in EHMA's ongoing evolution — a moment to reflect, recalibrate and reimagine the future of European luxury hospitality.

At ITB Berlin 2026, where the world’s travel industry gathers to take the pulse of the future, ONYX Hospitality Group arrives with a milestone worth celebrating. Sixty years into its journey, the Asia‑Pacific hospitality leader is using one of the globe’s most prestigious tourism fairs not only to mark an anniversary, but to reaffirm its vision for what modern hospitality can—and should—be. The atmosphere around ONYX’s presence in Berlin is one of quiet confidence shaped by experience. Six decades in hospitality have given the group a deep understanding of how travel evolves, how guest expectations shift, and how cultures connect through meaningful stays. At ITB, ONYX is showcasing this legacy while firmly looking ahead, positioning itself as a brand that has grown alongside Asia‑Pacific tourism and helped define it.