IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to announce the Regent brand will be expanding its footprint in Japan with its first resort location. The 58-key Regent Karuizawa – a new-build onsen retreat in the historic town of Karuizawa – will feature a choice of rooms and villas and set a new benchmark in upper luxury mountain destinations when it opens in 2028.

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of Crowne Plaza Paris - Marne-la-Vallée, in partnership with Danish real estate company, Proark. Expected to be fully converted in the second half of 2026, the Magny-le-Hongre hotel will strengthen IHG’s leisure portfolio with convenient access just 10-minutes from Disneyland Paris, one of Europe’s top attractions.

After nearly 200 years as a cherished coastal landmark, the Grade II listed Dover Marina Hotel & Spa is entering a bold new chapter as part of Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Following a multi-million-pound restoration, the hotel unveils an inspired blend of Regency-era elegance and contemporary comforts, offering guests a unique experience on the edge of the English Channel. Overlooking the world-famous White Cliffs of Dover, the hotel’s meticulous refurbishment has revived its architectural grandeur while introducing refined interiors that reflect a Britain rooted in heritage yet open to the world. Every detail has been considered to create a destination that feels both timeless and distinctly modern.

From high-tech animatronics to interactive queue-line experiences and immersive sensory design, these mega-haunts are spearheading a new wave in Halloween entertainment—and America Haunts is recognizing them for their industry leadership.

Le Walk, the world's leading location-based, immersive guided experiences app, launches publicly with a $4.1 million seed co-led by Adverb Ventures and Lerer Hippeau, with participation from Origins Fund and Point72 Ventures. In beta, Le Walk has reached 110k downloads, 160k+ social followers, and 20k+ tours taken. Today, it is announcing its expansion from Paris to Versailles, Florence, and Rome (with Barcelona and London coming soon), making its tours available in 22 languages, partnerships with prominent creators, Lora, its travel-planning chatbot, and its seed round. The funding will accelerate partnerships with institutions and attractions, core feature enhancements, and market expansion (from five to more than 25 destinations by summer 2026).

In recognition of World Tourism Day 2025, the Ministry of Tourism and its public bodies will host a dynamic Youth Forum on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre. This flagship event, staged as a buildup to and as part of efforts to recognize World Tourism Day (September 27), is designed to engage students, particularly members of the Tourism Action Clubs (TACs) from across the island, in meaningful dialogue on tourism’s evolving role in national and global development.