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The beautiful game at sea: Survey reveals appetite for World Cup viewing
A new survey has revealed that a third (33%) of cruisers are attracted by the prospect of watching the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 while on a holiday at sea. The survey, from online specialist cruise agency seascanner.co.uk, polled more than 400 customers.
New HVS Report Reveals Resilient GCC Hospitality Investment Sentiment
HVS’s latest GCC hospitality market report presents some timely and newsworthy insights into investor sentiment across the region’s hotel sector. The report surveyed hotel owners, developers, investors, and hospitality-focused real estate groups representing an estimated 160,000 branded hotel rooms across the GCC, offering a strong snapshot of how the market is currently responding to regional and global pressures.
Explora: Six Years at the Summit of Luxury Expedition Travel
In a world where luxury travel increasingly seeks meaning beyond thread counts and infinity pools, few brands have mastered the art of purposeful exploration quite like Explora. Named the World’s Leading Expedition Company for six consecutive years by the prestigious World Travel Awards, Explora has redefined what it means to journey through some of South America’s most extraordinary landscapes.
Magma Resort Santorini, Part of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Reopens for Summer 2026
Magma Resort Santorini is a landmark addition to The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, on the serene northeast coast of Santorini, Greece. Nestled among working vineyards and overlooking the Aegean Sea, the 59-key resort offers a private, design-led escape with volcanic-inspired architecture, and Lava Spa, by Aegeo Spas wellness experiences, perfectly combining tranquility with easy access to the island’s iconic landmarks.
Malaysia Airlines Brings Malaysia’s Largest Airline Trade Summit to Sabah
Malaysia Airlines, in strategic collaboration with Sabah Tourism Board, successfully hosted the third edition of its flagship Trade Elevation Summit (TES) from 12 to 15 May 2026 in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. As Malaysia’s largest airline trade event, TES 2026 brought together key industry stakeholders from across the global travel and aviation ecosystem, reinforcing Malaysia’s position as a preferred tourism and connectivity hub during Visit Malaysia 2026.
Capri by Fraser debuts its design-led lifestyle in Penang’s George Town
Frasers Hospitality, today announced the soft opening of Capri by Fraser, Penang / Malaysia, marking the brand’s debut in Penang. Located at 31 Jalan Magazine, steps away from George Town’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, the 22-storey property brings Capri by Fraser’s design-led social living concept to one of Southeast Asia’s most distinctive cultural destinations.
Marriott International and The Fern Hotels & Resorts Celebrate 75 Signings and 50 Openings
Marriott International, Inc. today announced landmark dual milestones for The Fern Hotels & Resorts, Series by Marriott in India – 75 hotels have now been signed under the brand’s founding collaboration with Concept Hospitality Private Limited (CHPL), while 50 of those properties are already open and welcoming guests – bringing over 3,556 rooms into Marriott’s portfolio in India. Accomplished in under six months since the brand’s debut in November 2025, this pace of growth stands as one of the most compelling chapters in Marriott’s regional expansion story and firmly establishes India as the defining foundation for Series by Marriott’s global growth.
DEXTER HOTEL IN ELK RAPIDS BRINGS DESIGN-FORWARD BOUTIQUE HOSPITALITY TO NORTHERN MICHIGAN
The reimagined Dexter Hotel in Elk Rapids, Michigan, one of the region’sfirst hotels dedicated to contemporary design, regional craft, and authentic Michigan heritage, announces its official opening on May 19, 2026. With 29 thoughtfully designed rooms and suites and the Noble Lounge—a lively restaurant and bar set just above the pristine Lake Michigan waterfront—Dexter Hotel brings a new standard of elevated-yet-grounded hospitality to one of the Great Lakes’ most beautiful coastal destinations.
Moxy Hotels Checks Into Hungary with Opening of Moxy Budapest Downtown
Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, has debuted in Hungary with the opening of Moxy Budapest Downtown. Located on lively Kazinczy Street in one of Budapest’s most energetic neighbourhoods, the hotel brings Moxy Hotels’ playful, experience‑driven hospitality to the city, offering a bold new base for curious, social‑minded travellers.
Travel Passions and Local Behaviors Are Reshaping Hotel Loyalty Across Asia Pacific Excluding China
Loyalty engagement across Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) is entering a more complex and mature phase. The new Loyalty Trends Report 2026 by Marriott Bonvoy finds that while 89% of travelers across APEC participate in at least one loyalty program, how they engage is no longer uniform. Instead, engagement is shaped by a combination of travel priorities, everyday value expectations, and distinct local market dynamics, signaling a clear shift away from one-size-fits-all loyalty models.
Holland America Line 2028 Grand Voyages now on sale
Holland America Line has opened bookings for its 2028 Grand Voyages. Two itineraries are available - a 129-day circumnavigation of the globe on the Grand World Voyage, and a 90-day Grand Australia & New Zealand Voyage.
LE JARDIN DE CHEVAL BLANC PARIS REOPENS THIS FRIDAY FOR SUMMER
Cheval Blanc Paris will reopen Le Jardin, its seasonal rooftop terrace restaurant, on Friday 22 May 2026 for the summer season. Located on the seventh floor of the hotel overlooking the Seine, the 650-square-metre terrace has become one of Paris’ notable open-air dining destinations during the warmer months, offering a garden-style setting in the centre of the capital at a time when rooftop dining and outdoor hospitality continue to dominate the city’s summer scene.