The original and flagship hotel of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, the iconic Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, celebrated its 60th anniversary in style on 26 October 2023.

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, is enhancing its guest experience by teaming up with Anthropologie to offer complimentary access to a curated selection of accessories, including bags, belts, and bracelets, to guests at its UK properties.

MSC Cruises introduces winter sailings aboard its flagship, MSC Euribia, from November 2023 to April 2024, featuring 7-night itineraries to Northern Europe’s renowned destinations, including Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Bruges, Brussels, Paris, Southampton, and London.

Westin Hotels & Resorts introduces its refurbished Westin Washington, DC Downtown property following an investment of nearly $80 million by Sunstone Hotel Investors. The 807-room hotel blends urban sophistication with wellness experiences, emphasizing guests’ well-being. Designed by Parts and Labor Design and Leo A Daly, the hotel integrates elements of nature, such as sunlight, greenery, and water, through biophilic design.

British Airways is teaming up with Nigerian-born musician and DJ, Cuppy, to offer an exclusive Afrobeats playlist to passengers starting from November 1. Cuppy, known for her global DJ performances, has curated a selection of her favorite tracks for the airline’s inflight entertainment system.

HUALUXE Hotels and Resorts, along with brand ambassador Jingting Bai and cultural heritage practitioners, hosted an event called “Embracing Chinese Culture with HUALUXE.” The event combined traditional Chinese intangible heritage crafts like tie-dye, shadow puppetry, and Kingfisher feather art with modern dance to offer guests an immersive experience of Chinese culture and aesthetics.