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Holiday Inn Strengthens Japan Presence with new Resort and Urban Stay Experiences
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, welcomes ANA Holiday Inn Resort Karuizawa to its rapidly-growing portfolio of hotels in Japan, marking the first major internationally branded hotel in the local prefecture. The all-new resort adds to an exciting portfolio of Holiday Inn stay experiences in Japan, including the recent opening of ANA Holiday Inn Tokyo Bay (April 2025) and the upcoming opening of Holiday Inn & Suites Sapporo Odori Park on 1 October 2025 – the second Holiday Inn & Suites property in Japan.
IHG announces first Regent in a Japan resort location
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.
Starlite Yellowstone, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Opens as a New Destination for Park Explorers
Where geysers erupt, bison roam, and the horizon stretches wide with possibility, a new hotel is bringing travelers even closer to the wonder of it all. Starlite Yellowstone, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is now open in downtown West Yellowstone, just minutes from the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park.
IHG Hotels & Resorts signs Crowne Plaza near Disneyland Paris
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.
IHG Hotels & Resorts and Delta Business Traveler Partner to Expand Business Travel Benefits
As global business travel continues to recover, with spending projected to grow by 6.6 percent year over year in 2025 according to the Global Business Travel Association’s Business Travel Index Outlook, IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) is expanding its support for U.S. small-and-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through a new partnership with Delta Business Traveler. IHG’s long-standing SME travel program, IHG Business Edge, has been a trusted solution since its launch in 2018, now serving tens of thousands of enrolled business accounts globally. This new collaboration connects IHG Business Edge with the newly launched Delta Business Traveler (DBT) platform, reaching millions of eligible highly engaged SkyMiles Members.
Conrad Hotels & Resorts Debuts in Germany with the Opening of Conrad Hamburg
Hilton announces the highly anticipated opening of Conrad Hamburg, marking the brand’s debut in Germany. Featuring 283 exquisite guest rooms and suites, the hotel is housed within the historic Levantehaus, a renowned Art Nouveau building designed by architects Franz Bach and Carl Bensel, dating back to 1912. Paying tribute to both the building’s provenance and the architecture’s musical and cultural influences, the hotel is an art-filled urban sanctuary.
Dover Marina Hotel & Spa Joins Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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.
Emirates welcomes its first retrofitted Boeing 777 in Africa
Following the advanced deployment of the retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft to both Cape Town and Johannesburg last month, Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, hosted a guided tour of the fully refreshed aircraft. The airline showcased its next-generation cabins, featuring the latest sophisticated design and South Africa’s debut of the highly acclaimed Premium Economy Cabin. Johannesburg and Cape Town are the first destinations in Africa to be served by the retrofitted Emirates Boeing 777, demonstrating the airline’s steadfast commitment to South Africa.
Qatar Airways Becomes First Ever Presenting Partner of the Ballon d’Or ® Award Ceremony
Qatar Airways will make history this year as the first ever Presenting Partner of the world’s most prestigious award ceremony in football, Ballon d’Or®, reinforcing the airline’s deep commitment to global sport and excellence. The landmark 69th edition of the Ballon d’Or® will take place on 22 September 2025 at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France.
The Tech Behind Inducing Screams Inside America’s Most Innovative Haunted Attractions
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.
INFORM Outlines Four Key Pillars for “Airport of the Future” at inter airport 2025
INFORM, a leading global provider of AI-based software for the optimization of business processes, will present their GroundStar Suite at GATE Booth B5-1360 in Hall B5 during the 2025 inter airport Europe exhibition in Munich, October 7-9. With the aviation industry at a crossroads, INFORM will share its vision for the “Airport of the Future” – a model that redefines the roles of airlines, airports, and ground handlers while placing the passenger at the center of every decision.
Le Walk, a tour guide in your headphones, raises $4.1M seed led by Adverb Ventures and Lerer Hippeau
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).