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Meliá enhances customer experience with cutting-edge new app
Meliá Hotels International has introduced its new mobile app as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the customer experience and modernize its digital sales channels. Following the successful updates to melia.com (B2C) and meliapro.com (B2B), the company has launched an app designed to transform how customers engage with the brand.
The Hyatt Regency Brand Makes Its Debut in Central America with Panama City Opening
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Grupo Desarrollo Bahia announced today the opening of Hyatt Regency Panama City, the first Hyatt Regency hotel in Central America. The hotel is strategically located in the city’s financial district, catering to business travelers, while also serving as a welcoming gateway to explore Panama’s rich history. With over 40 years of experience in real estate development, Grupo Desarrollo Bahía has played a pivotal role in shaping the Panama City skyline.
IHG Hotels & Resorts hits 50 open hotels milestone in Japan
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has passed 50 open properties in Japan – where it remains on track to double its estate following market debuts by three brands. This major growth milestone was celebrated during the recent visit of IHG’s Chief Executive Officer Elie Maalouf to Tokyo.
Six Senses introduces inaugural Female Wellness program
Female Wellness programs are the latest example of the Six Senses integrated wellness philosophy. With a focus on perimenopause, menopause, and holistic female well-being, each bespoke 3-, 5- or 7-day Female Wellness journey is designed to empower women with the insights and tools to keep their hormones and metabolism balanced through times of transition and during their monthly cycle.
Destination NSW powers up EV-friendly road tripping in NSW
Destination NSW has launched a new marketing campaign, ‘Recharge Here’, that promotes electric vehicle-friendly road tripping across the state. The campaign features nine EV-friendly road trips in Greater Sydney and regional NSW. The itineraries include the locations of EV charging stations along the routes so drivers can enjoy their journey without range anxiety.
Game On! Australian Rugby Legends Return To Hong Kong
Rugby Sevens is back, and this year, Ovolo is taking things to the next level. After an unforgettable Sevens takeover last year, Australian Wallaby rugby legends. Drew Mitchell and Adam Ashley-Cooper are making their triumphant return to Southside By Ovolo, this time with fellow Wallaby great Matt Giteau joining the lineup and the team behind Kick Offs and Kick Ons (KOKO), one of the world’s best rugby podcasts.
Rack up rewards this Ramadan with Emirates Skywards
In the spirit of giving this month, Emirates Skywards will be offering its more than 2.3 million UAE based members more ways to earn Miles with Skywards Everyday and Skywards Miles Mall. Starting from today until 31 March – members can shop, dine, and enjoy leisure time this Ramadan, while racking up Miles and a chance to take home a share of 4 million Skywards Miles. Tap, earn, and win with Skywards Everyday
Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique Now Accepting Reservations
Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique, a luxury oceanfront resort with breathtaking views of Playa Penca is now accepting reservations for stays beginning May 1, 2025. The resort is one of Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) most anticipated openings in the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA), and is slated to join Hilton’s portfolio of more than 280 hotels across the region this spring.
Regional hospitality growth under the spotlight at Arabian Travel Market 2025
The hospitality sector in the GCC is experiencing a strong resurgence, with new data compiled by STR on behalf of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) revealing significant growth across the region in 2024. According to the report, aggregated Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR) across Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE last year rose by 5.4% compared to 2023, fuelled primarily by an increase in occupancy rates. In 2024, occupancy rates across the GCC reached 69.5%, surpassing the levels observed prior to the pandemic, underscoring the region’s successful efforts to establish itself as a world-class tourism and investment hub.
PHĀEA: Redefining Greek Hospitality with a Truer, Timeless Vision
Introducing PHĀEA, a visionary new name in Greek hospitality founded by sisters Agapi and Costantza Sbokou. Rooted in the concept of philoxenia—the ancient Greek tradition of warm, generous hospitality—PHĀEA embodies a new approach to luxury: one that is immersive, sustainable, and deeply connected to place. The brand unites Crete’s most celebrated properties under a singular identity, offering travelers a more meaningful way to experience Greece. PHĀEA derives its name from the Greek word meaning “the light of the eye”—a sign of joy and happiness. This philosophy is woven into every detail of the brand, from its commitment to authentic hospitality to its vision of pushing the boundaries of luxury toward a kinder, more thoughtful version of travel.
Accessible Lodging In Spain
Valencian Community, Basque Country, Cantabria And Galicia Lead The Way In Accessible Lodging In Spain One of the key findings of a new study by Mabrian on accessibility in Spanish accommodations highlights the need to improve the visibility and analysis of accessible tourism through open data. Despite progress, only 8.3% of hotels and 1.2% of tourist rentals meet minimum accessibility standards, underscoring the ongoing challenges in adapting the travel and hospitality sectors to this demand segment.
Jais Ride, a Thrilling New Cycling Race Confirmed for Jebel Jais Mountain in Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) is ramping up its reputation for staging world-class sporting events with the launch of a new cycling challenge set to take place on Jebel Jais, the UAE’s highest peak, on 12th and 13th April 2025. Jais Ride will see cyclists pushed to their limits as they ascend the legendary mountain route of Jebel Jais – often ranked among the most scenic cycling routes in the region and one of the stages of the UAE Tour – with thrilling competitions at key split points along the 25km course.