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The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Earns Industry-First Five-Star Rating from Forbes Travel Guide

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Earns Industry-First Five-Star Rating from Forbes Travel Guide

12 February 2026 Press Release Hotel News Cruise News Organisations & Operators

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection sets a new benchmark in luxury hospitality, becoming the first cruise brand to earn a Five-Star rating from Forbes Travel Guide. Ilma, the company’s second ultra-luxury yacht, receives the milestone distinction in the newly unveiled 2026 Star Awards, announced today by Forbes Travel Guide, the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and cruise ships. Ilma now joins a distinguished group of global honorees showcased on ForbesTravelGuide.com.

The Ritz-Carlton x Kilometre Paris: Iconic Destinations, Reimagined in Handcrafted Travel Pieces

The Ritz-Carlton x Kilometre Paris: Iconic Destinations, Reimagined in Handcrafted Travel Pieces

12 February 2026 Press Release Hotel News Organisations & Operators

Drawing inspiration from sun-washed coastlines and resort escapes, the collaboration transforms the spirit of The Ritz-Carlton’s most iconic resorts into travel pieces designed to be carried, collected, and remembered. Guided by a shared passion for travel and a deep sense of place, The Ritz-Carlton announces a new collaboration with Kilometre Paris, the luxury accessories brand renowned for its hand-embroidered, destination-driven designs. The limited-edition capsule translates four iconic coastal resorts – The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel; The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara; The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, and The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami – into a colorful assortment of beach totes, bucket bags, and bandanas perfect for leisure travel.

Beyond Simplicity: Rethinking PMS Usability for Modern Hotels

Beyond Simplicity: Rethinking PMS Usability for Modern Hotels

11 February 2026 Press Release Travel Technology News Organisations & Operators

In today’s hospitality landscape, a sleek, intuitive interface is no longer a differentiator. It’s a baseline for any property management system. Clean, minimal design helps staff learn quickly, streamline daily tasks, and reduce operational friction. But for hotels juggling complex workflows, multiple departments and interconnected systems, usability requires more than simple aesthetics. True efficiency comes from pairing simplicity with the depth needed to manage day-to-day realities of hotel operations.

Marriott International Delivers Record-Setting Expansion in Greater China Region in 2025

Marriott International Delivers Record-Setting Expansion in Greater China Region in 2025

11 February 2026 Press Release Hotel News Organisations & Operators

Marriott International, Inc., today announced that the company accelerated its expansion in Greater China in 2025 and signed a record-breaking total of over 200 deals throughout the year, representing 25% year-over-year growth in annual signings in the region. With a deal signed every two days or fewer, the company added more than 36,000 rooms to the regional pipeline in 2025. This robust momentum underscores Marriott’s continued growth and long-term focus on the Greater China market.

WTTC warns that new UK tourism levies would dent growth, restrict jobs and reduce competitiveness

WTTC warns that new UK tourism levies would dent growth, restrict jobs and reduce competitiveness

11 February 2026 Press Release Tourism News Organisations & Operators

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the private sector in the travel & tourism industry, has cautioned against the introduction of new local visitor levies in England, warning that additional costs and fragmented local policies risk fewer jobs, as well as further weakening the UK’s competitiveness at a time when the sector’s growth is already lagging behind global recovery.

Avani Celebrates the Rise of Women Travelling Together

Avani Celebrates the Rise of Women Travelling Together

In the run up to International Women’s Day on 8 March 2026, Avani Hotels & Resorts turns the spotlight on one of travel’s most defining shifts: women choosing to travel together, not as a niche, but as a new standard. From milestone birthdays and sister escapes to long-overdue reunions with friends, women travelling together is reshaping how trips are planned, experienced and remembered. Responding to this momentum, Avani introduces G(IRL)s Getaways, a curated collection of group-ready stays designed around space, ease and shared moments.

andBeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge reimagined

andBeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge reimagined

11 February 2026 Press Release Hotel News Tourism News Organisations & Operators

An intimate and romantic lodge set on the edge of a rare sand forest in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province, andBeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge is set for a thoughtful refurbishment that will preserve its quiet magic while elevating its elegance and sense of place. Tucked between rare sand forest and a sweeping grassy meadow in the diverse Phinda Private Game Reserve, the lodge’s six Suites are being reimagined to offer even greater comfort and exclusivity.