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The Club Hotel Services advances integrated commercial performance expanded Pulse and GEMS platforms

The Club Hotel Services advances integrated commercial performance expanded Pulse and GEMS platforms

As Radisson Hotel Group’s internal commercial platform, The Club Hotel Services (“The Club”) brings together Revenue, Sales, Meetings & Events, Web, and Voice Management into a single, global operating model. Designed to serve hotel owners and operators at scale, it combines specialist commercial talent with proprietary technology to improve speed, accuracy, and performance across every revenue stream.

Etihad Airways Signs as Official Airline Partner of the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026

Etihad Airways Signs as Official Airline Partner of the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026

6 February 2026 Press Release Airline News Tourism News Organisations & Operators

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will be the Official Airline Partner of the 2026 Open Masters Games taking place from 6-15 February in over 20 venues across Abu Dhabi, marking a significant partnership that reinforces Abu Dhabi’s position as a host of world‑class sporting events. The event highlights the importance of sport as a way of life for people of all ages and backgrounds; and showcases Etihad’s commitment to supporting the Abu Dhabi community.

The Peninsula Motoring Series Debuts in The Scottish Highlands

The Peninsula Motoring Series Debuts in The Scottish Highlands

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

As luxury travellers around the world increasingly seek exceptional experiences, they are discovering that the most memorable journeys are not about where you go, but who you meet along the way. This September, The Peninsula Hotels is once again bringing its renowned hospitality beyond its doors and guiding an intimate group of motoring enthusiasts through the Scottish Highlands for six days of winding mountain passes, historic estates, and the kind of shared moments that turn fellow travellers into lasting connections with its newest iteration of The Peninsula Motoring Series, Scotland.

IHG Hotels & Resorts to debut its luxury lifestyle brand, Kimpton in Qatar

IHG Hotels & Resorts to debut its luxury lifestyle brand, Kimpton in Qatar

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

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of Kimpton Al Rowda Doha, a 283-key luxury lifestyle hotel situated in the heart of the capital. Slated to open mid-2026, the hotel will bring Kimpton’s signature blend of playful design, culinary innovation, and genuine service to Doha, creating a vibrant hub for authentic human connection.

Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) commissions large-scale biodigester, with aim to reduce CO₂ emission

Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) commissions large-scale biodigester, with aim to reduce CO₂ emission

Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) is scaling up its approach to waste management with a custom-built biodigester, one of the largest in commercial scale and capacity. The Power Knot LFC-3000 biodigester at EKFC’s Central Commissary Unit enables on-site processing of organic waste, treating it at the source rather than diverting it to landfill.

Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy Makes Its Debut in Greater China with the Opening of Artik Suzhou

Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy Makes Its Debut in Greater China with the Opening of Artik Suzhou

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

Marriott Bonvoy®, Marriott International’s award-winning travel platform and global portfolio of more than 30 brands, today announced the opening of Artik Suzhou, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy, the highly anticipated Asia debut for the brand in Greater China. Located in the heart of the historic city of Suzhou—often referred to as the “Venice of the East”—the property blends contemporary design with the refined elegance of Suzhou’s centuries-old cultural heritage, thoughtfully reinterpreting local art, architecture, and tradition.

AROYA Cruises Prepares for Highly Anticipated Inaugural Arabian Gulf Season

AROYA Cruises Prepares for Highly Anticipated Inaugural Arabian Gulf Season

6 February 2026 Press Release Cruise News Tourism News Organisations & Operators

AROYA Cruises, the first Arabian cruise line introduced by Cruise Saudi, a 100% PIF-owned company – has unveiled its much-anticipated inaugural Arabian Gulf season, commencing in February 2026. The new season introduces a range of voyages from two-, three- and four-night itineraries, all the way through to five-, six- and seven-night journeys that offer international guests a unique opportunity to explore some of the Arabian Gulf’s most vibrant destinations by sea from a range of ports throughout the region.

Beyond Tokyo: Eight Cherry Blossom Destinations in Tohoku and Nearby Regions, Linked by Shinkansen

Beyond Tokyo: Eight Cherry Blossom Destinations in Tohoku and Nearby Regions, Linked by Shinkansen

5 February 2026 Press Release Tourism News Rail & Coach News

Japan’s Tohoku region occupies the northeastern part of Honshu, comprising six prefectures—Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata, and Fukushima. Surrounded by mountain ranges and river valleys, with castle towns and rural landscapes scattered throughout, the area becomes one of Japan’s most appealing spring destinations when cherry blossoms reach their peak.