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World of Hyatt takes center court with The Player’s Box hosts
World of Hyatt is bringing together top-ranked tennis stars and hosts of The Player’s Box podcast, Madison Keys, Jennifer Brady and Desirae Krawczyk, and World of Hyatt brand ambassador Jessica Pegula for a series of member-exclusive experiences at major tennis events in Paris, London and NYC. The live recordings of the podcast at various Hyatt hotels across the globe aim to unlock front-row access to the world of tennis.
Hyatt Place Tianjin South Railway Station Celebrates Official Opening
Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced the official opening of Hyatt Place Tianjin South Railway Station, the first Hyatt Place hotel in Tianjin. Its debut marks the continued expansion of the Hyatt Place brand across key cities in China, offering guests and World of Hyatt members more ways to stay in destinations that matter most to them.
A New Chapter by the Sea Unfolds at InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort
InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort – part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury & lifestyle portfolio – continues to redefine Chennai’s beachfront experience, unveiling the final chapter of its transformation. Continuing the brand’s legacy as a pioneer of luxury hospitality for over 80 years, the reimagined InterContinental resort is now open with ocean-facing ballroom along with expansive beach lawns, new restaurants and bars, new luxury suites with plunge pools, with newly introduced sports pavilion along with scenic walking trails and meditation garden for mindful experiences.
Hilton Launches Undergraduate by Hilton, Accelerating Lifestyle Portfolio Growth
Hilton today announced the launch of Undergraduate by Hilton, a new upper-midscale brand developed to serve a broader range of college and university markets. Building on the success of Graduate by Hilton, the brand introduces a complementary expression of college-town hospitality. Undergraduate will extend Hilton’s presence with a flexible model designed to unlock development opportunities at scale and a cost structure suited to the demand in more campus-driven markets. The brand has long-term expansion potential of 400-500 hotels, with the first property anticipated to open in 2027. This is in addition to market opportunities identified for the Graduate brand.
United Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service Linking St. Croix, U.S. VI to Newark/New York
United Airlines has announced a new nonstop service between St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands (STX) and Newark/New York (EWR), becoming the only airline to offer service to the New York City area from St. Croix. The new route will commence on October 31, 2026 and will operate on Saturdays on a Boeing 737-700 aircraft, featuring 126 seats including 12 in business class.
The Luxury Collection Announces the Unveiling of The London, a Luxury Collection Hotel, New York
The Luxury Collection today introduces The London, a Luxury Collection Hotel, New York City offering a renewed vision for the distinguished Midtown Manhattan property, marking the brand’s return to New York. Situated in the heart of Midtown at 151 West 54th Street, steps from Central Park, Carnegie Hall, Broadway theaters, and some of the city’s most celebrated dining, the hotel reflects the dialogue between London and New York – bringing together cosmopolitan sensibility and local character in a setting long woven into the rhythm of Manhattan life.
Nepal Reimagined: The Rise of Meaningful Luxury
Sherpa Hospitality Group is shaping a new narrative for Nepal — one where travel moves beyond traditional adventure and becomes an encounter rooted in meaning, connection, and transformation. For decades, Nepal has drawn travellers with its towering Himalayan landscapes, spiritual depth, and long-standing tradition of hospitality. Today, however, a quieter shift is underway. The country is increasingly being discovered not only as a destination for exploration but as a place for reflection, where journeys are designed with intention, depth, and a growing emphasis on purpose-led luxury.
Rosamund Pike to Headline Fari Islands Festival 2026
The Fari Islands Festival returns from 13 to 15 August 2026, bringing together Patina Maldives, Fari Islands and The Ritz Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands for a second edition headlined by Academy Award-nominated actor and humanitarian Rosamund Pike. The programme spans music, wellness, gastronomy, art, and marine conservation across three days and two resorts – moving through a natural daily rhythm from reflective mornings to conversational afternoons, to gatherings in the evenings and performances into the night.
A First for Namibia - Onguma’s new Onkolo Soundscapes
Onguma Safari Camps in Namibia has just launched Onkolo Soundscapes, a brand new activity on the reserve - and the first experience of its kind in Namibia. Using a network of sensitive microphones discreetly and strategically positioned around Onguma’s water-level Onkolo Hide, the system captures and amplifies the living soundscape of the surrounding bushveld far beyond what the human ear alone can detect. The result is an intimate, sensory-first encounter that changes the way guests experience the African bush entirely.
What’s on in Madeira and Porto Santo This Summer
Beyond its year-round sunshine and dramatic landscapes, Madeira is home to a diverse calendar of events celebrating the culture, traditions and flavours of the archipelago. Here, Visit Madeira highlights five events taking place across Madeira and Porto Santo between June and September.
SITA acquires Big Blue Analytics, developer of OCC Assistant Manager (OCCam)
Airlines around the world will now have access to the most advanced and proven AI-enabled disruption management platform in airline operations. Disruption is aviation’s most expensive unsolved problem, costing airlines tens of billions of dollars every year. To address this, SITA has acquired Big Blue Analytics, the team behind OCC Assistant Manager (OCCam), and will scale the platform to airlines worldwide as the foundation of a broader Intelligent Operations Control Center vision.
Frasers Hospitality demonstrates asset management leadership with 2 wins at Real Estate Asia Awards
At the Real Estate Asia Awards, Frasers Hospitality’s Investment and Asset Management arm reaffirmed its strength and expertise through a disciplined, multi-market strategy focused on enhancing asset value and driving sustainable performance across its multinational portfolio.