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Luxury hotels lead Indonesia rebound
4+ hour, 35+ min ago (510+ words) Indonesia's luxury hotel sector has returned to pre-pandemic occupancy levels, outpacing all other hotel classes and signalling renewed strength in premium travel demand. Speaking at the first Indonesia Tourism Xchange (ITX) in Jakarta, Jesper Palmqvist, regional VP Asia Pacific at…...
Stuba rolls out booking incentive for travel agents during peak planning period
4+ hour, 58+ min ago (259+ words) Stuba has introduced a new incentive aimed at travel agents making hotel bookings during a busy mid-year planning period. The initiative runs until May 24, 2026 and offers weekly rewards alongside a grand prize for the highest-performing agent across the campaign. The…...
Minor Hotels to develop Anantara resort and residences in Egypt
5+ hour, 2+ min ago (282+ words) Minor Hotels has signed Anantara Somabay Resort & Residences, marking an expansion of its presence in Egypt. The project is scheduled to open in May 2030. Located in Somabay on the Red Sea coast, the development will include 300 hotel keys and 150 branded…...
Refined experiences for memorable stays with Best Western Premier
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (686+ words) From tranquil lakes to majestic mountains, BWH Hotels" Premier properties offer upscale accommodations in rising destinations across Vietnam and Pakistan Brought to you by BWH Hotels Best Western Premier is strengthening its presence across Asia with new openings in Vietnam…...
Agoda, Macao to promote Outer Harbour boutique hotels
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (200+ words) Agoda has expanded its partnership with the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) to promote boutique and independent hotels in the city, with a focus on the Outer Harbour District. The 2026 collaboration will highlight properties in areas including ZAPE and NAPE,…...
Onyx secures financing for EQ Phuket luxury resort
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (365+ words) Onyx Hospitality Group has signed a financial support agreement with LH Bank for the development of EQ Phuket, a luxury resort project in Phuket, Thailand. The agreement supports the project's progression into its next phase, with construction advancing in line…...
Romance is in the air at Zentis Osaka
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (192+ words) Zentis Osaka has introduced a two-night stay package designed for couples, combining accommodation, dining and in-room experiences in a central city setting. Available to book from May 18, 2026, the Romantic Escape at Zentis Osaka package includes two nights" accommodation in a…...
PATA makes AI, ESG micro-learning courses available to tourism professionals
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Hilton grows lifestyle portfolio with Nanjing and Wuxi hotels
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (269+ words) Hilton has signed two lifestyle hotels in Jiangsu province, with a Curio Collection by Hilton property in Nanjing and a Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel in Wuxi, strengthening its presence in the Yangtze River Delta. The additions reflect continued expansion…...
Tourism professionals see responsible development key to long-term industry resilience
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (636+ words) Discussions at the PATA Annual Summit 2026 this week on building a resilient future for the tourism industry highlighted a common view: a responsible approach to tourism development gives destinations the agility needed to navigate a volatile environment. Natasha Montesalva, principal…...