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• GratifID Debuts TIPMO at HITEC 2026

  A next-generation digital tipping platform is entering the hotel market that promises to modernize how hotel guests recognize/reward service staff, simplify operations for employers, and ensure payments flow directly to workers quickly and seamlessly. Launching at HITEC® (Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference) San Antonio, June 15 to 18 in Booth # 2353, the NFC-powered TIPMO™ by GratifID platform delivers a frictionless tap-to-tip interaction designed to eliminate traditional barriers to gratuities while delivering a more transparent and employee-friendly tipping ecosystem.

  Published: Tue, 12 May 2026 14:10:51 +0000

• Agentic Hospitality’s Brad Brewer to Speak to HSMAI Hawaii Members on ‘Winning Bookings”

  HSMAI Hawaii members are encouraged to attend a Webinar next week on how guest behavior is evolving, where hotel brands need visibility in the AI ecosystem, and practical strategies for maintaining competitiveness in an increasingly AI-driven marketplace.

  Published: Tue, 12 May 2026 13:38:05 +0000

• CTO Secretary-General Dona Regis-Prosper to Keynote 2026 Caribbean Food Forum

  Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary-General and CEO of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), will deliver the keynote address at the 2026 Caribbean Food Forum on Thursday, May 21 in Antigua. The forum, hosted by the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) and presented by Grace Foods, will take place both virtually and in-person at the John E. St. Luce Finance and Conference Center. It serves as a highlight of Antigua and Barbuda’s Annual Culinary Month.

  Published: Tue, 12 May 2026 05:42:24 +0000

• FHS Business Unusual: How are we coping?

  In a powerful demonstration of industry unity during turbulent times, The Bench recently hosted a special Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) luncheon at XU restaurant, hosted by RIKAS Hospitality Group. The closed-door exclusive gathering, attended by 50+ C-level hospitality industry executives from across the UAE, served as a platform for leaders to connect, share perspectives, and reinforce the community’s shared vision for the future of tourism in the Middle East.

  Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 14:21:54 +0000

• Unwind This Eid Al Adha with a Family-Friendly Getaway at Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai

  This Eid Al Adha, Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai is pulling out all the stops with two staycation offers the whole family will love. Guests can choose between an exclusive UAE Residents’ package or an extended Stay 3, Pay 2 escape, each including access to a packed lineup of Eid activities, entertainment, festive dining, and wellness experiences. With the holidays just around the corner, book now to enjoy an Eid shaped by sunshine, splash-filled days, and time well spent together.

  Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 12:15:17 +0000

• Historic WTTC Recovery And Leadership Cruise Concludes In Egypt

  The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has successfully concluded its first-ever Recovery & Leadership Cruise event aboard Crystal Serenity by Crystal Cruises, making history with a landmark gathering of global Travel & Tourism leaders during transit through the Suez Canal, one of the world’s most strategically important trading corridors. Former Presidents, Ministers, CEOs, investors and international policymakers gathered at a defining moment for the sector.

  Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 11:16:55 +0000

• “Travel & Tourism Accelerates after Effective Recovery” Says WTTC In New Global Report

  The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched its latest global report (1),“Accelerating Travel & Tourism Recovery - Global Evidence from Four Decades of Crises,” during its landmark Leadership Cruise event in Egypt, sending a powerful message to governments, investors, and travellers worldwide: tourism always recovers. 

  Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 10:26:32 +0000

• The H Dubai Sets the Scene for a Month of Relaxed City Living and Festive Eid Gatherings

  Conveniently located on Sheikh Zayed Road and shaped by the world-class hospitality of the STORY Hotels & Resorts family, The H Dubai is the ultimate destination for those looking to unwind, celebrate, or simply experience Dubai from a different perspective. This month, the property introduces a fresh line-up of staycations, dining experiences, wellness rituals, and a new work hub pass designed to suit every kind of guest, mood, and moment. Adding to the atmosphere, Eid Al Adha arrives with five days of festive stays, traditional dining, and memorable family gatherings woven throughout the hotel.

  Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 10:23:53 +0000

• Embrace Each Day and Find New Ways to Celebrate Life at Nikki Beach Dubai

  The rhythm of beachfront living takes on new meaning at Nikki Beach Dubai, where a curated lineup of weekly experiences, blending music, dining, and social connection, awaits. Set against sweeping Arabian Gulf views and the brand’s signature white daybeds, each moment moves with ease, shifting from chilled-out afternoons to high-energy celebrations by the shore. With a plethora of midweek resident escapes and spirited gatherings for guests to enjoy, get ready to settle into a lifestyle shaped by sunshine, sound, and shared moments.

  Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 10:21:09 +0000

• ‘OTHERNESS: Staying Different in an AI-Normalised World’

  Travelgate, part of the Travelsoft Group, is hosting the sixth edition of ConX, an invitation-only conference bringing together more than 1,000 senior executives from global travel distribution on 2 June at Poble Espanyol in Palma de Mallorca. Huawei returns as Main Sponsor for this edition. Under the theme ‘Otherness’, ConX 2026 confronts the central tension of the AI era: when every competitor runs the same models, trains on the same data and deploys the same tools, differentiation becomes the only sustainable advantage. The programme brings together the people best placed to define what that differentiation looks like — and to build it.

  Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 10:13:09 +0000