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• Hyatt Place Busan Yeonsan Opens in South Korea

  Hyatt Hotels Corporation have announced the grand opening of Hyatt Place Busan Yeonsan, the first Hyatt Place hotel located in Yeonsan, one of Busan’s key business and transportation hubs. This opening marks an important milestone for the Hyatt Place brand, debuting its signature blend of modern comfort, smart functionality, and seamless balance between work and leisure to a growing portfolio of six properties in South Korea. Hyatt Place Busan Yeonsan joins Park Hyatt Busan as the second Hyatt property in South Korea’s second-largest city.

  Published: Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:43:06 +0000

• Frankfurt’s Creative Quarter Welcomes Kennedy 89, part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

  Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Kennedy 89, a design-forward, full-service hotel in Frankfurt’s vibrant Sachsenhausen district and the latest addition to The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in Germany. The hotel introduces a sophisticated new interpretation of luxury in one of Frankfurt’s most culturally rich neighborhoods.

  Published: Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:41:05 +0000

• Andaz One Bangkok Opens Its Doors in Thailand

  Hyatt Hotels Corporation have announced the opening of Andaz One Bangkok this December 19th, 2025 – a distinctive new lifestyle hotel for curious urban travelers seeking to make the most of the Thai capital.  Andaz One Bangkok is part of One Bangkok, the largest holistically integrated district at the Heart of Bangkok, which comprises workplaces, retail zones, luxury residences, hotels, art and culture, expansive open and green spaces, and a world-class LIVE entertainment arena.  It will complement Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach as the second Andaz branded hotel in Thailand.

  Published: Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:38:06 +0000

• IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Vignette Collection debuts in Africa with the Fairview Hotel Nairobi

  Fairview Hotel Nairobi – one of Africa’s most cherished heritage hotels – is joining Vignette Collection, a growing family of one-of-a-kind hotels in destinations to remember. The 99-room boutique hotel, affectionally known as Upper Hill’s living garden hotel, represents the brand’s first in Africa and first on the continent to join IHG Hotels & Resorts’ leading Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, now the second largest in the world. Central to Vignette Collection is the balance of individuality and belonging, with each property unique in its identity yet united by the shared vision to offer a more authentic way to travel. Fairview Hotel Nairobi is a rare urban oasis, offering the next generation of thoughtful venturer serenity in the heart of the city.

  Published: Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:35:22 +0000

• Triple branded hotel project breaks ground near Universal Studios Japan

  IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) proudly announces its biggest new-build hotel agreement in Japan near Universal Studios Japan (USJ), in partnership with Sakurajima Kaihatsu LLC, a consortium of four companies: Kajima Corporation, JAPAN POST REAL ESTATE Co., Ltd., SMFL MIRAI Partners Company, Limited, and Keihanshin Building Co., Ltd. Celebrating the agreement at the recent groundbreaking in Konohana-ku, Osaka, the project marks IHG’s first triple-branded hotel development in Japan.

  Published: Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:32:47 +0000

• IHG Hotels & Resorts expands its luxury lifestyle portfolio in Morocco

  IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Sirayane Hospitality, a local high end hospitality investor and operator with over twenty years’ experience in Marrakech, to develop Kimpton Marrakech, a 67-key luxury lifestyle hotel opening in Q4 2026. The signing marks the introduction of the Kimpton brand in Morocco, further expanding IHG’s luxury and lifestyle footprint in the country.

  Published: Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:30:49 +0000

• A Michelin-Starred Cliffside Series with Chef Stéphane Carrade

  Alila Villas Uluwatu invites guests to an extraordinary three-day culinary residency at CIRE with Michelin-starred Chef Stéphane Carrade, a celebrated gastronomic figure from Gascony, region of France’s South West, revered for its deep culinary heritage. From 15 to 17 January 2026, CIRE becomes the stage for a rare dining series shaped by a chef whose craft is rooted in terroir, memory, and the quiet poetry of the ingredients he chooses to honour.

  Published: Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:26:12 +0000

• Cannubi by Umberto Bombana Becomes First Italian Restaurant in Thailand to Receive a Michelin Star

  Cannubi by Umberto Bombana at Dusit International’s reimagined flagship hotel, Dusit Thani Bangkok, has been awarded One Michelin Star in The Michelin Guide Thailand 2026 – the first time an Italian restaurant in Thailand has received the distinction.

  Published: Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:21:17 +0000

• The Art of Planning the Perfect Nature Getaway

  Escaping into nature is one of the most rewarding ways to restore balance, slow the pace of life, and reconnect with what truly matters. Nestled in the Smoky Mountains, Tennessee, a well-planned nature getaway allows you to enjoy quiet mornings, fresh air, and peaceful surroundings without feeling rushed or unprepared.

  Published: Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:58:42 +0000

• Global Travel in 2025: A Year of Reawakening and Reinvention

  As we near the end of this year, 2025, we look back at what was a defining moment for the global travel industry. After years of upheaval and transformation, travel returned with renewed energy, driven by shifting consumer expectations, technological innovation, and a deeper focus on sustainability. Across continents and sectors—from aviation to hospitality, and from digital platforms to local communities—the industry underwent meaningful change.

  Published: Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:25:22 +0000