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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced the appointment of Mabrian, a Data Appeal company- Almawave Group as a WTTC Regional Member, represented by Mirko Lalli, CEO of The Data Appeal Company, marking a significant milestone in advancing data-driven tourism insights and sustainable sector growth worldwide.
On behalf of both companies, Lalli joins more than 200 leaders from the world’s leading Travel & Tourism businesses, collectively accounting for 30% of the sector’s global turnover.
Published: Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:10:20 +0000
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As the world’s leading minds in hospitality investment prepare to gather at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai next week for Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World 2025, investors have shared their insights on the trends and strategies that are shaping the future of hospitality investment.
FHS World, widely recognised as the Middle East’s premier hospitality investment forum, will see 300+ investors in attendance with more than USD$ 5 trillion asset under management, 40 percent of them coming from non-GCC countries.
Published: Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:04:23 +0000
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Kimpton, part of IHG’s fast-growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio, celebrates the signing of Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas in Paradise Valley, Ariz., a scenic desert and mountain enclave east of Phoenix. The resort will become the first branded IHG luxury and lifestyle property in the Paradise Valley/Scottsdale market upon its planned early 2026 opening, and take shape through a significant reimagination of an existing spacious 42-acre retreat.
Published: Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:03:21 +0000
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Waldorf Astoria New York, in partnership with the legendary Maison of Guerlain, today announced the official opening of Guerlain Wellness Spa, a cutting-edge spa and wellness destination open to guests, residents, locals and visitors. Managed by Trilogy Spa Holdings and spanning an impressive 22,000 square feet, the spa is Guerlain’s largest in the world, combining timeless luxury with innovative technology and a visionary approach to longevity.
Published: Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:54:24 +0000
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IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has announced a milestone in its sustainability journey, with Holiday Inn Express Singapore Clarke Quay becoming the first IHG hotel in Asia to join IHG’s Low Carbon Pioneer hotel programme. IHG’s Low Carbon Pioneers is a growing global community of IHG properties that are energy efficient, have no fossil fuels combusted on-site* and are backed by renewable energy.
Published: Thu, 23 Oct 2025 05:57:23 +0000
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Waldorf Astoria makes its Nordic debut, unveiling a new era of luxury in the heart of Helsinki. Owned by M&L Group and operated by Hilton under the Waldorf Astoria brand, the landmark property spans four beautifully preserved historic buildings, designed by Finnish architects Evert Lagerspetz and Armas Siitonen. Waldorf Astoria Helsinki features 116 elegantly appointed rooms, including 32 suites, inviting guests to experience timeless elegance, Nordic sophistication, and the kind of personalised service that has defined the brand for over a century.
Published: Thu, 23 Oct 2025 05:49:14 +0000
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Hilton Garden Inn announces a new strategic collaboration with celebrity chef, cookbook author, and television personality Alex Guarnaschelli, bringing a limited-time menu to the brand’s Garden Grille & Bar locations across the United States.
Published: Thu, 23 Oct 2025 05:46:09 +0000
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Hilton has announced the signing of Hilton Lopud Beach Resort & Spa, following a management agreement with Anker Grupa d.o.o. The resort, located on the picturesque Lopud Island near Dubrovnik, will offer guests a blend of comfort and natural beauty when it opens in 2027 following an extensive renovation of the property and grounds.
The resort is set in a prime seafront location surrounded by palm trees and Mediterranean greenery, offering guests an inspiring homebase that combines Hilton’s signature hospitality with a unique local experience. Hilton Lopud Beach Resort & Spa will feature 111 modern and comfortable rooms and suites, each with a balcony or terrace, and seven spacious apartments in a separate building, each with their own terraces.
Published: Thu, 23 Oct 2025 05:43:10 +0000
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Escorted touring specialist Distant Journeys has launched its first ever US programme for 2026. From California’s golden coast to the musical Deep South, and the wild beauty of America’s national parks, a choice of three very different tours are on offer.
Whether you want to travel by horse-drawn wagon to a country-style feast on a working ranch in Montana or spend an evening celebrating country music at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, each trip is packed full of memorable experiences.
Published: Thu, 23 Oct 2025 05:38:48 +0000
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Viking® has announced the naming of its nine newest river ships—including the company’s 100th ship—during a simultaneous ceremony in Basel, Switzerland. Of the nine new river ships, the Viking Annar, the Viking Dagur, the Viking Eldir and the Viking Honir will sail Viking’s most popular itineraries along the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers. The Viking Nerthus, the Viking Gyda and the Viking Tonle sail the Seine, Douro and Mekong rivers, respectively. The two other new ships named today—the Viking Thoth and the Viking Amun—sail the Nile River. The ceremony also marked a major milestone—Viking now has more than 100 ships across its award-winning river, ocean and expedition fleet, more than any other cruise line. This achievement reflects the company’s history of industry-leading innovations.
Published: Thu, 23 Oct 2025 05:36:15 +0000