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• Mandarin Oriental Exceptional Homes Adds Villas and Private Estates in Six New Destinations

  October 10, 2026

  Mandarin Oriental has expanded its Exceptional Homes collection with 12 additional properties, bringing the portfolio to 43 homes across 18 destinations. The latest additions introduce six new locations: Lopud in Croatia, Porto Heli in Greece, Florence and Chianti in Italy, Sardinia and Marbella, Spain, alongside further expansion in Puglia and the French Riviera. The collection…

• Lufthansa Group Expands Japan Flights for Summer 2027

  October 10, 2026

  Lufthansa Group will expand its services to Japan for the 2027 summer flight schedule, adding flights to Tokyo-Narita and resuming seasonal services between Frankfurt and Nagoya. SWISS will also increase capacity, bringing the group’s total services to Japan to up to 50 flights per week. The expansion reflects increased demand for travel to Japan. The…

• WTTC Identifies Eight Priorities to Boost Europe’s Travel & Tourism Growth

  October 10, 2026

  Europe could secure a larger share of global Travel & Tourism growth over the next decade by acting on eight strategic priorities, according to a new report from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), released at its 26th Global Summit in Valletta, Malta. The report, Travel & Tourism in Europe: A Deep Dive Into…

• Minor Hotels Appoints Magdalena Martorell as General Manager of Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort

  October 10, 2026

  Minor Hotels has appointed Magdalena Martorell as General Manager of Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort. She joins the Maldives property from Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort in Indonesia, where she has served as General Manager since February 2025. Martorell brings more than a decade of hospitality leadership experience in Asia. Her international career spans Spain, Indonesia, Thailand,…

• ITE Hong Kong 2026 Survey Finds 91% Maintain or Increase Travel Budgets

  October 9, 2026

  More than 90% of respondents to the ITE Hong Kong Public Visitor Survey 2026 said they would maintain or increase their travel spending, despite geopolitical uncertainty. The findings suggest that travel budgets among surveyed visitors have remained broadly stable compared with 2025. Conducted in June 2026, the survey received 2,687 responses. It found that many…

• Spago Shanghai to Host Wolfgang Puck and Byron Lazaroff-Puck for Generational Tasting Tour

  October 9, 2026

  Spago Shanghai will host Wolfgang Puck and his son, Byron Lazaroff-Puck, on October 13 as part of The Generational Tasting Tour, a global four-hands dining series featuring the two chefs. The Shanghai event follows previous stops in Washington, D.C., Las Vegas, İstanbul, Budapest, London, Maui and Singapore. The tour brings father and son together at…

• WTTC Aims to Connect One Million Tourism SMEs Through Together in Travel

  October 9, 2026

  The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has set a target of connecting one million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with its Together in Travel Community. The initiative aims to support independent and growing businesses through free research, practical guidance, industry connections and advocacy. The announcement came at the WTTC Global Summit in Malta, which…

• John Woolley Appointed General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman

  October 9, 2026

  The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman has appointed John Woolley as General Manager, bringing him back to the Ritz-Carlton brand and the Caribbean after several years in Asia. Woolley joins the Cayman Islands resort from JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa in Vietnam, where he has served as General Manager since 2023. His career…

• Conrad Hong Kong Appoints Conor Hadlington as General Manager

  October 8, 2026

  Conrad Hong Kong has appointed Conor Hadlington as General Manager, effective 28 September 2026. Hadlington brings nearly 18 years of experience in global luxury hospitality to the role. He will lead Conrad Hong Kong, a 513-room hotel at Pacific Place in Admiralty. Originally from the United Kingdom, Hadlington has held hospitality roles across Asia, the…

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