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• IHG Launches AI-Powered Conversational Search for Travel

  July 29, 2026

  IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has launched beta testing of AI-powered conversational search on IHG.com and the IHG One Rewards mobile app. The move marks a new chapter in how travelers discover, plan and book hotel stays. The new conversational search functionality brings customized trip planning directly into…

• The St. Regis Bar Macao Named Best Bar in Macao 2026

  July 29, 2026

  The St. Regis Macao has announced that The St. Regis Bar has been named to the prestigious Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026 list, ranking No. 45 and earning the title of Best Bar in Macao. The recognition confirms The St. Regis Bar’s position among Asia’s leading cocktail destinations. It also highlights the bar’s artistry, innovation,…

• SplashMania Waterpark Review: A Fun-Filled Visit to Gamuda Cove

  July 29, 2026

  Our visit to SplashMania Waterpark during Tourism Malaysia’s Mega FAM Trip under the Citrawarna 2026 programme offered an enjoyable look at one of Malaysia’s most ambitious family leisure attractions — where water, adventure and nature come together at Gamuda Cove. There are some places where you immediately notice the energy as soon as you arrive.…

• Langham Hospitality Group Names Nils-Arne Schroeder Chief Operating Officer

  July 28, 2026

  Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) has appointed Nils-Arne Schroeder as Chief Operating Officer, effective 22 June 2026, as the group expands its portfolio of hotels and residences into more destinations. Schroeder will oversee operations for LHG’s global portfolio of more than 30 hotels and residences. He will also support the successful opening and integration of more…

• Review: DSR Forest Orchard Café Delivers an Authentic Musang King Experience in Pahang

  July 28, 2026

  Bukit Tinggi, Pahang – If you want to understand why Musang King is regarded as Malaysia’s king of durians, skip the supermarket and head straight to the orchard. During Tourism Malaysia’s Mega FAM trip under the Citrawarna 2026 programme, I had the opportunity to visit DSR Forest Orchard Café, operated by DSR Taiko Berhad in…

• Cordis Shanghai SeaWorld Review: Beyond The Bund, A New Side of Shanghai Awaits

  July 27, 2026

  A luxury waterfront retreat beside Asia’s largest cruise terminal proves that Shanghai’s most rewarding hotel stay may be far from its famous skyline. Most visitors come to Shanghai for The Bund. They arrive eager to photograph the city’s iconic skyline, wander along Nanjing Road or admire the futuristic towers rising above Lujiazui. It is easy…

• Tripcom Group Accepts China Market Regulator’s Administrative Penalty Decision

  July 27, 2026

  Trip.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: TCOM; HKEX: 9961) has announced that it has received an administrative penalty decision from China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR). The online travel company stated that it sincerely accepts the regulator’s decision and will implement the required rectification measures in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Trip.com Group said it…

• The Hari Singapore Appoints Andreas Kraemer Ahead of 2027 Opening

  July 22, 2026

  The Hari Singapore has appointed veteran hotelier Andreas Kraemer as General Manager ahead of the lifestyle luxury hotel’s highly anticipated debut in spring 2027. The appointment marks a major milestone as Harilela Hotels prepares to introduce The Hari brand to Singapore for the first time. Located moments from Orchard Road and the historic Emerald Hill…

• Kimpton Nine Trees Shanghai Opens as South Shanghai’s New Wellness Resort

  July 22, 2026

  IHG Hotels & Resorts officially opened Kimpton Nine Trees Shanghai on 30 June 2026, expanding its Lifestyle & Luxury portfolio in China. As the second Kimpton hotel in Shanghai, the 229-room property is located in Fengxian, a fast-growing eco-district in southern Shanghai surrounded by forests and lush greenery. Blending wellness, design, and Kimpton’s signature social…

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