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• Minor Hotels Appoints Patrick Manthe as General Manager of Avani+ Luang Prabang

  September 30, 2026

  Minor Hotels has appointed Patrick Manthe as General Manager of Avani+ Luang Prabang in Laos. He will oversee the 53-room hotel in the UNESCO World Heritage town. A Swiss national, Manthe brings more than 25 years of hospitality experience across Asia, Europe and Australia. He joins Avani+ Luang Prabang from Amari Pattaya in Thailand, where…

• Stelliers Asia 2026 Names 25 Hospitality Award Winners

  September 30, 2026

  Stelliers Asia 2026 has named 25 hospitality professionals as winners at its Grand Awards Ceremony, held on September 25 at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok. The awards recognise hotel professionals across a range of operational and leadership roles. This year’s ceremony was presented by NORDAQ and brought together hotel leaders, industry experts, finalists and hospitality partners from…

• Dusit Thani Bangkok Earns Two Michelin Keys in 2026 Guide

  September 30, 2026

  Dusit Thani Bangkok has been awarded Two Michelin Keys in the Michelin Guide’s 2026 global hotel selection, while several other Dusit Hotels and Resorts properties and restaurants have retained or received Michelin recognition. The Bangkok hotel was elevated from One to Two Michelin Keys, which the Michelin Guide uses to denote an exceptional stay. The…

• The Hari Hong Kong Joins IHG’s Vignette Collection

  September 30, 2026

  The Hari Hong Kong has officially joined Vignette Collection, IHG Hotels & Resorts’ collection of independent luxury properties. The move connects the 210-room hotel in Wan Chai with IHG’s global distribution network and IHG One Rewards loyalty programme. The transition follows last month’s announcement that The Hari Hong Kong, The Hari London and the forthcoming…

• CentaraThe1 Members Can Redeem Points for Plaza Premium Airport Lounge Access

  September 30, 2026

  Nearly 9 million CentaraThe1 members worldwide can now use loyalty points for access to participating Plaza Premium First and Plaza Premium Lounge locations through a new partnership between Centara Hotels & Resorts and Plaza Premium Group (PPG). CentaraThe1 members can redeem points earned from hotel stays for airport lounge access. The participating PPG network covers…

• EAST Beijing Appoints Dany Lützel as General Manager

  September 30, 2026

  EAST Beijing has appointed Dany Lützel as General Manager, with the Swiss national taking responsibility for the hotel’s operations and team. Lützel has more than 25 years of luxury hospitality experience across the Chinese Mainland and Europe. He has spent more than a decade in the Chinese Mainland and has held senior positions with Niccolo…

• De Tiger Opens at House of Tugu Old Town Jakarta

  September 29, 2026

  De Tiger, a Far East-inspired speakeasy bar at House of Tugu Old Town Jakarta, opened on June 26, 2026. Located in Kota Tua, the bar draws on the history of Old Batavia, particularly the merchants, sailors and spice traders who once passed through Sunda Kelapa and Kali Besar. The bar combines cocktails, food and music…

• World Travel Awards 2026 Honours Asia, Oceania and Indian Ocean Tourism Leaders

  September 29, 2026

  Travel and tourism organisations from across Asia, Oceania and the Indian Ocean were recognised at the World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2026 in the Maldives. Held at CROSSROADS Maldives, the event brought together representatives from across the region to receive awards across destination, hospitality, aviation and tourism categories. The Maldives…

• Hyatt Regency Jiaxing Nanhu Opens, Marking Brand Debut in Jiaxing

  September 29, 2026

  Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Jiaxing Nanhu, marking the Hyatt Regency brand’s debut in Jiaxing, China. Located along the shores of South Lake in the city’s historic water town district, the hotel follows the recent opening of Hyatt Place Jiaxing Nanhu. The two hotels give travelers different accommodation…

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