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• Royal Caribbean to Return Voyager of the Seas to Hong Kong in 2028

  August 30, 2026

  Following the announcement of an extended Singapore season for Navigator of the Seas, Royal Caribbean is expanding its presence in Asia with the return of Voyager of the Seas. Beloved by Chinese vacationers, Voyager of the Seas will be seasonally homeported in Hong Kong from January to February 2028. The ship will offer new itineraries…

• Helsinki Biennial 2027 Reveals Theme and First 12 Artists

  August 29, 2026

  Following a record-breaking edition that attracted more than half a million visits, Helsinki Biennial returns in summer 2027. The fourth edition will invite visitors to discover world-class contemporary art across the historic island of Vallisaari, Esplanade Park and HAM Helsinki Art Museum. The biennial has now revealed its theme, Unknowns, and announced its first 12…

• Club Med Owner Fosun Plans Hong Kong Listing for ClubMed Lifestyle Group

  August 29, 2026

  According to an announcement published by Fosun International Limited, ClubMed Lifestyle Group, a subsidiary of Fosun International, has submitted a listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The proposed separate listing would take place on the Main Board. The joint sponsors are BNP Paribas, HSBC and J.P. Morgan, in alphabetical order. According to the…

• InterContinental Expands Timeshifter Partnership to All Guests

  August 29, 2026

  InterContinental is extending its global partnership with Timeshifter, giving guests across its 242 hotels and resorts in almost 70 countries complimentary access to personalised jet lag mitigation plans. Now, every guest staying at an InterContinental hotel or resort can access a personalised plan to overcome travel fatigue. This applies whether they are staying for the…

• Andaz Gold Coast Opens Reservations Ahead of Late 2026 Debut

  August 29, 2026

  Andaz Gold Coast is now accepting reservations ahead of its anticipated opening in late 2026. The opening will mark the debut of the Andaz brand in Australia and the Pacific. Located at 16 Casino Drive in Broadbeach, the hotel will bring Andaz’s design-led and locally rooted approach to one of Australia’s most celebrated coastal destinations.…

• Ivan Giles Appointed General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai

  August 28, 2026

  Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai announces the appointment of Ivan Giles as General Manager, marking a new chapter for the resort amid the rice fields and mountains of Northern Thailand. With more than 20 years of international hospitality experience across the Americas and Asia, Ivan arrives in Chiang Mai from Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, where…

• ASAI Gamuda Cove to Open in Malaysia in September 2026

  August 28, 2026

  Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, will bring its locally focused and affordable lifestyle brand, ASAI Hotels, to Malaysia. The new ASAI Gamuda Cove is scheduled to welcome its first guests on 15 September 2026. The 13-storey hotel sits within the 1,530-acre Gamuda Cove township, around 20 minutes by car from…

• IHG Signs Landmark 14-Hotel Portfolio Deal in Kyoto With GCP Hospitality

  August 28, 2026

  IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced a landmark portfolio agreement with long-term partner GCP Hospitality, the hospitality arm of Gaw Capital Group. The milestone deal covers 14 hotels in Kyoto, totalling 1,063 rooms. The portfolio includes 12 Garner hotels, one Holiday Inn Express and one currently unbranded…

• Bar Sathorn Named No. 17 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026

  August 27, 2026

  Bar Sathorn, the cocktail destination at the iconic The House on Sathorn at W Bangkok, has been named No. 17 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026. The bar also received the prestigious Nikka Highest Climber Award after making the biggest leap in this year’s ranking. Bar Sathorn rose an impressive 31 places, from No. 48…

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