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• Mandarin Oriental Launches MO.RE Sustainability Platform, Setting Out Three Strategic Pillars

  November 5, 2026

  Mandarin Oriental has launched MO.RE, a new sustainability platform for its global hotel portfolio. The platform focuses on three pillars: Resilience, Reconnection and Regeneration. They will guide decisions across the hotel lifecycle, from investment and design to daily operations and guest experiences. According to the Group, MO.RE marks a shift away from incremental, compliance-led measures.…

• Marriott International Opens 800th APEC Hotel with Laos Debut

  November 5, 2026

  Marriott International has opened its 800th property in Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC), marking the company’s entry into Laos with the launch of La Résidence Phou Vao, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Luang Prabang. The 36-suite resort is located on a hilltop above Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage town. Set within three acres…

• Shanghai Disney Resort Announces Winter Frostival 2026–2027 Programme

  November 4, 2026

  Shanghai Disney Resort will stage its Disney Winter Frostival from November 19, 2026, to February 20, 2027, with seasonal entertainment, Christmas and New Year celebrations, themed food, merchandise and special ticket and hotel packages. The winter programme will form part of the resort’s 10th Birthday Celebration. It will include character appearances, seasonal decorations, live performances…

• oneworld Seoul Incheon Lounge Wins Asia’s Leading Business Class Lounge Award Again

  November 4, 2026

  The oneworld alliance’s branded lounge at Seoul Incheon International Airport has been named Asia’s Leading Airline Lounge – Business Class at the World Travel Awards for the second consecutive year. The lounge first received the title last year, retaining the award in the latest edition of the travel industry awards. “Retaining this prestigious award for…

• Yas World Resort Joins IHG’s Vignette Collection with Six Hotels on Yas Island

  November 4, 2026

  IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has welcomed Yas World Resort, formerly Yas Plaza Hotels, into its Vignette Collection brand on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Developed by Aldar, the resort brings six hotels together as one integrated destination. With more than 1,400 rooms and suites, it is the largest property in the Vignette Collection portfolio, according…

• Francis Desjardins Appointed Regional Vice President for Fairmont Pacific Northwest

  November 4, 2026

  Francis Desjardins has been appointed Regional Vice President, Pacific Northwest, and General Manager of Fairmont Pacific Rim, overseeing five Fairmont hotels in the region. His responsibilities cover Fairmont Pacific Rim, Fairmont Empress, Fairmont Waterfront, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver and Fairmont Vancouver Airport. Desjardins brings more than 28 years of leadership experience with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.…

• Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For Southeast Asia 2026 Based on 1.32 Million Employee Responses

  November 4, 2026

  Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For Southeast Asia 2026 Great Place To Work based the ranking on confidential feedback from more than 1.32 million employees across ten countries. Now in its second year, the regional ranking builds on Fortune‘s 100 Best Companies to Work For, which has drawn on Great Place To Work’s US…

• Amsterdam Tourism Shift Creates Opportunities for Small-Group and Private Experiences

  November 4, 2026

  Amsterdam‘s efforts to manage visitor numbers and encourage more sustainable tourism are reshaping opportunities for travel operators, tour companies and destination management companies (DMCs). The city’s policy direction increasingly favours visitors who spend more time and money on local experiences, rather than short visits focused on crowded attractions. For travel professionals selling Amsterdam, this shift…

• China Hotel Market Sentiment Falls for Second Consecutive Quarter in Q4 2026

  November 4, 2026

  China’s hotel market sentiment weakened further in the fourth quarter of 2026, with growing pressure on revenue expectations and regional differences in recovery, according to the latest China Hotel Market Sentiment Survey by Horwath HTL. The 46th edition of the survey examines hoteliers’ expectations for occupancy, average daily rate (ADR) and total revenue. It also…

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