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• Nine European Countries Delay EES Biometric Border Checks

  September 16, 2026

  France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Greece, Malta, Portugal, Italy and Switzerland have reportedly been given informal permission to delay full implementation of the European Entry/Exit System (EES), according to reports this week. No new deadline has been attached to the delays. The stated reason is “maintaining border fluidity”. The European Commission has declined to comment…

• Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok Appoints Paul Jones as General Manager

  September 15, 2026

  Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok has appointed Paul Jones as General Manager, bringing him back to the hotel where he first joined Mandarin Oriental more than two decades ago. Jones previously served as Hotel Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok from 2005 to 2008. Meanwhile, his return comes as the hotel marks its 150th anniversary. Jones Returns to…

• WTTC Global Summit in Malta Adds José María Aznar and U.S. Tourism Minister Nick Adams

  September 14, 2026

  The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced two further speakers for its 26th Global Summit in Valletta, Malta. The event takes place from 7–9 October 2026 at the Mediterranean Conference Centre. José María Aznar, former Prime Minister of Spain, and His Excellency Ambassador Nick Adams, U.S. Tourism Minister, will join more than 1,000…

• Navera Phuket – MGallery Collection to Open in Q4 2026

  September 14, 2026

  Navera Phuket – MGallery Collection is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2026 on Phuket’s west coast, near Surin Beach. The boutique resort will draw on Phuket’s maritime heritage, with its design referencing the island’s history as a trading and seafaring destination. The resort will be built into a hillside surrounded by tropical…

• World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony 2026 Names Regional Travel Winners

  September 14, 2026

  The Middle East’s travel and tourism organisations and destinations were recognised at the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony 2026, held at One&Only One Za’abeel in Dubai. Industry leaders gathered for the VIP ceremony, where winners across destinations, hotels, brands and aviation received regional titles. Dubai Named Middle East’s Leading Destination Dubai won ‘Middle…

• MGM Shenzhen Prince Bay Opens in Shekou, Nanshan

  September 13, 2026

  MGM Shenzhen Prince Bay opened on 10 September in Shekou, Nanshan, adding a new waterfront hotel to Shenzhen’s Prince Bay area. Located at the maritime gateway of the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), the hotel is connected to the Shekou Cruise Home Port. MGM said the location provides access to major GBA cities within…

• Accor Plans New Hotel Openings and Brand Debuts in Albania

  September 13, 2026

  Accor plans to expand its hotel presence in Albania with five new properties in Tirana and coastal destinations. The group currently operates three hotels in Albania across three brands. Its expansion plans will introduce Handwritten Collection and Novotel to Tirana. Accor also plans to launch its Swissôtel brand in key coastal destinations. The new properties…

• Park Hyatt Sydney Appoints Bastian Germer as General Manager

  September 13, 2026

  Park Hyatt Sydney has appointed Bastian Germer as its new general manager. Germer brings more than 30 years of hospitality experience to the Sydney hotel. His career includes senior leadership positions at Four Seasons Resort Maldives, Raffles Hotel Singapore, The Ritz-Carlton Osaka, The Ritz-Carlton Toronto and The New York EDITION. The appointment adds international luxury…

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