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• Pan Pacific Perth Offers Early Bird Privileges for Corporate Festive Events

  August 17, 2026

  Book your corporate festive event at Pan Pacific Perth by 30 September 2026 and enjoy an exclusive collection of Early Bird Privileges. Available for events of 100 guests or more, the limited-time offer is designed to deliver added value for larger end-of-year gatherings during Perth’s busy festive season. Whether you are planning an executive lunch,…

• The Hari London, Hong Kong and Singapore to Join IHG’s Vignette Collection

  August 17, 2026

  The repositioning will extend the long-standing relationship between Harilela Group and IHG Hotels & Resorts, while bringing The Hari brand into IHG’s global luxury portfolio. The Hari London, The Hari Hong Kong and the forthcoming The Hari Singapore are set to join IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Vignette Collection, a global portfolio of independent luxury and…

• Laos Tourism Growth Accelerates in First Half of 2026

  August 16, 2026

  Laos welcomed nearly 2.6 million international tourists in the first half of 2026, up 9.9 percent from the same period last year, according to the latest figures from the Tourism Development Department under the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism. Thailand remained Laos’ largest source market, with 833,738 arrivals, accounting for 32.2 percent of the…

• Hilton Celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 Across Malaysia

  August 16, 2026

  As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, Hilton hotels across Malaysia are welcoming the season with a collection of handcrafted mooncakes and festive gift sets inspired by one of Asia’s most treasured traditions. Hilton’s 2026 Mid-Autumn campaign brings together elegant designs, time-honoured recipes and distinctive culinary experiences. From traditional baked mooncakes to artisanal snow skin creations, the…

• IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches LINE MINI App in Thailand and Taiwan

  August 15, 2026

  IHG Hotels & Resorts today becomes the first hotel company to launch its own LINE MINI App in Thailand and Taiwan, marking the latest step in the group’s broader digital strategy to meet guests on the platforms they already use every day. Following the app’s launch in Japan last year, where it has attracted more…

• Bloom Hotel Bali Ungasan to Join Radisson Individuals Portfolio

  August 15, 2026

  Radisson Hotel Group has signed Bloom Hotel Bali Ungasan, a new hotel expected to open by the end of 2029 in Bali’s popular Bukit Peninsula. The 145-room property, including 22 suites, will join Radisson Individuals and strengthen the Group’s growing presence in Indonesia. The newly built hotel will comprise two four-story buildings arranged around a…

• InterContinental Wuhan & Holiday Inn & Suites Wuhan International Expo: A Landmark Stay Beside the Yangtze

  August 15, 2026

  InterContinental Wuhan is enormous. Yet after staying in a Premium Riverview Suite and touring the entire hotel and convention complex, what stayed with me was not simply its extraordinary scale, but how comfortable the hotel feels as a place to stay. My suite came with two balconies overlooking the Yangtze River, and I found myself…

• ChatGPT Ads for Hotels: Targeting, Costs and Performance in 2026

  August 14, 2026

  ChatGPT Ads are quickly becoming a new paid media channel for hotels, travel brands, and other businesses targeting consumers during the travel-planning journey. OpenAI began testing ads in ChatGPT in the United States in February 2026, initially for Free and ChatGPT Go users. The pilot has since expanded, with ads now available in the U.S.,…

• Hilton Istanbul Airport Opens as Hilton’s 100th Hotel in Türkiye

  August 14, 2026

  Hilton Istanbul Airport has officially opened its doors, bringing Hilton’s signature hospitality directly to one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs. The 485-room hotel marks a significant milestone for Hilton as its 100th hotel in Türkiye and is positioned as the country’s first internationally branded hotel next to Istanbul Airport. Designed for business, leisure and…

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