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• Conrad Hong Kong Appoints Conor Hadlington as General Manager

  October 8, 2026

  Conrad Hong Kong has appointed Conor Hadlington as General Manager, effective 28 September 2026. Hadlington brings nearly 18 years of experience in global luxury hospitality to the role. He will lead Conrad Hong Kong, a 513-room hotel at Pacific Place in Admiralty. Originally from the United Kingdom, Hadlington has held hospitality roles across Asia, the…

• Hotel Plugins Bring Direct Booking Capabilities Into ChatGPT

  October 8, 2026

  Mirai is deploying hotel plugins that allow guests to access hotel information and booking functions through ChatGPT. Pablo Delgado, Managing Partner & CEO America at Mirai, oversees the company’s work in the Americas as it develops this approach to AI-powered hotel distribution. The company said users can now interact with Hotel Emperador and Hotel Moderno…

• Hotel Indigo Reaches 200 Hotels Worldwide

  October 8, 2026

  IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has opened its 200th Hotel Indigo property worldwide, doubling the brand’s global footprint since 2019. Hotel Indigo had 100 open hotels in 2019. Today, the brand operates 200 properties across more than 30 countries, with a further 134 hotels in its development pipeline. The expansion has taken Hotel Indigo into…

• Hyatt Appoints Amar Lalvani as First Chief Creative Officer

  October 7, 2026

  Hyatt Hotels Corporation has appointed Amar Lalvani as its first Chief Creative Officer. He will also continue as President & Creative Director of Hyatt’s Lifestyle Group, effective immediately. Lalvani will remain on Hyatt’s senior leadership team. He will report to Mark Hoplamazian, Hyatt’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. The appointment comes as Hyatt continues…

• Mandarin Oriental, Miami Breaks Ground on Brickell Key

  October 7, 2026

  Mandarin Oriental has marked the groundbreaking of Mandarin Oriental, Miami and The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami on Brickell Key, a major step in the development of the new hotel and residential project. The ceremonial event brought together executives from Mandarin Oriental, Swire Properties, project partners and invited guests. The development is planned as a…

• Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur Unveils Wellness Offering Ahead of October Opening

  October 6, 2026

  Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur has unveiled details of its wellness offering ahead of the hotel’s scheduled opening on 30 October 2026. The new Waldorf Astoria Spa will span more than 2,275 square metres across two floors. According to the hotel, the wellness facility will combine spa treatments, personalised wellbeing programmes, recovery technologies and AI-powered…

• Japan Travelers Look Beyond Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka as Regional Interest Grows

  October 6, 2026

  International travelers are increasingly exploring destinations beyond Japan’s traditional Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka route, according to new data from Japan-based tour provider Tourist Japan. However, the trend does not mean visitors are moving away from Tokyo. More than 95% of Tourist Japan package travelers still begin their journeys in the capital. Many are also using…

• Hitachi-no-kuni Long Trail Fully Opens as 350-Kilometer Loop

  October 5, 2026

  The Hitachi-no-kuni Long Trail in northern Ibaraki Prefecture has fully opened as an approximately 350-kilometer route connecting six cities and towns. With its full opening, the Hitachi-no-kuni Long Trail is described as Japan’s longest long trail designed as a loop route. The trail connects forests and satoyama landscapes with valleys, coastlines and historic cultural heritage…

• Traveloka Data Shows Southeast Asian Travelers Are Exploring More of China

  October 5, 2026

  Traveloka Data Shows Southeast Asians Exploring More of China Southeast Asian travelers are exploring a wider range of destinations across China, according to new data from Traveloka. Travelers from Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam continue to book China’s major gateways, with Shanghai, Guangzhou, Beijing and Shenzhen among the four most-booked destinations. At the same…

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