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• ITE Hong Kong 2026 Survey Finds 91% Maintain or Increase Travel Budgets

  October 9, 2026

  More than 90% of respondents to the ITE Hong Kong Public Visitor Survey 2026 said they would maintain or increase their travel spending, despite geopolitical uncertainty. The findings suggest that travel budgets among surveyed visitors have remained broadly stable compared with 2025. Conducted in June 2026, the survey received 2,687 responses. It found that many…

• Spago Shanghai to Host Wolfgang Puck and Byron Lazaroff-Puck for Generational Tasting Tour

  October 9, 2026

  Spago Shanghai will host Wolfgang Puck and his son, Byron Lazaroff-Puck, on October 13 as part of The Generational Tasting Tour, a global four-hands dining series featuring the two chefs. The Shanghai event follows previous stops in Washington, D.C., Las Vegas, İstanbul, Budapest, London, Maui and Singapore. The tour brings father and son together at…

• WTTC Aims to Connect One Million Tourism SMEs Through Together in Travel

  October 9, 2026

  The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has set a target of connecting one million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with its Together in Travel Community. The initiative aims to support independent and growing businesses through free research, practical guidance, industry connections and advocacy. The announcement came at the WTTC Global Summit in Malta, which…

• John Woolley Appointed General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman

  October 9, 2026

  The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman has appointed John Woolley as General Manager, bringing him back to the Ritz-Carlton brand and the Caribbean after several years in Asia. Woolley joins the Cayman Islands resort from JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa in Vietnam, where he has served as General Manager since 2023. His career…

• 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…

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