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• APEC 2026 Drives Hotel Demand and Room Rates Higher in Shenzhen

  November 14, 2026

  Shenzhen’s hotel market is experiencing a sharp increase in demand ahead of APEC Economic Leaders’ Week, reversing a subdued trend that has characterised much of 2026. Data from Lighthouse shows hotel demand more than doubling year on year on key conference dates. Room rates have also increased, with the strongest pricing gains recorded during the…

• Marriott Bonvoy Cyber Week Sale Offers 25% Off App Bookings for Stays Through May 2027

  November 14, 2026

  Marriott Bonvoy is extending its 2026 Cyber Week Sale booking window, giving members five months to use discounted rates at participating hotels and resorts worldwide. Running from November 24 to December 1, 2026, the promotion offers Marriott Bonvoy members a 25% discount when they book through the Marriott Bonvoy App. Members and nonmembers booking through…

• IHG Resorts in Bintan Launch Two-Year Hospitality Management Trainee Programme

  November 12, 2026

  Hotel Indigo Bintan Lagoi Beach and Holiday Inn Resort Bintan Lagoi Beach are preparing to launch Bintan’s Best Talent, a two-year management trainee programme for high-performing 2026 graduates of Politeknik Bintan Cakrawala. The initiative aims to develop local hospitality professionals and create career opportunities for graduates on Bintan Island. It will also help strengthen the…

• Baros Maldives Appoints Christian Szabo as General Manager

  November 12, 2026

  Baros Maldives has appointed Christian Szabo as its new General Manager, effective 13 October. He joins the resort from sister property Niva Dhigali, where he most recently held the same position. Szabo brings more than three decades of international hospitality experience. His career spans Europe, Russia and the Indian Ocean, with previous leadership roles at…

• The Westin Nirup Island Resort Introduces 12 Waterfront Villas in Batam

  November 12, 2026

  Located approximately 45 minutes from Singapore, The Westin Nirup Island Resort & Spa, Batam is expanding its villa accommodation portfolio with the introduction of 12 Waterfront Villas on Nirup Island in Indonesia’s Riau Archipelago. The new accommodation category comprises 12 one-bedroom villas, each measuring 158 square metres. Featuring a king bed and direct ocean-facing views,…

• The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Names Alan Leibman CEO and Tatiana Ferreira President

  November 11, 2026

  The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has appointed Alan Leibman as chief executive officer and Tatiana Ferreira as president, bringing changes to its senior leadership as the company continues to expand its three-yacht fleet. Leibman, who has served on the company’s board of directors, brings more than 30 years of international luxury hospitality experience. His appointment also…

• Accor and Hard Rock International Announce Global Partnership for Loyalty and Hotel Expansion

  November 10, 2026

  Accor and Hard Rock International have announced a global strategic partnership covering loyalty programmes, hotel distribution and international development. The agreement will give participating Hard Rock hotels access to Accor’s global distribution network and its ALL Accor loyalty platform, which has more than 125 million members worldwide. It will also introduce reciprocal benefits for members…

• European Travellers Put Food Experiences Ahead of Sightseeing, GetYourGuide Research Finds

  November 10, 2026

  Food experiences are becoming a bigger priority for European travellers, with regional cuisine and locally sourced ingredients increasingly influencing destination choices, according to new research from travel experiences platform GetYourGuide. The company’s latest data shows that bookings for food experiences on its platform increased 47% year on year, outpacing bookings for cultural and historical sites,…

• Traveloka Data Shows Growing Demand for Jeju, Fukuoka and China’s Emerging Destinations

  November 9, 2026

  Traveloka booking data points to growing interest in lesser-known East Asian destinations among Southeast Asian travellers. Jeju, Fukuoka, Hangzhou, Chengdu and Xiamen are gaining ground among travellers from Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia. The findings are based on year-on-year flight and hotel booking data from Traveloka. Each market shows a different destination preference. Jeju…

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