Meliá Hotels International has announced plans to open nine new hotels in Malta and Gozo over the next three years, following the November 2025 opening of Hotel Ben Marsalforn Affiliated by Meliá.
Al Qimmah Hospitality and Marriott International have signed an agreement to develop five new hotels totaling more than 2,700 rooms across Jeddah, Makkah, and Madinah.
Google has introduced its Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), aiming to standardize agentic commerce across industries, with significant implications for travel companies as booking and purchasing shift toward AI&driven interactions.
According to insights from The Knot and Vogue Weddings, 2026 is the year of The Narrative Weddingwhere every detail, from the scent of the room to the AI&augmented guest book, tells a specific chapter of the couples story.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement to open a 145&room Vignette Collection hotel in Panchkula, India, scheduled to open in early 2026.
Apple has announced a partnership to use Googles Gemini AI technology in its future foundation models, with influencer sentiment highlighting resource savings and privacy benefits, according to GlobalData.
HOTREC has released a position paper titled 'Skills and Labour Shortages in Hospitality A Roadmap for Action,' which examines ongoing workforce challenges in the European hospitality sector.
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale announced the appointment of Jerome Arribas as general manager. Arribas assumes the leadership role following a career with Four Seasons properties in various international locations.
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