Weekly Summary
Highlights from the Travel and Hospitality Sector This Week
This week, the tourism and hospitality sectors saw numerous developments, including significant partnerships, new initiatives, and expansions across major markets.
Awards
Accor Honors Leading Travel Advisors Through the HERA Challenge
Accor is set to recognize top travel advisors with its HERA Challenge, inviting them to a luxurious experience in Colombia.
Agreements
Croatia Welcomes Filipino Hospitality Workers
The Philippine Department of Migrant Workers has confirmed an agreement with Croatia to recruit Filipino workers for its hospitality sector, marking a significant partnership.
Hospitality
Transforming Hong Kong's Hospitality: The Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui Hotel
The new Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui Hotel promises to revolutionize the hospitality landscape in Hong Kong with its unique design and cultural integration.
Finance
Kasada Capital Will Oversee Morocco's New Tourism Fund
Kasada Capital aims to boost Morocco's tourism and hospitality sector by managing a newly established fund.
Asia
Capella Hotel Group Appoints Neil Jacobs as Senior Advisor
Neil Jacobs joins Capella Hotel Group as a strategic advisor to guide the company as it expands internationally.
Food & Drink
Delightful Afternoon Tea Offerings at Jumeirah Carlton Tower
Experience a unique take on British Afternoon Tea with Jumeirah Carlton Tower and Terre à Terre's vegetarian options.
Europe
Impact of Canceling French Bank Holidays on Domestic Tourism and Hospitality
A look into how the French government's proposal to eliminate bank holidays might affect the tourism and hospitality sectors.
Hospitality
Digital Presence Is Crucial: Hotels Must Adapt to AI Discoverability
Fastrack Digital emphasizes the necessity for hotels to ensure their digital visibility for artificial intelligence (AI) searches to survive in a competitive market.
Hospitality
S Hotels and Resorts Partners with Global Hotel Alliance
S Hotels and Resorts has officially joined Global Hotel Alliance, enhancing its offerings and reach in the hospitality sector.
Hospitality
Aloft Surabaya Pakuwon City Set to Open in August 2025
The new Aloft Hotels brand makes its debut in Surabaya, Indonesia, marking a significant milestone for Marriott International.
Asia
Villa Unna Joins Elite Havens' Luxury Portfolio in Bali
Villa Unna combines tranquility with easy access to Bali's finest beach clubs, dining, and wellness options.
Agreements
Royal Minor and List Development Establish Partnership for Japan's First Anantara Hotel
Royal Minor Hotels and List Development have entered into a strategic partnership to inaugurate the first Anantara hotel in Japan, set to open in 2030 at Karuizawa.
Appointments
Manish Kumar Takes the Helm as VP of Operations at Araiya Hotels & Resorts
Manish Kumar has been appointed as the new vice president for operations, bringing over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry.
Global
Saudi Arabia Experiences Remarkable 48% Increase in Global Tourist Arrivals
Saudi Arabia's hospitality sector sees a significant rise in international visitors, enhancing its tourism profile ahead of key events.
Agreements
BWH Hotels and Savers Group Holdings Forge Partnership
BWH Hotels collaborates with Savers Group Holdings to expand its hotel portfolio in the Philippines.
Asia
AYANA Segara at AYANA Bali Unveils Ocean View Residences
The new Ocean View Residences at AYANA Segara Bali are now available for short-term bookings, providing a luxurious and private getaway.
Asia
Celebrating the Growth of Young Maldivians at Milaidhoo
Milaidhoo Island Maldives celebrates Maldivian Independence Day by empowering the youth through skills and opportunities.
Hospitality
Frasers Hospitality Celebrates the Launch of Tokyo's YOTEL Ginza
Frasers Hospitality has officially opened its first ever ground-up development in Japan, the YOTEL Tokyo Ginza, located in a prime region of the city.
Hospitality
Banyan Group Continues Growth into Late 2025
Banyan Group marks significant milestones as it progresses into the second half of 2025, including the opening of its 100th hotel and expansion efforts across various regions.
