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Monaco’s hotel sector set new performance records in June, with average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) reaching their highest levels for any month on record, according to preliminary data from CoStar. The Formula 1 Grand Prix was a key factor in the surge.

Thailand’s updated alcohol regulations mark a significant change for the hospitality sector, particularly hotels, resorts, restaurants and licensed leisure venues that serve international travellers.

Housekeepers outsourced to WGC Ltd at Radisson Blu Canary Wharf and Radisson Blu Euston Square have won statutory trade union recognition.

Three Broadway shows have partnered with the Paramount Times Square hotel. The hotel has introduced the Broadway Show Package, a bundle that includes a stay at the Paramount, two cocktails at the hotel bar and two tickets to one of three Broadway shows: “Operation Mincemeat,” “SIX” or “Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).”

Fiji Airways is reshaping its tourism partnerships, ending its long-standing agreement with the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA) w

HiLITE Group has appointed Neka Sulaiman as Director of HiLITE Holdings, placing her in charge of the group’s hospitality division as it targets the development of 1,000 hotel keys across Kerala by 2030.

Bulgaria is strengthening its position as the most affordable tourist destination in the EU.

Asia’s leading architecture, design and hospitality awards were staged inside a 150-million-year-old cave in northern Vietnam last month, creating what organisers believe is the world’s first international awards ceremony staged in a natural cave.

A hotel manager in Hersonissos has been arrested following a complaint by a 16-year-old employee, who alleges he was assaulted, verbally abused, and threatened while at work, NeaKriti reported.

UAE: Chedi Hospitality has appointed Milos Nedovic as its chief asset and investment officer, a newly-created role for the group. Nedovic joins Chedi from RIKAS Hospitality Group where he held the role of chief financial officer.

Fattal Hotel Group, owner and operator of 329 hotels in 22 countries, including the flagship Leonardo Hotels brand, has signed an agreement to acquire The Blakely Hotel in Midtown Manhattan. The acquisition marks the company’s first hotel investment in the United States and a significant milestone in its evolution from a leading European hospitality operator into a global hotel group. The acquisition completed on 7th July 2026.

An Austrian court has found an alpine hotel’s ban on burkinis discriminatory, a politically explosive ruling in a country where the far right is on the rise. The full-body bathing suit worn by some Muslim women has become a bugbear of the European far right, which has campaigned to restrict Muslim dress in public spaces.

Saudi has announced the launch of Package Visa, a new digital initiative designed to simplify travel to Saudi by integrating tourist visa application directly into curated travel bookings.

Scandic Hotels Group has received Skr7.5bn ($776m) in new financing to support its ongoing expansion plans and provide additional financial headroom.

Classic British Hotels has announced a major expansion of its curated collection through a new partnership with Crest Hotels Group.

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) and The Coca‑Cola Company (NYSE: KO) today announced a global agreement that will expand choice and elevate the guest experience across Marriott’s portfolio, bringing The Coca‑Cola Company’s brands to hotels around the world.

Cyprus is facing a serious challenge in its tourism sector. According to a special report published by the Audit Office on July 2, more than half of the country's hotels and other accommodation establishments continue to operate without an official license.

Corinthia Hotels has appointed Peter Roth as President, Hotel Operations. In this newly created position, Roth will oversee the operational performance of Corinthia’s current hotel portfolio and lead operational readiness for future openings in Italy, Doha, Riyadh, Dubai, the Maldives, and Chengdu. 

Aman Group has appointed Victor Clavell as chief operating officer, based at Aman’s Swiss corporate office and reporting directly to chairman and CEO Vlad Doronin.

Radisson Hotel Group has launched an AI-powered real-time hotel price matching technology, designed to redefine how travellers book direct online.

Singapore real estate firm OUE (OVES.SI), opens new tab said on Thursday it would ​buy Crowne Plaza Changi Airport ‌for S$500 million ($385.42 million) in association with Tokyo Century (8439.T), opens new tab, marking their second hotel ​collaboration in the city-state's airport.

The Indonesian government plans to demolish the Sultan Hotel in Jakarta’s upscale Senayan district and replace it with a new landmark development as part of a broader redevelopment of one of the capital’s most strategic areas, Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani said on Monday.

To celebrate the exciting summer of soccer, Hard Rock Hotel New York has just launched a new premium World Cup themed room honoring iconic soccer phenom Lionel Messi to elevate fan experiences even more and to help make things more relaxing for FIFA fans who need to rest after getting to and from the stadium.

Two luxury hotels, Il Sereno on Lake Como in Italy and the Kulm Hotel overlooking Lake St Moritz in Switzerland’s Engadin Valley, have launched a cross-border travel package combining stays at both properties with a scenic drive between them.