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Waldorf Astoria Touches Down in Greece’s Peloponnese Paradise

🏨 Hilton announced the signing of Waldorf Astoria Scarlet Bay in the Peloponnese, Greece, marking the brand's first property in Greece. Set on a historic peninsula, the resort includes 121 guest rooms and suites, 13 villas, a spa, pools, tennis court, fitness center, and kids club. Guests will enjoy diverse dining options, including the legendary Peacock Alley. The location offers stunning sea views and proximity to the island of Spetses.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts Expands to Montenegro’s Adriatic Coast with Crowne Plaza Budva Signing

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts partners with Uniprom Hoteli d.o.o. to introduce Crowne Plaza Budva on Montenegro's coast by Q1 2026. The 81-room hotel joins Crowne Plaza's European expansion with 92 open and 19 planned properties. Situated on Slovenska obala promenade, just 70 meters from the sea, it offers modern design and amenities. IHG has 12 Balkan hotels, including four in Montenegro, and 10 more under development.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts to open Crowne Plaza Phnom Penh this year

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts will open the Crowne Plaza Phnom Penh by the end of 2023 with 137 refurbished rooms, expanding to 276 rooms by 2027. Located in Phnom Penh's Pou Senchey district, the hotel will feature over 1,000 m² of meeting space. The brand has more than 400 global properties and saw conversions account for 57% of room openings in H1 2025. The hotel joins IHG’s growing presence in Cambodia.

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UN Tourism Sets Artificial Intelligence Agenda for Sector as General Assembly Concludes in Riyadh

🗺 UN Tourism concluded its largest General Assembly in 50 years in Riyadh, welcoming 148 Member States, 90 Ministers of Tourism, and 70 Ambassadors. Shaikha Al Nowais was appointed as the first female Secretary-General, starting in 2026. The Riyadh Declaration outlines AI's transformative role in tourism. Smart Tour from Brazil won the AI Challenge. The next General Assembly will be in the Dominican Republic. World Tourism Day 2026 will focus on “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence” in El Salvador.

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Marriott International Announces Termination of Agreement with Sonder

📈 Marriott International, based in Bethesda, Maryland, announced the termination of its licensing agreement with Sonder Holdings (SOND) due to a default by Sonder. As a result, Sonder is no longer affiliated with Marriott Bonvoy. Marriott, which operates nearly 9,100 properties across 142 countries, is actively assisting guests with current and future Sonder reservations. Guests who booked via Marriott channels will be contacted directly, while those using third-party agencies need to reach out to those agencies.

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Marriott International Accelerates Branded Residential Growth in Europe, Middle East & Africa

🏠 Marriott International expands its branded residential portfolio in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) with 33 open locations and over 50 in development across 18 countries as of 2025. This includes a 23% increase in Europe and 59% in the Middle East & Africa since 2023. Nearly 20 agreements were signed in 2025, with 19 projects launching sales. Notable developments include The St. Regis Residences in Abu Dhabi achieving 60% sales before launch and Affini in Dubai selling out in one week.

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Hilton Grand Vacations COO Gordon Gurnik on Innovating Timeshare Experiences and Expanding Global Horizons

🗺️ Hilton Grand Vacations, overseen by COO Gordon Gurnik, boasts over 720,000 members and 200+ properties globally. Post-pandemic, the focus shifted to regional destinations, with expansions in Kyoto and Waikiki. Emphasizing tech innovation, Hilton Grand Vacations integrates AI and Hilton Honors for seamless vacation planning. As the world's largest timeshare entity, it enhances engagement via unique travel services and commits to high service standards through employee investment. Future growth targets include branded residences and fractional ownership.

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Marriott Bonvoy Research: South Africans Plan More Holidays in 2026 with Artificial Intelligence (AI), Lux-Scaping and Passion Pursuits on the Rise

🗺 South Africa, 2026: 69% plan same/more holidays; Gen Z leads with 66% eager for more. AI in travel planning: 49% use it, 59% trust it for bookings. Lux-scaping: 64% embrace luxury stays; passion pursuits: 73% opt for interest-based trips. Top destinations: South Africa (25%), England (10%), Mauritius (10%). Key priorities: cleanliness (96%), family time (53%). Sustainability: 76% consider environmental impact. Research by Mortar, July 2025, surveyed 2,045 South Africans.

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Nomade People Group chooses Shiji’s Infrasys POS to power iconic beachfront resorts in Tulum

📱 November 11, 2025, Mexico City: Nomade People Group's Nomade Tulum and BE Tulum resorts implemented Shiji’s Infrasys POS across 14 workstations and 17 tablets in seven outlets. This integration enhances service efficiency for their beachfront and in-room dining. Gonzalo Gómez, IT Director, praised the technology’s adaptation and plans to expand it to new Spanish properties. Shiji, with 91,000 hotel clients and 5,000 employees globally, supports these initiatives.

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Santa Lucía Jungle Hacienda, Autograph Collection Debuts in Costa Rica’s Pacific Highlands

🏨 Autograph Collection Hotels has opened Santa Lucía Jungle Hacienda in Costa Rica, 90 minutes from San José, at the base of Carara National Park along the Tárcoles River. The boutique hotel offers 87 mountain-view rooms in a unique ecological transition zone. With features like River Bliss retreats, a spa, guided tours, and cultural activities, it combines luxury with nature and cultural immersion. Reservations can be made at www.SantaLuciaHotel.cr.

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