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High above the confluence of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar, where mist rolls over jungle-cloaked hills and elephants roam freely through bamboo groves, Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort invites travellers to embrace the spirit of adventure with the launch of its new Mekong Explorer Pool & Mekong Explorer Family Suites. Available for bookings starting from November 1st, the four reimagined sanctuaries offer a fresh perspective on jungle luxury, inspired by the legacy of adventurers who once charted the Mekong River’s winding course.

For the past six months, Osaka has played host to the World Expo, a quinquennial event that brings together people and innovations with a focus on key global challenges. The event has historically generated substantial gains in hotel performance, a pattern that was evident in Osaka and neighboring markets in Japan.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is pleased to welcome HiSEAS International as its newest Global Member, joining an exclusive network of the world’s most influential Travel & Tourism companies.

​In line with its commitment to discovering authentic destinations and creating unforgettable travel experiences, Meliá Hotels International proudly announces its debut in Honduras with the opening of its first property on the island of Roatán—one of the Caribbean’s most captivating and lesser-known treasures. Scheduled to open in December under the revitalized Sol by Meliá brand, the resort promises a fresh take on summer holidays, tailored to the expectations of today’s traveler and set against a backdrop of pristine nature and serene beauty.

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Lumbini Heritage Limited for Crowne Plaza Lumbini. Scheduled to open in 2026, the signing marks second Crowne Plaza hotel being developed in the country, further cementing the premium brand’s positioning in South Asia.

Nationwide movement Walk for Wellbeing has reached an incredible milestone this year, raising over half a million pounds for UK charity Hospitality Action since its launch in 2020.

Gurney’s Resorts today announced its expansion to the West Coast with the acquisition of The Beach Retreat and Lodge in South Lake Tahoe. The property will undergo a comprehensive, multi-year renovation and debut as Gurney’s Lake Tahoe Resort & Spa in Spring 2027.

On February 17, 2025, thousands of corrections officers at more than 25 prisons across Upstate New York went on strike over staffing shortages, poor working conditions, and the implementation of the HALT Act, which limits the use of solitary confinement in New York State prisons and jails. In an address to the public, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul reported that these strikes were considered illegal, as the state’s Taylor Law prohibits public employees from striking. The strike lasted 22 days before the State and the New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) reached an agreement that brought many of the striking employees back to work.