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Agentic AI’s rise is making the enterprise architect role more fluid

In a previous feature in CIO magazine about enterprise architects, generative AI had emerged but its practical impact on enterprise technology had not yet been widely felt. Today, it has sparked a wave of agentic AI solutions from major SaaS providers, and that is reshaping both enterprise architecture and the enterprise architect role. CIOs and architects are moving from designing around relatively stable applications and integrations to planning operating models where agents can execute parts of business processes.

Mid 2026 Opening Planner for Fairmont New Orleans

Fairmont New Orleans will open in the city’s Central Business District, near the historic French Quarter. Housed within the former Bank of New Orleans building, the hotel will offer 250 guestrooms and suites, as well as a restaurant, lobby lounge and rooftop bar. A swimming pool will feature expansive views of the city, while a 10,000 square foot spa is set to become a wellness destination not to be missed. Opening June 2026, with lead-in rates from USD 395 per night.

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Saudi’s Red Sea Development to include a Fairmont property

Fairmont The Red Sea is set to redefine the relationship between luxury tourism and the natural world. The property will feature 193 rooms, six distinct dining concepts, including an overwater restaurant with views of the Red Sea, and a spa. The resort will be situated next to an 18-hole championship golf course, reflecting Fairmont’s reputation as a world-class golf operator. It will set new standards in sustainable development, positioned on 125 miles of untouched coastline, an archipelago of more than 90 unspoiled islands, dormant volcanoes, rich marine habitat, and ancient archaeological sites. Opening May 2026.

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419-Key Fairmont Bangkok Sukhumvit Planner for Mid 2026 Opening

Perfectly located in Bangkok vibrant central district, this destination is just steps from world-class shopping, dining, and lifestyle experiences. Enjoy 8 unique culinary venues, from immersive dining to a rooftop bar. Accommodations blend Thailand floral heritage with timeless elegance, featuring Fairmont Gold, a kids club, and pet-friendly options. Meeting spaces include a main ballroom with a soaring 14-meter ceiling. Rejuvenate at the luxury spa, where ancient Thai healing meets modern wellness.

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Fairmont Adding a property in Hanoi, Early 2026

Fairmont Hanoi, perfectly situated within Hanoi’s historic Old Quarter, is a 5-star luxury property with 241 well-appointed rooms and suites. Eight dining and bar venues are located within, making it an ideal choice for any traveler looking to explore Hanoi or make it a truly relaxing and indulgent vacation. After a day of sightseeing, head to the wellness floor and experience a luxurious spa and bathhouse, an inviting sanctuary in the heart of Hanoi. End the day with a calming dip in the rooftop pool.

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Adagio announces the official opening of the Adagio Access Bordeaux Pessac Aparthotel

Adagio takes a new step in the rollout of its FIRST 2030 strategic plan with the official opening of the Adagio Access Bordeaux Pessac Aparthotel. This is the first property to open under the Adagio brand as part of the partnership with the Sergic group for the management of nine sites in France, announced on November 4th, 2025. It reflects the shared ambition to accelerate the development of aparthotels in dynamic urban areas, with enhanced quality of service and a strong local presence.

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The Compton, Bentonville’s New Independent Lifestyle Hotel, is Now Open

The Compton, a new 142 room independent lifestyle hotel, has opened on Bentonville’s historic Square, positioning itself as both a visitor base and a community anchor at a moment of rapid downtown change. Developed by local firm Blue Crane and operated by Practice Hospitality, the property leans into an Ozarks rooted identity, from biophilic design elements that soften the line between indoors and outdoors to small, story driven guest touches such as a folklore inspired turndown ritual.

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New emerging trend, or a slow market reorganisation?

Previous articles by M. Ratkai, Professor of Hospitality Business and ESG at the Hotelschool The Hague, have addressed the ever-changing landscape of corporate disclosures, including the EU’s Corporate Social Responsibility Directive (CSRD) and ongoing negotiations of the Omnibus proposal. To obtain effective corporate reporting and governance practices, it is essential to have a strong institutional, legal, and regulatory framework. In 2023–2024, nearly two-thirds of the countries revised their governance frameworks, and 73% of the analysed countries issued national reports on companies’ compliance. Most of these reports cover all listed firms.

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197-Key Kempinski Hotel Brazzaville Inaugurated

History was made in the Republic of Congo last week during a high-profile ribbon-cutting ceremony for Kempinski Hotel Brazzaville, the first purpose-built luxury hotel in the country’s burgeoning capital.

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Swire Hotels: “Houses, Not Hotels” and the Art of Staying Different

Swire Hotels has built two distinct hospitality propositions: Upper House, shaped around a residential luxury ethos, and EAST, a lifestyle business hotel designed for guests who value informality, community, and choice. In this Brand Insiders conversation, Dean Winter explains how Swire’s “thinking differently mindset” shows up in people culture, design freedom, sustainability, and a carefully curated growth strategy across Asia Pacific and beyond.

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