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IHG to Convert 158-Room Krabi Hotel to Holiday Inn Express by 2026 in Second Deal with Chok Deesuk

🏨 IHG Hotels and Resorts will convert a 158-room hotel in Krabi, Thailand, into a Holiday Inn Express by 2026. Located in Ao Nang, the hotel is 1km from the beach and 40 minutes from Krabi International Airport. This marks the second partnership with owner Chok Deesuk and introduces Thailand's first fifth-generation Holiday Inn Express design. In 2025, hotel conversions made up nearly 40% of IHG's keys in Thailand. Currently, IHG operates 42 hotels and has 39 more in development.

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UKinbound Urges UK Government for Unified Strategy to Enhance Overseas Visitor Economy and Boost Export Revenue

🗺 UKinbound wrote to the prime minister on 20 July, urging a strategic reset for the UK visitor economy. The overseas visitor sector is the fifth-largest export industry. Despite a commitment to a Visitor Economy Strategy 18 months ago, plans are pending. Issues span visas, travel charges, and taxation across departments. Joss Croft highlights the need for coordinated policies to enhance competitiveness and boost export revenues.

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Marriott Partners with Catalonia Hotels to Open All-Inclusive Resorts in Jamaica and Zanzibar by 2028

🏨 Marriott International partners with Catalonia Hotels to open resorts in Montego Bay and Zanzibar. The deal was signed in Barcelona on July 22, with plans to convert Catalonia Montego Bay into a 522-room Marriott by 2028. A 271-room Autograph Collection will open in Zanzibar by 2027. Marriott operates 38 all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean and Latin America, with 16 more in development. Marriott Bonvoy has nearly 283 million members.

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Proposed UK Holiday Tax Faces Backlash; Could Lead to 33,000 Job Losses and £2.2bn GDP Reduction

💸 On 24 July, business and travel groups, including UKHospitality and UKInbound, urged the chancellor to reject a proposed holiday tax. Edinburgh is the UK's first city with a visitor levy. Oxford Economics forecasts 33,000 job losses and a £2.2bn GDP reduction. Public opinion reveals 56% oppose the tax, only 24% support it. The levy could add £100 to a two-week holiday, affecting families, tourism, and employment. The coalition advocates for policies boosting the hospitality sector.

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World Travel and Tourism Council Reports $11.6 Trillion Contribution to Global GDP from Travel in 2025

📈 In 2025, global travel and tourism contributed $11.6 trillion, 9.8% of GDP, supporting 366 million jobs. UN Tourism reported 1.52 billion international arrivals, a 4% increase. The World Economic Forum's 2025 report highlights 39% of skills changing by 2030, 170 million new jobs, and 92 million roles displaced. Effective hospitality leadership combines empathy and technology, prioritizing human skills like judgment and communication amid increasing automation and data reliance.

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Minor Hotels to Open Anantara Retreat and Residences in Çeşme, Türkiye by 2030 with 54 Rooms and 50 Residences

🏨 Minor Hotels is set to expand into Türkiye's Aegean region with Anantara Retreat Çeşme and Anantara Residences Çeşme, opening in 2030. Located in Çakabey village, Çeşme district, the development will feature 54 guestrooms and 50 residences. Facilities include a spa, wellness center, rooftop bar, pools, and sports courts. Part of the Castello Fontana masterplan, it's an hour from İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport. Amir Golbarg highlights Çeşme's luxury appeal, focusing on culture and wellness.

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Starhotels Collezione Appoints Sinai Pedreschi as Cluster Director of Sales for Three London Properties

📋 Sinai Pedreschi has been appointed as the cluster director of sales and marketing for Starhotels Collezione's three London properties: The Franklin, The Gore, and The Pelham. With over 20 years in luxury hospitality, she previously worked at The Mandrake, The Capital Hotel, and others. Starhotels runs 34 properties with over 4,500 rooms across Italy, London, Lugano, Paris, and New York. Pedreschi aims to boost revenue growth and enhance market presence.

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Starhotels Reports 8.7% Revenue Increase to €340m in 2025, Driven by International Demand and Acquisitions

🏨 Starhotels’ revenues rose 8.7% to €340m (£286m) in 2025, with EBITDA increasing 4.9% to €108m (£92.2m). The group invested over €64m (£54m) in acquisitions and refurbishments, including the Hermitage Hotel in Forte dei Marmi and Hotel Gabrielli in Venice. Employing over 1,700 staff, Starhotels secured 10-year financing for these expansions. CEO Elisabetta Fabri emphasized strategic growth aligning with the company’s identity, contributing to record-breaking results.

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Bob W Expands into Valencia with Two New Serviced Apartment Developments Covering 3,816sqm by 2027

🏠 Bob W is expanding into Valencia with two new serviced apartment projects. Bob W Valencia Patraix, a 2,916sqm building with 62 studios, will open in August 2026 at Gaspar Aguilar 106. Bob W Valencia Turia, a 900sqm development with 20 apartments, is set to open in Q2 2027 in La Saïdia. Both projects leverage sustainable practices and aim to accommodate leisure and business travelers, with Patraix focusing on visitors to nearby hospitals.

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Generator Hostels Appoints Xavier Mufraggi as CEO, Plans to Double Hotel Footprint by 2030 with New Openings

🏨 Xavier Mufraggi has been appointed CEO of Generator Hostels in London. By 2030, the company aims to double its hotel footprint, focusing on acquiring four-star hotels in London, Paris, Dublin, and Hamburg. Mufraggi, with over 20 years of leadership experience, will lead expansion after Generator's 2025 acquisition by Brookfield. Plans include converting buildings into design-led accommodations. The goal is to provide affordable travel and career opportunities for young, diverse talent.

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