Miscellaneous

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✈ Qatar Tourism joined the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) on November 3, 2026, signing its membership agreement at the Qatar Pavilion during WTM London. PATA CEO Noor Ahmad Hamid and Qatar Tourism’s Omar Al Jaber signed the deal to strengthen Asia Pacific partnerships, knowledge exchange and visitor outreach. Doha is the 2026 GCC Tourism Capital. Founded in 1951, Bangkok-headquartered PATA connects tourism stakeholders worldwide.

🏨 The South Bank property’s major extension includes 12 new suites.

🏋 The gym has been redesigned with new equipment, while the swimming pool, sauna and changing rooms are undergoing upgrades.

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📅 Forward corporate bookings extend into 2027 following hosting duties for the Meetings Industry Association, Beam and Teams Europe.

🏠 A property has become the second in the UK to reach a milestone, as the group behind it targets 100 verified sites. The property’s name, the milestone’s details and the target deadline were not provided.

🧀 Schlotzsky’s adds three cheesesteak-inspired items, while Denny’s introduces burgers starting at $9.99. Olive Garden’s Never-Ending Pasta Bowl runs through November 22, starting at $14.99 with free pasta refills, unlimited breadsticks, and soup or salad. Mountain Mike’s offers customizable mozzarella calzones with up to two toppings, available as a $7.99 pizza-order add-on for a limited time. Sweetgreen’s Fall Harvest menu features maple-glazed Brussels sprouts, salmon, and a chicken bowl.

🍵 Meliá Chiang Mai serves Spanish-inspired La Vida Dulce Afternoon Tea for two at Mai Restaurant & Bar on the 21st floor, daily from 2–5pm until January 31, 2027. Sets feature savouries, sweets, and tea or coffee, with city and Doi Suthep Temple views. Prices are THB 999 (USD 30) with two mocktails or THB 1,599 (USD 48) with two sparkling wines, including 10% service charge and 7% tax.