Miscellaneous

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🌎 WTTC predicts Spain's tourism sector will contribute over €269 billion to the economy by 2026, growing at 4.1%. In 2025, tourism added €259 billion, or 15.3% of GDP, supporting 3.2 million jobs. International visitor spending reached €115.8 billion, with 96.8 million arrivals. Spain remains a top leisure destination, with €98.5 billion in leisure spending, and leads Europe's tourism recovery with a 21% increase in visitor spending compared to 2019.

🍴 Kimpton Hotels, part of IHG's Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, launched The Curious Palate, a new global food and beverage platform. This initiative includes chef-led dining experiences, secret menus, and unexpected collaborations. Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove hosted the inaugural Table of Curiosity dinner, featuring dishes like Hong Kong-inspired margaritas. From November 27, 2026, to February 28, 2027, Kimpton properties will offer the Gather 'Round cocktail. Kimpton operates 90 destinations worldwide, with 67 more planned.

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📅 This autumn, emerging Asia-Pacific destinations are booming with Chiang Mai (+84.3%), Surabaya (+63.1%), and Busan (+62.7%) leading growth. Mainland Chinese travelers drive demand, focusing on short-haul, affordable trips. Japan captures 11 of the top 12 global autumn foliage spots, with Kyoto's Arashiyama at number one. Gen Z flights surged, and hotel stays in China now average over 2 nights. Trip.com boosts AI-powered discovery, seeing a 203% rise in autumn-travel posts.

💻 October 2026, Cloudbeds, a hospitality software developer, emphasizes its independence from partner brands, highlighting that it does not claim trademarks of any partnered entities. All trademarks mentioned remain the property of their respective owners.

📖 June Leaf, born 1929 in Chicago, studied at New Bauhaus and Paris. She moved to New York in 1960, creating unique art forms. Leaf and photographer Robert Frank bought their Bleecker Street residence in the late 1970s for $48. Frank passed in 2019, and Leaf continued working until her death in July 2024 at 94. Her works include "The Head," showcased at New Museum, NYC, until January 2027. Another exhibition runs from February to March 2027 in Beverly Hills.

🎄 The Langham, London becomes “The Winter Garden” for Christmas 2026. Palm Court’s festive afternoon tea runs from 9 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, while Artesian serves two exclusive cocktails created by Head Bartender Giulia Cuccurullo’s team. New Year’s Eve offers three celebration options: a five-course Palm Court dinner, Artesian cocktails and a live DJ from 8pm, or two dinner sittings at The Wigmore.