Miscellaneous

```html 📅 ``` Surveyed German parents (86%) feel pressure to create special holidays, but 70% of children prefer simple moments over planned itineraries. The survey, commissioned by Holiday Inn® by IHG, involved 750 parents of children aged 0-12. Holiday Inn's Chief Holiday Officer initiative, launching this autumn in Germany, will encourage children to shape family holidays. Holiday Inn emphasizes fun, freedom, and quality time, with 58% of children influencing food decisions and 30% wanting more playtime.

🌍 Dubai's luxury hotels, including Atlantis Dubai, are trying to maintain room rates despite weak international demand following the U.S.-Iran war. To achieve this, Atlantis offers UAE residents perks like resort credits, complimentary upgrades, dining credits, and free Aquaventure World tickets. Kyp Charalambous, Atlantis Dubai's VP of Sales, emphasizes these incentives aim to protect rate integrity while filling rooms. Resident-only deals help maintain published rates amidst global challenges.

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📈 Dana-Marisa Licsandru received the Lori Raleigh Award for Emerging Excellence in Hospitality Consulting at the ISHC Annual Conference, held September 24-26, 2023, in Rome, Italy. She is an Associate Director at Alvarez & Marsal Corporate Finance, specializing in complex hospitality transactions across Europe. The award includes a one-year associate membership to ISHC. Licsandru is passionate about mentoring and contributes to Hospitality Beats Cancer, reflecting her dedication to the industry.

🎨 **Frieze Week 2026 in London**: From October 14-18, the city hosts vibrant art events, exhibitions, and performances. Highlights include Yuko Mohri's kinetic installation at Barbican, Rebecca Warren's first London show in 15 years at Maureen Paley, and Esteban Jefferson's exhibition at Herald St. Also, the play *The Front* runs on October 16-17 at London Performance Studios. Don't miss Anal House Meltdown at Bolding Gallery on October 16 and David Crouch Rare Books at Frieze Masters.

🍸 Autumn at The Balmoral’s Bar Prince in Edinburgh sees the launch of the "Mythical Legends" cocktail menu, inspired by Scotland’s folklore. Overseen by Head Bartender Mattia Rovaris, each cocktail reflects a Scottish legend, like the unicorn or selkies. The menu, created by mixologists, includes bespoke illustrations and a Mythical Legends Scent Mist. Highlights include "The Untamed One" and "Double Identity". Visit Bar Prince to explore Scotland’s storytelling through flavors this autumn.

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📈 WiT Singapore celebrated its 21st anniversary last week, highlighting AI's growing role in travel. Over 50% of US travelers and 68% globally use AI for travel decisions, yet only 8% are confident booking through it. AirAsia’s CEO Tony Fernandes, facing a jet fuel price crisis, aims for a unique travel platform soon. Klook, profitable since last year, sees 60% of merchants offline. Hotel 101 employs just 30 staff for its 680-room Madrid property. Trust remains key amidst technological shifts.