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Accor, the largest hotel operator in the Pacific region, was a standout at the 2025 HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence, presented by Sealy Posturepedic in Sydney on Friday 21 November, winning three of the night’s Major Awards.

Accor is proud to celebrate Australia’s first-ever National Silly Sock Day on 25 November 2025, a new annual initiative created in partnership with DV Collective to raise awareness and essential funds for women and children escaping domestic and family violence.

Aimbridge Hospitality, the world’s leading third-party hotel management company, today announced the addition of a six-property hotel collection strategically located in key markets throughout Mexico. The portfolio will be managed by Aimbridge LATAM, the company’s dedicated division serving Latin America, leveraging regional expertise to deliver operational excellence and brand repositioning.

The Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) has named the GBTA Foundation, the cause-related arm of GBTA, a distinguished recipient of its 2025 Leadership Award in the Public Interest Advocate category. This recognition celebrates the Foundation’s dedication and success in generating positive outcomes through its pioneering sustainable procurement tools and standards.

Royalton Hotels & Resorts has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to Jamaica through a comprehensive relief and support initiative designed to assist employees, nearby communities, and the broader tourism ecosystem following the impact of Hurricane Melissa. At every stage, the company has emphasized care, responsibility, and a deep devotion to the people who give Jamaica its renowned hospitality. While the restoration of its Jamaican properties requires an extended timeline, the company is prioritizing the well-being of its team members and the island’s recovery, ensuring that its resorts return stronger and fully prepared to deliver the exceptional experience Jamaica is known for.

Raffe Hotels & Resorts, the group behind Plantation Island Resort, Lomani Island Resort & Spa, and Fiji Gateway Hotel, has launched the Malolo Lailai Community Trust — a new initiative supporting and empowering surrounding communities in the region.

WATG, the preeminent leader in integrated luxury hospitality design since 1945, spotlights five trends that will continue to evolve and shape Asia Pacific’s hospitality industry in 2026 and beyond.

Pan Pacific Hotels Group (PPHG), the hospitality arm of Singapore-based UOL Group Limited, has signed a management agreement to manage PARKROYAL Serviced Suites Manila Bay, advancing the Group’s expansion in Southeast Asia’s fast growing long-stay segment.

Glasgow’s historic Wellington House opens its doors on 8th December 2025 as The Wellington Glasgow by Adina, marking TFE Hotels’ continued UK expansion with their flagship Adina brand. This will be the second apartment-style hotel opening within a month and follows the 56-key The Hobson Cambridge by Adina, due to open at the end of November. The Australian-based hotel group has a growing presence across continental Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Asia, with Cambridge and Glasgow providing a launchpad into the UK for the very first time.The Wellington Glasgow by Adina introduces the brand’s casual living apartment-style concept to Scotland. An historic 19th-century listed building on Wellington Street - with its striking façade and period features - has been transformed into a design-led aparthotel that celebrates Glasgow’s rich architectural and cultural heritage whilst creating modern spaces for business and leisure travellers alike. The Wellington Glasgow by Adina features 98 des...

We’ve heard this promise before. The Internet was supposed to decentralize travel. Then came social media, metasearch, and the so-called “sharing economy.” Each new wave arrived with the same story: this time, hotels will finally connect directly with their guests again.