The roomangel Foundation, a pioneering nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing transparency and fairness in the hospitality industry, today announces the appointment of William A. Gibbs as Senior Advisor – Strategy & Growth. Gibbs joins the Foundation to spearhead the global expansion of hive, the organization’s flagship AI platform. Functioning as a connected intelligence layer, hive enables hotels to leverage…

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Tribute Portfolio, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of Metropole Bangkok, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel in the trendy Thonglor district of Bangkok. This opening marks the highly anticipated debut of the Tribute Portfolio, a family of independent boutique hotels, in Thailand.

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From the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) in Cannes, Marriott International’s Luxury Group – which encompasses the unrivaled portfolio of seven brands including The Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, EDITION, The Luxury Collection, JW Marriott, and W Hotels – announced a bold redefinition of the pursuit of luxury – one shaped not…

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Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, Qatar’s pioneering full-immersion wellness destination and the largest in the Middle East, developed by Qatar’s premier master developers, Msheireb Properties, was recently honoured at the Qatar Tourism Awards 2025. General Manager Mr. Ammar Samad received the Community Leadership – Hotelier of the Year award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to advancing wellness, community…

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Adverse weather linked to Cyclone Ditwah temporarily affected operations at several of our properties. At a time when many of our communities continue to feel the impact of the floods, our thoughts are with everyone affected. Throughout this period, our priority has remained the safety and wellbeing of our teams, our communities, and the guests in our care.

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On December 1, 2025, leading talents from the worlds of fashion, film, sport and music gathered at The Peninsula London, the Official Hotel Partner of The Fashion Awards 2025 presented by Pandora (TFA), before one of the industry’s most celebrated nights of the year. The Peninsula London welcomed the host of the night Colman Domingo, sportsman Declan Rice, musicians…

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Chase’s airport lounge network is about to get a little smaller. The issuer has confirmed that its Sapphire Lounge by The Club at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) — the very first location to debut in the Sapphire Lounge portfolio — will shut its doors early next year. Chase confirms Hong Kong Sapphire Lounge is closing in January A…

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Hilton fans can look forward to using their hard-earned points at a new property on one of our favorite Greek islands next year: Sandblu Santorini will reopen under the LXR portfolio in April of 2026. The luxury property is now accepting reservations as part of the LXR collection for stays starting April 8, 2026, welcoming guests to the eastern…

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At TPG, we’re always on the hunt for ways to save on all kinds of purchases — especially during peak gift-giving season. For Citi ThankYou Rewards members, Amazon has a targeted offer that may save you up to $50 on your next purchase. Here’s how. How to save up to $50 at Amazon by redeeming Citi points MIXETTO/GETTY IMAGES…

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How does relaxing in a Champagne parlor with bar cart service and snacking on bites from Momofuku, all thanks to your credit card, sound? If that’s your version of a jackpot way to pass some time in the airport, then you’ve just hit it big with what’s coming to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas. Chase is…

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