Minor Hotels Announces Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane Strengthening Avani’s Footprint in Laos

Minor Hotels, a leading global hotel owner and operator, has announced Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane, a design-led, premium lifestyle hotel set to open in Q2 2026. The property will become Minor Hotels’ second hotel in Laos, joining Avani+ Luang Prabang in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang, further reinforcing the group’s presence in one of Southeast Asia’s most…

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London to Host 52nd Annual General Meeting of the

The European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA) is honoured to announce that its 52nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in London from 13 to 15 March 2026, under the compelling theme “Transforming Hotel Hospitality for a Thriving Future.” Building on the momentum and intellectual vitality of recent meetings, the London AGM promises to be a defining moment in…

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Pioneering Adaptive Coastal Protection Research at JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll Island Resort

Green Globe Certification has awarded JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll Island Resort its inaugural certification. Situated between the blue skies of the Maldives and the Indian Ocean’s azure waters, JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll Island Resort is a secluded sanctuary of 80 private pool villas, an ideal blend of mindful luxury and environmental responsibility.

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What to do if your flight from — or through — the Middle East is affected this week

If you’re traveling from or through any airport in the Middle East this week, you’re likely dealing with travel disruptions and cancellations. Early Saturday morning, the U.S. and Israel launched missile strikes on Iran, and Iran retaliated with its own strikes against not only Israel but also multiple U.S. allies in the region, including the United Arab Emirates. Airspace…

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Hilton Honors Amex Business card review: Elite perks on a budget

If your business often books stays with Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the Hilton Honors American Express Business Card can deliver meaningful value with included elite status and quarterly statement credits. This mid-tier hotel business card includes Hilton Honors Gold status, strong earning rates on Hilton purchases and up to $240 in annual Hilton statement credits in exchange for a…

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Airfare impact: Will the Middle East conflict lead to higher flight prices?

Flights across the Middle East remained largely on hold Tuesday following a weekend of massive disruptions across the Persian Gulf after the U.S. and Israel began an air assault against Iran, with Iran launching retaliatory strikes. Dubai-based airline Emirates and Abu Dhabi-based airline Etihad Airways both said they would begin limited cargo and repatriation flights but would continue to…

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