Forbes Travel Guide unveils 2025 Star Award winners, Preferred announces 10 new hotels and more...

Forbes Travel Guide unveils 2025 Star Award winners
Thursday, 13th February 2025

The 67th annual list spans more than 2,100 properties in 90 countries. It features 336 Five-Star, 645 Four-Star and 567 Recommended hotels; 79 Five-Star, 128 Four-Star and 64 Recommended restaurants; 124 Five-Star and 224 Four-Star spas; seven Four-Star and seven Recommended cruise ships; and three Four-Star and three Recommended cruise ship restaurants—a new rating accolade. The ratings expanded into new destinations >>

Preferred announces 10 new member hotels
13 Feb 2025 : In Q4 2024, the independent hotel brand strengthens its global portfolio across nine countries, from a grand hilltop retreat in Udaipur to an eco-friendly island escape in Colombia >>

Dorsett by Agora Osaka Sakai set to open this March
13 Feb 2025 : Following the success of the G7 summit at Hotel Agora Regency Osaka Sakai in October 2023, Agora Hospitalities looks forward to welcoming Osaka's World Expo 2025 on Yumeshima from April to October 2025 >>

Meliá signs agreement with Grupo Popular to obtain investments for its hotels in Punta Cana
13 Feb 2025 : Administradora de Fondos de Inversión Popular has acquired a 25% stake in the Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa and ZEL Punta Cana hotels through one of its investment funds >>

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2025 State of the Meetings Industry Report
Thursday, 13th February 2025

Smaller meetings dominated in 2024, but 2025 marks the resurgence of medium and large gatherings, signaling a strong comeback for bigger events.

At the same time, planners have had to stay agile, with nearly half of bookings made for events happening within the same year >>

10 Key Trends Shaping Global Air Travel By 2043
Airbus and Boeing have released their reports on the projected future of the global aviation industry >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of February 12, 2025
Global leaders in new hotel room openings for 2025, first Regent Hotel for Makkah and more >>