Key takeaways from TOURISE 2025, Kerzner signs an Atlantis for the Maldives and more...

Key takeaways from TOURISE 2025
Monday, 17th November 2025

You name it, it had it – the opening of TOURISE 2025, the new global travel platform powered by the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia which kicked off in Riyadh this week.

Poetry, dancers, a rock band, a singer mimicking animal sounds – all against a backdrop of stunning visuals on the most gigantic LED screens I’d ever seen, as well as revolving stages – a first even for CNN’s Richard Quest in his career as television and event host. It felt more like a concert than a travel conference – and that was its intent >>

Assets Group and Kerzner sign an Atlantis for the Maldives
17 Nov 2025 : Assets Group and Kerzner International Holdings Limited are pleased to announce the signing of Atlantis’ new development in the Maldives >>

Minor Hotels announces Anantara property in Argentina
16 Nov 2025 : The Luxury Brand to Debut at the ‘End of the World’ in Ushuaia, Anantara’s signature experience-led luxury to arrive in Argentina with a landmark resort in Patagonian wilderness, defined by sustainable, destination-driven hospitality >>

IHG and Ark Capital unveil Kimpton Mayfair Adelaide
15 Nov 2025 : Adelaide’s beloved Mayfair Hotel to be reimagined as Adelaide’s leading luxury lifestyle destination under the globally celebrated Kimpton brand >>

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10 Hotel Tech Predictions for 2026
Monday, 17th November 2025

The hospitality industry doesn’t need more buzzwords or metaverse-ready ideas, what matters is creating online experiences that put guests first and drive measurable results.

Success in 2026 belongs to the hotels that align teams, data, and stories around one goal: owning the guest journey, so that every decision and every booking reflects the property’s unique value >>

'From Heads in Beds' to High-Profit Guests: Stop Leaving Money on the Table
Let’s be honest: modern hoteliers have become transactional, we’ve lost the plot and somewhere between managing distribution channels and optimizing the flow of reservations, we lost sight of the essence of hospitality >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of November 14, 2025
European business travel spend to reach 390b Euros in 2026, the secret to a hotel story that sells and more >>