Meliá arrives in paradise, the triple return on business travel, Infinitude Hospitality expands and more...

Meliá arrives in paradise
Thursday, 29th January 2026

Meliá Hotels International will open the doors of Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives, a five-star, all-inclusive resort that invites guests to discover the essence of the Indian Ocean in an unparalleled natural setting, marking a new milestone in the company's global expansion >>

Infinitude Hospitality expands in Central Asia, Uzbekistan
28 Jan 2026 : Infinitude Hospitality, a leading independent third-party hotel management and hospitality advisory firm operating across Asia and the Middle East, is pleased to announce its appointment by Spora Global to support the development of multiple hotels and integrated facilities within a luxury 27-hole golf course complex in Uzbekistan >>

Emirates Developments enters agreement with Jumeirah to develop branded residences
27 Jan 2026 : Emirates Developments has announced the signing of a landmark agreement with Jumeirah to develop Jumeirah Residences Al Maryah Island – a new expression of elevated living that blends vibrant city life with unique and purposeful experiences in Abu Dhabi >>

The Triple Return on Business Travel
26 Jan 2026 : Return on Experience, Time, and Carbon are new metrics defining corporate travel value >>

Alibaba launches its AI services for restaurants
25 Jan 2026 : On January 5, Bloomberg reported that Alibaba Group Holding Limited is launching AI services for restaurants to showcase their interiors >>

Vignette Collection launches in India
26 Jan 2026 : With the brand promise of curating one-of-a-kind stays, this Vignette Collection signing will add 145 rooms to the Group’s portfolio in the country >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

The Great Stagnation: How We Built Systems That Kill Execution
Wednesday, 28th January 2026

The modern organization is a masterpiece of illusion: On the surface, everything looks professional, we are more structured, more process-driven, and more 'supported' than at any time in history. Yet underneath the dashboard, the engine is stalling. Productivity is declining. Decision velocity is crashing. Service levels are eroding >>

2026 Trend Report: Rise of Slow MICE Hyper-Personalization Incentive Travel
Experience First: Redefining Incentives for the 2026 Traveler and as we welcome 2026, the successful incentive trip focuses entirely on attendee transformation >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of January 22, 2026
Why We Gather: Behavioral, emotional and cultural drivers defining 2026 meetings and events, Melia, ITB and more>>