Tourism Thailand partners with Lalisa 'LISA', Ten Luxury Trends for the 2026 Luxury Renaissance and more...

Tourism Thailand partners with Lalisa 'LISA'
Tuesday, 3rd February 2026

Thailand is creating a new wave of momentum for Thai tourism, featuring a story narrated by the Thailand Ambassador 'Lalisa LISA Manobal', a world-renowned rapper, singer, dancer and actor.

The film sets to entice tourists to experience and discover the multitude of feelings to be gained from travelling in Thailand, including happiness, serenity, excitement, challenge, and warmth, to establish Thailand as a valuable and unforgettable travel destination >>

AVENEW Development and Hilton announce Waldorf Astoria and Waldorf Astoria Residences, Dubai Islands
3 Feb 2026 : The project marks AVENEW Development’s next step in Dubai’s thriving hospitality and branded residences segment >>

IHG bring its first US Ruby Hotel to Chicago
3 Feb 2026 : Strategic milestone builds on Ruby’s growth momentum across key global urban markets >>

Strong 2025 passenger demand masks ongoing capacity constraints
3 Feb 2026 : The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released 2025 full-year and December 2025 passenger market performance showing record high demand >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

The Direct Booking Secret No Algorithm Can Beat
Tuesday, 3rd February 2026

This week, a front desk executive succeeded where technology failed – she made me rethink my booking behaviour with a single human act. No algorithm. No AI layer. No vibe coding. Just awareness, initiative and follow-through >>

Ten Luxury Trends for the 2026 Luxury Renaissance
Now firmly in the back half of the 2020s, one megatrend that we’re all aware of is how the experience economy has caused a mushrooming of luxury hospitality >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of February 02, 2026
Business travel professionals signal stronger confidence but also constraint heading into 2026, FIFA World Cup 2026 hotel prices and more >>