Airfares are surging: how is the MICE segment handling it?, Radisson expands its Fiji portfolio and more...

Airfares are surging: how is the MICE segment handling it?
Tuesday, 17th March 2026

The Iran war has brought disruptions – and new opportunities – for meetings and incentives in the region. Groups are switching to airlines such as Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Japan Airlines, while avoiding carriers that connect through the Middle East >>

Radisson Hotel Group expands its Fiji portfolio
17 Mar 2026 : Radisson is pleased to announce the signing of Mana Island Resort & Spa Fiji, a member of Radisson Individuals, marking a significant milestone in the Group’s South Pacific expansion and reinforcing its growing presence in Fiji’s resort market >>

The economic impacts of war in the Middle East for tourism across South East Asia
17 Mar 2026 : The US and Israel’s ongoing aerial bombardment of Iran and Lebanon - and the worsening unintended consequences of retaliatory strikes on energy assets and other installations across the Middle East - are raising crisis fears across Asian economies >>

Marriott to bring St Regis to Kapalua Bay, Hawai'i
17 Mar 2026 : Marriott's management of The Resort at Kapalua Bay goes into effect on March 14, 2026, with the property maintaining the same ownership >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

When the System Starts Thinking for You
Tuesday, 17th March 2026

The hotel’s revenue manager arrives at 8:47 on a Tuesday morning, her screen is already populated with recommendations, pickup has been analyzed and competitor rates have been scanned.

The system suggests a 7% increase for the upcoming Friday, citing strength in the corporate segment and compression from a citywide event three weeks out. She approves it in under a minute >>

Four Key Perspectives Informing the Design of Places and Spaces
Rapid technological advancement, evolving work models and a heightened focus on experience are reshaping workplace design >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of March 16, 2026
European Hotel Transactions Report 2025, Recovery of the Southeast Asian tourism, Gmail’s Gemini era and more >>