Major Asian airlines reporting surging demand on European routes, Shangri-La debuts a new hotel in South China and more...

Major Asian airlines reporting surging demand on European routes
Wednesday, 29th April 2026

Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways, Singapore Airlines, Korean Air Lines and Australia's Qantas Airways last week disclosed robust performances on European routes in March as travelers shun disrupted Middle Eastern hubs >>

Shangri-La debuts a new hotel in Kunming, South China
29 Apr 2026 : Shangri-La announces the grand opening of Shangri-La Kunming, a new gateway to Yunnan’s cultural discovery where design-led storytelling, tea traditions, and immersive moments are inspired by the region’s landscapes and artistry >>

Global business travel continues but confidence drops sharply as complexity reshape the 2026 outlook
28 Apr 2026 : Global business travel is continuing at a steady pace into 2026, but with significantly more caution, less confidence and more operational complexity than at the beginning of the year >>

IHG and All Nippon Airways announce loyalty partnership
28 Apr 2026 : Launching after October, agreement sets new benchmark for hotel-airline partnerships, IHG One Rewards and ANA Mileage Club members in line for industry-leading benefits >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

The Business of Hospitality vs. The Hospitality Business: A Tale of Two Realities Living Under One Roof
Wednesday, 29th April 2026

If you spend enough time in the hotel industry, you eventually realize there are really two businesses happening at the same time.

One is spreadsheets, debt yields, cap rates, and valuation models. That is the Business of Hospitality. The other is warm cookies at check in, late night room service rescues, and the quiet art of making a tired traveler feel human again. That is the Hospitality Business >>

How Should Owners Evaluate Hotel Investment Opportunities in 2026?
Hotel investment underwriting in 2026 has fundamentally changed, lenders and equity investors now understand hotel volatility better than ever before >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of April 27, 2026
Virgin Hotels is bringing a splash of red to Atlanta, Southeast Asia travel industry pulse and more >>