The world's attention is returning to London, Marriott to introduce Series by Marriott in Greater China and more...

The world's attention is returning to London
Friday, 26th June 2026

The presence of the Prime Minister, the Mayor of London and HRH The Prince of Wales at London Tech Week last week highlights the growing importance of the UK's events and exhibition industry and reinforces London's position as a global destination for innovation, business and international collaboration, according to Olympia Events’ CEO Andy O'Sullivan >>

IHG expands footprint in Portugal with Algarve signing
26 Jun 2026 : IHG announces the signing of InterContinental Vilamoura – Algarve in Vilamoura, Portugal, in partnership with HDP Algarve SA >>

Marriott to introduce Series by Marriott in Greater China
25 Jun 2026 : CG Hospitality Global will work closely with Marriott to expand the brand’s presence across the market, with plans to jointly develop approximately 100 Series by Marriott hotels in Greater China over the next 10 years, with the first four hotels expected to open by year-end 2026 >>

Southeast Asia weekly travel industry pulse
25 Jun 2026 : The ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit triggers a flood of announcements and policy directions >>

Courtyard by Marriott debuts in Okinawa
25 Jun 2026 : Set along the shores of Nago Bay, 170-room Courtyard by Marriott Okinawa opens the door to Ryukyuan culture and island adventure inviting guests to work, relax, dine and recharge >>

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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs for Modern Hotel Wellness Program Design
Friday, 26th June 2026

Did you know that Abraham Maslow never came up with the hierarchy of needs pyramid named after him? As another misinterpretation, the pinnacle of Maslow’s hierarchy of pyramid – the aspirational yet ambiguous self-actualization – was never meant to be a destination but a journey >>

Rethinking How Hotel Performance is Evaluated
The 11 cities of the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macau Greater Bay Area (GBA) are an economic powerhouse of southern China. The growing concentration of hotels in the GBA has sharpened competition. Many are responding by diversifying their services in a bid to maximise revenue >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of June 24, 2026
Four Seasons announces Copenhagen, Sustainable Travel International launches AI tool that measures tour emissions in seconds and more >>