Minor Hotels appointed by Shurooq to manage Sharjah Collection, UAE, Capella Residences to debut in Brisbane and more...

Minor Hotels appointed by Shurooq to manage Sharjah Collection, UAE
Wednesday, 8th July 2026

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has appointed Minor Hotels to manage and operate Sharjah Collection, its portfolio of seven nature-led and heritage-inspired properties across Sharjah, UAE marking a significant step in the continued evolution of one of the region's most distinctive hospitality collections >>

Kimpton opens in historic Mexico City
8 Jul 2026 : The newly-renovated Roel Building now showcases a blend of sophisticated Mexican design and artful touches to complement the Polanquito neighborhood >>

Global air cargo demand demand up and passengers demand falls in May
8 Jul 2026 : May’s strong performance coupled with macro-economic factors give cautious optimism for air cargo’s prospects over the remainder of the year, while passengers demand still appeared to be largely resilient in the face of high fuel prices and air fares >>

Capella Residences to debut in Brisbane
8 Jul 2026 : Following Seoul and Bangkok, the third Capella Residences globally will debut in Brisbane in 2029 >>

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Inside Tokyo’s Secret Restaurant Game
Wednesday, 8th July 2026

Many restaurants are hard to book. Scarcity can be accidental, annoying or just the result of hype. What makes this group fascinating is that scarcity has been structured into an operating model.

You begin as someone else’s guest. After that, you may gain the right to book. The next reservation may be a year or more away. You return. You bring others. It’s gamified loyalty without an interface >>

What Do Hoteliers Consider as the Most Important AI Applications?
According to the latest research by B2C и Aven Hospitality, 80% of hotel chains and 41% of independent hotels already use AI applications. Here are the top 7 AI applications hoteliers have implemented or are considering implementing >>

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