Luxury hospitality is moving into all-inclusive, million dollar JV launched for Aman's development and more...

Luxury hospitality is moving into all-inclusive
Friday, 24th July 2026

Park Hyatt, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, JW Marriott, and Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts are all entering the space in different ways.

This reflects a shift in what affluent travelers want. Guests are still looking for exceptional service, elevated dining, privacy, and personalization, but they also want pricing and planning to feel easier >>

Fairmont announces signing of Fairmont Niseko
24 Jul 2026 : Fairmont, in partnership with J -Will Partners announced the development of Fairmont Niseko, Japan, a new 165-key Fairmont property slated to open in early 2028 >>

A million dollar JV launched for Aman's development
23 Jul 2026 : Shinsegae Property and OKO Group have formed a US$500 million joint venture to develop Aman and Janu hotels, branded residences, and mixed-use real estate projects across Asia and North America >>

Radisson opens on Phuket’s peaceful Northwest coast
24 Jul 2026 : Nestled between the pristine shores of Layan Beach and the protected landscapes of Sirinat National Park, Radisson Resort Layan Phuket welcomes guests to experience one of Phuket's most peaceful coastal destinations >>

Vietnam: Scarcity in the city, supply on the coast
23 Jul 2026 : Phu Quoc is adding hotel rooms equal to roughly 70% of its existing inventory before the end of 2027, timed to a single event: APEC's summit on the island >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Reminds Us Why Great Stories Endure
Friday, 24th July 2026

Nolan’s adaptation of the nearly 3,000-year-old epic poem puts a timeless and ancient storytelling framework back in the spotlight: The Hero’s Journey.

You don’t have to be a filmmaker to take advantage of the power of the Hero’s Journey. The big takeaway: The best presentations don’t deliver information. Instead, they take audiences on a journey from the place they’re at today to a new and better world >>

Marriott’s Lefay Acquisition Signals a Future of Wellness Cobranding
A big news item from late March that got wellness nerds like us excited was Marriott’s acquisition of the Lefay Resorts & Residences brand, this is a luxury wellness resort company with two brain-meltingly gorgeous resorts in Northern Italy >>

Global eNewsletter of July 22, 2026
German hospitality in a downward spiral, Radisson launches AI-powered real-time price matching and more >>