Melia signs first Meliá Collection hotel in Vietnam, IHG launches AI conversational search and more...

Melia signs first Meliá Collection hotel in Vietnam
Friday, 31st July 2026

Meliá Hotels International strengthens its leadership in Vietnam with a refined beachfront sanctuary in Mui Ne and the signing of Vietnam’s first Meliá Collection hotel >>

Tempo by Hilton to debut in Asia Pacific with first signings
31 Jul 2026 : Multiple signings strengthen Hilton’s lifestyle portfolio in China, where the company is on track to double its lifestyle presence >>

IHG launches AI conversational search across its channels
30 Jul 2026 : IHG announces the beta launch of AI-powered conversational search on the IHG website and the IHG One Rewards mobile app, marking a new chapter in the evolution of the travel discovery experience >>

Marjan and Wynn break ground on Janu Al Marjan Island
30 Jul 2026 : The groundbreaking ceremony brought together senior representatives from Marjan, Wynn Resorts, Aman Group and key project stakeholders to mark the official commencement of construction >>

Minor Hotels expands into Turkey's Aegean Regions
31 Jul 2026 : Minor Hotels announces the development of Anantara Retreat Çeşme and Anantara Residences Çeşme, a new luxury retreat and branded residences in Türkiye's renowned Aegean region >>

SkyDrive enters business partnerships in Thailand to explore eVTOL applications
30 Jul 2026 : SkyDrive1 has signed a MOU with three Thai companies for a comprehensive eVTOL roadmap covering the exploration of routes in Sri Racha, Bangkok and Ko Samui, as well as the development of tickets sales and maintenance networks >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Why Did Airlines Stop Building Hotels?
Friday, 31st July 2026

Airlines are extraordinarily fastidious about designing hospitality in places where nobody is allowed to stay overnight. They have opinions about the weight of the cutlery, the fold of the napkin, the paper beneath the glass, the sequence in which a meal arrives and the exact temperature of the lighting when passengers are expected to sleep.

Airlines design the journey down to the teaspoon, but why do they give up the customer at baggage claim? >>

AI Redesigns Jobs, Not Cuts Them
Global study finds organizations further in AI adoption anticipate workforce growth, prioritize full-time roles and focus on productivity >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of July 29, 2026
Accor signs a definitive binding agreement on the sale of its stake in Essendi, Hotel Okura opens in Cappadocia, Four Seasons in Mykonos and more >>