Bangkok based Sansiri acquires Italy's The Lake Como EDITION, Global business travel spending to hit record in 2026 and more...

Bangkok based Sansiri acquires Italy's The Lake Como EDITION
Monday, 14th September 2026

Thailand’s property developer Sansiri has established Sansiri Capital, a private equity fund focused on investing in luxury hospitality assets, with plans to acquire full ownership of The Lake Como EDITION in Italy.

Sansiri said the investment reflects its focus on ultra-luxury trophy assets in global gateway cities and high-demand leisure destinations where supply remains limited >>

Global business travel spending to hit record in 2026
13 Sep 2026 : GBTA’s latest Business Travel Index report shows spending gains driven by higher prices as geopolitical uncertainty and transportation pressures weigh on the outlook >>

Hilton celebrates 100 hotels in Turkey
14 Sep 2026 : Announcing the opening of Hilton Istanbul Airport, a 485-room hotel and the first internationally branded hotel adjacent to airport grounds in Türkiye, marking Hilton’s 100th hotel in the country >>

Air India and IHG announce loyalty partnership
13 Sep 2026 : Air India and IHG Hotels & Resorts announced a new partnership, enabling Air India’s Maharaja Club members to earn reward points during stays at IHG Hotels & Resorts, while giving IHG One Rewards members the flexibility to exchange their points for Maharaja Points >>

Accor strengthens its luxury portfolio in India
12 Sep 2026 : Fairmont Rishikesh, Himalayas is set to open in 2031 in the tranquil Shivpuri Range of Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, the upcoming resort will bring Fairmont's renowned service, destination-led experiences, and distinctive approach to luxury hospitality to one of India's most revered wellness and spiritual destinations >>

TSA launches Gateside by TSA PreCheck
11 Sep 2026 : The Transportation Security Administration is announcing the launch of a new benefit for TSA PreCheck® members called Gateside by TSA PreCheck, new program allows trusted travelers to access terminal areas without a boarding pass >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Is Fitness Now A Primary Booking Driver
Monday, 14th September 2026

Wellness has long been a foremost reason why many guests select a hotel. Traditionally, this class of stay occasion was synonymous with spa or choosing a resort with excellent activities that fall within the omniscient umbrella of wellness (ski, beach, forest, mountain, sports and so on).

Throughout the first half of the 2020s, though, hospitality has seen a further segmentation and nichification of wellness as a primary booking driver – sleep, mindfulness, longevity and now fitness >>

Charting the Course for Hong Kong’s Yacht Economy
Hong Kong’s Yachting Economy needs holistic, dedicated leadership and proper segmentation of projects to deliver both financial and public benefits >>

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