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    Dusit Thani College signs MOU to become Thailand’s first certified testing centre

    Dusit Thani College, Thailand’s leading institute for hospitality education under Dusit International, has been officially certified to administer Japan’s Accommodation Industry Proficiency Test in Thailand, creating direct pathways for Thai and ASEAN talent to secure skilled positions in Japan’s hospitality sector.The milestone follows the signing of an agreement on 2 September 2025 between Dusit Thani […] More

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    Dates for St. Croix’s Crucian Christmas Festival 2025-26

    The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) Department of Tourism and the Division of Festivals are excited to announce the official dates for the 2025–26 St. Croix Crucian Christmas Festival. Taking place from December 26, 2025, through January 3, 2026, this annual holiday tradition will once again highlight the best of Crucian culture through music, food, parades, […] More

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    Secret Retreats Launches “The Butler” — A Dedicated Partner for Travel Professionals

    Secret Retreats has launched The Butler by Secret Retreats, a new B2B division created for travel agencies and tour operators seeking elegant, authentic and seamlessly delivered experiences across Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and more generally around Asia. Building on its community of independent hoteliers, chefs and cruise operators The Butler by Secret Retreats adds a […] More

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    Sir Hotels Opens Its First London Address with Sir Devonshire Square

    Amsterdam-based boutique hotel group Sir Hotels is proud to announce the opening of Sir Devonshire Square, its first London outpost. Set within East London’s historic Devonshire Square courtyard between the infamous creative and culinary scenes of the iconic Spitalfields Market, and the bustling business district of The City of London, the hotel blends history, design, […] More

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    DoubleTree by Hilton London Unveils Multi £Million Refurbishment of 201 New Guestrooms

    The sixth floor will feature the Tower Deluxe rooms, while the seventh and eighth floors will house the Tower Executive category. The “Tower” naming was chosen to honour the area’s rich historical heritage, blending the hotel’s local roots with a fresh design approach suited for today’s travellers. The refurbishment is the result of a creative […] More

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    Lisbon Celebrates Fado as Caixa Alfama Festival Returns

    Lisbon’s historic Alfama district will once again host the Caixa Alfama Festival on 26-27 September 2025, celebrating Portugal’s most iconic musical tradition. Over two days, more than 40 artists will perform across 12 stages – from churches and auditoriums to plazas and cultural venues – transforming the neighbourhood into a living stage and confirming the […] More

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    Autumn and Winter Events in Okinawa 2025

    This autumn and winter, Okinawa will come alive with festivals that showcase the islands’ traditions, community spirit and natural beauty. Highlights include the Guinness World Record-holding Naha Great Tug-of-War and centuries-old gratitude festivals such as the Tanadui Festival on Taketomi, the Shichi Festival on Iriomote and the Kitsugansai Festival on Kohama. Adding to the season’s […] More

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    Marriott Bonvoy and Miles & More Join Forces to Elevate Member Benefits

    Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel platform, today announced a preferred partnership with Miles & More, the loyalty programme of the Lufthansa Group, designed to enhance travel experiences, reward loyalty and provide more ways for members of both programmes to earn and enjoy rewards through travel. Starting today, Marriott Bonvoy members who link their Miles […] More