Kempinski Palace Cairo Is Getting a Luxury Makeover as Royal Maxim Name Disappears
Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski has been renamed Kempinski Palace Cairo ahead of a major renovation planned for the second half of 2026.
Marriott Brings City Express to Canada With Highway 401 Hotel Opening
City Express by Marriott has debuted in Canada with a new Port Hope hotel positioned for Ontario road trips, business travel and value-focused stays.
Hotel Brands Are Quietly Creating a $40,000 Cruise Category
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Eleanor Price
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Global Travel Collection data shows hotel-branded voyages now account for 5% of future cruise bookings, with average trips priced at $40,000.
Hilton Returns to Greece With a Rooftop Resort in Chania’s Old Town
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Eleanor Price
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Hilton Chania Old Town Resort & Spa has opened on Crete, bringing private pools, rooftop dining, wellness facilities and year-round luxury to Chania.
IHG Targets China’s Gen Z Travelers With Esports Perks and Student Hotel Discounts
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Eleanor Price
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IHG is expanding youth-focused travel initiatives in Greater China with esports rewards, student discounts and curated city itineraries.
JW Marriott Opens a Luxury Kenya Safari Camp Where Rhinos Are the Main Event
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Eleanor Price
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JW Marriott has opened a luxury tented safari camp inside Kenya’s Solio Game Reserve, combining rhino conservation, wellness and all-inclusive wildlife experiences.
IHG Opens Dual-Branded Orlando Hotel Near Universal and Epic Universe
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Eleanor Price
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IHG has opened a dual-branded EVEN Hotel and Staybridge Suites on Universal Boulevard, adding 288 rooms near Universal Orlando Resort and the convention center.
Hilton Opens a 251-Room Beachfront Resort in Langkawi as Malaysia’s Luxury Travel Scene Heats Up
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Eleanor Price
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Hilton Burau Bay Langkawi Resort has opened in Malaysia, bringing a new beachfront stay focused on rainforest discovery, wellness and coastal design.
Crowne Plaza Is Returning to Austria With a Design-Led Vienna Hotel Near Schönbrunn
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Eleanor Price
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IHG Hotels & Resorts will bring Crowne Plaza back to Austria with a 195-room Vienna hotel designed for business, leisure and blended travelers.
Hyatt Is Bringing Park Hyatt and Grand Hyatt Into Mexico’s All-Inclusive Luxury Race
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Eleanor Price
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Hyatt will open Park Hyatt Riviera Maya and Grand Hyatt Los Cabos later this year, expanding its luxury all-inclusive push in Mexico.