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This is an image of the exterior of the building that will be home to TOOR Hotel and private residences in Toronto. Photo courtesy of TOOR Hotel.

First TOOR Hotel opening in Toronto

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The first lifestyle hotel and private residences from Canadian hotelier Sukhdev Toor is expected to open this year in downtown Toronto's east end. TOOR Hotel will offer 232 guestrooms and suites as well as 181 premium residential units.  Located on Jarvis Street,…
This is an image of part of the Modern Elder Academy (MEA) campus in Santa Fe, New Mexico, which opened in April 2024. Photo is courtesy of MEA.

Santa Fe welcomes midlife wisdom school for adults

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Modern Elder Academy (MEA), a midlife wisdom school, has opened a second campus in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Launched in 2018 in Baja California Sur, Mexico by Chip Conley, the MEA program and curriculum center around navigating transitions, cultivating purpose and owning…
This is an image of the lobby at Six Senses Kyoto, which opened in April 2024. Photo courtesy of Six Senses.

Six Senses brand arrives in Japan

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Six Senses Kyoto opened this week, marking the brand’s entry into Japan. Conveniently located among the iconic heritage shrines and palaces within the ancient capital, the urban property offers 81 guestrooms and suites, a Six Senses spa, onsite restaurants, and a bar.…
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Artificial intelligence the focus of new IRF studies

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The Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) has released two studies to help incentive professionals understand the capabilities, explore the possibilities, and find out how the industry is currently using artificial intelligence (AI). Providing an overview of how industry professionals are using AI, AI:…
This image is a rendering of the new pool experience at Hyatt Regency Irvine in Orange County, Southern California. Rendering courtesy of Hyatt Regency Irvine.

Hyatt Regency Irvine completes transformation

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Hyatt Regency Irvine, a landmark hotel in Orange County, Southern California, will debut the final phase of its $55 million property-wide renovation in June. A new pool experience and signature restaurant, Warehouse 72 Restaurant & Bar, will complete the hotel's transformation following…

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This image is a rendering of the suite bedroom planned for The Nobu Hotel Caesars New Orleans, opening fall 2024. Rendering courtesy of Caesars Entertainment.

Nobu hotel and restaurant coming to Caesars New Orleans

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Caesars Entertainment and long-time hospitality partner Nobu Hospitality have released renderings for the Nobu hotel and restaurant inside the soon-to-be Caesars New Orleans. Hotels and restaurants from the global luxury lifestyle brand founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro, and Meir Teper,…
Hilton's resort portfolio expansion in Europe includes the opening of Numo Ierapetra Beach Resort Crete, Curio Collection by Hilton -- pool deck shown here -- in summer 2024. Photo © 2024 Hilton.

Hilton growing European resort portfolio

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Hilton is rapidly expanding its resort portfolio in Europe, with 10 hotels opening in time for summer across its Curio Collection by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton and DoubleTree by Hilton brands. "Guest demand for high quality resorts in both longstanding international…
This image is a rendering of the pool and lounge chairs and building at The Legend Paracas Resort in Peru, which will join Hyatt's Destination by Hyatt brand in June 2024. Image courtesy of Hyatt Hotels Corporation.

Destination by Hyatt brand coming to South America

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Hyatt Hotels Corporation and El Pardo Hospitality today announced plans for The Legend Paracas Resort in Paracas, Peru to join the Destination by Hyatt brand, marking the introduction of the brand in South America. Expected to join the Destination by Hyatt brand in…
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Creative Group celebrates solid ROI of 2023 incentive programs

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Creative Group, Inc., one of the MICE industry's leading meeting, incentive and recognition agencies, reports that its 2023 incentive programs delivered "remarkable return on investment (ROI) and unprecedented participant engagement." Analysis of its 2023 programs revealed a strong 66 percent engagement rate…