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Napa Valley property joins Hilton’s Tapestry Collection

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Following a hotel rebranding and design refresh, The Knoll Hotel Napa Valley, Tapestry Collection by Hilton opens today, March 27, 2024 and is now bookable through all Hilton and Hilton Honors channels. Located in California's Napa Valley, this 90-room boutique hotel features a lobby bar, signature restaurant Rootstock…
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JW Marriott unveils second property in Kenya

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JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi opened today in the Westlands* commercial district of the Kenyan capital. The 35-storey property is the tallest hotel in the country. It features 315 guestrooms, five internationally-inspired dining destinations, a luxury Spa by JW, swimming pool, fitness center,…
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Four Seasons Yachts reveals suite designs, itineraries

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Four Seasons, together with luxury yachting company Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd., Joint Owner/Operator, Four Seasons Yachts, and Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, today shared details of the suite designs and itineraries planned for the Yachts' 2026 debut. Tillberg Design of Sweden and the Four…
This is an image of the oceanfront pool and lounge chairs at Kimpton Mas Olas Resort & Spa, which opened in April 2024 in the town of Todos Santos on Mexico's Baja Sur peninsula. Photo courtesy of Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants.

Kimpton resort opening on Mexico’s Baja Sur

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Kimpton Mas Olas Resort & Spa is now accepting reservations for arrivals on April 1st, 2024. The third Kimpton property to open in Mexico, the boutique luxury resort is located in the coastal town of Todos Santos on the Baja Sur peninsula.…
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Events Industry Council launches year-long industry study

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The Events Industry Council (EIC) this week announced a year-long project that will examine the emerging issues and supporting trends that are most likely to shape the events industry in the years to come. The study will touch on diverse topics, including…

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Amex GBT to acquire CWT

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American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), which is operated by Global Business Travel Group, Inc. (“Amex GBT” or the “Company”), a leading B2B software and services company for travel and expense, today announced* it has entered into a definitive agreement to…
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InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk opening this summer

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InterContinental Hotels & Resorts reports that the InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk will open this summer (2024). The 21-storey property features 390 rooms with 20 suites, 18,000 square feet of meeting space, a Club InterContinental lounge, and four unique restaurant and bar concepts.…
Hilton Saigon opened in March 2024. This is an image of the exterior of the property at night with the Saigon River in the foreground. Photo © 2024 Hilton.

Hilton Saigon opens in Ho Chi Minh City

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Hilton Saigon opened this month, marking the debut of Hilton's flagship brand in Ho Chi Minh City. "Vietnam is charting dynamic growth and fast establishing itself as a leading travel destination in Asia," said Alan Watts, president, Asia Pacific, Hilton. "With the…
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Association Focus education confronts changing MICE industry

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The 2024 edition of Association Focus, IMEX Frankfurt's education program for association professionals, will explore how planners can adapt to the changing opportunities and demands of the business events industry. Taking place Monday, May 13, the day before IMEX Frankfurt 2024 opens,…