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Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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MMGY’s Biggest Deal Brings Las Vegas Marketing and Lobbying Into Its Fold

MMGY Global is combining with R&R Partners, the marketing agency behind Las Vegas’ “What Happens Here, Stays Here” campaign that also holds a lobbying arm in Nevada. MMGY said the transaction is the largest in its four-decade history, creating an organization with more than 800 employees and bringing in R&R’s offices…

Victoria, Canada, Passes 1 Million Cruise Passengers

The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA) has passed one million cruise passengers in a single season for the first time, the authority said in a press release, and the season has also set a new record for cruise calls. GVHA expects 332 calls in total in 2026, which beats the previous high of 329 set...

Expert Witness Case Study: Hotel Business Interruption & Financial Damages – By Gary Isenberg

Gary Isenberg presents a case study detailing the expert witness process for evaluating hotel business interruption and financial damages, emphasizing the importance of accurate loss quantification and thorough documentation for successful insurance claims and legal proceedings.

Booking.com Shares Findings From Annual Travel Predictions Research

NEW YORK—Booking.com’s annual Travel Predictions research shows that, in 2027, guests will choose a vacation based on how they want to feel, not only where they want to go. The research was conducted among more than 28,000 travelers across 32 countries and territories. For hotels, vacation rentals, airlines,…

What Does the Next Generation of Hotel Sustainability Look Like?

NATIONAL REPORT—Hotel sustainability is entering a new phase. For years, the industry’s focus was largely on visible initiatives: recycling bins, towel-reuse programs, LED lighting, and efforts to reduce single-use plastics. These measures are still important, but the next generation of sustainability will require a…

Relais & Châteaux Launches MyImpact, a Global Platform Empowering Local Sustainability Action Across 65 countries

PARIS, FRANCE—Relais & Châteaux, the global association of 580 independent hotels and restaurants, has launched MyImpact, a digital platform designed to help its members turn sustainability commitments into measurable action. Starting with carbon footprint assessment, MyImpact combines a shared global methodology with…

Concord Hospitality Assumes Management of Seven-Property Portfolio

RALEIGH, North Carolina—Concord Hospitality announced that it has assumed management of Poteat Hotels’ seven-property portfolio across North Carolina. The portfolio includes seven hotels totaling 711 rooms in New Bern, Greenville, Wilmington, Boone, and High Point. The properties, which will transition to Concord…

Royal Caribbean Going Year-Round in Europe in 2028-29

Royal Caribbean has announced year-round cruises in Europe in 2028-29 with the Rhapsody of the Seas. The ship will offer summer cruises with overnight stays in Egypt as well as winter getaways to the Canary Islands. The cruise line said in a press release that the season will give guests more ways to explore the...

Excel Dryer’s Headquarters Earns WELL Silver Certification

EAST LONGMEADOW, MASS.—Excel Dryer’s newly renovated corporate headquarters has earned WELL Silver Certification, recognizing the company’s ambitious effort to create a workplace centered on sustainability and employee health, comfort, collaboration and productivity. When Excel Dryer set out to transform its East…

NCLH Inks Malta Shore Power Deal to Cut Ship Emissions at Berth

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has signed a shore power purchase agreement with Transport Malta, enabling the company’s cruise ships to connect to Malta’s electricity grid while berthed in port. Through the shore-to-ship project, cruise ships can plug electricity from the shore to power onboard services,…

Kobe Reports Positive Outlook for 2026, Expects More for 2027

The Port of Kobe has announced that after a record 143 calls in 2025, Kobe is set to maintain its performance for 2026, said Mitsuki Iba from the Cruise Promotion Division at the Port and Harbor Bureau, Kobe City Government (Port of Kobe). According to current berth reservations, that number is set to go up...

On the Radar: 3 Upcoming Family Hotels

Three hotels under construction in the THP database, with 203 to 550 rooms each, take different approaches to welcoming families The post On the Radar: 3 Upcoming Family Hotels appeared first on THP News.

Vingcard Launches R-Series Door Reader

STOCKHOLM—Vingcard, an ASSA ABLOY company and provider of advanced technologies for the hospitality industry, announced the launch of its Vingcard R-Series door reader. Suited for both indoor and outdoor use, Vingcard R-Series provides the opportunity to deploy security for locations where installing traditional door…

Virgin Voyages Refreshes Menus at Two Restaurants and Bimini

Virgin Voyages is introducing new flavors at its Beach Club at Bimini and refreshed menus and new dishes at two of its onboard restaurants. Michelin-starred chef Brad Farmerie will update the menus at The Wake while The Dock will feature new dishes, and Chef Rashida Holmes will introduce a Caribbean-inspired lineup at…

Axiom Hospitality launches Guild Hotels across three central London properties

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Axiom Hospitality has launched Guild Hotels, its new London hotel brand, bringing together three properties in Fitzrovia, Bloomsbury and Marble Arch. The post Axiom Hospitality launches Guild Hotels across three central London properties appeared first on Boutique Hotel News.

Oriental Land Newbuild to Be Named Disney Imagination

Oriental Land Co. and The Walt Disney Company have revealed that the first ship for Disney Cruise Line Japan will be named the Disney Imagination. According to a press release, the Wish-class ship will offer itineraries in Japan from Tokyo starting in spring 2029. The companies stated that the newbuild “will be…

Carnival Adds Two Adults-Only Cruises to 2027 Schedule

Carnival Cruise Line has added two more adults-only sailings to its 2027 lineup, expanding its SEA Cruises program. In an update shared by Brand Ambassador John Heald, Carnival said the new sailings are open for booking through October 16, 2026. The additional SEA cruises will sail aboard the Carnival Paradise and the…

Carnival Venezia Gets New Funnel Colors

The Carnival Venezia has received funnel colors ahead of its winter season sailing from Port Canaveral, according to Carnival’s Brand Ambassador John Heald. In a social media update, Heald showed off the ship’s new livery, which now sports traditional Carnival Cruise Line colors. Along with the Carnival Firenze, the…

Royal Princess Debuts in Southeast Asia

The Royal Princess is currently wrapping up a repositioning voyage ahead of its debut in Southeast Asia. Having completed a summer deployment in Alaska, the Princess Cruises vessel will embark on a short season in the region following a drydock. The routine shipyard stay is scheduled for mid-October and will be…