The Affiliate Members Plenary Session, the most important statutory meeting of the Affiliate Members, convened for its 45th session in the framework of the 26th UN Tourism General Assembly.
UN Tourism Confirms New Secretary-General: Shaikha Al Nowais to Become First Woman Leader in 2026
Shaikha Al Nowais has been confirmed as the new Secretary-General of UN Tourism. Meeting in Riyadh, the Organization’s General Assembly formally ratified her nomination and showed their strong support.
Development Partners of Wynn Al Marjan Island Announce Plan for Janu Al Marjan Island
The lead development partners of Wynn Al Marjan Island, which is under construction inWynn Resorts, Limited (Nasdaq: have announced their second joint venture development on Al Marjan Island: Janu Al Marjan Island. The resort from Aman Group, the developer and operator of extraordinary hotels, resorts, and branded residences, will be...
Emblems Collection, Accor’s New Luxury Brand, Unveils Its First Property in the United Kingdom
Emblems Collection, a new global portfolio of luxury hotels from Accor, launches its debut and flagship property, Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa, Emblems Collection, a cherished retreat in the Wiltshire countryside, within the British Cotswolds.
Emblems Collection, Accor’s new luxury brand, unveils a global portfolio of landmarks hotels
Emblems Collection, a new global portfolio of luxury hotels from Accor, announces six additional openings over the next two years, all celebrating character and timeless elegance.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Expands Presence in Riyadh with the Signing of Howard Johnson by Wyndham
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company, has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Concept Tower Real Estate Limited to open a Howard Johnson by Wyndham hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This signing marks the introduction of the Howard Johnson brand in Riyadh, reinforcing Wyndham’s...
Centara Leaders Honoured for Excellence in Leadership, Finance, and Investor Relations at the IAA Awards 2025
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is proud to announce that three of its senior executives have been recognised at the prestigious IAA Awards for Listed Companies 2025, organised by the Investment Analysts Association (IAA). The honours reflect Centara’s strong leadership, sound financial management, and commitment to transparency...
The Rise of A2A: When AI Agents Start Talking to Each Other
In this article I described the relationship between Model Context Protocol (MCP) that helps AI systems access external data and A2A (Agent-to-Agent communication) that helps them talk to each other. This shorter article reflects my vision on the possible evolution of the A2A concept and how this affects our industry.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter – Week Ending 7 November 2025
Aravest and Wee Hur Acquire Hotel Miramar Singapore for SGD160 Million, Singapore
EHL Back of House Podcast: Auberge Resorts’ Christian Clerc: The Heart of Hospitality
In this Back of House episode, we sit down with Christian H. Clerc, President & CEO of Auberge Resorts Collection and proud EHL alumnus, for an intimate conversation about the soul of hospitality.
