Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel has reopened in Venice, on the Riva degli Schiavoni. Renovated by interior architect Pierre-Yves Rochon in partnership with Gruppo Statuto, the property offers 120 rooms and suites, with capacity set to rise to 168 units by 2027.

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi announces the opening of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi on 11 December 2026. Designed by Frank Gehry, this museum of modern and contemporary art completes the Saadiyat Cultural District alongside the Louvre Abu Dhabi, reinforcing the emirate's tourism and hospitality ambitions.

RWS Global announces the appointment of Matt Conover as Divisional President, Global Production. This entertainment industry veteran brings more than 37 years of experience, including more than 25 years as an executive producer at The Walt Disney Company.

Suzanne Lalonde has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Parq Casino, the stay-and-play complex in downtown Vancouver that houses two luxury hotels, the JW Marriott and the DOUGLAS Autograph Collection. She brings more than thirty years of experience in the gaming industry, gained notably at Caesars Entertainment and PURE Canadian Gaming.

Meliá Hotels International has announced the signing of Ocaria Retreat Mui Ne, Member of Meliá Collection, the brand's first Meliá Collection property in Vietnam. The 187-key, five-star resort, due to open in 2029, marks the arrival of the group's fifth brand in the country, in partnership with local developer Nam Chau Tourism JSC.

TravelAI, the Canadian company behind an AI-powered travel memory infrastructure, has acquired the Sonder brand — name, trademarks and domain portfolio, including Sonder.com — from the bankruptcy trustee of Sonder's Canadian entities. The deal does not include the former Sonder's operational assets, nor Sonder Holdings Inc., whose stock remains separately listed.

Pan Pacific Hotels Group announces the appointment of Edward Kollmer as Cluster General Manager, Resort Hotels, Malaysia. The General Manager of PARKROYAL Penang Resort sees his remit expanded to three additional properties within the group's Malaysian portfolio, effective 1 July 2026.

SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) appoints Belgian Sven Toune as General Manager of the Taal Vista Hotel, a heritage 262-room property overlooking Lake Taal and its volcano, in Tagaytay. The appointment draws on more than 20 years of international experience, notably with the Accor group in Southeast Asia.

Kalia Konstantinidou, Group Executive Officer of Empiria Group, has been appointed to the new Board of Directors of Marketing Greece, the destination marketing organisation that brings together the public and private sectors to strengthen the country's tourism identity.

Fiona Winger has been appointed General Manager of the Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa, marking a homecoming to her native city after leading several of New Zealand's luxury properties, including Rosewood Cape Kidnappers. Her appointment comes ahead of a planned refurbishment of the hotel.

Having finalised the acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates (JAL) for ₹14,535 crore via a resolution plan approved by India's National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in March 2026, Adani Group is reportedly in negotiations with Accor and ITC Hotels to hand over management of several hotel assets from the acquisition, according to reports carried by the Economic Times.

Accor Plus announces the appointment of Chris Mills as VP Customer. A return to Accor for this digital marketing and loyalty specialist, following a year-long stint at the National Rugby League, where he held the position of General Manager - Major Events, Assets & Product Strategy.