Category Hotel, Events, Organisations & Operators

Next month Brad Brewer, Co-Founder and Chief AI Officer of Agentic Hospitality, will speak to its general managers, directors of sales, and corporate executives at the Meyer Jabara Hotels (MJH) Executive Conference in Providence, R.I., to discuss one of the most talked-about and fastest-emerging topics in hospitality: Agentic Hotel Distribution.

For nearly a century, The Peninsula Hong Kong has served as a spectacular setting for romantic celebrations. From intimate marriage proposals and candlelit dinners to lavish anniversary banquets and wedding receptions, the iconic hotel overlooking Victoria Harbour has played gracious host – offering couples both peerlessly elegant environs and superbly attentive services to commemorate their love.

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok enters a landmark year as it opens the first chapter of its 150th anniversary with Unfolding Legacies, a multi-year programme honouring the people, place and pioneering spirit that have shaped the hotel since its beginnings on the banks of the Chao Phraya River.

Over 50 senior hospitality leaders gathered in Dubai last week for the annual FHS World Advisory Board meeting to shape the programme for the Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World 2026, taking place from 29 September to 1 October at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai.

Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel platform, is putting members at the center of music’s most iconic moments with the launch of a new series of 1-Point Drops via Marriott Bonvoy Moments. Through limited-time releases, members can unlock access to the world’s most sought-after festivals from AEG Presents, using as little as one Marriott Bonvoy point to get closer to the music, the artists, and the energy.

Inspired by the spirit of Paris, Sofitel introduces Le Vestiaire, a global wardrobe created as a statement of style and self-expression. Created in collaboration with French designer Cordelia de Castellane, the global collection blends couture sensibility with everyday sophistication – a mix-and-match expression of elegance designed for Sofitel’s world of modern luxury.

Raffles Hotels & Resorts is delighted to introduce ‘The Butler Did It Collection’, a playful collection available only in-store at Printemps New York and Printemps Paris through March 10, 2026, with select pieces offered on Printemps.com. Through a thoughtfully curated edit of fashion and home goods, the collection captures Raffles’ world of elegance and enchanted glamour. With products designed for Raffles, and in partnership with Globe-Trotter, Frette, and Christofle, ‘The Butler Did It Collection’ invites guests and collectors alike to bring a touch of Raffles’ signature magic into their everyday life. This collection is an early look at how the brand’s distinct aesthetic, craftsmanship, and sense of refinement will soon extend beyond a hotel stay.

World-Famous Laugh Factory will celebrate the Grand Opening of its new, 250-seat club at Horseshoe Las Vegas in the heart of the Strip this weekend by featuring six sold-out shows headlined by Concrete and Jamie Kennedy.

For a dozen years, Laugh Factory operated a club at the Tropicana Las Vegas. It closed in October 2024 when the hotel was demolished to make way for a 30,000-seat stadium that will be the new home of the Oakland Athletics.

February arrives brimming with traditions, excitement, and memorable experiences at Sunset World Group hotels, where each week transforms into a special celebration designed to pamper both members and guests, combining Mexican culture, entertainment, romance, and festivities.

Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas and Anantara Layan Phuket Resort in southern Thailand continues to play a vital role in marine conservation through its long-standing partnership with the Phuket Marine Biological Centre. The collaboration forms part of the brands broader commitment to protecting the ocean ecosystems and promoting responsible, ethical tourism in the Kingdom.