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Montage Hotels pursues disciplined, slow‑growth luxury expansion
Montage Hotels & Resorts is adopting a measured growth strategy, adding new properties only when markets can sustain genuine luxury. Over the past two decades the company has opened 14 hotels across its two brands, emphasizing authentic hospitality and meticulous guest service. Its hiring model favors character and instinct, encouraging staff to engage directly with guests, such as assisting with ski equipment.
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism has launched the ‘Dubai, A Fine Way to Dine’ campaign, giving diners up to 50% off à la carte and set menus at Michelin‑starred venues until April 19 2026. The initiative, backed by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, seeks to democratize high‑end dining and boost the emirate’s culinary tourism.
A federal appeals court has revived three sex‑trafficking lawsuits targeting hotels in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The decision reopens the cases for trial and underscores growing legal exposure for hospitality operators. Industry observers say the ruling will pressure hotels to...
Vietnamese cities Hoi An and Da Nang have been placed first and second on Travel + Leisure's latest Hidden Gem Cities ranking. Hoi An earned 92.96 points, underscoring its dense mix of heritage, food and walkable attractions, while Da Nang’s...
The Michelin Guide announced that its 2026 American South ceremony will be held in Nashville on Oct. 21 at The Pinnacle. The move expands the guide’s U.S. footprint and puts Music City at the forefront of Southern culinary recognition.
Hotels Are Using Climate Goals To Shrink Breakfast Buffets — Guests Get Less, Owners Save More - View from the Wing https://t.co/eEZrnXTL3j
The video highlights how the ongoing conflict in Iran and broader Middle‑East tensions are deterring regional travelers from visiting Thailand, leaving popular tourist streets eerily empty. Hotel managers note a 90% plunge in Middle‑Eastern guests, prompting urgent concerns about revenue...
Delta Air Lines announced it will cancel its seasonal Los Angeles‑to‑Anchorage service, originally slated for May 22‑September 9, due to soaring fuel costs. The route, which operated 50‑60 flights per month and generated over 20 million available seat‑miles during peak summer...
TakeUp's AI platform shows that a 10% price jump now drives 42% of travelers to reconsider bookings, pushing hotels to adopt AI‑powered pricing. Operators like the Inn on Lake Granbury are turning to data‑driven tools to protect margins amid fragmented...
A new ranking of U.S. carriers evaluates domestic first‑class seat width, placing Spirit Airlines’ Big Front Seat at the top with a 20.9‑inch width. Alaska Airlines follows closely with 20.45‑21.3‑inch seats that include premium leather, memory‑foam cushions and extensive power...
Montage Hotels & Resorts is choosing a disciplined, slow‑growth path, expanding only when markets can sustain genuine luxury. Over 20 years the company has built 14 properties under two brands, emphasizing authentic hospitality and meticulous guest service. Its hiring model...
Hyatt and Chase have introduced a limited‑time bonus for World of Hyatt cobranded credit‑card members who stay at 14 Under Canvas glamping locations plus ULUM Moab, The Fields of Michigan, and Bar N Ranch between June 1 and September 8, 2026. Registrants must...
Hotel and dhaba owners in Rishikesh are scrambling to keep kitchens running by switching to wood and coal after a prolonged LPG shortage. The crisis coincides with the start of the Char Dham pilgrimage, prompting state officials to revise LPG...
Armenia’s tourism sector is gaining momentum, with roughly 300,000 visitors in the first two months of 2026—a 17% year‑on‑year rise. The World Bank’s Tourism and Regional Infrastructure Project is committing about $130 million to develop wine, heritage, and nature clusters in...
U.S. leisure and hospitality firms added 44,000 jobs in March 2026, the sector’s strongest monthly gain since the pandemic and the second‑largest contributor to private‑sector employment growth after health care. The surge follows a February loss of 11,000 jobs and...
Etihad Airways has extended its flexible rebooking window, allowing passengers with tickets issued on or before February 28, 2026 to change flights free of charge until June 15, 2026. The airline also permits refunds for those tickets even when travel...
Effective February 22, 2026, New York City’s safe and sick leave law adds 32 hours of unpaid leave, 20 hours of paid prenatal leave, and broadens qualifying reasons for time off. Restaurants must now track three distinct leave categories—paid safe...
