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Adults-only hotels, campsites and restaurants could be banned in France as part of a planned government crackdown. Sarah El Haïry, France's high commissioner for childhood, has said that the country's 'no kids trend' has caused 'violence against children', reports The Times.

Accor and Jinjiang International Group today announced a new era for the world-renowned Peace Hotel, one of Shanghai’s most beloved landmarks. Built in 1929 by Sir Victor Sassoon as the Cathay Hotel, the art deco masterpiece has been owned by Jinjiang Group since 1984, and became a part of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts in 2010.

Flamingo Lodge – constructed from repurposed shipping containers on stilts – replaces Florida facility battered by hurricanes Katrina and Wilma.

 Tourism Administration Director-General Chou Yung-hui (周永暉) said Tuesday the agency will allow migrant workers to work in the hospitality sector in the second half of this year.

The Dutch hospitality sector is struggling with a persistent shortage of workers, largely because it is difficult to retain trained young professionals, according to a report from ABN AMRO. This shortage has reportedly led some restaurants and hotels to close temporarily due to a lack of staff. 

BWH Hotels has announced a major expansion in the country of Georgia, celebrating the signing of several transformative new developments during Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025. This milestone underscores how BWH Hotels continues to invest across the EMEA region and its commitment to entering high-potential markets with elevated hospitality offerings.

Holidaymakers from countries most affected by US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs are opting against vacations in America, while UK and US travellers are increasingly choosing staycations amid economic concerns, according to hotel search site Trivago.

There is a new dawn in the world of hospitality. The global unison of technology and human touch, in the form of the world's first-ever hospitality-exclusive GPT, was launched in Kolkata, India, following the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dream for a 'Make in India' technology in the spirit of Viksit Bharat. 

While moderate touristification can bring economic benefits to cities, overtourism has adverse social effects on residents and visitors. To prevent this, it is necessary to understand the disrupted balance between tourist accommodations and residential housing.

Trip.com Group has launched a tourism innovation fund worth 1 billion yuan (US$140 million) to back forward-looking projects and individuals in the travel industry. The announcement came at the company’s Global Partner Summit held on May 26 in Shanghai.

JS Investments Limited (JSIL), Pakistan’s oldest private sector Asset Management and REIT Management Company licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), has partnered with Gohar Group of Companies, a leading real estate group, to officially launch JS Hotel REIT (JSHR), Pakistan’s first Shariah-compliant hybrid hotel REIT featuring a multinational, globally renowned hotel brand in Hyderabad, Sindh.

Nashville-based REIT Ryman Hospitality Properties has signed an agreement to purchase the 950-key JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Arizona from Honolulu-based Trinity Investments for $865 million, one of the largest hotel transactions so far in 2025.

In Barcelona, guests can rent clothing, accessories and jewelry through Trent and in San Sebastian, they can have a guided tour of the Balenciaga Museum.

A four-year-old boy has died after being rescued from a hotel swimming pool in Golf del Sur in the south of Tenerife, where he had suffered a cardiac arrest due to ingesting a large amount of water. The incident occurred shortly before 5:00pm, as reported by the Canary Islands Emergency Coordination Centre (CECOES).

Marriott International has launched a new global brand — Series by Marriott — aimed at the midscale and upscale hotel segments. Marriott has chosen to debut this brand in India.

Radisson Hotel Group has revealed plans to expand in Romania, with a series of new developments.

Brookfield Asset Management has acquired the European operations of Generator Group from UK-based private equity firm Queensgate Investments in a €800m ($902m) transaction, marking a significant expansion of Brookfield’s hospitality footprint across Europe.

Trident Hyderabad to host 110 contestants from across the globe for the 72nd Miss World. Taking place from May 7 to 31, 2025, with the grand finale at HITEX, the event celebrates beauty, purpose, and cultural unity.

The price watchdog has ordered the booking platform Booking.com to reduce its commission rates for Swiss hotels by almost a quarter. These were "abusively high".

In a bid to 'combine travel, art and self-expression', Kimpton is tapping into the 'tattourism' trend by offering hotel guests tattoos during their stay.

The Metropole Hotel & Spa in Llandrindod Wells is inviting guests to attend a theatrical re-enactment of the Titanic’s last meal in a ‘Queen of the Ocean’ themed dining experience on October 11.

Loca Loka Tequila, a unique fusion of Indian and Mexican cultures, earned its first major accolades at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC). The brand’s Blanco Tequila received a Gold medal, while the Reposado Tequila was awarded Silver.

Concord Wilshire Capital has acquired the Grand Lucayan Resort in Grand Bahama for $120 million and revealed plans for a major redevelopment.

International hotel operator company Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA, in partnership with the Gergian company "European Village", will manage the international hotel chain Wyndham Grand Residences in Gonio.