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From hotel room deliveries to cooking, the use of service robots — some containing human characteristics in terms of appearance and communication — has grown throughout the hospitality industry.From hotel room deliveries to cooking, the use of service robots — some containing human characteristics in terms of appearance and communication — has grown throughout the hospitality industry. 

MICE tourism, an acronym for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions, represents one of the most influential segments of global business travel. It brings together professionals, corporations, associations, and institutions for knowledge exchange, commercial collaboration, networking, and innovation. Beyond its economic contribution, MICE tourism increasingly shapes how destinations, hotels, and suppliers approach sustainability.MICE tourism, an acronym for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions, represents one of the most influential segments of global business travel. It brings together professionals, corporations, associations, and institutions for knowledge exchange, commercial collaboration, networking, and innovation. Beyond its economic contribution, MICE tourism increasingly shapes how destinations, hotels, and...

The opening of jüSTa Luxe High Point Jawai marks a significant milestone in Onora Hospitality’s ongoing journey to create soulful, experiential stays across India’s most inspiring landscapes, said a release.The opening of jüSTa Luxe High Point Jawai marks a significant milestone in Onora Hospitality’s ongoing journey to create soulful, experiential stays across India’s most inspiring landscapes, said a release. 

The 350-key greenfield property will feature an all-day dining restaurant, a stylish bar, a specialty restaurant and a lounge as well as banqueting facilities spanning over 16,000 square feet, supported by state-of-the-art meeting rooms, said a release.The 350-key greenfield property will feature an all-day dining restaurant, a stylish bar, a specialty restaurant and a lounge as well as banqueting facilities spanning over 16,000 square feet, supported by state-of-the-art meeting rooms, said a release. 

As the new Italian Chef at Mezzo Mezzo, Avigo aims to elevate the restaurant’s identity through modern techniques, premium ingredients, and contemporary expressions of authenticity.As the new Italian Chef at Mezzo Mezzo, Avigo aims to elevate the restaurant’s identity through modern techniques, premium ingredients, and contemporary expressions of authenticity. 

Parab brings with him over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, having worked with some of the world’s leading hotel brands, including Hyatt Hotels, Hilton International, and Marriott International.Parab brings with him over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, having worked with some of the world’s leading hotel brands, including Hyatt Hotels, Hilton International, and Marriott International. 

Minor Hotels, a global hospitality group with hotels, resorts and branded residences across 59 countries, announces the upcoming launch of NH Hua Hin in Thailand’s royal seaside town. Minor Hotels will assume management of the hotel from 16 January 2026.Minor Hotels, a global hospitality group with hotels, resorts and branded residences across 59 countries, announces the upcoming launch of NH Hua Hin in Thailand’s royal seaside town. Minor Hotels will assume management of the hotel from 16 January 2026. 

Thailand’s hospitality sector is entering a new cycle where value creation is driven by asset reinvention rather than organic market recovery. The post-pandemic rebound has exposed structural gaps in competitiveness and product differentiation, while a new generation of design-conscious, digitally enabled and experience-driven travelers is reshaping demand. At the same time, a new wave of luxury and lifestyle hotels is raising the bar across multiple segments.Thailand’s hospitality sector is entering a new cycle where value creation is driven by asset reinvention rather than organic market recovery. The post-pandemic rebound has exposed structural gaps in competitiveness and product differentiation, while a...