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Image Credit Playa Resorts    Hyatt Hotels Corporation has entered into an exclusive negotiation agreement with Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. The agreement allows Hyatt to exclusively negotiate potential strategic options with Playa, potentially leading to Hyatt acquiring the resort company. Mark S. Hoplamazian, the CEO of Hyatt, acknowledged the long-standing partnership between the two companies and highlighted Playa’s strong reputation as a leading operator of all-inclusive resorts with a portfolio of high-quality locations across the Caribbean and Mexico. The potential transaction could provide Hyatt with new, long-term sources of revenue, aligning with their asset-light business strategy. However, it’s important to…

Hotel executives in South East Asia, the Pacific region and beyond will be marking their calendar for the first AHICE conference of 2025 with the return of AHICE South East Asia on 24-26 February. The Asian Hotel Industry Conference & Exhibition (AHICE), hosted by HM Magazine, returns to Singapore with a two-day conference program and stellar networking events at Pan Pacific Singapore. The 2024 event was attended by almost 600 of South East Asia’s leading hotel owners, operators, consultants and suppliers and the 2025 event is shaping up to be bigger and better. The 2025 program will include informative and insightful…

You’ve planned your cruise, and now it’s embarkation day. You can’t wait to get on board your ship and relax, sip a tropical drink and stare out to sea. You’re on vacation — woohoo!Not so fast. You might be ready to cruise, but the ship’s crew still is getting the ship ready, having just disembarked last week’s passengers.You must go through the ship’s pier-side check-in process, which can take time. Remember, you are one of thousands of people entering a floating city at basically the same time. As with any other secured structure, you can’t walk right onto a ship.The…

Accommodation will always be one of your biggest travel expenses…but what if it wasn’t? What if you could reduce the cost of your accommodation to zero while still enjoying the comforts of home? That’s what house swaps promise. House swaps have been around for decades. It was the entire premise of the movie The Holiday (starring Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet). They became all the rage but then were soon eclipsed by sites like Airbnb. But as travel prices skyrocketed post-COVID, more and more people have turned back to house swaps as a means of saving money while they travel…

Iberia Visa Signature Card overviewThe Iberia Visa Signature® Card is an intriguing option if you’re interested in collecting Avios points. You can redeem Avios for flights across the Oneworld alliance — and even transfer them to partners like British Airways or Qatar Airways. As a cobranded airline card, benefits are fairly run-of-the-mill, but this card can make sense for Avios fans. Card Rating*: ⭐⭐⭐*Card Rating is based on the opinion of TPG’s editors and is not influenced by the card issuer.International airline credit cards typically have fewer benefits than their domestic counterparts. Unlike a cobranded airline card from, say, Delta,…

Last year, TPG conducted a taste test of the free snacks on board the major U.S. airlines, and TPG staffers and social media followers weighed in.Though the inflight snack options have changed since then, one thing has stayed the same: All snacks are not created equal, and some airlines are better at snacks than others.However, we’re pleased to report that some airlines have improved their overall food selection, including snacks.Here are TPG’s top economy snacks you can currently eat in the sky.To no one’s surprise, Biscoff remains the most iconic cookie in the sky in 2024. Although it broadly remains…

The Maldives has long been synonymous with romance, and now it takes centre stage in Condé Nast Traveller’s curated list of the ‘Most Romantic Places in the World’. The magazine highlights the archipelago’s unparalleled ability to create dreamlike escapes for couples, setting a gold standard for intimate getaways. From the moment you set foot in the Maldives, the enchantment begins. Confetti-like tropical fish flit through crystal-clear lagoons, while overwater villas offer vistas of mantas gliding gracefully beneath. Add in the luxury of floating breakfasts served in your private pool and intimate dinners on pristine beaches, and you have the perfect…

MUNICH, 20 November 2024 – Apaleo, the API-first open property management platform, today announced it has raised €20 million in a growth equity investment round led by PSG Equity, a leading growth equity firm that specialises in partnering with software and technology-enabled services companies to help navigate and capitalise on transformational growth. Existing investors Redalpine, FOMCAP IV, and Rockaway Ventures also participated in the round. The funding will allow Apaleo to accelerate its international expansion, attract top-tier talent, and further develop its cutting-edge platform. The company plans to strengthen its presence throughout Europe and globally, solidifying its position as a…

As the countdown to 2025 approaches, JEN Maldives Malé by Shangri-La invites guests to celebrate the New Year with a festive feast and a toast to new beginnings. This unforgettable evening promises an array of culinary delights, live music, and exciting giveaways. On 31st December 2024, guests can indulge in an exquisite buffet at Azur Restaurant, featuring a wide variety of flavours, including a selection of tapas, live grills, and decadent desserts. The festive ambiance will be enhanced by live music, setting the perfect tone to welcome the New Year. In addition to the celebration, JEN Maldives will offer exclusive…

Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives has introduced Malvika Pant as their new yoga instructor, bringing a vibrant blend of passion and expertise to the resort’s wellness offerings. Malvika’s personal journey in wellness fuels her dedication to helping guests achieve transformation, and she is eager to share her knowledge and energy with all who visit. For Malvika, the opportunity to work at Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives is a dream come true, combining her two passions—yoga and nature. She sees the resort’s serene surroundings as the perfect environment for yoga, with the Maldives’ crystal-clear waters and peaceful atmosphere providing an ideal backdrop for rejuvenation. The…