Loews Hotels & Co | Revealed Plans to Open a 507 - Room Property in Arlington, Texas, U.S.

Loews Hotels & Co, an American luxury hospitality company founded in 1960 and  based in New York City, a group that owns or operates various hotels in the U.S. and Canada,  has revealed plans to open a 507 - room property in Arlington, a city in Texas, located in the heart of the Dallas - Fort Worth metroplex,  a highly diverse centre, offering a dense suburban feel, with.

Arlington is a very attractive city, home to the famous University of Texas, a major entertainment and sport hub, depicted as  the “American Dream City”, featuring premier attractions like AT&T Stadium, Dallas Cowboys home, one of the most iconic teams in the NFL, Globe Life Field (Texas Rangers), the Arlington Museum of Art that showcases the popular Six Flags Over Texas amusement park, and Hurricane Harbor water park.

The future Americana by Loews Hotels will be constructed on the site of the existing Sheraton Arlington Hotel, which is scheduled for demolition in early June.

Construction of the new hotel is set to begin this summer and this development marks Loews Hotels & Co’s third property in the city’s Entertainment District. located at 1500 Convention Center Drive, close to AT&T Stadium, 13 minutes’ walk from Globe Life Park, and 3.2 kilometres from the Six Flags Over Texas theme park.

The property will feature 507 rooms, including 39 suites. designed to serve meetings and events, with more than 83.000 square feet of total indoor and outdoor meeting and event space. Indoor meeting space will total 44.789 square feet, including a 17.337 - square - foot grand ballroom, a 10.000 - square - foot event barn, a 6.808 - square foot junior ballroom, and 10.644 square feet of breakout rooms.

Pre - function space will add approximately 24.000 square feet, though this is not included in the total meeting space calculation.

Outdoor event space will total 38.651 square feet, featuring a 23.820 - square – foot event lawn, a 7.633 - square - foot pool terrace, a 2.760 - square - foot junior ballroom terrace, a 2.272 - square - foot three meal terrace, a 2.168 - square - foot grand ballroom and boardroom terrace.

Americana by Loew Hotels will be the brand’s 28th property, and its name pays tribute to the iconic Americana Hotel in Bal Harbour, Florida, a Loews landmark that opened in 1956.

Wth the addition of Americana by Loews Hotels, the company’s Arlington campus will comprise three hotels, totalling 1.695 rooms and more than 374.000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting place.

Link

https://www.loewshotels.com/press/news/press-categories/press-releases/americana-by-loews-hotels-arlington-announcement

https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article139673.html

Nammos Hotels and Resorts | Unveiled Plans to Open its First Resort in the Middle East at AMAALA’s Triple Bay, Saudi Arabia

Nammos Hotels and Resort, a company part of ADMO Lifestyle Holding with offices in Monaco, Abu Dhabi, UAE, and Mykonos, Greece focusing on beachfront, high - end, exclusive resort, ultra - luxury hospitality and vibrant design, has unveiled plans to open its first resort in the Middle East at AMAALA Triple Bay, a flagship regenerative tourism project by Red Sea Global, an ultra - luxury wellness destination on Saudi Arabia’s northwest coast, featuring nine premier resorts, including Four Seasons, Rosewood, and Six Senses, a marina, yacht club, and a marine life institute.

Nammos Resort AMAALA will be the first new opening under Nammos’ expansion plan scheduled to open in spring 2026, and designed to blend the local natural surroundings, offering a “barefoot elegance” experience combined with intense, curated nightlife dining.

The development will be anchored by a private island and will features 110 rooms and suites, villas, 20 private residences, pool bungalows and the Cliff Villa, described as offering AMAALA Triple Bay’s most exclusive viewpoint.

Facilities will include a collection of infinity pools, the Blu Kids Club and three dining venues such as the Nammos Restaurant, located on a private island with an infinity pool, cabanas, and a private jetty for boat arrivals, Nalu, offering Latin American cuisine, and Ilios, a Mediterranean restaurant and bar.

The resort wellness hub will introduce the Nammos Spa, which will launch a proprietary wellness program and will partner with Augustinus Bader for skincare services.

At Nammos Resort AMAALA guests will have access to a dedicated Nammos Butler, a servce model described as anticipating guest needs.

The property is designed to operate with a zero - carbon footprint and will be powered by 100% renewable energy upon completion, as part of AMAALA Triple Bay’s sustainability infrastructure.

Link

https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article139768.html

Scandic Hotels | Unveiled Plans to Open a 152 - Room Scandic Go Hotel in Stavanger, Norway

Scandic Hotels, a Swedish hotel chain based in Stockholm, a pioneer within sustainability, boasting the majority of its properties certified with the Nordic Ecolabel require has unveiled plan to open a 152 - room Scandic Go hotel in Stavanger, an attractive coastal city in southwestern Norway.

Stavanger is a very lively centre,  known as the nation’s “Energy Capital” due to its robust oil industry, while retaining immense charm with its 18th - century wooden houses in Gamle Stavanger (Old Stavanger), a historic, preserved neigbourhood with picturesque cobblestone streets and and alleys, relevant museums and serving as major gateway to dramatic nature, including the breathtaking Lysefjord and Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock),  cliff, and the 4.444 - step wooden staircase at Flørli.

The hotel will be established through the renovation and conversion  of one of the city’s central buildings in a redeveloped property within the Ankerkvartalet complex, an area being developed by property owner SVG Property, a short distance from Stavanger Maritime Museum and the Fjord Cruise departure point. 

Construction work is scheduled to begin in 2027, with the hotel expected to open in 2028. The new Scandic Go Hotel will be the third in the brand’s portfolio to open in Norway, previous announcements included new Scandic Go hotels in Oslo and Tromsø.

The property will feature 152 rooms joining the Scandic Go Brand, a budget - friendly, urban hotel brand designed for the economy segment, offering essentials at a lower price point to allow to spend more time and money exploring the destination.

The hotel is planned to operate under the Nordic Swan Ecolabel, the official environmental certification in the Nordic countries, prioritizing the use of recycled materials in its operations, including chairs made from coffee grounds and tabletops made from recycled textlies.

According to the announcement, Scandic currently operates five hotels in Stavanger and this expansion in the city reflects ongoing investment in the Norwegian hospitality sector with a continuous interest in the region as a relevant tourist destination.

Links

https://www.scandichotelsgroup.com/media/press-releases/2026/new-scandic-go-in-stavanger/

https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article139872.html

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Experiencing a Significant Economic Boost Thanks to Tourism

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's sprawling capital in the highlands bordering the Great Rift Valley, and the country commercial and cultural hub is experiencing a significant economic boost thanks to tourism.

 The city, Africa's diplomatic capital (AU/Un/HQ), a growing economic hub, and a cultural treasure trove housing "Lucy" at the National Museum, offering rich history, vibrant markets, unique coffee culture, and a blend of ancient tradition with modern development, attracting tourists, expats, and business for its unique atmosphere, affordability, and role as gateway to Ethiopia is consolidating itself as an emergent destination in the African continent.

Based on reports from early February 2026 regarding the first half of the 2025/2026 Ethiopian fiscal year, Addis Ababa has experienced a booming tourism, with 155,000 nillion Birr, approximately US$1 billion injected into the local economy from international tourists in six months, according to Mayor Adanech Abiebie.

 In addition, the city welcomed 4.9 million domestic tourists, demonstrating Addis Ababa's growing appeal as both a domestic and international destination, according to information from ENA, the official news agency of the government of Ethiopia.

 During the presentation of the tourism performance report at the City Council, the Mayor stressed that these numbers reflect the accelerated transformation of the city into a leading destination for tourism and conferences in Africa.

 The mayor attributed this strong performance to the development of new tourist destinations and the improvement of existing ones, designed to maximize the social and economic impact of the sector.

The official mentioned that the city is a hub for tourism conferences and events have that significantly increased the number of international and continental meetings, with almost 150 events held in the last six months, an increase of 50% compared to last year. 

 Key details regarding Addis Ababa's tourism performance: 

•    Significant Revenue: The city administration announced that in six months starting around July 8. 2025, international visitors injected roughly $1 billion (155 billion Birr) into the economy. 
•    Visitor Numbers: Addis Ababa hosted 699,761 international tourists during this period, which marks a 15% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. 
•    Domestic Tourism: Domestic tourism also increased, with roughly 4.9 million local tourists visiting attractions in the Ethiopian capital. 
•    Drivers of Growth: Mayor Adanech Abiebie attributed this strong performance to development of new, upgraded, and flagship, sites such as Friendship Park, the Science Museum, and Unity Park. 
•    Conference Hub: The city's status as a top African conference and event destination was solidified by hosting approximately 150 international and continental events in the past six months, a 50% increase from the previous year. 
 

Link

https://tvbrics.com/es/news/capital-et-ope-inyecta-m-s-de-2-700-millones-de-d-lares-en-el-sector-tur-stico/

Wuhu, China | A Humanoid AI - Powered Traffic Control Robot Has Begun Operating on the City’s Streets

A humanoid AI – powered traffic control robot has begun operating on the streets of Wuhu, a prefecture - level city in southeastern Anhui province, China, sitting on the southeast bank of the Yangtze River, a diversified industrial centre, known for its relevant production of textiles, machinery, metallurgical products, electronics, processed foods, and various commodities as reported by Xinhua News Agency. 

This AI - powered traffic controller known as “Intelligence Police Unit R001” is designed to assist human officers by performing routine and hazardous tasks. According to an officer within the Wuhu traffic police, Jiang Zihao, the robot is capable of performing standard traffic control gestures synchronised with traffic lights and issuing voice warnings to violators. 

Visually the AI - powered controller resemble a person in a police uniform and, as noted in the report, and it has already become a local attraction.

“Intelligence Police Unit R001” is equipped with high - resolution cameras and an intelligent voice alert system. To detect violations, the robot use large - model data processing algorithms, enabling it to autonomously record offences committed by non - motorised vehicles and pedestrians.

 
The robot is not limited to stationary work: it is mobile and capable of independently moving to designated locations. Its functions also include detecting illegal parking and monitoring traffic conditions in real time. 

 “Intelligence Police Unit R001”also operates in all weather conditions and helps reduce the workload on human police officers, especially during peak hours and in adverse weather. 

The company manufacturing the humanoid reports that the devices are already being used in more than 100 different scenarios, including reception services, petrol duties and public services. 

Key features of the robot include: 

•    Physical Appearance: The robot is humanoid, wears a police uniform, reflective vest, and a white cap to resemble a human officer.
•    Traffic Management: It can perform standard, human - lije traffic control hand gestures synchronized with the city’s traffic light system to direct vehicles and pedestrians. 
•    Violation Detection: The unit is equipped with high – definition cameras and uses large – model data processing algorithms to autonomously identify traffic violations in real – time, such as cyclists riding in motor lanes, not wearing helmets, or illegal parking.
•    Voice Warnings: It features an intelligent voice broadcasting system to issue – on – site warnings and reminders to violators, with phrases like “For your safety, please ride bicycles in the non – motorized lane.”
•    Mobility and Navigation: The robot is not limited to a stationary post; it has autonomous movement capabilities using LiDAR technology and can navigate independently to designed locations for monitoring or specific tasks. 
•    Continuous Operation: It is designed to operate 24/7 and can work in all weather conditions, easing the workload for human police officers during peak hours or adverse weather. 
•    Real - time Monitoring: It conducts real – time road monitoring and transmits data and footage to a backend system or police database. 

The deployment of R001 is a pilot application of AI technology in local traffic management, aimed at enhancing urban safety and efficiency. 

Currently law enforcement units, including quadruped robot dogs and wheeled robots, are already being tested in other important Chinese cities such as Chengdu and Hangzhou. Their development and deployment form part of a state strategy to apply advanced technologies, including intelligent robots, directly in everyday life.  

Link 
https://tvbrics.com/en/news/humanoid-ai-powered-traffic-controllers-take-to-roads-in-china/

Aswan, Egypt | Designated as the Tourist City of the Year by the D - 8 Economic Cooperation Organization

Aswan, an iconic city on the Nile River, southern Egypt’s strategic and commercial gateway since antiquity, home to some most fascinating archaeological sites like the Philae temple complex, on Agilkia island near the landmark Aswan Dam, has been designated as the “Tourist City of the Year” for 2026 by the D - 8 Econmic Cooperation Organization, an intergovernmental organization established in 1997 fostering economic development and tourism among Bangladesh,  Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Turkey, and Azerbaijan. 

According to Daily News Egypt, Aswan obtained a majority of votes from member states, achieving a recognition for the second consecutive year, in a competition with three nominated cities from Azerbaijan, Iran and Pakistan, a success that highlighs the role of the Egyptian city as a strategic, historic gateway between Africa and the Middle East.

The city was awarded as best tourist destination for its rich cultural heritage, archaeological significance, year - round tourism, including Nile Cruises, and therapeutic tourism. This award also highlights Aswan as a premier destination for history and nature, featuring the Abu Simbel temples, Philae Temple, and the High Dam. 

The selection process included a coordinated effort between Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, which submitted a detailed file with information on the city’s tourism infrastructure, assets and attractions and this distinction highlights Aswan’s historical and cultural position as a major tourism destination. 

Key features and attractions of Aswan recognized by the D - 8 Organization include: 

•    Ancient Monuments: The Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, Kalabsha Temple, and the Tombs of the Nobles. 
•    Nubian Culture: Vibrant Colourful Nubian villages, the Nubian Museum, and authentic Nubian hospitality. 
•    Natural and Scenic Beauty: The Nile River, Elephantine Island, Aswan Botanical Garden on Kitchener’s Island, and the Nile’s cataract. 
•    Modern Engineering and Safari: The Aswan High Dam and Lake Nasser, alongside desert safari adventures. 
•    Specialized Tourism: Known for therapeutic tourism, birdwatching, and as a winter sun resort. 

With this designation, the flow of tourists travelling to Aswan, especially from D – 8 member countries, is expected to increase significantly today and in the coming years. 

Link 
https://tvbrics.com/es/news/ciudad-egipcia-es-nombrada-como-ciudad-tur-stica-del-a-o-2026/

Munich, Germany | f.re.e. - Leisure and Travel Fair - From 18 to 22 February 2026

Munich, vibrant capital and largest city of Bavaria in southern Germany will host from 18 to 22 February 2026 f.re.e, a relevant fair featuring over 1.000 exhibitors from more than 60 countries, an annual leisure and travel exhibition, considered a central event for professionals and travellers.  

The fair takes place at Messe München, Messegelände, known for its modern infrastructure and accessibility, a venue providing an ideal setting for this versatile fair, offering ample space for exhibitors and visitors, as well as a diverse range of activities and programs.

Organized by Messe München GmbH, a renowned organizer known for its expertise in arranging large - scale, international fairs, since its inception in 2009 f.re.e. established itself as Bavaria’s largest travel and leisure fair and a very significant platform where exhibitors and visitors from various sectors of the leisure and travel industry converge. 

The event spans eight halls, covering 88.000 m² and is distinguished by its thematic diversity with focus areas on travel, outdoor & fitness, water sports, cycling/bicycles, and Travel Caravanning & Camping. This variety allows visitors to learn about the latest trends, products, and services in these sectors.

A unique feature of the fair is its extensive supporting program, which provides entertainment and interactions. There are numerous adventure worlds and stages where visitors can actively participate, test new products, and find inspiration. 

f.re.e showcases innovations, holiday destinations and hands - on activities and visitors can test products directly, including a bicycle/MTB sourse, a water basin for canoes and Stand Paddling (SUP), a diving pool, a climbing tower, canoe testing and visiting a new“hobby horsing area”. In addition the fair showcases various leisure equipment such as sports items and a wide range of products for trial and purchase and every year introduces new themes.   

f.re.e. New 2026 Features: 

•    Hobby Horsing (Hall A6): An interactive, trending activity for all ages. 
•    Kids Velo Coaches (Hall B6): Specialized training to help children top ride bikes. 
•     Treffpunkt Selbstausbau (Hall B4): A dedicated area for customized vehicle camping, featuring consultations. 

In essence f.re.e. is not just a fair for leisure and travel enthusiasts but also an event that creates a vibrant and interactive atmosphere, where the latest trends and developments in the industry can be discovered. 

 Links 

https://free-muenchen.de/en/
https://www.tradefairdates.com/free-M4383/Munich.html