Marriott International | Debut of a New Autograph Collection Hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.

Marriott International, American multinational hospitality company based in Bethesda, Maryland expanded its portfolio in the United States with a new Autograph Hotel debuting in Scottsdale, a city in eastern Maricopa County, Arizona, bordered by the Tonto National Forest, McDowell Mountains, the city of Phoenix and the Salt River. well known for its slogan "The West's Most Western Town", a centre that over the past two decades, it has been one of the fastest growing cities and housing market in the U.S.  

This desert city is also known for its spa resorts, golf courses, shopping, dining options. a vibrant atmosphere and art scene, home to more than 90 restaurants, over 320 retail shops and more than 80 art galleries.

The REMI Scottdsale Autograph Collection Hotel, marks the first Autograph Collection property in Scottsdale, a brand well known for its handpicked collection of distinctive hotel designed to inspire and enhance the guest experience, carefully crafted to leave a last imprint.

The hotel is managed by Crescent Hotels & Resorts, an award - winning nationally recognized operator hotels and resorts with several properties in the United States and Canada, based in Fairfax,Virginia.

The property is located at 4415 N Buckboard Trail in the lively Scottsdale's Entertainment District, home to a buzzy nightlife scene, with cool cocktail lounges, upscale restaurants, sleek clubs offering patio bars, live music venues host regular bands near Old Town Scottsdale and Fashion Square offering an easy access to golf courses and situated 13 km from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, 19.1 km to Phoenix Convention Center and 19.5 km from Chase Field.

RSP Architects, an international architectural design company, specializes in innovative spaces and interior design based in Minneapolis, Minnesota executed the design of the rooms while the Rockwell Group, an award - winning interdisciplinary and design firm with headquarters in New York, Los Angeles and Madrid created the public spaces.

The hotel catering to both business and leisure travellers features 161 comfortable rooms, including two Loft Suites with direct access to the pool deck, a lobby bar and three distinct dining venues such as Kauboi, a Japanese steakhouse, F/Sixteeen, an American diner and Allegra Pool & Bar, a rooftop venue with cocktails and live DJ sets.

Additional amenities include a fitness centre, spa, and event spaces suitable for corporate gatherings and weddings, providing views of Camelback Mountain and the Entertainment District.

Links
https://www.marriott.com/en-gb/hotels/phxda-the-remi-scottsdale-autograph-collection/overview/
https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article137412.html

Radisson Hotel Group | Opened a New Radisson Hotel Collection in the Beating Heart of Budapest, Hungary

Radisson Hotel Group, international hospitality company headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, opened a new Radisson Collection hotel in the beating heart of Budapest, the capital and largest city of Hungary, a very popular destination boasting a rich cultural heritage with its historic centre along the Danube River classified as a World Heritage Site due to its numerous notable monuments and attractions from the 13th - century Matthias Church to 19th century landmarks such as Hungarian Parliament, State Opera House, the Museum of Fine Arts and St. Stephen's Basilica.

The opening of the new Radisson Collection Hotel, Basilica Budapest marks the brand's entry into the Hungarian market, part of its strategy to expand its presence in Central Europe.

Radisson Collection Hotel is a special brand known for its luxury lifestyle collection of iconic properties in unique locations. Each hotel within the collection is designed to reflect its specific location, offering bespoke design, exceptional dining, fitness, wellness, and sustainability experiences. The brand is aimed at experience - driven travellers seeking contemporary living and vibrant social scenes.

The hotel hosted in a stylish restored neoclassical building, previously a school is situated at Szent István tér 13 - 14, steps from the emblematic St. Stephen's Basilica, 6 minutes by foot from Hungarian State Opera House and 800 metres from Szecheny Chain Bridge.

The hotel features 71 comfortable and stylish rooms and suites and is positioned 50 metres from the iconic St. Stephen's Basilica, named in honour of Stephen, the first King of Hungary, with many rooms offering views of this impressive landmark, built in a neoclassical style between 1851 and 1905 with its dome reaching a height of 96 metres, making it the second tallest building in the city.

Dining options include The Arc, an all-day bistro offering international dishes, the ISSEI Skybar & Restaurant, located on the rooftop, serving Japanese - Peruvian Nikkei cuisine and and the Collection Café & lounge, which serves barista coffee and pastries.

Amenities include a boutique fitness area, express check - in, dry cl;eaning/laundry service and two private boardrooms which can be combined for larger meetings making it an ideal destination to host events and social gatherings.

 The prime property's location offers guests access to Budapest's cultural and historical sites, including the Buda Castle District and the Jewish Quarter, providing a unique opportunity to discover and enjoy several attractions in the beating heart of the Hungarian capital which hosts various events throughout the year, including the Budapest Art Market and the Sziget Festival among others, which attract both local and international visitors.

Links 
https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-collection-basilica-budapest
https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article137405.html

Peñico, Peru | An Archaeological Treasure and New Tourist Attraction Discovered in the Northern Lima Region

Peñico is an archaeological treasure and new tourist attraction of Peru, an ancient Caral city discovered in the Peruvian province of Huara in the northern Lima Region, 12 kilometres from the "Ciudad Sagrada de Caral", the Sacred City of Caral.

The city's discovery was announced on 3rd July 2025 following eight years of research at the site, which is thought to have been founded between 1800 and and 1500 BC near the end of the Caral - Supe civilization, a complex Pre - Columbian era society that included as many as thirty population settlements in what is now the Caral region of north - central coastal Peru.

The Andean country with this discovery adds a new jewel to its cultural and historical offer with the opening of the citadel of Peñico, an architectural masterpiece more than 3.800 years old, a site that accurated studies was a key hub in the history of the "Valle del Supe", the Supe Valley, connecting the Pacific coast to the Andes mountains in ancient times and is now emerging as new tourist destination of global interest. 

Built around 1800 BC, Peñico stands out for its strategic planning, sitting on a raised terrace that allowed control of the environment and protection against natural disasters. 

Over eight years of research, a total of 18 structures were discovered at the site, including residential complexes and ceremonial temples, as well as the walls of a central plaza, and a number orf artifacts inside the buildings like clay sculptures of animals and human figures, ceremonial objects, and necklaces made from beads and seashells.

The Caral Archaeological Zone, in charge of its management, has enabled tourist infrastructure such as parking lots, reception areas and a modern Interpretation Center with interactive resources to understand the legacy of the site.

The Archaeologist and anthropologist, and Director of the ZAC, Ruth Shady, who led the research into Peñico after leading the excavation of Caral, a nearby citiy considered the beating heart of the same civilization said that Peñico represents a new step in the integration of ancestral heritage with sustainable tourism development.

The site thus joins the network of visitable sites that include Áspero, Caral and Vichama, strengthening Peru's position as a benchmark in archaeological tourism.

Link 
https://tres60.travel/peru-suma-a-penico-como-nuevo-atractivo-arqueologico-y-turistico/

Vila do Bispo, Portugal | To Regulate Motorhome Traffic to Preserve the Urban and Natural Environments

Vila do Bispo, a municipality in the Portuguese Algarve, located in the Faro district in a territory which encompasses the beginning of Portugal's southern coast and the end of the northern coast, situated within the Costa Sud Estão Alentejana National Park, the last stop before the town and fortress of Sagres and the Cabo de São Vicente, iconic cape which was once thought to be the end of the world, a centre highlighted by picturesque narrow streets, whitewashed houses and peaceful cafes, started to regulate motorhome traffic, partcularly those parking illegally in natural parks or urban areas, as they often cause issues for local communities.

The mayor of Vila do Bispo, Rute Silva, told Lusa news agency, that the town wants, is for things to be organised legal. Because anything that brings tourism that is not what Vila do Bispo wants, this brings pollution, lack of hygiene, even brings public health problems.

The ban on parking in natural parks, which make up most of Vila do Bispo's territory, is already a reality that is often not complied with, but it raises other problems that need to be resolved.

 An example is that the municipality has school parkings that in the morning when parents go to take their children to school, are occupied by motorhomes. The council has purt signs prohibiting this type of parking but it wants to go further.

Vila do Bispo Council will begin public discussions of a proposed regulation to prohibit caravans and motorhomes from spending the night within urban areas, as is already the case in the natural parks, except for places designed for this purpose, such as service areas or campsites.

The mayor stated that what the town needs is to create more infrastructure, that is, service areas or campsites so that motorhome can go to the right places, preserving the urban and natural environment.

Directly linked to this issue, the municipality of Vila Bispo is already licensing more service areas for caravans and mortorhomes, which at this time of year invade areas.

The mayor added that the National Republic Guard and the authorities, namely the ICNF, the Insititute for Nature Conservation and Forests, occasionally carry out assessments and inspections, however they are not able to carry out all these operations more frequently in a way that ensures compliance with the legislation, because what the legislation states is that overnight stays are prohibited in natural parks.

The responsibility for monitoring compliance with the rule falls mainly to the National Republic Guard and the Maritime Police, which sometimes have difficult tasks.

The commander of the National Republic Guard's Portimão Territorial Detachment, Francisca Albergaria, said that although this area is very popular all year round, in the summer most of people who come here are foreign citizens, young people, who come looking for contact with nature, looking for surfing who come from all over the world looking for these paradisiacal places.

The security forces try to make offenders aware of the rules, but in many situations, they must to be less permissive and more uncompromising.

The National Republic Guard main approach and what NGR should give priority to is awareness raising, that is, informing people, giving them the necessary information so that they know what they can do and cannot do.

NGR has reached a point where it can not turn a blind eye to the infractions thart are before the National Republic Guard which will have to start monitoring, and if people do commit an infraction must move on to legislation and issue fines.

The NGR commander added that this year seven inspections have been carried out with a total of 51 officers, and 171 reports of misdemeanours have been draw up.

The captain of the Port of Lagos and local commander of the Maritime Police, Hugo da Guia, stated that the main problem is that type of tourism often does not comply with the national rules of regulations,or with national legislation, and as a result, it behaves in a deviant manner. 

The main problem is here in the Parque Natural do Suoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina, where the Maritime Police regularly receives complaints from locals.

There are currently two service areas of campsites that can accommodate caravans and motorhomes, and there will soon be five, but business people in the tourism sector want, above all, to see more information provided for this type of tourist.

The Director of Salema Eco Camp, Joaquim Lourenço said in the municipality of Vila do Obispo that 98% are probably international travellers, many of them do not even know what the legislation is in Portugal, and a lot of them don't even know that they are inside a natural park. 

The Director added that because even journalists when they came from Faro, did not see any signs saying welcome to the natural park. There isn't one. 

The phenomen of motorhome tourism has reached considerable proportions in recent years in the Algarve, developing in a context of informality that has made it a focus of conflicts from an environmental and land - use planning point of view.

With proper management, this type of tourism can cease to a threat and become an opportunity with significant economic returns.

Link
https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2025-07-07/regulating-algarve-motorhome-traffic/99179

Riccione, Italy | New Strategic Plan to Redefine the Bathing Establishments, Enhancing Their Identity, Economy and Competitiveness Launched

Riccione, Italian town in the province of Rimini in Emilia - Romagna which extends along the coastal strip of the Adriatic Sea and located in a transition zone between the southernmost sectors of the Po Valley and the first hills of the Romagna hinterland, one of the most popular seaside resorts of Italy on the Adriatic Riviera, featured in songs and movies and becoming famous throughout the world for its lively and fashionable spirit launched a new strategic plan to redefine its bathing establishments to enhance their identity, economy and competitiveness.

The initiative started with a development table with the presence of the beach operators, considering the beach as a fundamental element to elevate the image, attractiveness and reputation of Riccione.

 A first meeting was convened by the mayor Daniela Angelini with the councillor for State Property and Urban Planning Christian Andruccioli, which saw the presence of all the representatives of the associations of beach operators, and Roberto Giovannini, partner of KPMG, the leading Network company in management consulting for businesses and head of the Riccione strategic plan.

The goal is to redefine a new model of bathing, capable of responding to the transformation in tourism and the new needs of visitors, maintaining the ties with the tradition that characterizes the beach of Riccione.

The project aims to guide the evolution of the seaside sector towards even high quality standards, greater environmental sustainability, accessibility and innovation, always considering the characteristics of Riccione current tourist demand, the type of tourist to attract and safeguarding the winning peculiarities of the offer.

The path includes several phases, starting from an analysis of the current context to identify strengths and weaknesses, studying virtuous experiences in Italy and abroad, with care not to distort Riccione typicality. 

Subsequently, thematic tables will be held on the quality of the tourist offer, environmental sustainability, accessibility of spaces and management models, as well as interviews with beach operators to collect concrete contributions generating a relevant feedback.

The new model will represent a strategic and operational reference for the subsequent drafting of the Beach Plan and to redefine the technical – qualitative criteria in future calls for bathing concessions.

The mayor of Riccione, Daniela Angelini said that the beach is a distinctive element of the city and the aim is to build an innovative model of bathing establishment.

Finally, the municipal administration underlined the importance of the role of the Emilia - Romagna Region, which will be involved to ensure regulatory consistency, technical support and the operational start of the activities is scheduled for the end of the summer.

Link
https://www.rimininotizie.net/ambiente-salute/2025/07/19/riccione-parte-il-nuovo-piano-per-ridefinire-gli-stabilimenti-balneari-collaborazione-con-kpmg/

Cape Town, South Africa | Officially Opened the New SAAO, Astronomical Observatory Visitor Centre to Boost Astrotourism

The new SAAO, South African Observatory Visitor Centre, officially opened its doors in Cape Town, vibrant port city of South Africa's southwest coast, the legislative capital and the seat of the Parliament of the nation, marking a key milestone in the country's National Astrotourism Strategy.  

Announced on 9th July 2025 by Ministers Patricia de Lille and Blade Nzimande, the Astronomical Observatory Visitor Centre aims to merge science, education and tourism by offering interactive exhibits, indigenous celestial storytelling, and access to historical telescopes.

The initiative is co - founded by the Departments of Tourism and Science, Technology and Innovation, along with the National Research Foundation with the aim to boost astrotourism, a form of tourism focused on experiencing the night sky and celestial events, like stargazing, eclipses, and meteor showers among others.

South Africa is rapidly becoming a leading destination for astrotourism, leveraging its unique geographic advantages and world-class astronomical infrastructure. The country's vast, dark skies with minimal light pollution particularly in regions like the Karoo, offer exceptional stargazing and astronomical research opportunities.

Located on the historic SAAO grounds in Observatory, the Astronomical Observatory Visitor Centre of Cape Town supports all three pillars of the astro - tourism strategy: indigenous narrarives and skills development, infrastructure investment, and inclusive tourism growth.

The Astronomical Observatory Visitor Centre is projected to attract over 18.000 visitors annually and showcases how tourism and science can coexist to create economic and educational opportunities, and represents a growing focus on niche tourism offerings, highlighting South Africa's rich cultural and scientific heritage.

Link 
https://atta.travel/resource/south-africa-launches-saao-visitor-centre-to-boost-astro-tourism.html

Bogotá, Colombia | Premier Destination for Meetings and Corporate Events Tourism in South America

 Bogotá, Colombia’s sprawling, high – altitude capital, founded in 1538 that still retains its historic charm in areas such as La Candelaria, aside from being historically significant, the Colombian metropolis offers a vibrant mix of rich culture, history, and modern urban life, and is consolidating its status as a South America’s premier destination for meetings and corporate events tourism, thanks to its first - class infrastructure, global connectivity,  versatile locations and diverse venues.

 The city’s success is highlighted by its recognition as South America’s Leading Business Travel Destination for the fifth consecutive year, according to the World Travel Awards. This award acknowledges the city’s strong position in the business travel and MICE (Meetings, Incentive, Conventions, and Exhibitions) tourism sector.

Its privileged central location in Latin America, air connectivity with more than 20 airlines, makes it an ideal gateway for corporate events, trade shows, conferences and incentive trips. 

The city offers more than 50.000 hotel rooms and features versatile venues, including : 

•    Corferias - This fair pole located between Quinta Paredes and El Recuerdo neighborhoods is the country’s largest trade fair complex, with capacity for more than 15.000 people and multiple pavilions and is the the main Latin - American partner of the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI). 

 
•    Ágora Bogotá Convention Center - Located within the trade fairs, events and congress cluster of Bogotá, this center is designed as a public building with avant - garde architecture, a fragment of the city, with a courtyard, plaza, and observation platforms. It has more than 18 rooms spread over five levels and capacity for around 4.000 attendees.

Other large – format venues such as G - 12 or Compensor Avenida 68 complement the offering of  Bogotá for mass congresses. 

The Colombian capital also stands out for its versatility. More than 30 non - traditional locations, such as museums, gardens and haciendas are available for events with a distinctive touch and furthermore its year - round temperate climate and network of highly qualified suppliers provide optimal conditions for any typer of professional meeting.

Bogotá is undoubtedly one of the main epicentres of  business opportunities in Latin and South America, and the city not only connect businesses : it transform them into impactful experiences.

Link 
https://en.travel2latam.com/news-98930-bogota-the-capital-as-an-epicenter-of-business-opportunities