IHG has had a very busy week, announcing a $32 million refurb, a new build and the Australian debut of one of its iconic brands.

The premium, all-inclusive holiday specialist has eliminated any COVID-19 worries for guests with this reassuring new coverage.

The online travel company has launched the Netflix of hotel booking. However, it’s too early to tell whether ‘Tripadvisor and chill’ will take off.

In a move that could inspire other travel companies to follow suit, Virtuoso has cut ties with the former US President’s hotel group.

The hotel company has been slinging $5 from every online purchase to the not-for-profit organisation since July last year.

Just like the waistline of Travel Weekly’s editor, Marriott’s all-inclusive portfolio of hotels and resorts is expanding.

The company has a new brand for its indy hotels to sit under, which is held up by four pillars (metaphorically speaking, of course).

After the unexpected death of Arne Sorenson last week, Marriott has chosen who will succeed him.

The property ended up taking on a more luxurious feel than initially anticipated – think ultra-cool art, avant-garde lighting and Karl Lagerfeld amenities.

This new brand claims to have done a Benji Marshall and side-stepped all of the hotel categories currently on the market.

In very sad news, Marriott International has announced the passing of its president and CEO at 62 years of age.

Travel Weekly’s editor is a big fan of scarves, so he is giving Club Med two thumbs up for its latest hire.