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China regulator delays Marriott-Starwood merger

TravelMole Editorial Team - Aug 09, 2026

Chinese authorities have asked for more time to consider over the impending formation of the world's largest hospitality group. The Marriott-Starwood…

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China’s Anbang mulling takeover of IHG

TravelMole Editorial Team - Aug 07, 2026

China's Anbang Insurance Group, which fought a protracted, but ultimately unsuccessful battle with Marriott for control of Starwood Hotels &…

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Expedia considering Trivago IPO

TravelMole Editorial Team - Aug 01, 2026

Expedia is mulling an initial public offering for subsidiary Trivago. The Germany based hotel booking site was bought by Expedia in…

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Starwood names GM for St Regis Langkawi

TravelMole Editorial Team - Aug 01, 2026

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has named Thomas Schwall as general manager of the luxury St Regis Langkawi in Malaysia. Schwall heads…