From new resort openings to summer travel deals and destination developments, here are several travel industry announcements that caught PubClub’s attention this week.
Summer is hot and so are some of the deals and opportunities at properties all over the world.
Here is a roundup of hotel and hospitialty news and promotions for summer 2026, including one tied to the 2026 World Cup soccer tournament.
GO Airport Shuttle Providing 10% Discount To Traveling World Cup Fans
GO Airport Shuttle (GOWithUs.com) has added Spanish, French and German reservation portals to help international FIFA fans easily book ground transportation in the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Those going to World Cup games will receive a 10% discount when booking airport pickups, local transfers, and multi-city itineraries through designated portals:
- Book Transfers in English and Save 10%: https://gowithus.com/reservations?portal=worldcup26
- Reservar Traslados en Español y Ahorra un 10%: https://gowithus.com/reservations/?portal=worldcup26&lang=es
- Réserver des Transferts en Français et Économisez 10%: https://gowithus.com/reservations/?portal=worldcup26&lang=fr
- Transfers auf Deutsch Buchen und 10 % Sparen: https://gowithus.com/reservations/?portal=worldcup26&lang=de
Hard Rock Launches World Cup 2026 Campaign
In a tie-in with the 2026 World Cup, Hard Rock International has a”All Teams. One Place.” campaign. It is giving fans a chance to win the ultimate fan experience through its Global Messi Sweepstakes, open from June 15 to July 31, 2026, for fans in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Spain, Austria, Netherlands, Poland, Japan, and Malaysia. One lucky winner and a guest will receive an incredible grand prize:
- A once-in-a-lifetime meet & greet with Leo Messi
- Roundtrip airfare to South Florida
- A two-night stay at The Guitar Hotel at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Four runners-up will each win a hotel stay at one of four iconic Hard Rock destinations: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana, Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya, Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos or Hard Rock Hotel New York. In addition, more than 300 loyalty point prizes of up to $50, $100, and $500 values will be rewarded to sweepstakes entrants who are members of Unity™ by Hard Rock. For official sweepstakes rules and to be notified when entries open on June 15, visit hardrock.com/messi-sweepstakes or follow @officialhardrock.
Forbes 2026 Hotel Star Bars List Revealed
Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”), the global authority on luxury hospitality, today announced its 2026 Hotel Star Bars.Shanghai and Tokyo led this year’s list with three winning bars each. Five bars earned repeat recognition: Le Bar at Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li; Le Bar Américain at Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo; Le Bar Botaniste at Shangri-La Paris; Library by the Sea at Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa; and The St. Regis Bar at The St. Regis Macao.
Some notable new standouts include:
- The Champagne Bar at Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, a palm-filled hot spot with Miami’s largest collection of champagne.
- The Bvlgari Bar at Bvlgari Hotel Tokyo, a 45th-floor Mediterranean garden in the sky.
- Vault Bar at Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, a cozy former bank vault serving innovative drinks.
- Don Manuel’s at Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal, an open-air oasis with distinctly Mexican cocktails.
To view the full list of 2026 Hotel Star Bars, visit ForbesTravelGuide.com.
Waterside Bungalows Now Open at Ambergris Cay In Turks & Caicos
Ambergris Cay, the luxury all-inclusive private island resort in Turks & Caicos, opened its new Waterside Bungalows, a collection of 12 waterfront accommodations designed to offer a more family-friendly and immersive island experience, complete with private heated plunge pools, direct access to calm waters ideal for kayaking and paddleboarding, and convenient proximity to the resort’s dining and amenities. Each room features a private heated plunge pool, shaded terrace, indoor-outdoor living areas with floor-to-ceiling glass, and complimentary kayaks and paddleboards.
Plus you get globally-inspired dining, dedicated island hosts, non-motorized water sports, tennis and pickleball, yoga, e-bikes, bone fishing lessons, beach bonfires and, what caught PubClub.com’s attention the most, the floating Hangover Tiki Bar.
And you can take immediate advantage o it with a limited-time Founder’s Rate, offering 20% off stays, a complimentary couples spa treatment, and an exclusive waterside experience. You must book here by August 31.
Tripadvisor named Ambergris Cay the No. 2 all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean and No. 18 all-inclusive resort in the world in its 2026 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards, placing the private island retreat among the top 1% of hotels and hospitality businesses worldwide.
Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia In Portugal Is Located Within Historic Wine Cellars
Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia in Portugal has been accepted into Virtuoso’s exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners. Located within the historic Kopke Port wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia, the hotel combines contemporary luxury, Michelin-starred dining, and immersive wine experiences overlooking Porto and the Douro River.
New Hotel Opens In Frankfurt, Germany
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) , India’s largest hospitality company, has opened Taj Hessischer Hof Frankfurt, the brand’s entry into Continental Europe. The Frankfurt property has Bombay Brasserie with its authentic, eclectic Bombay and Indian cuisine; Jimmy’s Bar, known for its live piano performances and cocktails; and the Lobby Bar, a a daytime café serving fine teas, coffees and pastries.
San Diego’s Newest Hotel Is Element San Diego Mission Valley
San Diego is has a new hotel, Element San Diego Mission Valley. A Marriott property has 148 rooms and suites, 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, eco-conscious design, complimentary bikes, EV charging stations and wellness amenities. You can book rooms on the Element San Diego website.
Luxury luxury Anantara To Open In Miami’s Edwater
It won’t happen untiil 2030, but Minor Hotels is bringing it luxury Anantara brand to the U.S. with Anantara Miami Resort & Residences—a 50-story development in Miami’s Edgewater. This marks the brand’s U.S. debut and reflects Minor Hotels’ continued global expansion. When open, the 50-story tower on Biscayne Bay will feature 50 hotel suites, 100 private branded residences and 120 resort residences, allowing owners to make their residences available to hotel guests.
This article was compiled by PubClub.com from sources associated with the hotels.
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