Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) , India's largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a Gateway branded hotel in Agartala, Tripura. The brownfield project expands Gateway’s presence in the North East.
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) , India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the opening of Corbett Hideaway, Jim Corbett - IHCL SeleQtions in Uttarakhand.
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the launch of Taj Mount Kusur Resort and Villas in Lonavala, Maharashtra. Developed in partnership with Amavi, India’s only hospitality-backed real estate brand, the project marks Taj’s entry into the luxury branded villa segment.
Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announces its Niseko debut with the opening of Moxy Niseko Village. Situated adjacent to the Niseko Village Gondola in the heart of Japan’s leading powder skiing destination, the hotel will bring Moxy Hotels’ bold, social spirit to the mountains, offering seamless ski-in/ski-out access and a fresh, energetic base for travelers seeking thrill both on and off the slopes.
Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, together with Central Group Capital, the fund management arm of Central Group — one of Thailand's leading international conglomerates — today announces the signing of Rixos Water World Phuket, marking the debut of Rixos, the pioneer of the luxury all-inclusive concept, in Thailand. Bringing Rixos' distinctive all-inclusive offering to a new destination, the signing underscores Ennismore's continued focus on Asia as a key growth region for its all-inclusive platform. The resort, currently managed by Ennismore, will launch as Rixos Water World Phuket in early 2028, following an extensive renovation. It will join the brand's growing network, further expanding its regional presence alongside upcoming destinations including Rixos Phu Quoc Vietnam, set to open later this year.
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) , India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the opening of Taj Tadoba Resort & Spa, Nagpur, a luxury wildlife retreat set on the edge of Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra.
PATA and GBTA signed an MOU to co-develop the corporate travel component of PATA Travel Mart 2027 in Macao, combining buyer networks, knowledge forums, and joint marketing.
Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, in partnership with Central Pattana, Thailand's leading listed real estate developer and a key subsidiary of Central Group, announces the signing of 25hours Hotel Bangkok, the brand's first property in Thailand, set in the heart of one of Southeast Asia's most dynamic and culturally charged cities. Scheduled to open in Q1 2029 as part of CenTRal cENtrAL, Bangkok's landmark new mixed-use destination, the hotel will introduce 25hours' distinctive approach to playful luxury to one of the city's most exciting new urban developments.
The piece argues that sales teams should use meeting intelligence platforms to prioritize re-engagement with lost group accounts based on actual booking activity, not generic outreach schedules.
roommaster will demo its rebuilt cloud-native PMS at Booth 419 and present a session on Revenue Per Available Guest (RevPAG) for independent hoteliers on September 16 in Miami Beach.
Otel AI's platform connects PMS, RMS, POS, and other hotel systems to automate reporting and run AI agents, with customers reporting 20+ hours saved weekly and RevPAR gains of 8.6% at The Alex Dublin.
Hotels can reframe wooden keycards as collectible markers of skill-based guest experiences, linking tangible objects to workshops like pottery, weaving, or tea to deepen guest connection and encourage return visits.
Hotel marketers are falling behind OTAs in AI search fluency, risking direct bookings as AI assistants increasingly surface inaccurate or OTA-sourced property information.
Poor PMS usability creates hidden operational costs, including supervisor interventions, data errors, and wasted staff time, that never appear in a technology budget.
Waldorf Astoria Bangkok has deployed IRIS digital ordering and a Hilton-approved guest directory across all 171 guestrooms, integrating with Oracle MICROS POS to streamline in-room dining and reduce printed materials.
UrVenue moves its HQ to the Las Vegas Strip and adds four hires across client success, business development, and marketing as it expands into hotels and resorts.
MGallery Collection, a portfolio of storied boutique hotels within the world leading hospitality group Accor, proudly announces the official opening of Financial City Chengdu – MGallery Collection, the brand's highly anticipated new address in Greater China. Nestled in the heart of Chengdu Financial City, a strategic district at the centre of Western China's financial, corporate services and high-end luxury sectors, the hotel enjoys a prime urban location at the crossroads of the city's economic and urban energy. As the third MGallery property in Chengdu, Financial City Chengdu - MGallery Collection further strengthens the brand's footprint in Western China's key cities, marking another important step in Accor's strategic expansion across the region.
The Lind Hotels is set to open The Lind Coron in 2027, marking the homegrown Filipino hospitality brand’s expansion into Palawan and a return to the destination where its story first began.
The St. Regis Singapore proudly unveils its reimagined Presidential Suite, a distinguished expression of contemporary luxury residential living elevated by the brand's signature butler service. Envisioned by acclaimed design firm FBEYE International, the 335-square-metre residence draws inspiration from the organic beauty, lush textures and botanical splendour of the nearby Singapore Botanic Gardens — Singapore's first UNESCO World Heritage Site. Conceived as an exclusive private sanctuary, the suite harmoniously balances spaces for entertaining, relaxation and productivity, while seamlessly integrating sustainable design principles with uncompromising luxury.
OYO parent Prism's GM Agent promises fully autonomous hotel operations, but raises unresolved questions on guest data use, Aadhaar privacy, and accountability as the company pursues a Rs 6,650 crore IPO.
After years of sitting on the buying side of these conversations, five things matter most to me. First, prove you understand hotel operations. Not in theory, but in how your solution performs at 2 a.m. when a system goes down and guests are waiting at the front desk.
Operational fit, clean integration, solid data protection, and measurable value across our properties and markets — that's the minimum expectation. Beyond those fundamentals, here's what, in my view, signposts the start of a genuine partnership: Show us the product.
From our perspective, before we seriously consider a technology vendor, we expect the vendor to demonstrate the following: Clear understanding of hotel operations and the business problem being solved.The solution must address a defined operational, commercial, guest-experience, or compliance challenge.
Atura Oran Park is set to bring a new destination for stays, dining, events and connection to the heart of one of Australia's largest master-planned communities.
Aman , the world’s leading ultra -luxury hospitality and lifestyle brand , today announces Aman Seoul , its brand’s first destination in South Korea . Situated in Cheongdam, one of Seoul’s most prestigious dist ricts, Aman Seoul occupies a prime position overlooking the Han River in the heart of Gangnam . Conceived as a fully integrated destination, in partnership with global asset management and developer Shinsegae Property, Aman Seoul will comprise a hotel, a limited collection of branded residences as well as a global Aman Club . Combining the space, privacy and sense of sanctuary , for which Aman is renowned, the property has been designed as a retreat above the city while remaining deeply connected to the energy, culture and creativity that define contemporary Seoul.
Featuring Signature Balcony Suites, Family Rooms for 5, Reimagined Lobby and Nina Communal.
Elizabeth is set to welcome Australasia’s largest apartment hotel brand, with construction officially commencing on Quest Elizabeth - a landmark development that reflects growing confidence in Adelaide's rapidly expanding northern corridor.
IHG's Stay for Good campaign returns across 59 hotels in Australia and New Zealand in September 2026, donating $1 per room night to OzHarvest and KiwiHarvest after surpassing one million meals delivered.
Quest Apartment Hotels has today opened Quest Canberra Dickson, more than doubling the brand’s accommodation footprint in the nation’s capital.
Hilton's South East Asia Pulse Check of 3,000 travelers finds 59% plan to spend more per trip, with Gen Z and Millennials driving frequency and spending growth across six regional markets.