Young people with disabilities wanting to pursue a career in hospitality will have far greater opportunities following a pioneering partnership between some of Australia’s leading hotel, educational and social enterprise organisations.
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today entered into a strategic partnership, signing definitive agreements to acquirecontrolling stakein ANK Hotels Pvt Ltd and Pride Hospitality Pvt Ltd and signed a distribution agreement with Brij Hospitality Pvt Ltd. With many decades of hospitality experience, the promoters of these companies belong to the illustrious Clarks hotels family. This takes IHCL’s portfolio to over 550 hotels.
Amidst swaying palms and coconut trees, and miles of white sand, a luxurious resort where visible beauty and guest experience are paramount welcomed its first guests on Friday, August 8. South Palms Resort and Spa Panglao - MGallery showcases the beach property’s aesthetic appeal, amenities, and the warm "Boholano spirit," and more importantly, the critical yet unnoticed role of underlying technology.
Lodging Econometrics' (LE's) Q2 2025 Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report reveals China's construction pipeline stands at 3,733 projects/672,224 rooms at the close of the second quarter.
Koh Samui’s residential property market is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by rapid expansion, a diversification of offerings, and intensifying competition in the rental sector. According to the newly released 2025 Samui Property Market Update by C9 Hotelworks, the island's property market—valued at THB30.3 billion—is transitioning from its traditional villa-centric model toward higher-density developments, especially condominiums, while adapting to evolving investment trends and rising international interest.
Indonesia, officially known as the Republic of Indonesia, is the world’s largest archipelagic nation, spanning over 1.9 million square kilometres across more than 17,000 islands. Strategically located between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, it stretches over 5,000 kilometres and shares land borders with Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Malaysia. With a 2024 estimated population of 284.4 million, Indonesia is the fourth most populous country globally.
Read the latest edition of the HVS ANAROCK monthly industry update, MONITOR (Monthly Overview of National Industry Trends and Hospitality Report), for the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry.
IHG Hotels & Resorts officially launches its LINE MiniApp in Japan, offering more ways for guests to make hotel bookings and connect to IHG One Rewards via their preferred digital platforms.
Australia’s largest hotel operator, Accor, has declared The British & Irish Lions Tour a nationwide tourism triumph, as tens of thousands of travelling fans fuel record hotel occupancies and major economic benefits across the country.
Australians love to travel for sport and it’s a great opportunity for Airbnb hosts to earn additional income during major sporting events. For example, a typical host earned $1,390 over the weekend of the cricket test in Sydney in January earlier this year1.
Luxury consumption in China is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by younger, more dynamic consumers and evolving preferences that go beyond traditional notions of wealth display. This shift is particularly evident in the hospitality sector, where luxury hotels now cater to a deeper desire for sensory and emotional experiences. Despite this growing demand, however, research to date has shed little light on how sensory stimulation shapes luxury hotel experiences or how cultural factors influence consumers’ responses to luxury. Working with a co-author, Professor Kam Hung and Professor Cathy Hsu of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) explore the multi-sensory dimensions of luxury consumption. Their findings offer guidance for hoteliers seeking to craft meaningful and memorable experiences for their guests.
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the agreement signing for 15 new hotels across IHCL’s brands cape with the Ambuja Neotia Group. This capital light arrangement will grow the partnership to over 40 hotels.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) today announced a further agreement with FET SYSTEM INC, to rebrand two hotels to ANA Holiday Inn, bringing the first international branded hotels to Sanda and Tosu City.
Highlighted by the night of State of Origin Game II, Perth posted its highest June average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) on record, according to preliminary data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) has unveiled a significant milestone in its international strategy, announcing major loyalty partnership with Lotte Hotels & Resorts of South Korea. Building on the momentum of its Maritim collaboration, the Lotte partnership marks the next step in MHR's phased global expansion. This dual alliance signals a transformative moment for MHR, setting the stage for broader global connectivity, enhanced loyalty offerings, and unprecedented benefits for travellers across key regions.
Marriott International, Inc. announced it has signed an agreement with Ventive Hospitality to open seven hotels, as part of a portfolio deal comprising 1,548-keys across five brands. This includes multiple brand debuts with a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Sri Lanka, Marriott Hotels & Resorts in Varanasi, Courtyard by Marriott in Mundra (Gujarat) and Moxy in Pune. Additionally, it will mark the third JW Marriott and second Moxy to open as part of a dual-branded property in Mumbai. A premier division of Panchshil Realty, Ventive Hospitality stands at the forefront as a visionary owner, developer and asset manager of luxury and business hotels and resorts. With a strong foothold in Pune and the Maldives, the company is recognized for curating remarkable experiences defined by landmark properties, sustainable practices, and strategic growth. All seven properties are anticipated to open in 2030.
At HITEC 2025 in Indianapolis, we sat down with Natalie Kimball, Vice President of Strategic Accounts for Americas and EMEA at Shiji Group, to explore the evolving role of hotel content management, data accuracy, and distribution, particularly in the complex Chinese market. Natalie also shared her candid views on AI in hospitality, the importance of operational control, and the risk of losing the entry-level roles that built today’s industry leaders.
New international flight routes are set to supercharge Australia's hotel sector, creating demand for potentially 1.9 million room nights annually according to a new CBRE analysis.
World Brands Collection Hotels & Resorts Ltd. (WBC), a 100% subsidiary of Wealth Management, Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: Standard Market), is proud to announce a sweeping expansion of its luxury hospitality portfolio across Japan, in partnership with globally celebrated brands such as Six Senses and Banyan Tree.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT), Asia’s fastest-growing hospitality company, has once again been recognized as India's #1 Company to Work For by Great Place to Work. This marks the third consecutive year Hilton has achieved this honor, making it the only hospitality company in India to achieve this distinction. It reflects the company’s consistent leadership in fostering a culture of purpose, wellbeing, inclusion and growth.