Vietnam's "1+1+34+N" tourism data governance model is held up as a template for the Philippine DOT, arguing that a data ownership framework must precede any AI or chatbot deployment.
HiLITE Group opens Mandara near Calicut, a 20-cottage AI-integrated wellness retreat exclusively for women, covering six life stages from prenatal to geriatric care.
Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, is set to introduce its locally focused, affordable lifestyle brand, ASAI Hotels, to Malaysia, with the opening of ASAI Gamuda Cove.
I've long been a believer in the model - Happy Staff-Happy Guest- Profitable Business.My personal view is that this is where the real solution lies. As an industry we are reasonably good at measuring things. Although I don't believe we are as good as measuring the right things together.
Improving retention is certainly good news, but retention alone does not tell us whether employees are committed to their organizations. During economic uncertainty, some employees may practice “job-hugging,” staying primarily because changing jobs feels risky.
Building a hospitality business team means to create community not just jobs. Business and employee performance needs to focus on the delivery of great service and support the establishment of sustainable hospitality environments (good for the environment, good for the community and good for business).
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa unveils ŪRJĀ Naturopathy Island – the next evolution of holistic healing in the Maldives. Named after the Sanskrit word for vitality, ŪRJĀ is a wellness destination with a difference. Its program balances naturopathic principles with scientific expertise, shifting the focus from surface-level relaxation to meaningful restoration.
Pemako Punakha, conceptually designed by Bill Bensley, is Bhutan's first luxury tented villa property and flagship of the country's first Bhutanese-owned luxury hotel group, with rates from $1,800 per night.
Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the signing of Radisson RED Sydney Haymarket, a 328-room, new-build lifestyle hotel set to open in 2029. Located in the vibrant southern end of Sydney’s Central Business District, the hotel will bring Radisson RED’s bold, playful, and social approach to hospitality to one of Australia’s most dynamic urban precincts.
ITC Hotels Limited today announced the signing of a management agreement for a 22-key boutique retreat in Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island), one of India's most captivating island getaways under Storii by ITC Hotels brand. Surrounded by pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, tropical landscapes and rich marine biodiversity, Storii Havelock is envisioned as an intimate retreat that embraces the natural beauty and laid-back charm of the Andaman Islands.
Lemon Tree Hotels Limited, one of India’s largest hotel chains, has announced the opening of Lemon Tree Hotel, Bharuch, marking the Group’s 12th operational hotel in Gujarat. With 20 hotels in the pipeline, it underlines the company’s long-term focus on the state as a strategically important market for its growth.
IHCL will absorb associate company OHL via an all-stock deal at 25 IHCL shares per 117 OHL shares, folding in seven hotels and 825 rooms, with completion targeted in H2 FY2028.
A fully automated hotel is not the future of hospitality. It is a different product category entirely and comparing the two does a disservice to both. The self checkout analogy is bit construed in my opinion. Self-checkout did not evolve retail.
As a hotel General Manager, I see the human-free hotel as an evolution in efficiency, but not a replacement for hospitality. Automation can significantly improve the guest journey by streamlining check-in, room access, payments, and routine service requests.
I have no problem with hotels using more technology. Guest apps, keyless entry and digital check-in can make things easier for guests and save my team a lot of repetitive work.But a hotel with no people involved in the guest journey is different.
The hotel will bring IHG’s fastest-growing premium brand to an emerging leisure and MICE destination.
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has opened Mövenpick Resort & Spa Bintan Lagoon, a new beachfront resort on the Indonesian island of Bintan. Located on Bintan’s northern coast and easily accessible by ferry from Singapore, the resort brings Mövenpick’s generous hospitality and convivial culinary spirit to a relaxed island setting designed for time well spent together. Welcoming families, couples, friends, teams and business travellers, the resort combines accommodation, dining, recreation, wellness, golf and extensive meetings and events facilities.
Reservations are now open for the first Andaz hotel in Australia and the Pacific, bringing the global lifestyle brand to the heart of Broadbeach.
Terence Ronson recounts the early careers of three hotel lobby managers in Hong Kong, none of whom had traditional front office backgrounds when they started.
IHG and GCP Hospitality have signed a 14-hotel, 1,063-room conversion deal in Kyoto, one of Japan's largest such portfolio agreements, anchored by 12 Garner hotels converting over the next 12 months.
Marriott International, Inc. today announced that it has signed an agreement with Shanghai SIIC North Bund New Landmark Construction and Development Co., Ltd. to introduce the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve to Shanghai, marking the debut of the urban Reserve concept, a highly selective extension of the brand created for the world’s leading global gateway cities. Scheduled to open in 2030, the property will bring the rarity, personalization, and sense of wellbeing that define the Reserve experience to one of the world’s most dynamic urban destinations.
ITC Hotels Limited today announced the signing of a management agreement for a 51 key hotel in Assagao, North Goa, under its fast-growing Storii by ITC Hotels brand. The hotel is envisioned as a distinctive hospitality offering inspired by the region's vibrant character attracting travellers to its dynamic culinary treasure, natural beauty, boutique retail experiences, and proximity to the state’s celebrated beaches and attractions.
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) , India's largest hospitality company, today announced the opening of Taj Palace, Lucknow. The hotel was inaugurated by Shri Yogi Adityanath, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
This September, a familiar landmark in Singapore's Civic District will begin a new chapter as Stamford Place, a vibrant mixed-use destination that blends living, working, dining, and social connection under one roof. Bringing together APT., a new boutique serviced apartment, hospitality-inspired workspaces by The Great Room by Industrious, and a carefully curated mix of dining, retail and art.