Press Releases

Rooted in Community: Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa Unveils Bodu Huraa Tree Planting Project

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa has launched the Bodu Huraa Tree Planting Project, a community-driven sustainability initiative designed to offset Scope 3 carbon emissions while deepening the Resort’s long-standing partnership with its neighbouring island, Bodu Huraa. The initiative aligns with the global Four Seasons For Good framework, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to environmental stewardship and local empowerment.

Hilton Hosts First Immersive Brand Showcase in India and Confirms Plans to Double Brand Presence in Next Five Years

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) brought its global brand experience to India with the country’s first-ever hospitality Brand Showcase. The event, held at Hilton Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park featured 10 of Hilton’s 24 award-winning brands, brought to life through bespoke galleries, interactive zones and live experiences. Hilton also announced its first LXR Hotels & Resorts property in India – which is slated to debut in Bengaluru in 2026. The new hotels put the company on track to triple its luxury estate in the years to come.

HVS ANAROCK: India Hospitality Industry Overview 2024

The year 2024 unfolded as a powerful reminder of the world’s dynamic nature, a blend of geopolitical shifts, climate extremes, and economic recalibrations. Pivotal elections in India, France, the UK, and the US reshaped political narratives. At the same time, global conflicts, from the war in Ukraine to unrest in the Middle East, continued to impact economies and traveler sentiment. Yet, moments of celebration stood tall: the Paris Olympics united nations, the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup thrilled cricket fans, and global pop culture events like Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour captivated millions.

PolyU Unveils Large Language Model-based Tourist Satisfaction Index, Providing Comprehensive Analysis to Enhance Hong Kong Tourism Service Quality

As tourism, one of the major pillars of the Hong Kong economy, gradually recovers from the pandemic, the government has planned a series of measures to promote the all-round development of the tourism industry. The Research Centre for Digital Transformation of Tourism (RCdTT) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) has developed an innovative, Large Language Model-based assessment framework – the Hong Kong Tourist Satisfaction Index (HKTSI) – to evaluate the satisfaction level of inbound tourists to Hong Kong from 2012 to 2024 across different tourism-related sectors, temporal scales and regions. Findings reveal that, while performance variations across different regions were clearly indicated, the TSI rebounded and reached its highest-ever recorded score after the temporary decline during the pandemic.

Accor Expands in Central India with Signing of Novotel and ibis Styles in Indore

Accor, a global leader in hospitality, proudly announces the signing of Novotel Indore Super Corridor and ibis Styles Indore Super Corridor, solidifying its presence in one of Central India’s fastest-growing commercial hubs. Scheduled to open in 2029, this 310-key dual-branded hotel development will cater to Indore’s increasing demand for high-quality accommodations, supporting its transformation into a leading business and lifestyle destination.