Sustainability is no longer a niche demand, it’s a decisive business advantage. According to Booking.com, 43% of travelers are willing to pay more for accommodations with sustainable certifications. Yet one of hospitality’s most common items, the plastic key card, remains a hidden environmental offender.Sustainability is no longer a niche demand, it’s a decisive business advantage. According to Booking.com, 43% of travelers are willing to pay more for accommodations with sustainable certifications. Yet one of hospitality’s most common items, the plastic key card, remains a hidden environmental offender. 


The core business (excluding residential) reported Q2 revenues of Rs 460 crores up 20 percent YoY. EBITDA stood at Rs 200 crores up 25 percent YoY with EBITDA margins expanding to 1.4 pp to 43.4 percent, according to a company release.The core business (excluding residential) reported Q2 revenues of Rs 460 crores up 20 percent YoY. EBITDA stood at Rs 200 crores up 25 percent YoY with EBITDA margins expanding to 1.4 pp to 43.4 percent, according to a company release. 


Social impact driven hospitality brand The Social Hub has unveiled a new-look marketing leadership team as it ramps up its European brand-building operation under Chief Marketing Officer Trix van der Vleuten.Social impact driven hospitality brand The Social Hub has unveiled a new-look marketing leadership team as it ramps up its European brand-building operation under Chief Marketing Officer Trix van der Vleuten. 


EkoStay introduces a new program to help homeowners upgrade their second homes. The initiative focuses on transforming unused properties into attractive villas for travelers. EkoStay offers design and renovation support at no extra service fee. Homeowners benefit from wholesale vendor rates and local partnerships. This program aims to unlock value for owners and create new revenue streams.EkoStay introduces a new program to help homeowners upgrade their second homes. The initiative focuses on transforming unused properties into attractive villas for travelers. EkoStay offers design and renovation support at no extra service fee. Homeowners benefit from wholesale vendor rates and local partnerships....


EuroCHRIE 2025, hosted by Hotelschool The Hague, brings together global educators, researchers, and industry leaders to explore the future of hospitality and tourism education. The conference highlights innovation across the sector, from AI and leadership to sustainability, future skills, while emphasising the role of education as a driver of industry innovation.EuroCHRIE 2025, hosted by Hotelschool The Hague, brings together global educators, researchers, and industry leaders to explore the future of hospitality and tourism education. The conference highlights innovation across the sector, from AI and leadership to sustainability, future skills, while emphasising the role of education as a driver of industry...


Sharma’s appointment marks his return to JLL India, where he previously led capital markets for north India from 2006 to 2012, and comes at a pivotal time as India’s hospitality sector demonstrates exceptional growth momentum, said a release.Sharma’s appointment marks his return to JLL India, where he previously led capital markets for north India from 2006 to 2012, and comes at a pivotal time as India’s hospitality sector demonstrates exceptional growth momentum, said a release. 


Hotels have entered a new operational era. Costs continue to rise across energy, labour, and distribution while expectations for speed and personalization grow sharper with every guest interaction. To sustain profitability, operations must evolve from manually driven routines to connected, automated systems that execute repetitive tasks with precision and reliability.Hotels have entered a new operational era. Costs continue to rise across energy, labour, and distribution while expectations for speed and personalization grow sharper with every guest interaction. To sustain profitability, operations must evolve from manually driven routines to connected, automated systems that execute repetitive tasks with precision and reliability.