Monthly Archives: January 2026

​The horizon of Meliá Hotels & Resorts expands to one of the most coveted destinations on the planet: the Maldives. In January 2026, the most international and renowned brand of Meliá Hotels International will open the doors of Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives, a five-star, all-inclusive resort that invites guests to discover the essence of the Indian Ocean in an unparalleled natural setting, marking a new milestone in the company’s global expansion.​The horizon of Meliá Hotels & Resorts expands to one of the most coveted destinations on the planet: the Maldives. In January 2026, the most international and renowned brand of...

Shiji, the global hospitality technology leader, today announced the full-scale launch of Reviewpro Reputation in Japan. Since establishing its Tokyo office in 2018, Shiji Japan has introduced next-generation hospitality solutions, from Daylight PMS and Infrasys POS to guest engagement and data intelligence tools, to accelerate digital transformation across Japan’s hotel and restaurant industry. Now fully localized for Japan, Reviewpro Reputation supports over 80 review sites and 45 languages, transforming diverse guest feedback into actionable insights that help hotels strengthen brand value, improve service quality, and deliver superior guest experiences across every guest touchpoint.Shiji, the global hospitality technology leader, today announced...

The U.S. hotel industry reported negative year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 10 January. CoStar is a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.The U.S. hotel industry reported negative year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 10 January. CoStar is a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets. 

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today signed definitive agreements to acquire 51% stake in Brij Hospitality, owning company of the brand ‘Brij’, a boutique experiential leisure offering. Through this acquisition IHCL will gain ownership of the Brij brand and in collaboration with its founding promoter’s aims to develop the boutique leisure segment in India.Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today signed definitive agreements to acquire 51% stake in Brij Hospitality, owning company of the brand ‘Brij’, a boutique experiential leisure offering. Through this acquisition IHCL will gain ownership of the Brij brand and in collaboration...

When ChatGPT opened its Apps marketplace to 800 million users, Booking.com and Expedia were already there. Day-one partners. Ready to intercept travelers at the moment they start planning.When ChatGPT opened its Apps marketplace to 800 million users, Booking.com and Expedia were already there. Day-one partners. Ready to intercept travelers at the moment they start planning. 

One of the residences of the royal family of Sandur, the six-bedroom Seclude Hampi 1800 has been thoughtfully restored with a strong emphasis on preserving its original character.One of the residences of the royal family of Sandur, the six-bedroom Seclude Hampi 1800 has been thoughtfully restored with a strong emphasis on preserving its original character. 

Marriott Hotel Patna will offer world-class hospitality standards, global loyalty access through Marriott Bonvoy, and international service benchmarks setting a new benchmark for luxury and business travel in Bihar, said a release.Marriott Hotel Patna will offer world-class hospitality standards, global loyalty access through Marriott Bonvoy, and international service benchmarks setting a new benchmark for luxury and business travel in Bihar, said a release. 

Experienced leader to accelerate growth and deepen owner partnerships in IHG’s largest region Experienced leader to accelerate growth and deepen owner partnerships in IHG’s largest region