For much of the recent past, the luxury hotel market has been structured around clear and relatively stable boundaries. A small group of brands sat confidently at the top, supported by high-touch service, heritage, with an implicit understanding that luxury was defined as much by exclusivity as b…For much of the recent past, the luxury hotel market has been structured around clear and relatively stable boundaries. A small group of brands sat confidently at the top, supported by high-touch service, heritage, with an implicit understanding that luxury was defined as much by exclusivity as b…
Friday brought luxury positioning questions and operational performance gains. Analysis reveals the luxury hotel market faces overcrowding as premium brands multiply, forcing top properties to rethink differentiation strategies. Meanwhile, CoStar reports US RevPAR grew 5.6% year-over-year through…Friday brought luxury positioning questions and operational performance gains. Analysis reveals the luxury hotel market faces overcrowding as premium brands multiply, forcing top properties to rethink differentiation strategies. Meanwhile, CoStar reports US RevPAR grew 5.6% year-over-year through…
SCP Hotels launches nature-focused experience programs at four properties, featuring sunrise paddleboarding in Oregon and volcanic exploration in Hawaii.SCP Hotels launches nature-focused experience programs at four properties, featuring sunrise paddleboarding in Oregon and volcanic exploration in Hawaii.
Geopolitical tensions are driving travelers away from Middle East hubs toward Asian and European alternatives, with fuel costs rising from $95 per barrel.Geopolitical tensions are driving travelers away from Middle East hubs toward Asian and European alternatives, with fuel costs rising from $95 per barrel.
Comprehensive guide covers essential PMS features and benefits, including operational efficiency, error reduction, and revenue optimization for hotel front office teams.Comprehensive guide covers essential PMS features and benefits, including operational efficiency, error reduction, and revenue optimization for hotel front office teams.
Despite signs of stabilisation in domestic LPG supply, the food and beverage (F&B) industry across India continues to face an acute shortage of commercial cylinders. As black market prices surge and restaurants grapple with disrupted operations, authorities are pushing states and Union Territories to accelerate the transition to piped natural gas (PNG) and expand city gas networks to ease the pressure.Despite signs of stabilisation in domestic LPG supply, the food and beverage (F&B) industry across India continues to face an acute shortage of commercial cylinders. As black market prices surge and restaurants grapple with disrupted operations, authorities are pushing states...
Under the excise policy, occasional licence rules are separate for the restaurant and hotel category, for which they have to obtain FL-11 licences for at least six days at a cost of Rs 11,000 per day, without any mandatory requirement for a fire safety clearance. Earlier, this duration was three days. Other categories that can take occasional licences include wedding banquet halls, community halls or residential societies. The DM order, issued on March 16, notes that liquor is a highly flammable substance and underscores the need for adequate fire safety arrangements at premises where it is stored, served or consumed....
TakeUp research shows 2026 travel demand remains strong but fragments into three distinct segments with different spending behaviors and price thresholds.TakeUp research shows 2026 travel demand remains strong but fragments into three distinct segments with different spending behaviors and price thresholds.
Survey of 400+ hotel tech decision-makers shows 85% will allocate at least 5% of IT budgets to AI tools in 2026.Survey of 400+ hotel tech decision-makers shows 85% will allocate at least 5% of IT budgets to AI tools in 2026.