HFTP’s incoming 2026–2027 Global Board spans finance, technology, and operations professionals from organizations including Accor, Sonesta, Belmond, Cisco, and West Virginia University.HFTP’s incoming 2026–2027 Global Board spans finance, technology, and operations professionals from organizations including Accor, Sonesta, Belmond, Cisco, and West Virginia University.
Marking the group’s 11th operational resort, the newly launched Lemon Tree Resort, Pavagadh reflects the Lemon Tree Resorts philosophy of thoughtfully curated upper-midscale retreats that blend modern comfort with the vitality of nature. With fresh, vibrant interiors and playful design elements, the resort offers guests an inviting setting to unwind and discover the destination. It features 44 rooms across five categories. Its dining offering includes Citrus Cafe, a multi-cuisine restaurant with seating for approximately 100 guests. For meetings and celebrations, the resort offers a banquet hall, two boardrooms and an expansive outdoor lawn, said a release.Marking the group’s 11th operational...
Hilton surpasses 100 open and planned hotels in the Caribbean, with new openings in Puerto Rico and pipeline projects spanning 10+ markets through 2030.Hilton surpasses 100 open and planned hotels in the Caribbean, with new openings in Puerto Rico and pipeline projects spanning 10+ markets through 2030.
APEC’s hotel construction pipeline hits record highs of 2,684 projects and 473,560 rooms in Q3 2026, with India leading at 43% of total projects and new announcements up 44% year over year.APEC’s hotel construction pipeline hits record highs of 2,684 projects and 473,560 rooms in Q3 2026, with India leading at 43% of total projects and new announcements up 44% year over year.
In his new role, Kumar will lead the hotel’s culinary operations, overseeing menu development, food quality, consistency and the overall dining experience across its food and beverage outlets. His focus will be on evolving the hotel’s culinary offerings while creating memorable dining experiences that appeal to the diverse tastes of Chennai’s discerning diners, said a release.In his new role, Kumar will lead the hotel’s culinary operations, overseeing menu development, food quality, consistency and the overall dining experience across its food and beverage outlets. His focus will be on evolving the hotel’s culinary offerings while creating memorable dining experiences that appeal...
An operations leader argues that managing the handoff of client intent between sales, planning, and operations teams is as critical as any visible service touchpoint in hospitality.An operations leader argues that managing the handoff of client intent between sales, planning, and operations teams is as critical as any visible service touchpoint in hospitality.
Wyndham Hotels EMEA President Dimitris Manikis discusses how AI can free hospitality professionals to focus on guests, filmed in Athens for HSMAI Europe’s weekly podcast series.Wyndham Hotels EMEA President Dimitris Manikis discusses how AI can free hospitality professionals to focus on guests, filmed in Athens for HSMAI Europe’s weekly podcast series.
In his new role, Sunar will focus on Asian cuisine, with an emphasis on flavour development, ingredient selection, recipe innovation and presentation. His interests include experimenting with new recipes, exploring emerging food trends and food photography, reflecting his enthusiasm for culinary creativity and the visual appeal of dishes, said a release.In his new role, Sunar will focus on Asian cuisine, with an emphasis on flavour development, ingredient selection, recipe innovation and presentation. His interests include experimenting with new recipes, exploring emerging food trends and food photography, reflecting his enthusiasm for culinary creativity and the visual appeal of dishes, said a...
AHLA/HTNG named Hotel Shield winner of the 2026 TechOvation Award for its AI vision platform that detects human trafficking in hotels via real-time watchlist matching and staff alerts.AHLA/HTNG named Hotel Shield winner of the 2026 TechOvation Award for its AI vision platform that detects human trafficking in hotels via real-time watchlist matching and staff alerts.
Pertlink’s free 30-page playbook introduces Token Cost Per Guest and Token Cost Per Booking frameworks to help hoteliers budget for usage-based AI pricing ahead of 2027.Pertlink’s free 30-page playbook introduces Token Cost Per Guest and Token Cost Per Booking frameworks to help hoteliers budget for usage-based AI pricing ahead of 2027.