Carlsberg India IPO: Carlsberg India is preparing for stock market debut. The company has added four directors to its board and converted to a public limited entity. This move strengthens its governance structure as it moves towards a potential Initial Public Offering. The brewer aims for a valuation of approximately ₹30,000-35,000 crore. This strategic step signals its readiness for public investment.Carlsberg India IPO: Carlsberg India is preparing for stock market debut. The company has added four directors to its board and converted to a public limited entity. This move strengthens its governance structure as it moves towards a potential Initial...
IHG launched a ChatGPT app enabling search across 7,000+ hotels with real-time pricing and availability, and will add conversational AI search to IHG.com and its One Rewards app.IHG launched a ChatGPT app enabling search across 7,000+ hotels with real-time pricing and availability, and will add conversational AI search to IHG.com and its One Rewards app.
Meliá exits management and brand licensing for 15 Cuban hotels, citing deteriorating geopolitical, legal, and energy conditions, with most properties already non-operational.Meliá exits management and brand licensing for 15 Cuban hotels, citing deteriorating geopolitical, legal, and energy conditions, with most properties already non-operational.
Meliá signs two new hotels in Mendoza, Argentina, opening 2028: a 140-room urban property and a 110-room wine-country resort in Valle de Uco, both owned by Grupo Almarena.Meliá signs two new hotels in Mendoza, Argentina, opening 2028: a 140-room urban property and a 110-room wine-country resort in Valle de Uco, both owned by Grupo Almarena.
Leonardo Hotels Central Europe rolled out the Proposales cloud quotation tool across all properties in early 2026, cutting offer processing time by 50% and lifting booking rates by 12%.Leonardo Hotels Central Europe rolled out the Proposales cloud quotation tool across all properties in early 2026, cutting offer processing time by 50% and lifting booking rates by 12%.
Following a tragic fire that killed 21 people, Delhi’s Tourism Minister announced the immediate withdrawal of the Bed and Breakfast policy. All licensed establishments will be reviewed, with strict action against violations. The Malviya Nagar hotel, allegedly operating far beyond its permitted capacity and without fire safety clearance, highlights systemic regulatory gaps.Following a tragic fire that killed 21 people, Delhi’s Tourism Minister announced the immediate withdrawal of the Bed and Breakfast policy. All licensed establishments will be reviewed, with strict action against violations. The Malviya Nagar hotel, allegedly operating far beyond its permitted capacity and without fire safety clearance, highlights...
Accor has enrolled 32 Australian hotels in Welcome With Pride’s LGBTIQ+ inclusion training program, targeting 50 by end of 2026, with staff reporting double-digit gains in confidence and engagement.Accor has enrolled 32 Australian hotels in Welcome With Pride’s LGBTIQ+ inclusion training program, targeting 50 by end of 2026, with staff reporting double-digit gains in confidence and engagement.
A personal essay arguing that the removal of front desk staff in favor of tablets and virtual agents strips hotels of their core hospitality value, citing real examples from U.S. properties.A personal essay arguing that the removal of front desk staff in favor of tablets and virtual agents strips hotels of their core hospitality value, citing real examples from U.S. properties.
The article argues that deploying networks of specialized AI agents across scheduling, pricing, maintenance, and guest services could lift hotel GOP margins by 19–25%, offering a structural edge for early movers.The article argues that deploying networks of specialized AI agents across scheduling, pricing, maintenance, and guest services could lift hotel GOP margins by 19–25%, offering a structural edge for early movers.
Known for his expertise in guest relations and F&B operations, he brings strong leadership, dedication, and a guest-centric approach to the team. Durairaj is also recognised for achieving records in both the Asia Book of Records and India Book of Records for making the fastest number of cocktails in one minute, with an achievement of 21 cocktails.Known for his expertise in guest relations and F&B operations, he brings strong leadership, dedication, and a guest-centric approach to the team. Durairaj is also recognised for achieving records in both the Asia Book of Records and India Book of Records for making the...