The Bench, organiser of the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) series and the Branded Residences Forum, has announced strategic leadership appointments to support the company’s next phase of global growth and focus on investor engagement and the impact of in-person industry platforms.The Bench, organiser of the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) series and the Branded Residences Forum, has announced strategic leadership appointments to support the company’s next phase of global growth and focus on investor engagement and the impact of in-person industry platforms.
The 43-key Regenta Place Udaipur will feature a 7,000 square feet indoor banquet hall complemented by a sprawling 30,000 square feet landscaped lawn, positioning it as an ideal venue for weddings, destination celebrations, and large-scale social gatherings, said a release.The 43-key Regenta Place Udaipur will feature a 7,000 square feet indoor banquet hall complemented by a sprawling 30,000 square feet landscaped lawn, positioning it as an ideal venue for weddings, destination celebrations, and large-scale social gatherings, said a release.
The opening of Country Inn, Varanasi further strengthens the company’s growing portfolio across India. With recent signings in destinations such as Rishikesh, Udaipur, Jalandhar, North Goa, Dehradun, and Varanasi, the group continues to move steadily towards its vision of 30 operational hotels by FY26, a release stated.The opening of Country Inn, Varanasi further strengthens the company’s growing portfolio across India. With recent signings in destinations such as Rishikesh, Udaipur, Jalandhar, North Goa, Dehradun, and Varanasi, the group continues to move steadily towards its vision of 30 operational hotels by FY26, a release stated.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (Jan. 14, 2026) — Canary Technologies, the industry’s leading AI-powered Guest Management System, has been recognized as the Best Voice & Call Center Software in the 2026 HotelTechAwards by HotelTechReport. Introduced this year, the award spotlights the industry’s top innovators in call management and routing services.SAN FRANCISCO, CA (Jan. 14, 2026) — Canary Technologies, the industry’s leading AI-powered Guest Management System, has been recognized as the Best Voice & Call Center Software in the 2026 HotelTechAwards by HotelTechReport. Introduced this year, the award spotlights the industry’s top innovators in call management and routing services.
The 73-key property reflected the brand’s philosophy of delivering contemporary hospitality experiences rooted in the culture, character, and natural ethos of the destination. Thoughtfully designed for both business and leisure travellers, the hotel blends modern aesthetics with the tranquil charm of the Doon Valley, said an ITCHL release.The 73-key property reflected the brand’s philosophy of delivering contemporary hospitality experiences rooted in the culture, character, and natural ethos of the destination. Thoughtfully designed for both business and leisure travellers, the hotel blends modern aesthetics with the tranquil charm of the Doon Valley, said an ITCHL release.
Before a guest sees the room, the view, or the light within, there is a pause at the door. In Zen-inspired hospitality, this pause matters. It is the first moment of stillness, where the outside world is set down and presence begins.Before a guest sees the room, the view, or the light within, there is a pause at the door. In Zen-inspired hospitality, this pause matters. It is the first moment of stillness, where the outside world is set down and presence begins.
Despite subdued foreign tourist arrivals, the overall demand scenario remains unaffected, with demand drivers having broadened significantly, supporting the sector’s next phase of expansion, said a release.Despite subdued foreign tourist arrivals, the overall demand scenario remains unaffected, with demand drivers having broadened significantly, supporting the sector’s next phase of expansion, said a release.
The Gig Workers Association has applauded quick commerce platforms’ decision to abandon the 10-minute delivery promise, noting that it acknowledges the hazardous strain such aggressive timelines impose on delivery personnel.The Gig Workers Association has applauded quick commerce platforms’ decision to abandon the 10-minute delivery promise, noting that it acknowledges the hazardous strain such aggressive timelines impose on delivery personnel.
With more than 50 operational hotels and 80 under development, comprising close to 12,000 rooms, IHG Hotels & Resorts said on Wednesday it is set to more than triple its estate in India over the next five years.With more than 50 operational hotels and 80 under development, comprising close to 12,000 rooms, IHG Hotels & Resorts said on Wednesday it is set to more than triple its estate in India over the next five years.