RobosizeME, a leading provider of workflow automation solutions purpose‑built for hotel groups, today announced the appointment of Jason Pinto as Business Advisor. The move brings additional commercial and product expertise to the company as it accelerates its growth strategy and expands adoption of automation across hotel operations.RobosizeME, a leading provider of workflow automation solutions purpose‑built for hotel groups, today announced the appointment of Jason Pinto as Business Advisor. The move brings additional commercial and product expertise to the company as it accelerates its growth strategy and expands adoption of automation across hotel operations. 


Highline Hospitality Partners (“HHP”), the hospitality investment platform launched by Highline Real Estate Partners, today announced the acquisition of the Pittsburgh Marriott North. The transaction marks Highline’s 17th hotel acquisition and its first investment in Pennsylvania.Highline Hospitality Partners (“HHP”), the hospitality investment platform launched by Highline Real Estate Partners, today announced the acquisition of the Pittsburgh Marriott North. The transaction marks Highline’s 17th hotel acquisition and its first investment in Pennsylvania. 


In the lead up to FHS Saudi Arabia, taking place at from 20-22 April 2026 at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh, we asked industry partners about what’s next for hospitality investment in the Kingdom in line with this year’s event theme: “Where Opportunity Meets Capital.”In the lead up to FHS Saudi Arabia, taking place at from 20-22 April 2026 at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh, we asked industry partners about what’s next for hospitality investment in the Kingdom in line with this year’s event theme: “Where Opportunity Meets Capital.” 


Kahraman Yigit, co-founder and CEO of Olive Hospitality, envisions India as a million-room hotel powerhouse. Despite launching in January 2020—just before the pandemic—the company seized opportunities by acquiring underperforming hotels, fuelling rapid growth. Today, Olive operates 57 properties across nine cities, with 106 signed and a robust construction pipeline. Its development team has expanded from eight to 32, spanning India. Yigit eyes presence in all 300 subcontinental cities, focusing on unorganised economy, and premium economy segments—90 percent of 2.5 million rooms. Diversifying into a multi-brand platform, Olive has partnered with Hilton for Spark by Hilton and launched aggregator Open Hotels.Kahraman...


Swiggy has shut its 10-minute food delivery app Snacc after almost a year, citing profit pressures and challenging unit economics. An internal email said the decision followed extensive deliberation and a focus on “business objectives to create scalable platforms with long-term value.” Although product-market fit was emerging, the broader economics made scaling difficult, the company said.Swiggy has shut its 10-minute food delivery app Snacc after almost a year, citing profit pressures and challenging unit economics. An internal email said the decision followed extensive deliberation and a focus on “business objectives to create scalable platforms with long-term value.” Although product-market fit...


The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the private sector in the Travel & Tourism industry, has published new research which highlights the damage that would be done to the UK economy if new visitor levies are introduced.The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the private sector in the Travel & Tourism industry, has published new research which highlights the damage that would be done to the UK economy if new visitor levies are introduced. 


The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a SeleQtions hotel in Devanahalli, Bengaluru, a conversion of a standalone resort with expansion of inventory to 115 keys.The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a SeleQtions hotel in Devanahalli, Bengaluru, a conversion of a standalone resort with expansion of inventory to 115 keys. 


Rajesh Magow, co-founder and group CEO, MakeMyTrip, said the collaboration with OpenAI ensures that when travellers start their journey through conversation, MakeMyTrip becomes a seamless extension of that discovery process.Rajesh Magow, co-founder and group CEO, MakeMyTrip, said the collaboration with OpenAI ensures that when travellers start their journey through conversation, MakeMyTrip becomes a seamless extension of that discovery process.