Bargello’s F&B director reflects on earning a second consecutive Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, detailing how independence from hotel brand mandates, low-production wine sourcing, and community-focused service shaped the program.Bargello’s F&B director reflects on earning a second consecutive Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, detailing how independence from hotel brand mandates, low-production wine sourcing, and community-focused service shaped the program. 


India’s hospitality sector is set to add 161,074 branded hotel rooms over the next five years. Approximately 117,000 of these rooms are currently in active development across various locations. Notably, four in five new rooms will be situated outside major hospitality markets, including tier-2 and tier-3 sites. In FY26, the industry reported steady occupancy rates and increases in average daily rates.India’s hospitality sector is set to add 161,074 branded hotel rooms over the next five years. Approximately 117,000 of these rooms are currently in active development across various locations. Notably, four in five new rooms will be situated outside major...


Hilton’s luxury soft brand, LXR Hotels & Resorts, has made its India debut with The Den Bengaluru in Whitefield joining its global collection. The 226-key property, owned by Dan Hospitality India Pvt. Ltd, has operated independently since 2017 and is now undergoing an extensive refurbishment costing upwards of $4.5 million. General manager Vinesh Gupta tells ET HospitalityWorld why the Hilton partnership was a natural fit, how it will strengthen the hotel’s presence in the US market and what the rebranding will deliver.Hilton’s luxury soft brand, LXR Hotels & Resorts, has made its India debut with The Den Bengaluru in Whitefield...


Citing Hilton’s 2027 Trends Report and four industry studies, the article argues hotels should position staff expertise as a trust differentiator as AI handles discovery but falls short on high-stakes decisions.Citing Hilton’s 2027 Trends Report and four industry studies, the article argues hotels should position staff expertise as a trust differentiator as AI handles discovery but falls short on high-stakes decisions. 


Garden City Hotel generated $14K in F&B mobile ordering revenue in two months, matching a full year on its prior platform, after deploying Canary Technologies across its digital guest journey.Garden City Hotel generated $14K in F&B mobile ordering revenue in two months, matching a full year on its prior platform, after deploying Canary Technologies across its digital guest journey. 


Customers can now order from up to five restaurants, make a single payment and track all the orders together. The feature allows customers to build and compare multiple carts, bringing more choice and flexibility for the users, said a release.Customers can now order from up to five restaurants, make a single payment and track all the orders together. The feature allows customers to build and compare multiple carts, bringing more choice and flexibility for the users, said a release. 


IDeaS won two Silver Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards for its Learn Lead and Leadership Matters internal programs, both designed to build leadership capability across career stages.IDeaS won two Silver Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards for its Learn Lead and Leadership Matters internal programs, both designed to build leadership capability across career stages. 


Thursday brought Martin Soler on AI zero-click search and eroding tracking infrastructure making it impossible to trace the path from guest discovery to booking, Wayne West III on Lodging Conference optimism for 2027 with conversions preferred over new builds and AI a growing distribution concern…Thursday brought Martin Soler on AI zero-click search and eroding tracking infrastructure making it impossible to trace the path from guest discovery to booking, Wayne West III on Lodging Conference optimism for 2027 with conversions preferred over new builds and AI a growing distribution concern… 


The 215-key Gateway Lucknow in Gomti Nagar features an all-day dining restaurant, a speciality restaurant and a bar. Guests can unwind at the spa, gym or swimming pool. Designed to cater to business and social gatherings, the hotel offers a banqueting space spanning over 8,000 square feet along with pre-function areas and conference facilities, said a relese.The 215-key Gateway Lucknow in Gomti Nagar features an all-day dining restaurant, a speciality restaurant and a bar. Guests can unwind at the spa, gym or swimming pool. Designed to cater to business and social gatherings, the hotel offers a banqueting space spanning over...