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. 


Blastness, a leader in Italian travel technology providing hotel booking services, wins the 2026 HotelTechAwards in the “Hotel Reservations Software” category and is recognised as the best online hotel booking management system in the world. In the same HotelTechReport ranking, two other company products – the Booking Engine and the RMS (Revenue Management System) – also made it into the global Top 10, further confirming the overall value of Blastness’s technological offering.Blastness, a leader in Italian travel technology providing hotel booking services, wins the 2026 HotelTechAwards in the “Hotel Reservations Software” category and is recognised as the best online hotel...


Bookboost, the leading hospitality engagement platform, is proud to announce that it has been ranked #3 globally in the Guest Messaging Software category in the 2026 HotelTechAwards, presented by Hotel Tech Report.Bookboost, the leading hospitality engagement platform, is proud to announce that it has been ranked #3 globally in the Guest Messaging Software category in the 2026 HotelTechAwards, presented by Hotel Tech Report. 


Nestor Stay, a hotel and serviced apartment group with 14 properties in London, announced that it has increased Gross Booking Value by 62% year over year, and grew direct booking revenue by 168%, after embedding AI across core guest-facing and operational workflows on Apaleo’s open API-first property management platform.Nestor Stay, a hotel and serviced apartment group with 14 properties in London, announced that it has increased Gross Booking Value by 62% year over year, and grew direct booking revenue by 168%, after embedding AI across core guest-facing and operational workflows on Apaleo’s open API-first property management platform. 


SuitePad has been named Best In-Room Tablets at the 2026 HotelTechAwards by HotelTechReport, marking the seventh consecutive year the company has led its category. More than a milestone, the recognition reflects long-term trust from hotels worldwide, built on consistency, adaptability, and everyday usability.SuitePad has been named Best In-Room Tablets at the 2026 HotelTechAwards by HotelTechReport, marking the seventh consecutive year the company has led its category. More than a milestone, the recognition reflects long-term trust from hotels worldwide, built on consistency, adaptability, and everyday usability. 


As a sustainable hotel supplier serving global hotels and resorts, GCSTIMES believes environmental responsibility is not an option, but a commitment. This post marks the first chapter of our Environmental Policy series, where we share how we integrate sustainability into our operations and support our partners in building a low-carbon hospitality future.As a sustainable hotel supplier serving global hotels and resorts, GCSTIMES believes environmental responsibility is not an option, but a commitment. This post marks the first chapter of our Environmental Policy series, where we share how we integrate sustainability into our operations and support our partners in building a...