Manoj Agarwal, COO of Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited (BHVL), is accelerating expansion from nine hotels and 1,600 keys to over 3,200 in five years, blending luxury openings and strategic acquisitions across India.Manoj Agarwal, COO of Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited (BHVL), is accelerating expansion from nine hotels and 1,600 keys to over 3,200 in five years, blending luxury openings and strategic acquisitions across India.
Skyscanner data shows mountain hotel bookings with views up 103% as travelers seek cooler, higher-elevation destinations amid rising global temperatures.Skyscanner data shows mountain hotel bookings with views up 103% as travelers seek cooler, higher-elevation destinations amid rising global temperatures.
Currently, there are around 725 retail liquor vends operated by four agencies of the government — the Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC), Delhi State Civil Supplies Corporation (DSCSC), Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC) and Delhi Consumers’ Cooperative Wholesale Stores (DCCWS). The existing policy has been continuing since 2023-24, when a reformative policy allowing private players in retail liquor sale was scrapped by the then Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in July 2022 amid allegations of irregularities.Currently, there are around 725 retail liquor vends operated by four agencies of the government — the Delhi Tourism and...
Charlestowne Hotels announced eight development projects opening through 2028, including adaptive reuse properties in Santa Fe and Milwaukee, plus Tribute Portfolio hotels in Mississippi and Utah.Charlestowne Hotels announced eight development projects opening through 2028, including adaptive reuse properties in Santa Fe and Milwaukee, plus Tribute Portfolio hotels in Mississippi and Utah.
HCN’s new advertising model covers tablet costs through revenue sharing, expanding from luxury to all hotel segments with 90%+ guest engagement rates.HCN’s new advertising model covers tablet costs through revenue sharing, expanding from luxury to all hotel segments with 90%+ guest engagement rates.
Tuesday brought geopolitical shocks and market milestones. Oil prices hit $110 per barrel as US-Israel-Iran conflict closed the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global recession through energy and shipping disruptions. Meanwhile, Rio de Janeiro posted record Carnival performance with February RevPAR…Tuesday brought geopolitical shocks and market milestones. Oil prices hit $110 per barrel as US-Israel-Iran conflict closed the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global recession through energy and shipping disruptions. Meanwhile, Rio de Janeiro posted record Carnival performance with February RevPAR…
ELIVAAS has been expanding its footprint across India’s premium leisure destinations through its brands ELIVAAS and Alaya Stays, offering curated private villas and experiential stays designed for group travel, celebrations and destination getaways. Alivaa Hotels & Resorts operates a portfolio of mid to upscale hotels under its brands Alivaa, The Hoften and Xenious, serving both leisure and business travel segments across multiple destinations. The partnership is designed to leverage the complementary strengths of both organisations, combining ELIVAAS’s growing presence in the luxury villa hospitality segment with Alivaa Hotels & Resorts’ established footprint in the hotel sector while allowing both brands...
AHLA survey of 246 hoteliers shows 71% cite supply costs as top pressure, with over half of properties understaffed heading into 2026.AHLA survey of 246 hoteliers shows 71% cite supply costs as top pressure, with over half of properties understaffed heading into 2026.
CHICAGO (March 16, 2026) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announces the launch of Grand Hyatt İzmir İstinyePark, marking the second Grand Hyatt hotel in Türkiye and reflecting the… CHICAGO (March 16, 2026) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announces the launch of Grand Hyatt İzmir İstinyePark, marking the second Grand Hyatt hotel in Türkiye and reflecting the…
Nestled on the edge of Gir Forest, Woods at Sasan exemplifies regenerative hospitality, founded by Maulik Bhagat with a philosophy of “building with the land, not imposing upon it.” Opened in 2017, this 38-key retreat spans an 8-acre mango orchard, designed collaboratively with architect Maria Portella using lime, mud, stone, and reclaimed materials by local artisans. Prioritising ecological balance over expansion, it preserves 83–88 percent of its footprint for nature, integrates permaculture, medicinal gardens, and community initiatives, and offers holistic wellbeing through sound experiences, low-carbon safaris, and nature immersion. Catering to conscious luxury travellers seeking depth and meaning, the retreat...