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The founder and director of Araiya Hotels and Resorts speaks about how she envisions her brand’s growth.The founder and director of Araiya Hotels and Resorts speaks about how she envisions her brand’s growth. 

Last week, we took a quick look at the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and why it matters for hotels advancing environmental performance and responsible operations. This week, GCSTIMES is diving deeper into how we help hoteliers demonstrate alignment with GSTC.Last week, we took a quick look at the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and why it matters for hotels advancing environmental performance and responsible operations. This week, GCSTIMES is diving deeper into how we help hoteliers demonstrate alignment with GSTC. 

Addressing the FPO–Hospitality & Farmers’ Benefit Summit 2025, organised by the Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), Devesh Chaturvedi emphasised that direct FPO–hotel linkages would form a powerful win-win model—boosting farmers’ incomes while enabling hotels to source premium, largely chemical-free ingredients, stated a FHRAI release.Addressing the FPO–Hospitality & Farmers’ Benefit Summit 2025, organised by the Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), Devesh Chaturvedi emphasised that direct FPO–hotel linkages would form a powerful win-win model—boosting farmers’ incomes while enabling hotels to source premium, largely chemical-free ingredients, stated a FHRAI release. 

Butwal, Nepal, November 25, 2025 – Hyatt Place Butwal, the third Hyatt branded hotel in Nepal is officially open, expanding the Hyatt Place brand’s footprint globally in markets that matter to… Butwal, Nepal, November 25, 2025 – Hyatt Place Butwal, the third Hyatt branded hotel in Nepal is officially open, expanding the Hyatt Place brand’s footprint globally in markets that matter to…  

Radisson Hotel Group, which operates in Manipal and near the Symbiosis campus in Pune, says performance in these micro-markets has been consistently robust. Universities function as strong economic anchors, creating reliable, year-round business, said Nikhil Sharma, MD & COO, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group.Radisson Hotel Group, which operates in Manipal and near the Symbiosis campus in Pune, says performance in these micro-markets has been consistently robust. Universities function as strong economic anchors, creating reliable, year-round business, said Nikhil Sharma, MD & COO, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group. 

Ananta Hotels & Resorts appoints Rupam Das as chief operations officerIn his new role, Das will be responsible for overseeing operations across Ananta’s expanding portfolio, while leading strategic global expansion initiatives across the group’s four core verticals: eco-luxury resorts, wildlife lodges, wellness sanctuaries, culturally immersive retreats and business hotels in tier-I, tier-II and tier-III cities.Ananta Hotels & Resorts appoints Rupam Das as chief operations officerIn his new role, Das will be responsible for overseeing operations across Ananta’s expanding portfolio, while leading strategic global expansion initiatives across the group’s four core verticals: eco-luxury resorts, wildlife lodges, wellness sanctuaries, culturally immersive retreats...

This year’s collaboration culminates with the European Christmas Brunch on December 13. The event will be hosted by the Liszt Institute Hungarian Cultural Centre, Delhi, and the Embassy of Hungary in New Delhi. The brunch brings together diplomats, cultural representatives, industry leaders, and the ISH academic community for an experience that showcases learning, culture, and hospitality on a shared platform.This year’s collaboration culminates with the European Christmas Brunch on December 13. The event will be hosted by the Liszt Institute Hungarian Cultural Centre, Delhi, and the Embassy of Hungary in New Delhi. The brunch brings together diplomats, cultural representatives, industry...

Travel discovery has moved far beyond OTAs and metasearch. Platforms like YouTube, TikTok and Reddit are shaping how new generations dream, research and even book their trips—compressing the path from inspiration to transaction. With hotel booking pilots rolling out on TikTok and creator-driven content dictating destination demand, the rules of engagement are shifting fast. Join our panelists from three of the biggest players as they unpack how social platforms are rewriting the playbook—and what travel sellers must do to win the next wave of travelers.Travel discovery has moved far beyond OTAs and metasearch. Platforms like YouTube, TikTok and Reddit are...

In his new role, Kalsotra will oversee sales and marketing operations and business development efforts for both Courtyard and Fairfield by Marriott Outer Ring Road Bengaluru, focusing on strengthening client relationships, enhancing revenue streams, and implementing innovative expansion strategies.In his new role, Kalsotra will oversee sales and marketing operations and business development efforts for both Courtyard and Fairfield by Marriott Outer Ring Road Bengaluru, focusing on strengthening client relationships, enhancing revenue streams, and implementing innovative expansion strategies. 

Barry Diller is one of business’s most candid and visionary strategists. Two decades after his last Phocuswright appearance, the chairman and senior executive of IAC and Expedia Group returns to the stage at a moment of massive transformation for travel and media alike. In this candid conversation, Diller shares his unfiltered take on where travel is headed, how technology is changing the game and the bold moves needed to stay ahead when the playbook is being rewritten in real time.Barry Diller is one of business’s most candid and visionary strategists. Two decades after his last Phocuswright appearance, the chairman and...