Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, announced today that Explorar Hotels & Resorts in Koh Samui and Koh Phangan has implemented Shiji’s unified platform, integrating Daylight PMS, Meridian Experiences, Stellaris Digital, Infrasys POS and Reviewpro Reputation. This fully integrated ecosystem enables a seamless, mobile-first guest experience across all properties, ensuring systems, teams, and operations work together in real time, delivering personalized, effortless, and fully connected guest journeys.Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, announced today that Explorar Hotels & Resorts in Koh Samui and Koh Phangan has implemented Shiji’s unified platform, integrating Daylight PMS, Meridian Experiences, Stellaris Digital, Infrasys...
Accor and InterGlobe are exploring public markets for their joint hotel venture. The companies aim to open 300 hotels by 2030. This new platform will involve owning and operating assets. India’s market shows strong growth potential. Accor achieved record signings in 2025 and plans further expansion with new luxury brands.Accor and InterGlobe are exploring public markets for their joint hotel venture. The companies aim to open 300 hotels by 2030. This new platform will involve owning and operating assets. India’s market shows strong growth potential. Accor achieved record signings in 2025 and plans further expansion with new luxury brands.
Anticipatory is grounded in a deep, practical understanding of where operational gaps exist across the hospitality value chain. The platform is designed to solve real problems hotel leaders face every day: fragmented systems, inconsistent service standards, rising cost pressures, multilingual complexity, and the challenge of scaling personalised guest experiences across portfolios. Unlike generic AI tools retrofitted for service industries, Anticipatory is designed specifically for hospitality. Its AI agents are designed to operate across departments and use cases, supporting guest engagement, reservations, service delivery, training, quality assurance, sentiment analysis, and operational intelligence, while integrating into real hotel workflows for rapid, low-friction...
Flipkart is reportedly exploring a move into India’s online food delivery sector. A pilot launch in Bengaluru is planned for May-June. A wider rollout could happen by late 2026 or early 2027. This marks Flipkart’s second attempt at entering the market. The company is building a team and considering its strategy. India’s food delivery market is projected for significant growth.Flipkart is reportedly exploring a move into India’s online food delivery sector. A pilot launch in Bengaluru is planned for May-June. A wider rollout could happen by late 2026 or early 2027. This marks Flipkart’s second attempt at entering the market....
Sky Vacations, announced its exclusive North American partnership representation of Kairali – The Ayurvedic Healing Village (KTAHV), located in the lush foothills of Palakkad in Kerala, India. At the heart of the Kairali experience is a comprehensive, medically guided approach to wellness. Guests benefit from customised programs overseen by experienced Ayurvedic doctors and therapists, combining traditional treatments, yoga, meditation, and lifestyle guidance. Farm-to-table cuisine prepared using organically grown, locally sourced ingredients supports each guest’s individual treatment plan, reinforcing the connection between nourishment, healing, and balance, said a release.Sky Vacations, announced its exclusive North American partnership representation of Kairali – The...
Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council recognised as a 2026 Hilton Global Foundation Grantee to Advance Hospitality Workforce Development in India. Funding will support THSC’s work to train and place youth in hospitality careers, contributing to a better world to travel and advancing Hilton’s Travel with purpose strategy.Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council recognised as a 2026 Hilton Global Foundation Grantee to Advance Hospitality Workforce Development in India. Funding will support THSC’s work to train and place youth in hospitality careers, contributing to a better world to travel and advancing Hilton’s Travel with purpose strategy.
In a meeting that HAI held with the minister for tourism and culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, the association attempted to ascertain the realistic picture of the prevailing market situation, including references to high room rates of standard room rates quoted in lakhs. A quick check with some of their member hotels revealed that the weighted average room rates are ranging between Rs 40000 and Rs 60000 per night during the summit, HAI said in a release.In a meeting that HAI held with the minister for tourism and culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, the association attempted to ascertain the realistic picture of...
Anantara Downtown Dubai Hotel first brought the brand’s signature luxury to the city’s skyline in 2022 and now reveals an extensive redesign. This complete transformation ushers in a new era for the urban property, which evolves the hotel into a sophisticated sanctuary connecting a high-octane business hub with a refined lifestyle destination.Anantara Downtown Dubai Hotel first brought the brand’s signature luxury to the city’s skyline in 2022 and now reveals an extensive redesign. This complete transformation ushers in a new era for the urban property, which evolves the hotel into a sophisticated sanctuary connecting a high-octane business hub with a...
New 179-room luxury hotel to open in 2028 within landmark mixed-use precinct New 179-room luxury hotel to open in 2028 within landmark mixed-use precinct
Chalet Hotels celebrated an exceptional third quarter, highlighting vigorous growth across the hospitality landscape. Enhanced travel amenities are inspiring more vacations, prompting Chalet Hotels to announce exciting expansions through new acquisitions and initiatives. The debut of their innovative lifestyle brand, Athiva Hotels & Resorts, has further diversified their portfolio. The company exudes confidence in their ongoing trajectory of success.Chalet Hotels celebrated an exceptional third quarter, highlighting vigorous growth across the hospitality landscape. Enhanced travel amenities are inspiring more vacations, prompting Chalet Hotels to announce exciting expansions through new acquisitions and initiatives. The debut of their innovative lifestyle brand, Athiva Hotels...