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Goa-based mid-market hotel company Stone Wood Hotels has aggressive plans to expand into the boutique wildlife resort space with the new Vanntalya brand with at least 4 properties in key wilderness destinations in the next couple of years, says Shikhar Kumar, MD of the hotel company.Goa-based mid-market hotel company Stone Wood Hotels has aggressive plans to expand into the boutique wildlife resort space with the new Vanntalya brand with at least 4 properties in key wilderness destinations in the next couple of years, says Shikhar Kumar, MD of the hotel company. 

A report-based opinion piece argues that hospitality’s standard recruitment and management practices create unnecessary barriers for neurodivergent workers, and calls for practical adjustments without lowering operational standards.A report-based opinion piece argues that hospitality’s standard recruitment and management practices create unnecessary barriers for neurodivergent workers, and calls for practical adjustments without lowering operational standards. 

The Lemon Tree Hotel, Sirhind, will feature 76 well-appointed rooms, along with a restaurant, banquet hall, meeting/conference room, a swimming pool, spa, fitness centre and other public areas. The property will offer a comprehensive hospitality experience for pilgrim and leisure travellers, combining comfortable accommodation with dining, wellness and event facilities, said a release.The Lemon Tree Hotel, Sirhind, will feature 76 well-appointed rooms, along with a restaurant, banquet hall, meeting/conference room, a swimming pool, spa, fitness centre and other public areas. The property will offer a comprehensive hospitality experience for pilgrim and leisure travellers, combining comfortable accommodation with dining, wellness and...

The article argues hotel budgets must move beyond RevPAR to incorporate Flow Through and Flex metrics, which reveal whether revenue growth converts to profit and how well costs can be managed in downturns.The article argues hotel budgets must move beyond RevPAR to incorporate Flow Through and Flex metrics, which reveal whether revenue growth converts to profit and how well costs can be managed in downturns. 

WTTC forecasts 3.1% European travel sector growth in 2026 and cites London’s Oxford Street pedestrianisation as a model for government-backed tourism investment.WTTC forecasts 3.1% European travel sector growth in 2026 and cites London’s Oxford Street pedestrianisation as a model for government-backed tourism investment. 

PATA and Azerbaijan Tourism Board signed an MOU in Baku to grow Azerbaijan’s presence in Asia Pacific markets, covering trade engagement, media outreach, and source market development.PATA and Azerbaijan Tourism Board signed an MOU in Baku to grow Azerbaijan’s presence in Asia Pacific markets, covering trade engagement, media outreach, and source market development. 

Slated to open early next year, Fortune Select Greater Noida will feature contemporary rooms and suites, an all-day dining restaurant, banqueting facilities and a range of amenities designed to offer guests a comfortable and convenient stay. With its remarkable location, the hotel is expected to cater to a plethora of business travellers and corporate guests, since Greater Noida market is primarily driven by MICE and events, said a release.Slated to open early next year, Fortune Select Greater Noida will feature contemporary rooms and suites, an all-day dining restaurant, banqueting facilities and a range of amenities designed to offer guests a...

ISHC and HICAP named EVT Hotels & Resorts Financial Operations Controller Lauren Maunder the 2026 Rising Star Award Asia Pacific recipient at the 36th HICAP conference on 22 October.ISHC and HICAP named EVT Hotels & Resorts Financial Operations Controller Lauren Maunder the 2026 Rising Star Award Asia Pacific recipient at the 36th HICAP conference on 22 October. 

Hyatt signed agreements with Saraca Hotels & Resorts to add four hotels in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, including the first Unscripted by Hyatt property in India.Hyatt signed agreements with Saraca Hotels & Resorts to add four hotels in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, including the first Unscripted by Hyatt property in India.