RIU Hotels & Resorts is ready to reopen all seven of its hotels in Jamaica before the end of the year, leading the reactivation of hotel operations in the destination. The country is dedicated to the recovery of its main industry as the best way to overcome the crisis caused by the passage of Hurricane Melissa. The reopening is accompanied by the return of charter flight operations from key markets such as Canada, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands, thanks to the commitment of Sunwing and TUI to the destination’s recovery.RIU Hotels & Resorts is ready to reopen all seven...
The Data Appeal Company announced the launch of a new feature that turns large volumes of travel signals into clear insights, scenario analyses, and actionable recommendations and outputs through a contextual intelligence interface.Built specifically for Destination Management Organizations (DMOs), tourism boards, and travel authorities, this revolutionary tool addresses one of the sector’s most significant challenges: while tourism demand and data have grown exponentially, many destinations still lack the capabilities and resources to keep up.Unlike generic AI solutions, this system is built on a trusted, curated and continuously updated knowledge base, sourced from hundreds of integrated datasets within The Data Appeal...
The company plans, among other things, to launch Mahindra Signature Resorts for the luxury leisure market. These resorts will be designed for families who enjoy immersive experiences delivered with a sense of sophistication. The company targets scaling this brand to 2,000 keys by FY30, stated a company release.The company plans, among other things, to launch Mahindra Signature Resorts for the luxury leisure market. These resorts will be designed for families who enjoy immersive experiences delivered with a sense of sophistication. The company targets scaling this brand to 2,000 keys by FY30, stated a company release.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation will implement a new wastewater user charge on over 20 luxury hotels, starting in the 2026-27 financial year. This move, mandated by a World Bank loan, will see hotels generating over 10 KL of wastewater daily charged Rs 8 per KL. The revenue will support the AMC’s ongoing sewage treatment and drainage system upgrades.Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation will implement a new wastewater user charge on over 20 luxury hotels, starting in the 2026-27 financial year. This move, mandated by a World Bank loan, will see hotels generating over 10 KL of wastewater daily charged Rs 8 per KL....
Hotel groups worldwide are increasingly turning to a new performance lever: workflow automation. Not as a future bet, but as a proven driver of efficiency, accuracy, and financial impact. More exactly, we are talking about hyperautomation, which is a hotel-specific blend of AI-powered digital workers that replaces repetitive tasks, improves data accuracy, and frees up human teams to focus on service, not spreadsheets.Hotel groups worldwide are increasingly turning to a new performance lever: workflow automation. Not as a future bet, but as a proven driver of efficiency, accuracy, and financial impact. More exactly, we are talking about hyperautomation, which is...
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Benchmarking the representation of women and Black leaders in the hotel industry, the Penn State School of Hospitality Management has released the 2025 Representation in Hotel Leadership research report.UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Benchmarking the representation of women and Black leaders in the hotel industry, the Penn State School of Hospitality Management has released the 2025 Representation in Hotel Leadership research report.
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.
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.
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…