HAI also believes that the formation of a State Tourism Advisory Council will further strengthen stakeholder engagement and policy implementation. The amended policy has the potential to attract considerable private investment, support the creation of an additional 15,000 hotel rooms by 2036, and large-scale employment, positioning Odisha as a competitive and future-ready tourism destination, said a release.HAI also believes that the formation of a State Tourism Advisory Council will further strengthen stakeholder engagement and policy implementation. The amended policy has the potential to attract considerable private investment, support the creation of an additional 15,000 hotel rooms by 2036, and large-scale...
The solar plant is expected to generate approximately 73,000 kWh of green energy annually and nearly 18.25 lakh kWh of renewable energy over its lifetime. The initiative marks a strategic step forward in strengthening the resort’s energy resilience, responsible operations and a measurable reduction in its environmental footprint.The solar plant is expected to generate approximately 73,000 kWh of green energy annually and nearly 18.25 lakh kWh of renewable energy over its lifetime. The initiative marks a strategic step forward in strengthening the resort’s energy resilience, responsible operations and a measurable reduction in its environmental footprint.
Blinkit has cut delivery fees in select micro-markets like Gurgaon, Bengaluru and Mumbai to stay competitive against Amazon Now and Flipkart Minutes. Other quick commerce players, including Zepto and Instamart, had already reduced charges. The move aims to retain customers as rapid expansion and dark store growth intensify market competition.Blinkit has cut delivery fees in select micro-markets like Gurgaon, Bengaluru and Mumbai to stay competitive against Amazon Now and Flipkart Minutes. Other quick commerce players, including Zepto and Instamart, had already reduced charges. The move aims to retain customers as rapid expansion and dark store growth intensify market competition.
The company had another year of record signings in 2025, introduced its new mainstream brand, Garner, to the market and is set to debut its Luxury & Lifestyle brand, Vignette Collection early this year The company had another year of record signings in 2025, introduced its new mainstream brand, Garner, to the market and is set to debut its Luxury & Lifestyle brand, Vignette Collection early this year
Industry stakeholders said the move is aimed at retaining tourists, who currently travel to Kerala or Kodagu after landing at Mangaluru International Airport, due to lack of premium accommodation in the region.Industry stakeholders said the move is aimed at retaining tourists, who currently travel to Kerala or Kodagu after landing at Mangaluru International Airport, due to lack of premium accommodation in the region.
This is the fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit RevPAR and EBITDA growth, said a release, adding that Q3 FY26 total operating revenue rose 21 percent to Rs 457.4 crore; operating EBITDA grew by 23 percent to Rs 237.8 crore.This is the fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit RevPAR and EBITDA growth, said a release, adding that Q3 FY26 total operating revenue rose 21 percent to Rs 457.4 crore; operating EBITDA grew by 23 percent to Rs 237.8 crore.
With more than 50 open hotels and 80 in development, comprising close to 12,000 rooms, IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is set to more than triple its estate in India over the next five years.With more than 50 open hotels and 80 in development, comprising close to 12,000 rooms, IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is set to more than triple its estate in India over the next five years.
Meliá Hotels International Arrives in Paradise: Maldives Welcomes Meliá Whale Lagoon in January 2026
The horizon of Meliá Hotels & Resorts expands to one of the most coveted destinations on the planet: the Maldives. In January 2026, the most international and renowned brand of Meliá Hotels International will open the doors of Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives, a five-star, all-inclusive resort that invites guests to discover the essence of the Indian Ocean in an unparalleled natural setting, marking a new milestone in the company’s global expansion.The horizon of Meliá Hotels & Resorts expands to one of the most coveted destinations on the planet: the Maldives. In January 2026, the most international and renowned brand of...
Shiji, the global hospitality technology leader, today announced the full-scale launch of Reviewpro Reputation in Japan. Since establishing its Tokyo office in 2018, Shiji Japan has introduced next-generation hospitality solutions, from Daylight PMS and Infrasys POS to guest engagement and data intelligence tools, to accelerate digital transformation across Japan’s hotel and restaurant industry. Now fully localized for Japan, Reviewpro Reputation supports over 80 review sites and 45 languages, transforming diverse guest feedback into actionable insights that help hotels strengthen brand value, improve service quality, and deliver superior guest experiences across every guest touchpoint.Shiji, the global hospitality technology leader, today announced...
The U.S. hotel industry reported negative year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 10 January. CoStar is a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.The U.S. hotel industry reported negative year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 10 January. CoStar is a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.