Throughout his career, Nair has represented hospitality brands at more than 192 domestic and international travelmarts and participated in over 124 roadshows, building industry relationships and strengthening market outreach. His experience across hotel development, commercial planning and strategic partnerships will support Talenmark Hotels Corporation’s plans to build a distinctive hospitality portfolio and establish a strong foundation for sustainable growth, said a release.Throughout his career, Nair has represented hospitality brands at more than 192 domestic and international travelmarts and participated in over 124 roadshows, building industry relationships and strengthening market outreach. His experience across hotel development, commercial planning and strategic partnerships...
A hospitality technology veteran argues that large exhibit-hall trade shows are declining as AI-driven vendor research changes buyer behavior, and that customer events and focused conferences offer better ROI.A hospitality technology veteran argues that large exhibit-hall trade shows are declining as AI-driven vendor research changes buyer behavior, and that customer events and focused conferences offer better ROI.
HVS weekly bulletin covers three European hotel transactions: Riu’s ~€300M acquisition of Grand Hyatt Barcelona, Swiss Life’s €26.25M purchase of two Spanish resort hotels, and Perial’s acquisition of a Paris-area property opening as Rosamundi in 2027.HVS weekly bulletin covers three European hotel transactions: Riu’s ~€300M acquisition of Grand Hyatt Barcelona, Swiss Life’s €26.25M purchase of two Spanish resort hotels, and Perial’s acquisition of a Paris-area property opening as Rosamundi in 2027.
The 92-key resort will bring Holiday Inn’s trusted hospitality to guests seeking leisure stays, destination weddings and social celebrations The 92-key resort will bring Holiday Inn’s trusted hospitality to guests seeking leisure stays, destination weddings and social celebrations
Ambuja Neotia Group and Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) have launched AltAir House – IHCL SeleQtions in Kolkata and Siliguri, marking a significant step in their expanding hospitality partnership. The openings accompany an investment commitment of around Rs 2,700 crore across West Bengal, including projects in Kolkata, Raichak, Digha, Siliguri, Lataguri, Kalimpong and Darjeeling. With design-led interiors, curated dining and celebration spaces, the new boutique hotels aim to strengthen the region’s tourism appeal and broaden IHCL’s presence across eastern India.Ambuja Neotia Group and Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) have launched AltAir House – IHCL SeleQtions in Kolkata and Siliguri, marking...
With robust travel demand and a rise in bookings, Marriott International anticipates significant room revenue growth. Their recent report shows an uptick in revenue per available room across the upscale sector, notably including Ritz-Carlton. The third quarter brought in nearly $7 billion, outperforming Wall Street estimates. While the ongoing Middle East tensions pose some financial hurdles, signs of recovery promise a bright outlook driven by leisure and corporate travelers…With robust travel demand and a rise in bookings, Marriott International anticipates significant room revenue growth. Their recent report shows an uptick in revenue per available room across the upscale sector, notably...
Oyo parent PRISM reported a 35 percent YoY rise in Q1FY27 revenue to Rs 2,814 crore, while net profit grew 17 percent to Rs 353 crore. Gross Booking Value increased 30 percent to Rs 9,600 crore and EBITDA rose 24 percent to Rs 760 crore. Founder Ritesh Agarwal highlighted growth across hotels and vacation homes, technology investments and AI-led operational efficiencies.Oyo parent PRISM reported a 35 percent YoY rise in Q1FY27 revenue to Rs 2,814 crore, while net profit grew 17 percent to Rs 353 crore. Gross Booking Value increased 30 percent to Rs 9,600 crore and EBITDA rose 24...
GCSTIMES presents its Open Lock Modernization concept at EquipHotel Paris 2026, offering hotels a third path to upgrade digital access layers without replacing functional physical lock infrastructure.GCSTIMES presents its Open Lock Modernization concept at EquipHotel Paris 2026, offering hotels a third path to upgrade digital access layers without replacing functional physical lock infrastructure.
InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach deployed Canary Technologies’ platform across mobile check-in, AI messaging, upsells and digital authorisations, handling 8,000+ guest interactions monthly.InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach deployed Canary Technologies’ platform across mobile check-in, AI messaging, upsells and digital authorisations, handling 8,000+ guest interactions monthly.
Lodging Interactive promotes CruVu, its in-stay feedback tool, arguing that capturing guest concerns before checkout prevents negative public reviews and enables real-time service recovery.Lodging Interactive promotes CruVu, its in-stay feedback tool, arguing that capturing guest concerns before checkout prevents negative public reviews and enables real-time service recovery.