Scheduled to open in Q1 2031, the signing reinforces IHG’s commitment to expanding its presence across high-potential travel markets in India and driving growth in demand-led destinations across the country. Holiday Inn Raipur will bring the brand’s warm, welcoming and reliable hospitality to a market shaped by business, government, events and leisure travel. The hotel’s Open Lobby concept will provide an inviting space for guests to work, meet and relax, complemented by its dining, meeting and leisure facilities, said a release.Scheduled to open in Q1 2031, the signing reinforces IHG’s commitment to expanding its presence across high-potential travel markets in...
Senior hospitality executives, particularly general managers, have seen substantial pay increases due to market demand and talent shortages. Compensation for luxury hotel general managers has risen by 40-75% over three years, reflecting a competitive environment. Key roles in operations, sales, and marketing are also witnessing significant pay growth. In tier-II cities, general managers now earn between Rs 75-80 lakh, compared to earlier figures.Senior hospitality executives, particularly general managers, have seen substantial pay increases due to market demand and talent shortages. Compensation for luxury hotel general managers has risen by 40-75% over three years, reflecting a competitive environment. Key roles in...
The government has extended the deadline for quality certification of aluminium beverage cans to April 2027. The extension provides manufacturers necessary time to increase production amidst growing demand. Many brands are experiencing supply challenges due to disruptions from the Middle East conflict. The beverage industry had hoped to produce additional cans but fell short of expectations. Consequently, manufacturers are seeking regulatory relief as they attempt to meet rising consumer needs.The government has extended the deadline for quality certification of aluminium beverage cans to April 2027. The extension provides manufacturers necessary time to increase production amidst growing demand. Many brands are...
Holiday Inn Paris Gare de Lyon Bastille generates €2K monthly in upsell revenue and reclaims significant staff time after deploying Canary Technologies’ full guest management suite.Holiday Inn Paris Gare de Lyon Bastille generates €2K monthly in upsell revenue and reclaims significant staff time after deploying Canary Technologies’ full guest management suite.
Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort generated over €515K in email marketing ROI within its first four months using Revinate Core and Marketing.Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort generated over €515K in email marketing ROI within its first four months using Revinate Core and Marketing.
Vegas Resort in Malta built a 41-module custom operational platform using Cloudbeds’ Open API, cutting housekeeping prep from 3 hours to 15 minutes and check-in time from 5 minutes to 90 seconds across a 405-room property.Vegas Resort in Malta built a 41-module custom operational platform using Cloudbeds’ Open API, cutting housekeeping prep from 3 hours to 15 minutes and check-in time from 5 minutes to 90 seconds across a 405-room property.
The association builds on The Leela’s ongoing commitment to responsibly sourced ingredients and thoughtful culinary practices. In FY 2025–26, 99 percent of salmon procured across its owned hotels was MSC-certified, reflecting its focus on sustainable seafood sourcing and traceability. The Leela’s responsible sourcing approach also supports inclusive economic growth, with 85 percent of procurement sourced domestically and 46 percent directed towards MSMEs and small producers. Complementing this, The Leela has formalised its Supplier ESG Code of Conduct, integrating responsible business practices into supplier engagement and procurement decisions, said a release.The association builds on The Leela’s ongoing commitment to responsibly sourced...
Friday brought Markus Busch on Sabre’s GDS hotel reservations growing 8% in Q2 with corporate travel at 45% of volume, Cogwheel’s Stephanie Sparks Smith and Michael Curran warning hotels against repeating black hat SEO mistakes with GEO, and Darko Bosancic’s framework for when AI should decide, r…Friday brought Markus Busch on Sabre’s GDS hotel reservations growing 8% in Q2 with corporate travel at 45% of volume, Cogwheel’s Stephanie Sparks Smith and Michael Curran warning hotels against repeating black hat SEO mistakes with GEO, and Darko Bosancic’s framework for when AI should decide, r…

The Surfliner Inn, a boutique hotel proposed for downtown Carpinteria, California has been approved by the Carpinteria planning commission. The hotel would occupy the eastern portion of City Parking Lot #3 at 499 Linden Avenue, near Linden Avenue and Fifth Street. Plans call for 36 guest rooms, a café and restaurant, a rooftop lounge and pool, and event space. The proposal also includes new public parking, improved coastal trail access, and enhanced landscaping at City Parking Lots #3 and #4. The site previously held a two-story Southern Pacific Railroad building that was razed in the late 1960s.
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A framework for GMs to decide when AI should act autonomously, recommend, or defer to a human, using reversibility, cost of mistakes, and data readiness as the key criteria.A framework for GMs to decide when AI should act autonomously, recommend, or defer to a human, using reversibility, cost of mistakes, and data readiness as the key criteria.



