Since early 2025, the U.S. president has been making good on a campaign promise that many observers expected to be watered down or scrapped. Market players are now left guessing whether the tariffs — which have reached as high as 145% on Chinese imports — represent a firm policy shift or merely a bargaining tool.
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of the global hospitality leader Accor, in partnership with Keystone Resorts Pvt. Ltd., proudly announces the grand opening of Fairmont Udaipur Palace — a breathtaking palace perched atop the ancient Aravali Hills in Udaipur, carved in stone, bathed in sunlight and steeped in tranquil calm.
Twice as much outdoor space, a redesigned layout, an extended pool, and a fresh airy palette: the new Beach Villas with Pool at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa are a night-to-day improvement on their former Beach Bungalow incarnations.
Marriott International, Inc. announced it has signed an agreement with Ventive Hospitality to open seven hotels, as part of a portfolio deal comprising 1,548-keys across five brands. This includes multiple brand debuts with a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Sri Lanka, Marriott Hotels & Resorts in Varanasi, Courtyard by Marriott in Mundra (Gujarat) and Moxy in Pune. Additionally, it will mark the third JW Marriott and second Moxy to open as part of a dual-branded property in Mumbai. A premier d...
JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar proudly announces the elevation of Vallabhi Vaidya to the role of Director of Human Resources, further strengthening the brand's commitment to a people-first philosophy and a culture of excellence.
Radisson Hotel Group has promoted Elie Milky to Chief Development Officer for Middle East, Cyprus, and Greece, reinforcing its commitment to double the wider regional portfolio to over 150 hotels and 50,000 keys in operation and under development by 2030.
Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, has expanded the compatibility of its Digital Key solution to include Salto smart locking technology. This integration gives hoteliers using Salto’s advanced access control system the ability to deliver a truly seamless, contactless guest journey through Mews Hospitality Cloud.
Global Asset Solutions has appointed finance specialist David Ordoñez to the team, in the role of asset manager. Ordoñez joins the group as it continues to expand globally, recently reporting a 35% increase in EBITDA across its portfolio of luxury hotels.
In a significant step toward strengthening Bareilly's hospitality landscape, M/s Ankit Agarwal is pleased to announce a partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company by number of properties, to develop a new Ramada by Wyndham hotel in the city.
JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar is pleased to announce the appointment of Sachin Mylavarapu as the General Manager, marking the beginning of a new chapter at one of Mumbai's most distinguished luxury addresses.
Amsterdam-based boutique hotel group Sir Hotels is pleased to announce that bookings are now open for its newest property, Sir Devonshire Square, marking the brand's debut in the UK market.
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi has appointed Gerrit Chng-Lüchau as its new Commercial Director, a strategic move that reinforces the resort's commitment to curating transformative experiences for today's discerning luxury travelers.
Duetto, the leading provider of revenue management software for the hospitality industry, and The Hotels Network (THN), a Lighthouse company and the leading direct growth platform for hotels, today announced a strategic partnership that empowers hoteliers to boost direct bookings and optimize marketing spend.
U.S. Travel President and CEO Geoff Freeman issued the following statement on the announcement by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem:
Minor Hotels, a leading global hotel owner and operator with more than 560 properties across 57 countries, announces the strategic expansion of its brand portfolio with the addition of four new hotel brands, including the group’s first soft brands. The newly launched brands will support Minor Hotels’ continued growth by enabling it to expand into new markets and provide distinctive hospitality offerings across the luxury, premium and select segments.