IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) introduces Vignette Collection to Italy with the opening of The Venice Times Hotel, Vignette Collection, in partnership with Pacini Group. Strategically located, the 30-room property is now open, and is the latest addition to IHG’s first collection brand underscoring IHG's commitment to strengthening its portfolio in Italy, while leveraging Pacini Group's...

Marriott International, Inc. announced the signing of two all-inclusive resort agreements with Catalonia Hotels & Resorts, Spanish hospitality company. Signed on July 22 in Barcelona, the agreements include a Marriott Hotels All-Inclusive Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, and an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort in Zanzibar, Tanzania, reinforcing Marriott’s continued expansion...

IHG Hotels & Resorts has unveiled the first look at Kimpton Suntaya Bali Ubud, set to debut later this year as the luxury lifestyle brand’s highly anticipated arrival in Indonesia. Designed as an extension of Bali’s creative energy, the hotel will embody Kimpton’s signature approach to human hospitality, intuitive service, and design-forward spaces that invite curiosity and connection...

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced that the Taj, iconic brand of IHCL, is the World's Strongest Luxury Hotel Brand by Brand Finance UK, for the fifth time. The 'Hotels 50 2026' annual report by the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy recognises the most valuable and strongest hotel brands across the globe. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, IHCL...

IHG Hotels & Resorts announced the signing of Holiday Inn Express Krabi Ao Nang, a 158-key conversion property in partnership with Chok Deesuk Co., Ltd., further expanding the company’s presence in one of Thailand’s most sought-after leisure destinations. Following a rebrand, the hotel will join IHG’s globally recognised Holiday Inn Express brand and is set to open by the end of 2026...

Novotel announced the opening of Novotel Bhubaneswar, bringing contemporary hospitality to Odisha’s capital city. Marking Accor’s debut in the Temple City, the hotel also becomes Bhubaneswar’s first internationally branded hospitality destination. Designed for family-focused professionals, business travellers and modern families, Novotel Bhubaneswar introduces intuitive spaces and...

The Wellness Co., announced the launch of The Wellness Co. Retreat at Karma Lakelands – said to be India’s first Luxury Integrated Longevity Retreat. Nestled within the 270-acre sustainable landscape of Karma Lakelands in Gurugram, the retreat introduces a new category of luxury wellness by bringing together diagnostics-led longevity programmes, advanced recovery technologies...

Each property within the collection is reportedly brought together by its individuality, exceptional character, and the ability to deliver authentic experiences rooted in its destination. Reinforcing the company's asset-light growth strategy while expanding the Iconiqa Collection with distinctive hospitality destinations.

Wildflower Goa, a family-owned luxury villa retreat in North Goa, has appointed Global Destinations as its exclusive Sales, Marketing, Public Relations, and Trade Representation partner for the Indian market. First open in 2012, Wildflower Goa is spread on eight acres in Saipem, Goa and features seven villas...

Ankita Bhawsinka has been appointed as the Cluster Director of Marketing for Hyderabad Marriott Hotel and Convention Centre, Courtyard by Marriott Hyderabad, Marriott Executive Apartment Hyderabad and Courtyard by Marriott Tirupati. With over 14 years of experience spanning business development, digital marketing, media strategy and public relations, she brings deep expertise across...