Rosewood Hotel Group (the Group) announces the appointment of Kenny Toy as Senior Vice President, Commercial, Global. Based at the Group’s corporate office in Hong Kong and reporting to Anthony Ingham, Chief Operating Officer, Toy will lead the group’s global commercial strategy across sales, marketing, distribution, revenue management, partnerships, and e-commerce...

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a franchise agreement for Garner Hotel Ahmedabad Motera, further accelerating the growth of its newest midscale conversion brand in India. Scheduled to open in 2029, the 40-key hotel will be developed by Devpriya Buildcon and managed by United Hospitality Management (UHM) India. The signing further strengthens the growing relationship between...

Nok Air strengthens its connection with India with the launch of its new international service between Hyderabad and Bangkok, opening a new link between Hyderabad and Thailand. The airline is reportedly looking beyond the route itself, working closely with its local partners, travel trade and distribution network to build awareness and make Hyderabad an increasingly accessible gateway to Thailand.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2026 global passenger demand. Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), was up 0.2% compared to July 2025. Excluding the Middle East, demand grew by 1.2%. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometres (ASK), increased 0.3% year-on-year. The load factor was 85.2% (-0.1 ppt compared to...

Destination DC announces the launch of Phase II of the Washington, DC Special Agent Academy (DCSAA), an interactive training programme designed to equip travel professionals in India with the knowledge, insights and tools they need to become experts on the U.S. capital.

Choice Hotels International, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Dominic Dragisich as President and Chief Executive Officer and to the Board of Directors, effective August 31, 2026. Dragisich has served as Interim Chief Executive Officer since May 20, 2026. “Dom has been a proven, exceptional leader for nearly a decade at Choice Hotels. Since stepping into the...

The two countries have also signed a Tourism Cooperation Programme for 2026–2028, aimed at expanding tourist exchanges, strengthening cooperation in the tourism sector and developing new joint projects.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the opening of Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana, marking the debut of the Hyatt Vivid Hotels & Resorts brand in the Dominican Republic and further expanding Hyatt's growing all-inclusive portfolio in one of the Caribbean's leading leisure destinations. Located along the tranquil shores of Cabeza de Toro in Punta Cana, the adults-only, all-inclusive resort brings the...

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the opening of Corbett Hideaway, Jim Corbett - IHCL SeleQtions in Uttarakhand. Set along the banks of the Kosi River and spread across seven acres, the property offers 80-keys private sit-outs; Ija, the all-day dining restaurant, and Himmaleh Bar & Deck. The resort features a range of curated experiences designed to immerse guests in the region’s...

EHL Group, a hospitality management and business education group which welcomes a student body of 4,000 from more than 120 nationalities across 3 campuses in Switzerland and Singapore, announced a leadership transition with the appointment of Dr Achim Schmitt, currently Dean and a member of the Executive Leadership Team, as the next CEO of the group. Schmitt will succeed current CEO Dr Markus...