American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has appointed Peter Brady as Vice President, Global Client Management – SME, Asia Pacific. He will lead the teams managing Amex GBT’s SME clients across Asia Pacific, and will report to Becky Power, Vice President & General Manager, Global Client Management – SME...

Cygnett Hotels & Resorts has unveiled its strategic roadmap for 2027–2028, outlining plans to accelerate hotel development, strengthen profitability and expand its presence across India and South Asia. The announcement comes as the hospitality group completes 12 years of operations and hosts THRIVE 2026, its 9th Annual General Managers' Conclave, on October 29–30 at Cygnett Collection, Gurugram.

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the signing of a Ginger hotel in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, through an operating lease agreement.  The 100-key Ginger Prayagraj, a greenfield project, designed to meet the needs of today’s traveller. The hotel features spacious rooms aligning to the brand’s Lean Luxe philosophy, complemented by Qmin, Ginger’s signature all-day dining restaurant...

The European Commission presented a new EU Sustainable Tourism Strategy, on November 4, to increase the sector’s competitiveness, sustainability and resilience. The strategy will help businesses grow and workers build skills; it will support destinations in developing a balanced tourism offer; and it will improve travellers’ experiences and maintain Europe as the world’s leading...

Ahead of the airline’s full Summer 2027 schedule launch in the coming months, Ryanair on November 4 revealed its new Summer 2027 route from Shannon to Milan Bergamo. This new service will strengthen Ryanair’s growing Shannon network, providing Irish customers with direct access to one of Italy’s most vibrant destinations. From Milan’s world-famous fashion and culinary scene to the...

Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited (SHRL) recorded its 27th consecutive profitable quarter and delivering record Q2 revenue of INR 1,272 million, up 17% year-on-year, despite the quarter traditionally being the weakest in the hospitality calendar. Q2 EBITDA stood at INR 289 million, while occupancy improved to 60%, ARR increased 12% to INR 6,494 & Total RevPAR grew 12%...

Campfire Hotels & Resorts Pvt. Ltd. expands its hospitality footprint under the Aranyak Resorts brand, with new projects planned across wildlife destinations, riverside locations and key urban centres. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, Campfire Hotels & Resorts Pvt. Ltd., operating under its established hospitality brand Aranyak Resorts, is embarking on an expansion program, strengthening its...

Thomas Cook (India) Limited has strengthened its network with the opening of its first outlet in the city of Gorakhpur. This newly launched outlet aims to broaden the Company’s access to 12 outlets across the state of Uttar Pradesh.

The Assam Cabinet has proposed the Central Government to establish a joint Ropeway Development Authority to oversee the development of the projects. According to online reports, under the proposed partnership, the Centre will hold a 51% stake in the joint venture, while the Assam Government will retain the remaining 49%.

Summit Hotels & Resorts has reported a 162% year-on-year increase in net operating profit for the first half of FY 2026–27 (April–September 2026), significantly outpacing its 14% revenue growth during the period. Gross operating profit rose 41%, reflecting improved operating efficiencies, stronger revenue management and cost discipline across its leisure hospitality portfolio...