Spalba has appointed Erica Seo as Business Head – APAC, as the company expands its experiential vertical, Spalba Live, across the Asia-Pacific region. Seo will drive APAC business and strategy with a focus on revenue growth, regional partnerships, and multi-market event mandates, as demand rises for large-format, experience-led corporate and brand events...

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) announced the signing of Holiday Inn Express Sapporo Susukino, marking the brand’s second Holiday Inn Express in Japan. The hotel will be developed in partnership with Mitsubishi Corporation Urban Development Co., Ltd. (MCUD), Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd. (Totate) and The Sankei Building Co., Ltd. (Sankei). The upcoming hotel is ideally positioned to meet the growing...

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) has reported a robust start to 2026, delivering double-digit growth across all key performance indicators in the first quarter, driven by the continued momentum of its loyalty programme, GHA DISCOVERY. Total hotel revenues reached USD 921 million in Q1 2026, a 24% increase over Q1 2025, while total room revenue climbed to USD 738 million, up 27% year-on-year...

Atmosphere Core announced its strategic collaboration with Vision Dempo Hospitality Pvt Ltd to launch Crown Heritage Panjim by Atmosphere Goa. Set to open its doors in Q1 2027, the boutique hotel will be located in Panjim’s UNESCO-listed heritage district of Fontainhas.

This alliance aims to offer Etihad Guest members enhanced travel and stay benefits across participating hotels worldwide. Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced a frequent flyer partnership between its Taj InnerCircle-Neupass and Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of Etihad Airways.

Tamara Leisure Experiences has embedded Responsible Hospitality into its core, guided by a vision of people, planet, and profit thriving in tandem. Across its portfolio of nine properties, this philosophy is said to translate into an elevated form of eco-conscious hospitality where design, service, and setting come together to deliver immersive, low-impact luxury.

IHG® Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a management agreement with Thanishq Grande Hotels & Resorts for the development of Holiday Inn Sriperumbudur. Scheduled to open in Q1 2029, the hotel aims to further strengthen IHG’s presence in Tamil Nadu and reinforce its focus on high-growth industrial and commercial markets across India.

IHG® Hotels & Resorts opens doors to voco Amritsar, marking the debut of its premium brand in Punjab. The hotel offers a range of room categories, including Standard Rooms, Premium Rooms, Suites, and the Duplex Rooms, said to be a standout offering with its stylish two-level layout, for guests seeking a more elevated stay experience.

ITC Hotels Limited announced the signing of two new properties under its Fortune Hotels brand, boosting its expansion strategy in Maharashtra. The twin signings, Fortune Select Nashik and Fortune Jungle Resort Tadoba, emphasise ITC Hotels’ focus and strategic expansion across high-growth leisure, pilgrimage and emerging urban destinations, while deepening its footprint in one of India...

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the opening of Hyatt Place Bhopal, expanding the Hyatt Place brand’s footprint in key markets around the world. The hotel features 99 thoughtfully designed guestrooms, comfortable social spaces and efficient service for a seamless experience in a casual atmosphere. The hotel is designed to cater business and leisure travellers. Located near Bhopal’s...