Located just off Bohol Island, the South Palms Resort & Spa Panglao offers 188 guest rooms and 8 villas which are thoughtfully layered with natural textures to offer a modern ode to island life crafted by the hands of local artisans.

Jetwing Hotels welcomes Villa 700 into its family of properties. Located in the coastal village of Induruwa, in Bentota, this beachfront property joins Jetwing’s portfolio of unique accommodations.

Planet Hollywood Thane has announced the appointment of Sana Naseem as its new General Manager. In her new role, Naseem aims to position Planet Hollywood Thane as a premier lifestyle and luxury destination.

Lohono Stays by Isprava Group has launched “Beyond the Walls: Where Stays Become Stories”, a storytelling campaign that aims to define how villas are experienced. The campaign presents luxury travel by showcasing each villa not just as a destination but as a home with a story, told through the eyes of its owner.

Vivanta Stays, a luxury villa network backed by Bajaj Auto, has announced an expansion plan to launch more than 500 villas across India by March 2026. The portfolio will span a wide category range, from family-focused properties to “affordable luxury” villas designed for groups.

Marriott International Inc. has appointed Kiran Andicot Senior Vice President, to lead its South Asia region. The promotion will see Kiran overseeing Operations and Development across Marriott International’s South Asia portfolio.

SaffronStays enters a strategic partnership with FLY91, a regional airline, boosting connectivity across tier-2 and tier-3 cities. Said to be an exclusive collaboration for SaffronStays’ recently launched first boutique resort property, ‘Araqila,’ in Sindhudurg, paving the way for promoting regional tourism and offering experiential value for customers.

Centara Hotels & Resorts concluded its exclusive Familiarization (FAM) Trip in the Maldives from August 23 to 26, 2025. The initiative welcomed prominent DMC partners from the Indian market, aiming to strengthen trade partnerships and opening new avenues for collaboration and growth.

With over 17 years at the John Keells Group (JKH), Singhawansa steps into leadership at a time to boost Sri Lanka’s arrivals from India, reported to have surged by more than 30% in the first half of 2025.

Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd. (ROHL) has announced the signing of their latest property at Ambala. The new 65-key property, developed in collaboration with Lovepreet Singh, who will operate under a management agreement.