StayWell has expanded its portfolio of hotels to Kerala’s Malabar Coast in India with the opening of the Park Regis Aveda in Kumarakom. The 44-room Park Regis Aveda features private cottages, villas, suites, a poolside restaurant-cum-lounge, an Ayurvedic spa, fitness centre, banquet hall, business centre…

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has announced the signing of a Vivanta hotel at Heathrow Airport in London in partnership with Hayre Group. This signing will mark a significant milestone for IHCL and the Vivanta brand which caters to the upscale segment of business…

OYO hotels has today announced the acquisition of Weddingz.in, India’s largest wedding banquet company. The acquisition is a bold step towards OYO expanding its playfield to real estate sector and realizing its vision of becoming a global real estate brand while continuing its dominance on…

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of world’s leading hotel companies has signed a management agreement with Lotus Trans Travel to establish a four hotel portfolio under the Holiday Inn banner. Slated to open between 2020 and 2023, Holiday Inn Bodhgaya, Holiday Inn Kushinagar, Holiday Inn…

Airbnb and the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), the national tourism ministry, announced a strategic partnership to launch Airbnb Experiences in Sri Lanka and drive local, authentic and sustainable tourism across the country. Through this Asia-first partnership, Airbnb and SLTDA will work together to…

Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India has posted a 57.58 percent dip in its standalone net profit to Rs 13.73 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2018. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 32.33 crore for the corresponding period of the previous…

The Benares Hotels Limited (BHL), a subsidiary of The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), has reported its financials for the quarter ending June 30, 2018. Financial results for the 1st Quarter ending June 30, 2018, the company’s overall revenue stands at ₹ 10.35 Crore (30…

The Hotel Monitor 2019, published by American Express Global Business Travel (GBT), finds geopolitical factors along with global, regional and local economics driving a diverse range of conditions for those negotiating hotel rates in key business destinations. The first in a series of Monitor reports,…

FabHotels, a leading pan-India chain of budget hotels, has launched its loyalty program (dubbed “A-List”) to offer its loyal customers special privileges and higher cashbacks at its 400+ properties. Special privileges include free room nights, free cancellation benefits & tier-wise bonus credits up to Rs.…

OYO, South Asia's largest hospitality chain, has briskly expanded its presence after launching in China in November 2017. In a brief span of nine months, OYO has grown its presence in the country by 50,000 exclusive rooms with a strong presence in cities including Hangzhou,…