Expedia Group released new global research showing that full connectivity is a decisive performance differentiator for hotel properties in driving revenue, maximising operational efficiency, and delivering reliable inventory. Findings from independent hotels, franchise properties, and mid-to-large chains show that properties using a full suite of connectivity report stronger business...

ITC Hotels Limited announced the signing of a 90-room Fortune Select in Guwahati, Assam. This agreement accelerates the company’s expansion into India’s high-growth markets, establishing its premier presence in Guwahati, a premier city and a primary gateway for regional commerce and travel in the Northeast....

voco Amritsar has announced the appointment of key leadership roles across its management team. The appointments bring together experienced professionals across operations, sales, finance, engineering, human resources and security, who will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional guest experiences while strengthening the hotel’s position in North India. Sunit Rana has been...

The Lind Hotels, the independent Filipino luxury brand, has announced a significant expansion plan, transitioning from a single flagship property to a curated multi-island portfolio. The Lind Hotels is expanding beyond Boracay, with Coron set to open next year and Siargao to follow. This strategic growth, shaped by a guest-centric and adaptive approach, includes new developments in Coron...

Digital travel platform Agoda, in its latest report “Tailored to Win: Mastering Localisation to Capture Asia’s Travelers in Japan,” spotlights a key gap in Japan’s hospitality landscape, with only 34% of hotels having moved beyond basic localisation strategies. Among surveyed properties, 71% of hotels at early stages of localisation reported positive revenue outcomes, compared to all hotels...

Sapphero Hospitality LLP (SHR) has reported a stellar performance for the fiscal year 2026. Reflecting a robust post-pandemic recovery and strategic operational efficiency, the company announced a 7% increase in occupancy rates, a 10% rise in Average Daily Rate (ADR), and a 5% surge in Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) across its managed portfolio...

Lords Hotels & Resorts has announced a year-end performance for 2025, and reported double-digit revenue growth across its portfolio, driven by strong occupancy rates, enhanced average room revenues, underscoring its resilience, strategic expansion, and commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences...

The Oberoi Group announces the opening of its first luxury residence, Naila Fort - An Oberoi Luxury Residence. This private retreat has been reimagined as an ultra‑luxury four-bedroom residence and will be ready to welcome the first guests from February,15, 2026...

Sarovar Hotels has announced the opening of Golden Tulip Kukas Jaipur and Skywings Sarovar Portico Mathura, reinforcing its expansion strategy across culturally significant and high-growth leisure markets in North India. The dual launch strengthens the group’s presence in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, aligning with its focus on destinations driven by leisure, spiritual tourism, weddings and MICE...

The India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) and its flagship property, The Ashok Hotel, have unveiled a comprehensive set of physical and digital initiatives, marking their joint 60th and 70th anniversaries, respectively. The series of multi-dimensional, high-impact initiatives was inaugurated by the Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Union Minister of...