Month: July 2025

Leisure Hotels Group (LHG), North India’s leading experiential resort chain, rooted in ’Dev Bhumi’ Uttarakhand, is delighted to announce the addition of Jaipur’s iconic ’Royal Heritage Haveli’ to its experience-led portfolio. This latest addition highlights LHG’s commitment to embracing culturally rich destinations, with Jaipur—steeped in history and royal legacy—marking a...

Sonesta International Hotels (Sonesta), the 8th largest hotel company in the US, today announced the execution of 31 new franchise agreements during the first half of 2025 as well as 10 openings that showcase Sonesta’s global expansion and continued growth strategy.

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a new hotel in Pune under the Gateway brand. This greenfield project will be part of a mixed-use development.

The U.S. hotel industry reported another significant decrease with revenue per available room (RevPAR) for the week ending 19 July down 3.3% year over year. That was only a slight improvement from the previous week, which was down 3.7%.

With peak summer travel season in full swing, recent research has revealed that a staggering 62% of British passengers find airports stressful [1] with layovers continuing to be a major frustration. Now, YOTELAIR is stepping in with a fresh fix; The Slayover.

Aware Super Becomes Majority Shareholder of Aparthotel Owner-Operator The July

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a franchise agreement with KGA International Trades Private Limited for the development of Holiday Inn Express Kottayam Changanassery, Kerela, India. Slated to open in the first quarter of 2027, the signing strengthens IHG’s commitment to expanding its...

Hotel Equities (HE), a best-in-class hospitality operator and developer, announced today that its Founder, Fred Cerrone, has decided to retire effective November 22, 2025, concluding an extraordinary 58-year career in the hospitality industry. As Founder and Chairman Emeritus, he remains an enduring influence and guiding presence for the firm.

Opening in fall 2025, The Compton is a 142-room independent lifestyle hotel located on Bentonville’s historic square. Named in honor of Dr. Neil Compton—a celebrated conservationist who helped preserve the Buffalo River as the first designated National River—the hotel draws inspiration from the spirit and landscape of Northwest Arkansas.

Raines, a leading hospitality management, development, and investment organization, announced the debut of two new DoubleTree by Hilton properties in South Carolina. Located in Summerville and Greenville, the properties have undergone renovations — including extensive upgrades to guestrooms, public areas, and food and beverage facilities — to meet DoubleTree brand...