Shangri-La Group ("Shangri-La") Shangri-La Group ("the Group") proudly announces the grand opening of Shangri-La Hongqiao Airport and Traders Hongqiao Airport, Shanghai — a dual-branded development located at the heart of the city’s Hongqiao transportation hub. As the Group’s fifth hotel project in Shanghai, this opening reflects its continued expansion in...
IHCL Signs a Taj Hotel in Pondicherry
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a Taj hotel in Pondicherry. This is a greenfield project.
Karan Mahesh Receives 2025 Rising Star Award Asia Pacific
The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC), in partnership with the Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP) awarded Karan Mahesh, Senior Sales – South & Southeast Asia, STR CoStar, with the Rising Star Award Asia Pacific during the HICAP event on 22 October 2025. The award recognizes an emerging leader...
AHLA Names 2025’s Top General Managers at The Hospitality Show
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced its 2025 General Managers of the Year Awards during The Hospitality Show in Denver, Colorado. The awards recognized general managers going above and beyond for their guests and employees.
IHG Hotels & Resorts Brings Crowne Plaza to Heart of Parramatta
IHG Hotels & Resorts today announced a partnership with developer-builder Urban Property Group (Urban) to introduce Crowne Plaza Parramatta, at the heart of Sydney’s booming second CBD.
AI’s new gatekeepers: How Booking.com and Expedia are hijacking the future of travel
Just days into OpenAI’s new app marketplace, Booking.com and Expedia have seized a commanding lead. They’re not just experimenting with artificial intelligence (AI). They’re embedding themselves directly into the core of how travelers search, discover and book stays at your hotels. And because they’ve moved first—with no safeguards to stop...
A First Look at the Orient Express Train Launching in 2027
Unveiled at the landmark exhibition "1925-2025: A Century of Art Deco" at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, within the grounds of the Louvre, The Orient Express Train stands as a striking dialogue between heritage and modernity. As the principal exhibit in what is being hailed as one of the most...
Hilton Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Stays Across South East Asia
As World Sustainability Day approaches on 29 October, Hilton is reaffirming its commitment to redefining sustainable travel with impactful initiatives across South East Asia. From hosting carbon-neutral events to donating surplus food to local communities, Hilton hotels in the region are taking meaningful steps to reduce environmental impact while creating...
Welcoming Travelers to Shura Island: The Beating Heart of The Red Sea
Set among coral reefs, turquoise lagoons, and soft white sands, Shura Island opens as the beating heart of The Red Sea, the place where the destination truly comes alive. As the vibrant hub of this pioneering new world of travel, the island brings together world-class hospitality, adventure, and relaxation across...
Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa Unveils New Look for 2025/26 Season
Fresh from the most extensive renovation in its history, Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa is thrilled to welcome back guests this October, following a transformative $14 million investment (approx. £10.5 million). Adding to the excitement, Coconut Bay has been named Saint Lucia’s Leading Family Resort in the 2025 World...
