The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a SeleQtions hotel in Devanahalli, Bengaluru, a conversion of a standalone resort with expansion of inventory to 115 keys.
How Agentic AI Is Driving the Property Operating System in Hotels
For more than a decade, much of hospitality technology strategy has centred on expanding proptech portfolios. Hotels invested in point solutions, piloted new tools, and layered integrations across increasingly complex stacks. That approach delivered meaningful gains. However, it did not fully redesign decision-making across systems.
Latest WTTC research shows that at least £14 billion would be lost from the UK economy if daily visitor taxes are introduced
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the private sector in the Travel & Tourism industry, has published new research which highlights the damage that would be done to the UK economy if new visitor levies are introduced.
This Could Be the Most Expensive Phrase in Business
This article answers the question: What phrase may be the most expensive to use in business, and why?
AWH Partners Acquires All-Suite Hotel Trio in Sonoma County
AWH Partners announced today the acquisition of the Hotel Trio Healdsburg, a 122-key, all-suite hotel in the heart of Sonoma wine country. Since opening in 2018, the soft-branded Residence Inn has distinguished itself as the only Marriott-branded property in northern Sonoma and the second largest hotel in Healdsburg, one of...
LivAway Suites® Opens First Texas Location in San Marcos, Marking Launch of Statewide Expansion
LivAway Suites®, one of the nation’s fastest growing extended stay hotel brands, today announced the opening of its San Marcos, Texas location, the company’s first hotel in the state and the first of many planned across Texas.
Ruby Group Expands Its Italian Presence with a New Ruby Hotels Signing in Milan
Ruby Group continues to grow its presence in Italy with a new Ruby Hotels project in Milan. Following successful openings in Florence and Rome, the upcoming Ruby hotel marks the group’s third location in the Italian market. Located in the vibrant Isola district, the hotel brings the brand’s Lean Luxury...
Sonesta Opens 29 Organic Properties in H2 2025
Sonesta International Hotels (Sonesta), the 8th largest hotel company in the US, today announced the successful opening of 29 new properties during the second half of 2025, showcasing Sonesta’s global expansion and continued growth strategy.
Costa Rica’s Peninsula Papagayo to Unveil Second Oceanfront Andaz Residences Neighborhood near Andaz Peninsula Papagayo
Peninsula Papagayo today announced plans for a second oceanfront collection of Andaz Residences, following the debut of its initial phase in 2023. The new neighborhood near Andaz Peninsula Papagayo will feature 35 thoughtfully curated residences in two-, three-, and four-bedroom floor plans with elevated amenities and finishes. Early commitments from...
Grupo Brisas Officially Inaugurates Las Brisas Mérida, Strengthening Its Presence in Southeastern Mexico
Grupo Brisas officially inaugurated Las Brisas Mérida, its newest property in Mexico, reinforcing its growth strategy and expanding its presence in one of the country’s most dynamic tourism and economic regions.
