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The Staffing Agency launches hotel-focused recruiting division to address sector’s persistent labour crisis
The Staffing Agency has launched The Hotel Agency, a dedicated recruiting division targeting hotel ownership groups, operators and management companies.…
Hospitality Creator Summit to debut at HITEC 2026
The hospitality industry is getting its first dedicated gathering for content creators, podcasters and digital storytellers. The Hospitality Creator Summit…
Mews secures $300 million to accelerate AI-driven hotel operations
Hospitality software provider Mews has raised $300 million in a Series D funding round, valuing the Amsterdam-based company at $2.5…
Hotel industry urges Congress to protect franchise model supporting 3 million workers
Oklahoma-based hotelier Tina Patel testified before the U.S. House Small Business Committee this week, calling on lawmakers to pass legislation…
Dannii Minogue Named Langham Luminary as Luxury Hotel Group Builds Celebrity-Driven Brand Campaign
Langham Hospitality Group has appointed Australian entertainer Dannii Minogue as a Langham Luminary, adding her to a global brand campaign…
Meliá and Grupo Puntacana Announce Paradisus Miches Resort in Dominican Republic’s Emerging Tourism Corridor
Meliá Hotels International has signed an agreement with Grupo Puntacana to develop Paradisus Miches, a 600-room luxury all-inclusive resort on…
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AAHOA Founding Member and Former Chairman Ravi Patel Passes Away
Ravi Patel, who helped establish the institutional foundations of the Asian American Hotel Owners Association during its formative years, has…
Deloitte Plans 50,000 India Hires, Eyes Mangaluru for GCC Expansion
Deloitte has announced plans to recruit 50,000 additional employees in India, a move that would expand the professional services firm's…
Meliá enters Maldives market with 100-villa resort following $57.5m acquisition
Meliá Hotels International has opened its first property in the Maldives following a $57.5 million acquisition that brings the Spanish…
IHG names India top-five priority market with expansion to 400 hotels
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to more than triple its presence in India, targeting over 400 hotels either…