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Hilton and Olive Hospitality have signed India's first 10 Spark by Hilton hotels, marking the opening move in a 150-property franchise agreement and the most concrete signal yet of the global operator's determination to scale aggressively in the...

Minor Hotels is bringing its new premium soft brand to the British capital with The WestDill Mayfair Hotel London, Colbert Collection, a five-star property on Piccadilly due to open in Q4 2026 and the first Colbert Collection signing...

Minor Hotels has confirmed the permanent closure of Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort, ending operations at one of the emirate's most distinctive luxury properties amid a broader regional tourism crisis that is reshaping Dubai's hospitality landscape. The resort...

Marriott International has signed an agreement with KS Hotels to introduce The Luxury Collection brand to Cambodia and Laos, converting two storied boutique properties into the brand's first-ever entries in both countries. The deal, announced in March 2026,...

The Institute of Hospitality has launched a new online Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) course aimed at managers across the hospitality sector, offering accredited professional development that connects inclusive leadership principles to the realities of day-to-day operations....

IHG Hotels & Resorts brings its premium voco brand to Punjab with the opening of voco Amritsar, a 139-key property positioned near Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport. The launch marks the brand's first appearance in the...

As the global hospitality industry grapples with annual staff turnover rates of 70 to 80%, one of the sector's most experienced people leaders is stepping into a national spotlight. Joy Rothschild, Chief Human Resources Officer of Omni Hotels...

The UK's competition watchdog has opened a formal investigation into three of the world's largest hotel companies over suspected sharing of commercially sensitive pricing data. The Competition and Markets Authority has confirmed it is examining Hilton, IHG Hotels...

Hotel distribution has just shifted on its axis. SiteMinder, the world's leading hotel commerce platform, has announced a major expansion of its technology infrastructure that places 53,000 hotels across 150 countries inside AI-powered booking environments, including ChatGPT and...

Marriott International has announced a joint venture with Italy's Lefay Resorts & Residences, adding the luxury wellness brand to its portfolio as its 39th brand and the first in its history dedicated exclusively to wellbeing. The partnership, revealed...