Kerzner International has assumed management of The Meydan Hotel, adding the iconic trackside property to its Rare Finds collection and strengthening its already substantial footprint in Dubai. The hotel, owned by Dubai Holding, is accepting reservations for an...
Germany's Fair Job Hotels has forged a strategic partnership with recruitment specialist GP Care Solutions to address the country's acute hospitality labour shortage by recruiting trained professionals from the Philippines. The collaboration positions the 115-member hotel network to...
Radisson Hotel Group is bringing its design-led lifestyle brand to Queenstown, announcing a 221-room new-build property that will extend the group's New Zealand footprint beyond its imminent Auckland debut. The Radisson RED Hotel Queenstown, scheduled to open in...
The Oberoi Group has announced that Naila Fort, a 19th-century heritage property near Jaipur that has served as the Oberoi family's private residence for over four decades, will open to guests from 15 February 2026. The four-bedroom ultra-luxury...
Wellness in Travel & Tourism (WITT) has launched the WITT Accredited Professional (WITT AP) credential, positioning it as the first global wellness accreditation designed specifically for hospitality industry employees. The self-paced online programme costs $499, takes approximately 15...
Emirates and Marriott International have signed an agreement to open the world's first Ritz-Carlton Lodge, marking a new brand extension for the luxury hotel group and the return of one of Australia's most celebrated wilderness properties after more...
Raffles Hotels & Resorts will continue as title sponsor of the Sirmour Cup polo tournament for 2026, with its Jaipur and Udaipur properties jointly backing the event for a second consecutive year. The tournament runs from 9 to...
BARK Air, the premium airline service designed around canine comfort, is moving beyond the skies with the launch of BARK Happy – a concierge service that embeds the company's dog-first hospitality expertise directly into hotel operations. The Windsor...
Leadership author Karl Wood will release If Bears Did Leadership on 27 February 2026, a book that uses forest metaphors and illustrated storytelling to challenge the prevailing culture of urgency and performative management. Wood, a senior people and...
Indian Hotels Company has converted Sariska Manor in Rajasthan into a Tree of Life property, marking another step in the Tata Group hospitality company's push to scale its boutique leisure brand to 100 properties by 2030. The 26-room...
