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Marriott International announced Tuesday on CNBC that it was looking to grow in India until 2026 by expanding its footprint to 90 cities, including many second and third tier ones. President of the APAC division Rajeev Menon said that India had been one of the most strategic markets in the world for the company, that currently has 29,000 rooms in 158 hotels across 42 cities in the country. 

A superlative hotel is currently being built at Vienna Airport. The "Vienna House Easy by Wyndham," built by the Viennese MAMMA Group, celebrated its topping-out ceremony on Monday morning. The hotel is scheduled to open its doors by the end of this year and will not only be the largest hotel on the airport site, but also the largest timber-framed hotel in Lower Austria and Europe.

A young chef who was sacked from a luxury hotel after a foul-mouthed rant at her 'cheating' boyfriend in front of shocked guests has been awarded more than £13,000 by an employment tribunal.

Scandic is continuing to grow in Sweden and has taken possession of a newly built alpine property in Sälen with 120 rooms and 16 apartments as well as conference facilities. The property is in a prime location and will offer guests ski-in, ski-out access as well as a wellness area with a sauna, gym and pool. The hotel is expected to open during the 2027/2028 season.

British Airways has a bizarre new policy for flight attendants and pilots, prohibiting them from posting any photo or video taken at a layover hotel. That applies inside the hotel, outside the hotel, and even in the parking lot.

China’s Zerith H1 is a next-generation humanoid robot designed to transform hotel housekeeping. Built with AI capabilities, it can perform essential tasks like cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming floors, and restocking guest amenities. Its smart design includes flexible wheels and an adjustable body height, allowing it to smoothly navigate narrow hotel hallways and adapt to varying room layouts.

An incredible luxury superyacht 'sea hotel' has just completed its sea trials ahead of its first ever voyage this summer. The third of The Ritz-Carlton brand superyachts to hit the water, the Luminara will leave on its maiden voyage on July 3.

The Spanish operator of alternative short- and medium-term accommodation, Líbere Hospitality Group (LHG), has penetrated the UK market via its first operations agreement in the capital city, London. 

Luxury hotel brand Nobu Hospitality has opened Nobu Hotel Toronto, marking the brand’s debut in the country. Located in the city’s Entertainment District, the hotel occupies the top floors of the west tower of Nobu Residences, bringing together the brand’s hospitality, culinary and residential concepts in one building.

A consortium consisting of property owners Pandox AB and Eiendomsspar AS have proposed to buy Ireland's largest hotel group Dalata for 1.3-billion-euro ($1.48 billion).

Now is the best time to book thanks to Kimpton Fitzroy. To celebrate the iconic Russell Square hotel’s 125th anniversary, it’s offering customers a one-of-a-kind chance to book one of 125 rooms at the same price it would have cost punters back in 1900.

India’s hospitality industry is expected to attract $1 billion in investments by 2028, up from $340 million in hotel transactions last year, according to JLL India. RevPAR rose 16.3 percent from January to March compared to the same period last year. It also rose 8 percent from the fourth quarter of 2024.

Bourbon drinkers looking for a place to lay their head after a day spent visiting the iconic distilleries of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail have a new destination to visit. That’s because the recently opened Trail Hotel is touted as the world’s first “bourbon-infused luxury hotel.”

Brookfield Multiplex to start construction on the new 31-storey mass timber tower later this year with developer's hopeful that the new hotel will be operational by 2026 or 2027.

The luxury hotel will be developed through a partnership with Ford Motor Company, which acquired Michigan Central Station in 2018. The hotel will be part of The Station at Michigan Central, a former passenger rail terminal that's being redeveloped into a district that will have retail, public parks, outdoor plazas and 1.2 million square feet of commercial space across multiple restored historic buildings.

Digital travel platform Agoda, in collaboration with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), has launched the Sustainable Tourism Academy, a free digital training platform designed to equip current and aspiring hoteliers with practical sustainability tools and knowledge. The initiative aims to address the growing demand for sustainable accommodation options from increasingly sustainability-conscious travelers while driving transformation within Asia's hotel industry.

On 9th June 2025, the fiery gates of the world-renowned Hell’s Kitchen will open at The Unexpected Ibiza Hotel, igniting a new chapter of luxury dining. Between Gordon Ramsay Restaurants and Palladium Hotel Group, this launch brings the notorious Hell’s Kitchen brand to Spain and Europe for the very first time – offering local, national and international visitors an unforgettable dining and entertainment experience in the heart of Playa d’en Bossa. 

Majid Al Futtaim, a leading shopping mall, has announced a strategic partnership with Ennismore, the world’s fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, to bring the globally acclaimed 25hours Hotel to Egypt for the first time, according to a statement shared with Egyptian Streets.

Ether.fi, the restaking protocol turned neobank with $6.8 billion in user deposits, has announced the roll out of Ether.Fi Hotels, a feature that lets users book luxury hotels around the world using their Ether.fi Cash cards.

Curated as part of the ‘Our Hive’ platform of Diageo India, through the association over 80 women will be trained and certified in WSET Level 1.

Choice Hotels International has secured a long-term distribution and master franchise agreement with a key player in China’s hospitality scene, SSAW Hotels and Resorts, which sets the foundation for a major expansion in China.

Los Angeles City Council approved a big minimum wage hike for hotel and airport workers. It will see a phased increase of 50% over the next three years.

Adults-only hotels, campsites and restaurants could be banned in France as part of a planned government crackdown. Sarah El Haïry, France's high commissioner for childhood, has said that the country's 'no kids trend' has caused 'violence against children', reports The Times.

Accor and Jinjiang International Group today announced a new era for the world-renowned Peace Hotel, one of Shanghai’s most beloved landmarks. Built in 1929 by Sir Victor Sassoon as the Cathay Hotel, the art deco masterpiece has been owned by Jinjiang Group since 1984, and became a part of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts in 2010.