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Medical travel in India is projected to reach $13 billion by 2026, up from $6 billion in 2022, according to Union Minister of Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. The growth is linked to India’s clinical capabilities and the integration of modern medicine with traditional wellness systems.

Auckland food rescue charity Fair Food is launching an intimate new dining series, The Conscious Kitchen’s Shared Table, in collaboration with hospitality stalwart Tony Stewart and some of New Zealand’s leading chefs, who will channel their creativity into menus crafted from rescued kai.

Vacationers seeking a Puerto Vallarta-area getaway online in recent years might have encountered Kovay Gardens, a 22-room resort with a private beach and four swimming pools abutting the Pacific Ocean.

The concept of enjoying luxury amenities without booking a room is gaining increasing attention in the travel sector. Daypass.com offers a solution by providing flexible, one-day access to hotels, beach clubs, pools, spas, and other premium facilities. 

The Grand Hotel in Taipei warned customers Saturday of a possible data breach after discovering unauthorized access to its information systems earlier this week.

Fattal Hotel Group on Monday unveiled FATTAL COLORS, a new collection of boutique hotels designed to bring character, color, and urban energy to the city.

The Trump Organization has signed an agreement to build its first skyscraper in Australia, marking a major step into the country’s property market.The deal was confirmed by local developers and is set to create what many expect to become Australia’s tallest building.

The newly established Evolution Investment Fund has acquired two luxury hotel developments in Mayfair, London, with a total capital commitment of approximately £1.1 billion, including development expenditure.

Josun Hotels & Resorts is doubling down on its kimchi business, aiming to grow annual sales of its premium packaged kimchi brand to 100 billion won ($75 million) by 2030 as demand rises at home and abroad.

Pakistan and the United States have formally launched a strategic economic partnership to redevelop the Roosevelt Hotel in New York, the Finance Division announced Thursday.

The W Hotel Amsterdam is at risk of being evicted, after the operators of the hotel have reportedly failed to pay rent for three years. The total amount due, excluding interest and penalties, now amounts to a staggering €23.4 million.

Spanish police said Wednesday they had arrested a 20-year-old man who allegedly hacked a hotel booking website to reserve luxury rooms for as little as one cent, in the first known cybercrime of its kind.

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism has raised the readiness of Makkah’s hospitality sector to its highest level ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, stressing that serving pilgrims and visitors remains a top national priority.

The Spanish government is putting a one-week cap on hotel and accommodation prices in the 14 municipalities most affected by the floods. The aim of this exceptional measure is to aid the victims whose homes have been damaged by storm Leonardo.

The Waldorf Astoria hotel on Manhattan’s Park Avenue is coming up for sale following an extensive renovation.

When Tawnia McGeehan and her daughter Addi Smith failed to turn up for a cheerleading competition on the weekend, authorities in Las Vegas, Nevada, led a search for the pair. Police found Tawnia and Addi dead in their room at the Rio Hotel and Casino in the city, and also discovered a note.

Chatrium Hospitality has unveiled its new 'Kids Stay Free' offer, allowing families to benefit from complimentary stays for up to two children under 12 years old when sharing existing bedding with their parents or guardians.

DirectBooking Technology and DeepYou Digital have entered a strategic partnership to develop an AI-based hotel booking platform.

Concert tourism is expected be one of the travel industry’s more lucrative drivers this year, according to Trip.com, and the upcoming global comeback tour by K-pop group BTS appears to be reinforcing that trend.

The owner of a hotel in Yilan's Jiaoxi Township was ordered to clean up more than 1,000 plastic bottles from their building's rooftop or face fines, following complaints from the neighbors.

The development forms a key component of the wider AIDA masterplan and is positioned as both a luxury family travel destination and an investment opportunity within Oman’s expanding tourism sector.

Egypt announced plans on Monday for a new $1 billion marina, hotel and housing development on the Red Sea in a bid to boost the region's tourist industry.

India, UK, and Russia are flocking to Sri Lanka as the island nation takes a bold leap into the world of sports tourism with Asia Rugby’s full support. This marks a new era for Sri Lanka, positioning itself as the next global hub for rugby, attracting both passionate fans and international players.

Hard Rock International has revealed plans to develop the $850m Hard Rock Hotel & Casino San Juan in the US.