L to R: Ranju Alex, Regional Vice President, South Asia, Marriott International; Kiran Andicot, Senior Vice President, Hotel Development, Marriott International; Rajeev Menon, President, Asia Pacific excluding China, Marriott International; Atul Chordia, Chairman and Executive Director of Ventive Hospitality Ltd; Ranjit Batra, CEO of Ventive Hospitality Ltd; Milind Wadekar, Executive Vice President Finance and Investor […]

Palazzo Donizetti, Tapestry Collection by Hilton – Image Credit Hilton    Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has today announced the signing of eight new hotels in Türkiye. The flurry of new signings reflects Hilton’s strong market growth across Türkiye, with record signings in the first half of the year, including Elika Cave Suites Cappadocia, Curio Collection, Hilton´s first […]

T&E and the Bottom-Line: Quantifying the Return on Investment of U.S. Business Travel – Image Credit GBTA    U.S. companies could unlock $2.4 trillion in sales by optimizing business travel, according to a GBTA study, highlighting a significant return on investment potential. U.S. companies are missing out on more than $2.4 trillion in potential new sales […]

UK Firms Could Miss Out on £319 Billion in Sales Without Strategic Business Travel Investment, New GBTA Study Finds – Image Credit GBTA    Study shows modest increases in business travel spending deliver strong returns, with just £94 more per employee needed to reach optimal levels Companies in the United Kingdom could unlock over £319 billion […]

American Patriot in Newport, RI – Image Credit American Cruise Lines    American Cruise Lines has officially launched its newest cruise ship, American Patriot, in Newport, Rhode Island. The ship is the first in the company’s new Patriot Class, a series of 130-passenger vessels designed for domestic cruising. The christening event coincided with the Fourth of […]

Ben Trodd – Image Credit Four Seasons Yachts    Ben Trodd has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd., effective July 1, 2025, as Four Seasons Yachts prepares for its 2026 launch. Ben Trodd has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd., the joint owner and […]

Minor Hotels Expands Portfolio with Four New Brands – Image Credit Minor Hotels    Minor Hotels, a leading global hotel owner and operator with more than 560 properties across 57 countries, announces the strategic expansion of its brand portfolio with the addition of four new hotel brands, including the group’s first soft brands.  The new brands […]

Mark O’Brien – Image Credit Arlo Hotels    Arlo Hotels announced the appointment of Mark O’Brien as general manager of Arlo Williamsburg. O’Brien brings more than two decades of hospitality experience to the Brooklyn property, bringing extensive industry knowledge and a fresh, dynamic approach that aligns with the hotel brand’s reputation for experience-driven hospitality. “Mark is […]

Ewa Hotel Waikiki – Image Credit CBRE    The Ewa Hotel Waikiki, located at 2555 Cartwright Rd, Honolulu, HI, is now listed for sale. CBRE, Inc. has been appointed as the exclusive marketing advisor for this leasehold sale. The hotel is strategically positioned in the heart of Waikiki, a globally recognized tourist destination, and offers significant […]

Nick Downing – Image Credit Langham    Langham Hospitality Group has appointed Nick Downing as General Manager for The Langham, Custom House, Bangkok, set to open in late 2026. Langham Hospitality Group has announced the appointment of Nick Downing as the General Manager of The Langham, Custom House, Bangkok. This appointment is part of the company’s […]