hotel news

JW Marriott appoints Bollywood icon Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Global Brand Ambassador for 'Stay in the Moment' platform, signaling major luxury hospitality growth strategy in India.

IHG Hotels & Resorts signs management agreement for 350-key InterContinental Mumbai Goregaon, set to open in 2030. The luxury expansion strengthens IHG's footprint across India's booming hospitality market.

In June 2026, ixigo acquires majority stake in Brevistay for INR 65.69 crore, expanding its hotel portfolio to over 10,000 properties across India and transforming the nation's travel accommodation landscape.

Summit Hotels & Resorts debuts The Mandir Collection in 2026, a spiritual hospitality brand targeting India's pilgrimage travel sector. First property opens in Salasar, Rajasthan with wellness and faith-based amenities.

ITC Maurya sustainability initiatives mark World Environment Day 2026 with plantation drives, water conservation programs, and renewable energy commitments. The luxury hotel chain advances eco-responsible hospitality through community engagement and long-term environmental stewardship.

Hilton launches Undergraduate by Hilton, an upper-midscale lifestyle brand targeting college towns. The brand aims for 400-500 properties globally by 2027, expanding hospitality in campus-driven destinations worldwide.

ITC Hotels signs 25th Storii boutique property in 2026—a 43-room tea estate retreat in Guwahati. The expansion marks a strategic milestone for experiential hospitality in Northeast India.

JdV by Hyatt and The Mushroom Cowboy launch a four-city rooftop event series this summer, transforming how hotels integrate wellness, music, and community into guest experiences.

Global Hotel Alliance's GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme clinches Programme of the Year at prestigious 2026 Freddie Awards, securing record wins across Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Africa regions.

Latino families across North America are abandoning traditional hotels for home-sharing accommodations during the upcoming soccer tournament, with 68% showing intense interest in matches.

Ascott Limited and DOJI Group launch Diamond Crown Westlake in Hanoi's Tay Ho district, introducing The Crest Collection to Vietnam with 178 luxury units and reshaping premium accommodation standards.

Tamara Leisure Experiences launches Raé by Tamara, a revolutionary hospitality brand designed for spiritual travellers in India, blending pilgrimage with premium hospitality across six key destinations.