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Indian Hotels Company has reinforced its leadership in India’s hospitality sector after its iconic Taj brand retained the title of India’s Strongest Brand across all industries for the fifth consecutive year. According to the Brand Finance India 100 2026 report, Taj achieved a Brand Strength Index score of 93.5 out of 100 and maintained the […]
A new generation of luxury all-inclusive wellness resorts is transforming premium hospitality as major hotel groups introduce adults-only escapes, private enclaves, destination-inspired dining and increasingly sophisticated wellbeing programmes. Upcoming and recently opened properties including Amàre Cancun, MGallery Rhodes, JW Marriott Costa Elena, Paraíso de la Bonita and Miraval The Red Sea demonstrate how resorts are
JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity has appointed Chef Khadija Kumcheang as Chef de Cuisine – Asian at K3 – New Delhi’s Food Theatre, strengthening the luxury hotel’s culinary leadership and expanding its focus on authentic Asian gastronomy. Bringing more than 15 years of international culinary experience, Chef Khadija will lead K3’s Asian cuisine programme, oversee
Hyatt Centric Sector 17 Chandigarh has appointed Ajit Singh Gandhi as General Manager, effective July 1, 2026, beginning a new phase focused on operational excellence, lifestyle hospitality innovation and strategic business growth. Gandhi will oversee the hotel’s overall operations while strengthening guest satisfaction, colleague engagement, commercial performance and connections with Chandigarh’s local cultural and social
ITB Asia 2026 will strengthen its position within the international tourism industry by welcoming the Business Traveller Global & Regional Awards to Singapore for the first time. The prestigious ceremony will take place on October 21, 2026, at the Begonia Main Ballroom within the Sands Expo & Convention Centre. The event will bring together senior
India’s rainy season is rapidly becoming an important domestic travel period as travellers exchange conventional summer holidays for mist-covered hills, flowing waterfalls, forest retreats and quieter countryside experiences. Hotels and other accommodation providers are benefiting from stronger interest in monsoon getaways during months once considered a relatively subdued booking period. Shorter holidays, improved road connectivity
Switzerland’s luxury hospitality sector is preparing for an important leadership transition as Thomas Goval takes up the position of General Manager at The Chedi Andermatt on 1 September 2026. The experienced hotelier will lead the multi-award-winning five-star deluxe property through its next stage of development, focusing on operational excellence, team leadership and consistently high guest-service
Chile’s luxury travel market is gaining fresh international attention as Adventure World introduces a limited-time Refugia Chiloé offer combining an extended all-inclusive stay with cultural encounters, wildlife exploration and guided adventures across one of the country’s most distinctive island destinations. The package includes three nights at Refugia Chiloé with a complimentary fourth night when booked
Eilat is entering a major new chapter in luxury tourism as Airport City advances a billion-shekel hospitality investment involving five hotels, approximately 1,100 rooms and the anticipated revival of the landmark Princess Hotel. The large-scale development could significantly expand premium accommodation capacity in Israel’s southernmost resort city while introducing refreshed hospitality experiences for domestic visitors
South Africa’s Greater Kruger region has welcomed a new private wildlife retreat with the launch of Private Rhino Camp at Nyati Safari Lodge, offering families, friends and small groups an exclusive base beside the scenic Olifants River. The self-catering camp introduces a more flexible alternative to the traditional safari lodge format. Guests can occupy the
Namibia has strengthened its position in the international luxury safari market following the completion of a N$260 million transformation of Mokuti Etosha, a strategically located wilderness resort beside Etosha National Park. The extensive redevelopment has repositioned the established property as a contemporary safari retreat combining upgraded accommodation, Namibian heritage, premium dining and immersive wildlife experiences.
JetBlue Airways has ended operations at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, creating a significant shift in air connectivity for New Hampshire travellers and reducing the number of convenient nonstop options available between the region and Florida. The carrier completed its final Manchester operation on 8 July 2026, approximately 18 months after launching flights from the airport in
