by Traveler | May 27, 2025 | Tourism
Airbnb’s recent move to broaden its services—think chefs, masseuses, stylists, and the reboot of Airbnb Experiences across numerous cities—is undeniably ambitious. Yet, surprisingly, there’s a lack of clarity concerning how these expansions truly mesh with...
by Traveler | May 27, 2025 | Tourism
The EEMA Spotlight Awards 2025, held at the vibrant Club Riviera, Gurugram on Saturday, 24 May 2025, was a resounding success, bringing together the crème de la crème of the event and experiential industry to celebrate the unsung heroes who work tirelessly behind the...
by Traveler | May 27, 2025 | Hotel Industry
Private equity firm KSL Capital Partners has taken a majority interest in sustainable luxury hospitality business, Soneva Group. The move builds on KSL’s initial minority investment in the company in November 2019. Founded in 1995, Soneva operates award-winning...
by Traveler | May 27, 2025 | Tourism
In a rather significant move, Switzerland’s Price Supervisor has decided that Booking.com needs to lower its hotel commission rates for Swiss accommodation facilities, cutting them by about 25%. They think the current rates are just too high. This decision,...
by Traveler | May 27, 2025 | Tourism
PATA Nepal Chapter and Nepal Tourism Board, in collaboration with Nepal Airlines, are all set to host the 5th edition of Nepal’s premier international travel and tourism trade show—the Himalayan Travel Mart (HTM)—scheduled to take place from 3 to 5 June, 2025, at The...