VisitBritain appoints Ritu Varma as Country Manager for India – Tourism Breaking News
VisitBritain, the national tourism agency for Britain, has appointed Ritu Varma as Country Manager for India. Based in Mumbai, Varma will lead VisitBritain’s activity in India to boost inbound tourism to Britain. The role will focus on product development and...
Exclusive: Marriott’s Richard Crawford talks Fiji Ritz-Carlton deal
Marriott International Vice President of Hotel Development for Australia, New Zealand and Pacific, Richard Crawford, spoke exclusively to HM about this week’s signing of The Ritz-Carlton Fiji, Namuka Bay. How important is this for Ritz-Carlton’s growth in...
Pop Century vs. All Star Resorts
Pop Century and the All Star Resorts are the cheapest 4 hotels at Walt Disney World that have similar dining, pools, and rooms–but theme and transportation differences. Vacation planners on tight budgets might wonder which to choose, and whether it’s worth...
Best Practices for an Optimal Franchisor–Franchisee Relationship
Hospitality is a relationship business, and one of the most vital relationships to the industry is between franchisor and franchisee. Owners evaluating their prospective or current franchise partnerships do well to observe the relationship-building practices of...
VIDEO: Sydney Hotel Summit by AHICE debuts in front of over 220 leading executives
Over 220 leading investors, hoteliers, advisers and suppliers were in the audience for the first annual Sydney Hotel Summit by AHICE, held recently at Crown Sydney, which provided the most comprehensive deep dive into hotel industry performance and growth that...
My Excellent Epic Universe Experience
I just had my best day yet at Epic Universe, knocking out 20 rides, 2 stage shows, 2 casual restaurants, and 1 fine dining spot. All over the course of 14 hours from Early Park Admission to after park closing, while taking 38,007 steps, 30 flights, and 2,390...
Noble House Hotels & Resorts Announces Brand Refresh
KIRKLAND, Washington—Noble House Hotels & Resorts (Noble House) announced a comprehensive brand refresh that includes a new logo and website, as well as a new website for the group’s resort, Little Palm Island. Founded in 1981 by Pat Colee, Noble House has...
SBH adds Blue Mountains resort to Ardour portfolio
Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort and Spa will become the second heritage estate to join the Ardour Hotels and Estates collection under the operation of Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH). Ardour Lilianfels Blue Mountains will be unveiled in mid-2026 following a...
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Announces Partnership With Devialet — LODGING
NEW YORK, New York—Fairmont Hotels & Resorts announced a newly curated partnership with Devialet. As part of the collaboration, Devialet will serve as the sound solution provider for Fairmont and develop a series of guest touchpoints at partner properties,...








