by Traveler | May 27, 2025 | Hotel Industry
Marriott International has announced the global launch of its new collection brand for the midscale and upscale lodging segments, Series by Marriott, as the company continues to expand its lodging offerings around the world. Series by Marriott is expected to expand...
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...
by Traveler | May 27, 2025 | Hotel Industry
Accor Vacation Club has completed a AU$3 million renovation of The Sebel The Vines in Western Australia’s Swan Valley. Led by Australian interior design studio, Mel Porter Design, the new look has been inspired by the natural landscape, viticultural history, and warm...
by Traveler | May 27, 2025 | Hotel Industry
Say hello to Muttley’s Estate – believed to be the world’s first shelf-stable, small-batch pet wine crafted right here in Aotearoa. It’s the classy (and catnip-y) new offering your hotel or restaurant didn’t know it needed – until now. With varietals like Champawgne,...
by Traveler | May 27, 2025 | Tourism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the G20 Summit helped India gain recognition as a global tourist destination, but the States should leverage this opportunity. He urged the States to develop at least one tourist destination that meets global standards and...
by Traveler | May 27, 2025 | Hotel Industry
InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach will be home to a flagship restaurant by celebrated British chef Rick Stein and his wife, Australian publicist, Sarah Stein. Set to open in November 2025, following a refurbishment and rebranding of the former Crowne Plaza Sydney...
