Six Senses marks debut in UK with 109-key property in London
Six Senses, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, has unveiled its first property in the UK in former Whiteley’s department store on Queensway. Six Senses London becomes a cornerstone of the brand’s emerging collection of urban properties which introduce a different rhythm into city life. It follows Six Senses Rome and Six Senses Kyoto, with further openings to follow...
Wyndham appoints Amit Sripathi as Chief Financial Officer
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. appointed Amit Sripathi as Chief Financial Officer. Sripathi, who most recently served as the Company’s Chief Development Officer – North America, succeeds Kurt Albert who has served as Interim Chief Financial Officer since November. Additionally, the Company has named David Wilner, a 30-year franchise sales veteran, as Chief Development Officer – North America...
SAMHI to acquire 70% stake in RARE India; eyes experiential leisure segment
SAMHI Hotels Limited announced that its board has approved the acquisition of majority stake of 70% in RARE India (“RARE”), platform of heritage hotels, retreats and experiential stays. SAMHI expects to enter into definitive agreements by May 2026, marking SAMHI’s entry into the experiential leisure segment through an asset-light platform investment...
Country Inn strengthen footprints in Punjab with launch of the Country Inn, Jalandhar
Country Inn Hotels & Resorts, the flagship brand of ‘Espire Hospitality Limited’, has announced the opening of Country Inn, Jalandhar - a contemporary hotel offering a seamless blend of elevated comfort and warm hospitality. The hotel features 48 well-appointed rooms, a multi-cuisine restaurant, 5,000 sq. ft. pillarless ballroom. The hotel will soon be launching a spa,...
IHCL signs 500 key Taj hotel in Patna, Bihar
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the signing of a Taj hotel in Patna, Bihar. This is a greenfield project in partnership with Patliputra Palace Pvt. Ltd. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, IHCL, said, “Patna presents significant potential for celebrations, large conventions and business travel, making it a key destination...
Global Hotel Alliance join hands with Tokyu Hotels & Resorts
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) has signed an agreement with Tokyu Hotels & Resorts Co. Ltd.(THR), Japanese hospitality group operating “TOKYU HOTELS” chain owned by Tokyu Corporation. This signals a major step in GHA’s strategic growth in Asia and particularly into Japan’s thriving travel and tourism market...
The Oberoi Group unveils Naila Fort in Rajasthan
The Oberoi Group announces the opening of its first luxury residence, Naila Fort - An Oberoi Luxury Residence. This private retreat has been reimagined as an ultra‑luxury four-bedroom residence and will be ready to welcome the first guests from February,15, 2026...
Suba Hotels unveils third property in Ayodhya
Suba Hotels Limited further consolidated its presence in the sacred city of Lord Rama’s birthplace, Ayodhya, with the opening of a Click Collection Hotel. The company already operates two other hotels in the city: Quality Inn Rama and Click Hotel Narayana, Ayodhya.
Wyndham expands across EMEA with 170 new signings in 2025
As international travel continues to perform strongly across Europe, the Middle East, Eurasia and Africa (EMEA), Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is accelerating strategic expansion across the region, responding to growing demand for unique experiences and emerging destinations.
Marriott boosts EMEA expansion with 31,000+ rooms in 2025
Marriott International, announced a year of growth across Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) in 2025 with more than 230 organic signings representing over 31,000 rooms. Marriott also added 170 properties and nearly 24,000 rooms across EMEA last year, contributing to a 7.8% net rooms growth in the region.
