Cygnett signs its second hotel in Ayodhya
Cygnett Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of its second hotel, Cozzet Ayodhya, in Ayodhya to cater both leisure and corporate travellers. The upcoming property will feature 70 well-appointed rooms, and an all-day dining restaurant. The hotel will also offer a 8,000 sq. ft. banquet facility with an adjoining lawn; an equipped gymnasium, conference rooms, and new-age technology solutions...
Hospitality & Tourism Conclave'26 highlights Eastern India’s growing role in tourism economy
The Hospitality & Tourism Conclave 2026, held at ITC Fortune Select, Siliguri, concluded with two days of focused discussions on the future of hospitality and tourism in Eastern India. Organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the conclave drew hotel owners, founders, senior operators, developers, technology providers and industry stakeholders from across the country...
Hyatt Place Butwal puts Nepal on the map for Indian destination weddings
Hyatt has recently launched a five-star property, Hyatt Place Butwal, in Butwal, Nepal for Indian Couples, establishing it as a premium wedding destination for Indians. The 109-room property in Butwal offers ballroom, smaller halls for wedding functions and other amenities....
Radisson deepens India footprint with expansion in spiritual travel circuit
Radisson Hotel Group is expanding its portfolio to include Shirdi, Puri, Indore, and Ujjain, spiritual and pilgrimage cities, tapping into one of the fastest-growing segments of domestic travel. According to the Ministry of Tourism, religious tourism recorded over 1,439 million visits in 2022, generating around INR 1.34 trillion in revenue, highlighting the scale and resilience of faith-linked...
Sarovar Hotels elevates Miellé Batliwala to VP – Human Resources
Sarovar Hotels has announced the promotion of Mielle Batliwala to the role of Vice President – Human Resources. Since joining Sarovar Hotels two years ago, Batliwala has played a pivotal role in stabilising and strengthening the Human Resources function, streamlining organisational processes, and enhancing overall service delivery standards. A key highlight of her tenure has been driving...
Sterling strengthens Himalayan footprints with the launch of Sterling Nirmaya Dharamshala
Sterling Holiday Resorts announced the opening of Sterling Nirmaya Dharamshala, a contemporary Himalayan retreat. The new resort marks Sterling’s sixth property in Himachal Pradesh and adds a distinctive dimension to the brand’s growing....
Centara Life Namba Hotel Osaka to open in Namba, Japan
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand, is set to expand its presence in Japan with the upcoming opening of Centara Life Namba Hotel Osaka in Q2 2026, marking the group’s second hotel in Japan following the debut of Centara Grand Hotel Osaka in 2023...
Sumit Ghosh joins Cygnett Hotels as Associate Vice President – Sales
Cygnett Hotels & Resorts Pvt Ltd has announced the appointment of Sumit Ghosh as Associate Vice President – Sales, reinforcing its senior leadership as the hospitality group scales operations across multiple Indian markets...
Fattal Hotels Group to expand its footprint across Israel with new openings and renovations
Fattal Hotels Group is accelerating its expansion across Israel with a series of new hotel openings and major renovations planned through 2025 and 2026. The group’s growing portfolio spans boutique urban hotels, heritage restorations, and resort-style properties across Israel’s cultural, commercial, and coastal destinations...
Summit Hotels unviels Summit Signature Retreat Pangthang in Gangtok
Summit Hotels & Resorts has announced the launch of Summit Signature Retreat Pangthang in Gangtok, marking the company’s entry into the retreat hotel segment in the state of Sikkim. The 38-room property is located on a hilltop in Pangthang...
