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Amex GBT launches ‘Hotel Lobby’ to accelerate hotel sourcing with agentic AI
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), a software and services company for travel, expense, and meetings & events, announced the launch of Hotel Lobby, an agentic AI capability within its hotel sourcing consulting service. It is desig...... Read More
Lords Hotels & Resorts records 18% RevPAR growth in Q2 2026
Lords Hotels & Resorts has recorded a strong performance during the second quarter of 2026, reflecting sustained demand for quality hospitality experiences across its portfolio. The group witnessed healthy growth across key performance indicators ...... Read More
AEGEAN names Michalis Kouveliotis as Chief Executive Officer
AEGEAN announced Michalis Kouveliotis as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Dimitris Gerogiannis, who was the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the past 20 years and also a founding officer of the company will continue to support the company ...... Read More
VisitBritain holds firm on 1mn Indian tourist target; pushes North England as the next big draw for travel trade
Through the Great North Destination Showcase held in Delhi & Mumbai, VisitBritain is turning its focus to regional dispersal, more bespoke travel experiences, the winter travel season ahead and deeper trade engagement. The destination board has al...... Read More
Selling India by Sea: Insights on why India must become more than a point of embarkation
India handled 4,92,362 sea-cruise passengers in FY2024-25, while FY2025-26 recorded 3,42,631 passengers up to December 2025. Globally, ocean cruising reached 37.2 million passengers in 2025, with Asia accounting for 3.082 million, up 17.1% year on...... Read More
Sterling strengthens footprints in Rajasthan with launch of Leopard Haven Jawai
Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited (SHRL) has announced the opening of Sterling Leopard Haven Jawai in Rajasthan, adding strength to both its presence in the state and its growing wilderness portfolio. Set near Bera amid Jawai’s distinctive granite ...... Read More
Qatar simplifies entry for Indian travellers with A1 Tourist Visa
Qatar is highlighting its A1 Tourist Visa as an entry option for Indian travellers, with applications processed through the official Hayya platform. Applicants must first create a Hayya account to begin the process. Each adult applicant requires a...... Read More
Wyndham’s Ramada Encore reports crossing 1,000 operational keys in India
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is strengthening its midscale presence across Uttar Pradesh and Kerala with new openings in Ayodhya, Vrindavan and Kochi, taking the Ramada Encore brand to 17 operational hotels in India. Ramada Encore has now surpassed 1,...... Read More
City Express by Marriott debuts in South Asia with the opening of 56-key property in Udaipur
City Express by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, announced the opening of City Express by Marriott Udaipur Nathdwara Highway, marking the debut of the City Express by Marriott brand in South Asia. City ...... Read More
