IHCL Takes Control of India's Tree of Life Boutique Hotel Brand

The Indian hospitality sector recorded 10.8% year-on-year growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR) in the July-September quarter this year, according to real estate services firm JLL. The surge was driven by a rise in average daily rates (ADR) of hotels, as the occupancy levels remained similar to the year before. 

Low-cost carrier Air India Express is focused on the all-economy side of the business and on serving the smaller cities, said Managing Director Aloke Singh at the Skift Global Forum East Wednesday. The airline has recently merged with AIX Connect as part of the Air India group’s exercise to consolidate its four airlines into two: A full-service airline (Air India) and a low-cost carrier (Air India Express). 

Hilton Hotels is bringing its latest premium economy brand, Spark by Hilton, to India. The launch also marks Spark’s debut in the Asia-Pacific region.

Last week Coldplay announced an additional India show in Ahmedabad on January 25. Following the announcement, online travel agency Agoda said it witnessed a 47% surge in domestic searches for accommodation in Ahmedabad for that period compared to the previous week’s average. International searches spiked by 18%.

Dis-loyalty, one of the most disruptive hotel membership programs in the industry, is here with a November offer you can't afford to miss: You can get 50% off hotel stays at popular brands like The Hoxton, SLS, Mondrian, SO/ and Mama Shelter.

Visiting Joshua Tree National Park will soon cost more when the popular California spot raises reservation fees.

Tourism Australia is betting big on Indian tourists and is ramping up its efforts to attract them. The tourism board of Australia recently visited India along with a delegation of 15 CEOs from the Australian tourism industry.

San Miguel de Allende is far from an “under the radar” destination in Mexico. Indeed, the city has garnered accolades among expatriates, art lovers, and foodies the world over as “the place to be” when traveling inland in the country. The city of about 175,000 sees more than 400,000 annual visitors, and this has led major hotel operators and boutique accommodations alike to open properties catering to them. None better represents the vision and vibe of San Miguel than Numu Boutique Hotel, part of Hyatt’s The Unbound Collection that opened in February 2023. On a recent trip to the city, I visited the property to partake in cocktails, a cooking class, and to experience what I’d heard would be the best hospitality in the city – and the hotel lives up to the hype. A stay, a meal, or even just a cooking class from Executive Chef Omar Tovar should be on your list for a trip to San Miguel de Allende.

Indian travelers to Singapore have exceeded the 1 million mark, Singapore Tourism Board said on Wednesday. There was a 12% increase in Indian travelers to the country between January and October 2024 year-on-year. With this, India has become the third-largest source market for Singapore.

Mark Keiser has a problem with luxury hotels: He thinks too many look and feel the same.

Indian luxury hospitality chain Oberoi Hotels and Resorts is set to open the first Oberoi Hotel in the United Kingdom. The Oberoi Group announced that the chain’s first property will be located in London’s Mayfair and will be a boutique hotel. 

Singapore-based venture capital firm Wilson & Hughes on Tuesday said it is bringing back tour operator brand Cox & Kings in India, which it had acquired earlier this year through insolvency proceedings for an undisclosed amount.