hotel news

Penang experienced a tourism explosion during a rare extended holiday weekend, with hotels across George Town and Batu Ferringhi reaching full occupancy as thousands of Malaysian travellers descended on the island.

A five-star hotel overbooking in Melaka during peak travel exposed critical operational failures. Here's what Malaysia's tourism sector learned—and what guests should know.

Hilton Hotels unveils standardized comfort benchmarks across U.S. properties, combining business efficiency with family-friendly amenities and loyalty rewards for modern travellers.

Chef Amit Dash assumes Multi-Property Director of Culinary role at The Westin Gurgaon and The Westin Sohna Resort & Spa, bringing 20+ years of luxury hospitality expertise to Delhi NCR's finest dining destinations.

The hotel industry's asset-light model is reshaping owner-operator partnerships in 2026. Property owners now demand fairer agreements as operators face pressure to balance shareholder returns with owner sustainability.

TBO Tek Limited reports strong hotels and ancillary segment expansion with 83% quarterly revenue growth in 2026, overcoming geopolitical travel disruptions across major global corridors.

Luxury hospitality service standards face mounting challenges in 2026 as industry experts reveal that training programs alone cannot fix deeper operational shortcomings affecting high-end hotel experiences globally.

Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels crossed INR 700 crore in annual revenue for the first time during FY26, driven by 90% occupancy rates across its portfolio and strong Q4 performance.

Rare India expands its experiential hospitality collection in 2026 by adding Zhiwaling, Bhutan's first locally-owned luxury hotel and National Geographic Unique Lodge, to its curated portfolio of independent properties.

Rare India adds Bhutan's Zhiwaling to its experiential hospitality portfolio in 2026. The Paro Valley lodge becomes the nation's first locally-owned National Geographic Unique Lodge, emphasizing cultural preservation and sustainable travel.

The Radisson Blu Mirage Resort Naisoso in Fiji is accelerating tourism development with 278 rooms. Mock-up testing reveals design refinements as construction momentum builds in Nadi.

Montage Los Cabos launches Arte Culinaria, uniting Michelin-starred chefs and award-winning bartenders for a three-day luxury culinary event reshaping Los Cabos as a global gastronomy destination.