Homegrown QSR startup Wah! Puchka Wah! Litti has raised 230k$ in a strategic funding round by Sagar Daryani (Co-founder, Wow! Momo), Abhishek Rungta, Dot & Key Co-founder, and other global angel investors. Founded by Deepak Kumar (Age: 26 Years), the brand is on a mission to transform India’s iconic street…

In a significant step toward transforming hospitality education through industry-academic collaboration, Pride Hotels Ltd. and the International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to launch the ‘Pride Hotels & Resorts presents DREAM Program – Powered by IIHM India’. The initiative aims to nurture…

Choice Hotels International proudly announces that its extended stay brand, WoodSpring Suites, has been ranked #1 in Guest Satisfaction among economy extended stay hotels by J.D. Power’s 2025 North America Guest Satisfaction Study. This recognition highlights WoodSpring Suites’ ongoing commitment to delivering value, comfort, and consistency for guests seeking affordable…

This fall, Marriott Bonvoy and Starbucks are joining forces for an unforgettable night celebrating music, travel, and coffeehouse culture. On September 27, 2025, more than 100 lucky fans will score access to an intimate performance by breakout artist Alex Warren, best known for his chart-topping hit “Ordinary.” The event will…

NUMA Group, Europe’s leading fully digitized hospitality platform, has announced the appointment of five new General Managers across key European markets, a major step in the company’s strategic expansion and commitment to operational excellence. These appointments underscore NUMA’s focus on bolstering regional leadership capabilities as it builds on the momentum…

YOTEL, the global hospitality brand known for its design-forward, tech-driven hotel concepts, has announced its official entry into Greece with the upcoming launch of YOTELPAD Athens. Set to open in Q4 2026, the new property will feature 113 PADs (studio and one-bedroom apartments) across three centrally located buildings in the…

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s leading hospitality group, has announced the signing of a new hotel in Anjuna, Goa. This greenfield development will operate under the Vivanta brand. Ms. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development, IHCL, said, “IHCL has been at the forefront of pioneering destinations…

KSL Capital Partners, LLC, a prominent alternative investment firm has announced that one of its affiliates has acquired a majority stake in the Soneva Group, a trailblazer in sustainable luxury hospitality since 1995, known for its award-winning resorts in the Maldives through the conversion of certain securities. The transaction builds…

MGM Resorts International has announced that veteran talent agent Ryan Abboushi has been appointed President of Entertainment. In this new role, Abboushi will lead the company’s entertainment division, overseeing a unified strategy for programming and operations to further strengthen MGM Resorts’ reputation as a global leader in live entertainment and…

Pioneering luxury soft brand powered by HotelREZ, Elegant Hotel Collection has strengthened its global position by welcoming Anita Chan as CEO for the Asia Pacific region under a joint venture agreement between Anita Chan (Hong Kong) and Elegant Hotel Collection (headquartered in the United Kingdom). A successful business leader with global…

Since its founding in 2010, Australian carry brand Bellroy has built a reputation for solving everyday problems with thoughtful, user-centric design. Known for reinventing leather wallets — slimming them down with innovative pull-tabs and layered efficiency — Bellroy has since expanded its design philosophy to bags, tech accessories, and now,…

Tabhi Inc., a global leader in AI-driven travel marketplaces, has announced the appointment of Kumar R. Parakala as Chief Executive Officer for North America. This strategic leadership move follows Tabhi’s recent acquisition of Mondee Holdings, Inc. and its successful financial restructuring, executed in collaboration with TCW Asset Management Company LLC…