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When ChatGPT opened its Apps marketplace to 800 million users, Booking.com and Expedia were already there. Day-one partners. Ready to intercept travelers at the moment they start planning.

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today signed definitive agreements to acquire 51% stake in Brij Hospitality, owning company of the brand ‘Brij’, a boutique experiential leisure offering. Through this acquisition IHCL will gain ownership of the Brij brand and in collaboration with its founding promoter’s aims to develop the boutique leisure segment in India.

Fresh off its grand debut as the flagship resort of Appellation – a visionary, culinary-first hospitality brand founded by Michelin-starred chef Charlie Palmer and luxury hospitality veteran Christopher Hunsberger – Appellation Healdsburg proudly announces its acceptance into Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH), a curated collection of the world’s most characterful, independently spirited hotels. The partnership marks the first Appellation hotel to join SLH, signaling a major milestone for the brand’s growth and global recognition.

Luxury hospitality has reached an inflection point—one where innovation enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. This theme resonated throughout the International Luxury Hotel Association’s (ILHA) recent conference, INSPIRE Las Vegas, as global industry leaders shared perspectives on how care, craft, and technology are shaping the next chapter of luxury travel.

“But professor, will this be useful in real life?”

Mitsis today announced the launch of Canvas by Mitsis, a new hospitality brand inspired by the essence of simple, warm, and authentic Greek hospitality. Conceived as a “canvas where creation begins,” the brand invites guests to celebrate what matters most through meaningful, everyday moments.

Duetto, a hotel industry provider of revenue and profit software, and HotStats, a global leader in hotel P&L benchmarking, have released a joint performance analysis showing a widening gap between top-line growth and bottom-line reality.

The pioneering hospitality brand Escapade has revealed plans for a new signature hotel and residences just metres from some of the most hallowed tarmac in the world – the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Belgium.

For many years, sustainability in hospitality was defined by simple, visible efforts, such as a recycling bin in the lobby, a linen-reuse card in the bathroom, or perhaps a chef’s garden tucked behind the kitchen. These gestures mattered, and in many ways they were an important first step in raising guest awareness, but today, sustainability looks very different. It is no longer about signaling good intentions; it is about measurable impact, operational efficiency, community partnership, and meeting the evolving expectations of modern travelers and cities. Guests now understand that sustainability extends far beyond the surface. They are asking deeper questions about environmental performance, social impact, and the long-term commitments of the brands they choose.

We’ve all observed the “outfit breakdown” trend, a fascination with the textures, layers, and provenance that make a look iconic. It inspired us to turn that same analytical lens inward, toward the objects we create. Much like a couture ensemble takes shape from concept to construction, our “From Idea to Key Card” journey unfolds through a meticulous blend of intention and craft.