Newsletter - 16th August 2025

Daily News Updates / 16th August 2025

People
Fortune Hotels appoints Sharath Rajan as General Manager of Fortune Airport Road, Kochi Fortune Hotels, a member of the ITC Hotels Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sharath Rajan as the General Manager of Fortune Airport Road, Kochi. With over 18 ye... READ MORE

Hospitality
Espire Hospitality Limited Signs Five New Properties in Rishikesh, Udaipur, and Goa On Track to achieve 30-hotel Milestone by FY26 Espire Hospitality Limited has announced the signing of five new hotels across India, marking a significant leap in its growth tr... READ MORE

Hospitality
Neemrana Hotels to restore Baruasagar Fort and Raja Rani Mahal by 2027-28 Neemrana Hotels is expanding its heritage revival portfolio with the restoration of Baruasagar Fort in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, and Raja Rani Mahal in Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh. Both... READ MORE

VISA
Schengen Visa goes digital with 2D barcode for select European countries The European Union is set to overhaul its Schengen visa process by replacing traditional visa stickers with a secure digital 2D barcode. The move, part of a broader shift to onlin... READ MORE

Hospitality
IHCL enters into a strategic partnership for 150+ hotels in India ~ IHCL portfolio reaches 550+ hotels and ~ 55,000 rooms ~ doubles its mid-scale presence to 240+ hotels ~ expands brandscape with Brij Hotels in ... READ MORE

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