ITC Hotels signs 140-Key Welcomhotel Jaipur
ITC Hotels has signed a management agreement for a 140-key Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels in Jaipur, strengthening its presence in Rajasthan and expanding the Welcomhotel brand across high-demand destinations. The upcoming hotel will offer rooms and suites, all-day and specialty dining, a lounge bar, spa and wellness facilities. With 15,000 sq. ft. of banqueting space and 22,000 sq. ft. of outdoor greens, it is positioned for MICE events and destination weddings.
MRG Group launches Goldfinch Panjim Goa
MRG Group has expanded its Goldfinch Hospitality portfolio with the launch of Goldfinch Panjim Goa, located in the heart of the state’s capital and overlooking the Mandovi River. Designed for business and leisure travellers, the hotel features 98 guestrooms, including seven suites, contemporary amenities and inviting interiors. Its all-day dining restaurant, Banjara, offers multi-cuisine menus blending global favourites with locally inspired flavours.
Sun Life backs Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival
Sun Life has partnered with the Hong Kong Tourism Board as title sponsor of the Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Festival and Races, marking the 50th anniversary of the iconic races. The 13-day carnival along Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, from June 19 to July 1, will feature races, festive delicacies, cultural experiences and installations. The initiative aims to celebrate Hong Kong’s dragon boat heritage while attracting locals and global visitors.
Club Med records strong 2025 growth
Club Med recorded strong growth in 2025, reporting business volume of €2.22 billion, up 4%, with average daily rate rising 5% to €241 and occupancy reaching 75.8%. The brand welcomed over 1.4 million guests globally. Its ESAP region grew 13%, led by demand for mountain holidays and Club Med 2. Looking ahead, Club Med has identified whycations, sports tourism and hushpitality as key trends shaping premium experiential travel.
#First Opinion
“The true measure of hospitality is not how warmly we welcome our guests, but how responsibly we protect them. Safety is not a cost; it is an investment in trust, and trust remains the most valuable asset any hospitality establishment can possess. As one of India’s leading tourism destinations, Goa is constantly in the spotlight. Even isolated incidents can impact destination perception and visitor confidence. This makes accountability, preparedness and regular safety assessments critical. Strengthening safety standards requires government, industry, hospitality establishments and institutions to work together towards a common goal.”
Shri Rohan A. Khaunte,
Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Government of Goa
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