Experience Kissimmee boosts India outreach with Holiday Tribe
Experience Kissimmee has partnered with Holiday Tribe to strengthen its India market strategy and build demand for the 2026 travel cycle. As part of its global influencer familiarisation programme, India joined for the first time with creator Siddhartha Joshi representing the market. The initiative highlighted Kissimmee’s luxury vacation homes, theme park access and family-friendly experiences, aiming to generate over one million high-intent reach in India.
Eight Continents secures $7 million for global expansion
Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts has raised $7 million in its first funding round, led by Singapore-based Ionware Inc., to accelerate its global hospitality expansion. The capital will support international acquisitions, experiential offerings and stronger operations over the next 12–24 months. The company has already begun acquiring landmark assets, including La Barbarie in Guernsey and The Vincent Hotel in Southport, strengthening its international growth strategy.
Summit Hotels expands Wedding focus in Rishikesh
Summit Hotels & Resorts has completed a major upgrade at Summit by the Ganges Beach Resort & Spa in Shivpuri, Rishikesh, sharpening its appeal for leisure stays and destination weddings. The riverfront property, known for its private white-sand beach and Ganges-facing rooms, has renovated an entire accommodation wing with refreshed interiors and upgraded amenities. The resort has already hosted around 35 weddings this year.
Evolve Back Kuruba Safari Lodge reopens Safari access
Evolve Back Kuruba Safari Lodge has resumed facilitating wildlife safaris for guests as operations restart in Nagarahole Tiger Reserve under revised guidelines. Located along the Kabini River, the lodge is once again offering safari experiences with limited vehicles and restricted seating capacity. The reopening, announced by the Karnataka Forest Department, is expected to gradually revive wildlife tourism and support local livelihoods across the Bandipur-Nagarahole-Kabini landscape.
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