Vishnu Rageev R.

Vishnu Rageev R is a journalist with more than 15 years of experience in business journalism. Before joining Asian Media Group in 2022, he worked with BW Businessworld, IMAGES Group, exchange4media Group, DC Books, and Dhanam Publications in India. His coverage includes industry analysis, market trends and corporate developments, focusing on retail, real estate and hospitality. As a senior journalist with Asian Hospitality, he covers the U.S. hospitality industry. He is from Kerala, a state in South India.

Pandya is Dellisart’s VP of business development

Women in Hospitality

Pandya is Dellisart’s VP of business development

She brings 20 years of experience, including roles at IHG and Atica Global

Marriott sees 4.1 percent Q1 RevPAR growth

It added 12,200 net rooms in the quarter, more than 7,300 in international markets

Exterior of Extended Stay America Premier Suites – Charlottesville, a four-story, 92-room hotel in Virginia, designed for extended stays in the USA hospitality sector

Openings & Acquisitions

ESA Premier Suites opens in Charlottesville, VA

It doubled its number of franchise owners across all brands in 2024

AAHOA Marketplace platform by Avendra, showcasing procurement tools and private-label products for USA hotel owners at AAHOACON25 event

AAHOA, Avendra roll out ‘Marketplace’

The association plans to offer discounts and exclusive deals for members

Hilton to double India portfolio in five years

It hosted its first brand showcase in Bengaluru, featuring 10 brands

Hawaii raises hotel tax to fund climate efforts

Trends & Issues

Hawaii raises hotel tax to fund climate efforts

Gov. Josh Green supports the bill and will sign it

Peachtree EB-5 hospitality

Trends & Issues

Peachtree opening four EB-5 regional centers

The centers provide a nationwide platform to expand Peachtree’s program

Choice's Ascend hits 400 openings

The brand operates 423 hotels globally with more than 70 in the pipeline