OYO and Microsoft to develop ‘smart room’ technology
MICROSOFT AND OYO Hotels and Homes will work together to develop “smart room” technology including customized in-room experiences, self-check-in, guest ID verification and augmented...
Greenman is Auro Hotel’s new EVP for investments and development
Aaron Greenman is now executive vice president for investments and development at Auro Hotels. He will oversee the growth strategy for the Greenville, South...
More friends memorialize J.P. Rama
AS THE FAMILY of Jayanti P. “J.P.” Rama, former AAHOA chairman and co-founder of co-founder of JHM Hotels, gathered for his funeral, tributes to...
Padariya is OYO’s chief information security officer
Prakash Padariya is now chief information security officer for IT and security teams at OYO. Prior to that, he was with Netherlands headquartered online...
Hotelivate partner lays out plan for post-COVID-19 hospitality
IN THE NEW world created, for better or for worse, by the COVID-19 pandemic, hotels will have to change their approach to the business....
Report: Labor Day and Thanksgiving among top U.S. holidays
TRAVELERS ACROSS THE world are increasingly opting for short-haul destinations and making last-minute bookings over planned trips, according to a report from OYO Rooms....
Consulate General of India, Atlanta holding Facebook information event
The Consulate General of India, Atlanta, is holding a Facebook live event Friday to offer guidance to Indian expatriates.
Swati Kulkarni, consul general, and Shailesh...
International Gujarati Film Festival comes to Atlanta
THE 3RD EDITION of the Vadilal International Gujarati Film Festival brought the red carpet to the Atlanta area on May 20 to 22. Hundreds...
Christel House International founder DeHaan has died
PHILANTHROPIST AND FOUNDER of Christel House International Christel DeHaan died June 6 at the age of 77. Christel House International, with support from companies...
Hospitality companies Ennismore, Accor form joint venture
LIFESTYLE HOTELS COMPANY Ennismore and French multinational Accor have formed a joint venture in the latest consolidation in the hospitality industry.
The new entity will...