IHG to Open First Internationally Branded Hotel in Changanassery with Holiday Inn Express by 2027

(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with KGA International Trades Private Limited to open Holiday Inn Express Kottayam Changanassery in Kerala by early 2027. It will be the city’s first internationally branded hotel and part of the under-construction KGA Mall. The hotel will offer 90 rooms and an array of facilities… Read the full news article

New Era for Austrian Miles & More Credit Cards as Erste Bank und Sparkasse Takes Over with Expanded Travel and Banking Benefits

(IN SHORT) Austrian Airlines and Miles & More have chosen Erste Bank und Sparkasse to manage their Austrian credit card portfolio starting in 2026, with Mastercard continuing as payment provider. The new credit cards will be linked to the George digital banking platform and will introduce expanded benefits such as cashback on foreign currency payments,… Read the full news article