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Tabiq hotel check-in data leaked when a cloud bucket turned public, exposing over a million passports

Tabiq hotel check-in data leaked when a cloud bucket turned public, exposing over a million passports

A hotel check-in platform called Tabiq exposed more than a million customer passports, driver’s licenses, and selfie verification photos on the open web after its operator, Japan-based startup Reqrea, left an Amazon cloud storage bucket publicly accessible. A security researcher discovered the leak by browsing the bucket using only its name “tabiq,” and TechCrunch alerted Reqrea and JPCERT. Reqrea later locked down the bucket, but said it doesn’t know how it became public or whether anyone accessed data beforehand.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 16 May 2026
Adani and IHG launch five hotel projects bringing Kimpton luxury to India’s fastest growing airports

Adani and IHG launch five hotel projects bringing Kimpton luxury to India’s fastest growing airports

Adani Airport Holdings is teaming up with IHG Hotels & Resorts to build five new hotels across Navi Mumbai, Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram and Jaipur, adding nearly 1,500 rooms. The deal also signals the debut of IHG’s luxury Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants brand in India, as airport-linked hospitality expands to meet rising travel demand.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026

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Airport hotels boom in India as new flights spark demand beyond big metros

Airport hotels boom in India as new flights spark demand beyond big metros

India’s expanding aviation network is giving the hotel industry a major lift, with leading chains adding or upgrading airport-adjacent properties. Growth in flight frequency and improved connectivity to smaller cities is drawing steady footfall from business travelers, transit passengers, and event organizers. Analysts expect the airport-hotel momentum to keep building as both aviation and hospitality investments accelerate.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 10 May 2026
amã Stays & Trails launches 10-bungalow cluster in Port Blair near Manjery beach

amã Stays & Trails launches 10-bungalow cluster in Port Blair near Manjery beach

Indian Hotels Company Limited has expanded its premium homestay brand amã Stays & Trails by signing a cluster of 10 bungalows in Port Blair. Located near Manjery beach, the property aims to bring an island stay experience with facilities including a restaurant, gym, spa, and pool—marking the brand’s entry into the coastal destination.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 30 Apr 2026
EY and FICCI push for 9% GST on luxury hotel rooms above Rs 7500

EY and FICCI push for 9% GST on luxury hotel rooms above Rs 7500

EY and FICCI have urged the government to cut GST on hotel rooms priced above Rs 7,500 per night to 9%, arguing India’s total taxes and costs are making it look pricier than competitors like Thailand. The report says a lower tax could lure more international visitors, improve occupancy, and give a boost to India’s tourism industry.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 27 Apr 2026
India hotel boom enters golden cycle as luxury demand surges and supply lags Nomura

India hotel boom enters golden cycle as luxury demand surges and supply lags Nomura

India’s hospitality sector is entering a “golden cycle,” with Nomura pointing to rising average daily rates and attractive investment returns. Demand is outpacing supply, particularly for luxury hotels, as spending grows among wealthy travelers and business and tourism trips increase. A weakening rupee may also be drawing more foreign visitors, strengthening the outlook.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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