# Riu, Air India, Booking.com, Radisson Blu and Hotel Trends

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Published: 2026-09-07T11:02:40.807Z
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Author: Joan Sanz
Topics: Hotels, Airlines, Investment & M&A
Summary: Riu opens its first hotel in Thailand while Air India focuses on safety and profitability.

## Article

Today in the travel industry, the opening of Riu's first hotel in Thailand and Air India's renewed strategy under its new CEO stands out.

## Today's brief
Air India restructures its focus, and Riu expands its footprint in Asia. This is crucial for the industry.
- **Riu** opens the **Riu Palace Phuket** in Thailand, its first hotel in Asia.
- **Air India** prioritizes safety and profitability with the new CEO Tewolde Gebremariam.
- **Booking.com** faces criticism for its weak verification controls.
[Preferente](https://www.preferente.com/noticias-de-hoteles/riu-abre-las-puertas-de-su-primer-hotel-en-tailandia-351732.html) [Skift](https://skift.com/2026/09/07/air-indias-new-ceo-gets-a-clear-mandate-safety-reliability-and-profit/) 

## Hotels
**Riu's expansion in Asia marks a new milestone.** With the opening of the Riu Palace Phuket, Riu aims to position itself in the competitive Thai market.
- This new hotel is luxurious, focusing on unique experiences.
- Future demand for tourism in Thailand could benefit Riu, especially in leisure travel.
[Preferente](https://www.preferente.com/noticias-de-hoteles/riu-abre-las-puertas-de-su-primer-hotel-en-tailandia-351732.html) 

## Airlines and travel
**Air India focuses on safety and reliability.** This change responds to the need to regain consumer trust.
- With more aircraft coming in, Air India aims to improve service and meet expectations.
- The strategy will be crucial for competing with other airlines in the Asian market.
[Skift](https://skift.com/2026/09/07/air-indias-new-ceo-gets-a-clear-mandate-safety-reliability-and-profit/) 

## What we are watching
- **Development of new policies** in airlines following the leadership change at Air India.
- **Impact of the new Riu hotel** on the Thai tourism market.
- **Review of controls** on platforms like Booking.com following recent criticisms.

**In the short term, the tourism industry remains active, with changes that can lead to interesting opportunities for professionals in the sector.**

## Sources

- Hospitality Net: https://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/4134271/more-than-half-of-canadian-business-travellers-say-they-have-a-different-personality-at-work-according-to-new-hotelscom-report
- Skift: https://skift.com/2026/09/07/air-indias-new-ceo-gets-a-clear-mandate-safety-reliability-and-profit/
- eHotelier: https://insights.ehotelier.com/people/2026/09/07/gregory-viaud-appointed-as-general-manager-at-four-seasons-resort-mauritius-at-anahita/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gregory-viaud-appointed-as-general-manager-at-four-seasons-resort-mauritius-at-anahita
- Preferente: https://www.preferente.com/noticias-de-hoteles/riu-abre-las-puertas-de-su-primer-hotel-en-tailandia-351732.html
- Hospitality.today: https://www.hospitality.today/article/the-gds-terminal-is-fifteen-percent-of-the-channel
- Hospitality Net: https://www.hospitality.net/news/4134268/three-major-radisson-blu-hotels-in-norway-achieve-verified-net-zero-status

## Citation

Riu, Air India, Booking.com, Radisson Blu and Hotel Trends. Notitur. 2026-09-07. https://notitur.com/en/digest/riu-opens-thailand-air-india-profitability