Noida-headquartered digital payments company Paytm has strengthened its travel business with the acquisition of Noida-based last-minute hotel booking app, NightStay for an undisclosed amount. The confirmation of acquisition comes nearly six months after reports surfaced thatPaytm may acquire NightStay for $20 Mn (INR 142 Cr). After the acquisition, NightStay founder Nasr Khan will lead the hotel-booking services at Paytm. NightStay: Why …

Domestic Android-based mobile operating system Indus OS on Wednesday unveiled a new ‘speech-to-text’ feature in their keyboard that would allow users to enter text in their preferred language. Apart from English, the new version of Indus OS Keyboard will now support 23 Indian languages. “The latest version will introduce speech-to-text in Indian languages, allowing users to speak into the phone in their …

The group will move into the Irish market through a partnership with Apollo Language Centre to provide young learner courses in Dublin and Cork and eventually a year-round centre in Dublin for adults. A second collaboration with Cambridge International School will see the creation of English language and entrepreneurship courses for both adults and children. “The Irish market is going …

Starwood lodges & accommodations has signed an agreement with Sekisui house Australia to plot and perform The Westin Coolum motel & Spa in Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Slated to open in 2021, the resort might be part of a proposed blended use development offering retail stores and boutiques, plus luxurious apartments. located on Yaroomba seaside, The Westin Coolum inn & Spa …

Marriott International in Europe will double in size once its acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts is complete.  In Europe, the company will reach over 123,000 opened or signed rooms when Marriott’s 61,000 open rooms join with Starwood’s 40,500 open rooms and the combined pipeline of 21,500 rooms. Starwood’s luxury brands, including St. Regis, Luxury Collection and W Hotels, will …

Global English language group, EC English Language Centres, is expanding its 30+ offering worldwide, following the success of its initial programme in London and answering growing demand for adult language learning. Students in the classroom at one of EC’s existing 30+ schools. Beckie graduated from the University of Leeds with a degree in Japanese, during which she lived in Kyoto …