Hospitality Sector

The Ladakh administration has decided to grant industry status to hotels and guest houses registered with the tourism department in a move aimed at strengthening the hospitality sector and boosting tourism-led economic growth, officials said. Lt Governor VK Saxena on Wednesday approved the grant of 'Industry' status to registered hotels and guest houses in the Union territory, they said. The decision, which will come into effect from June 1, 2026, is expected to provide a substantial fillip to tourism establishments through incentives, concessional utility tariffs and easier access to institutional finance, they said. Officials said hotels and guest houses would now be eligible for electricity and water tariffs at industrial rates, which are lower than the commercial rates which are currently applicable to such establishments. They would also qualify for concessional bank loans under various state and central government industrial policies besides exemption from property tax, they

India's hotel investment market surged 67 per cent year-on-year to $567 million in 2025 across 28 deals, driven by institutional capital, private equity, and strong demand from Tier II and III cities

Soaring commercial LPG prices are squeezing restaurant margins, forcing eateries to consider menu hikes, switch fuels or absorb rising costs

The global hospitality major debuts its Autograph Collection brand in India with Noormahal in Karnal, marking the launch of its 19th brand and expanding its portfolio in the country

From a structural standpoint, the Indian hospitality sector continues to benefit from favourable demand-supply dynamics and sustained growth in domestic travel

Hospitality chain plans balanced asset mix and Rs 600 crore expansion over five years, with focus on scaling midscale brand Lilac amid strong demand in the segment

Hotel chain plans five new openings in India and explores partnerships and investments, betting on strong domestic demand and rising discretionary spending

Pride Hotels plans expansion across metros and pilgrimage hubs, eyes IPO launch as domestic travel demand surges and new luxury brand Pride Lux is introduced

The project in Powai will include a dual-hotel complex, convention centre, and event spaces, aimed at boosting Mumbai's position as a key destination for business, tourism and MICE activities

Odisha plans to promote its culinary heritage nationwide through dedicated restaurant chains across metros and tourist hubs, aiming to boost gastronomy tourism and cultural branding

Indian Hotels Company reported a net profit of ₹954.2 crore, up 50.2 per cent compared to ₹635.2 crore in the year-ago period

Lemon Tree Hotels announces strategic reorganisation, Fleur to be listed on bourses separately

Co receives allotment of leasehold land for 91 years

Hotel Association of India on Wednesday called policymakers to prioritise sector-specific reforms to drive growth and resilience in the hospitality sector, while reiterating demand for infrastructure status and allowing of industry benefits to hotels. Sharing the hospitality industry's expectations in the upcoming Union Budget, Hotel Association of India (HAI) President K B Kachru said the hotel sector should be given due recognition for its significant contribution to GDP, jobs, and foreign exchange earnings. Kachru, who is also Chairman, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group, urged "policymakers to prioritise sector-specific reforms to drive growth and resilience in the hospitality sector". "The hotel sector should be given due recognition for its significant contribution to GDP, jobs, and foreign exchange earnings. The key policy interventions are according the infrastructure status and allowing industry benefits to hotels," he said in a statement. This will encourage investments in

Lemon Tree Hotels management has guided for mid-teens revenue growth driven by a busy wedding season, surge in MICE activities, higher share from Aurika, Mumbai and contribution from new hotels

As yet another new year dawns, India's hospitality sector is gearing up for sustained growth momentum with a clear outlook of continued expansion, readying to welcome more foreign tourists than in pre-COVID days and hoping that their long-pending demand for infrastructure status will finally be granted by the government. Ever grateful to 2025 a "year of renewed optimism" hospitality players said that in 2026, the sector will continue to be predominantly domestic demand-driven, a trend that is structural rather than cyclical, with India's robust macroeconomic environment continuing to provide a strong foundation for the industry's growth. A harmonised infrastructure status for the hotel industry could unlock significant capital inflows for the sector, as it will facilitate easier financing, longer loan tenures, and lower interest rates, enabling smoother access to capital and reducing project delays caused by financial constraints. The structural reform will also bolster India's ..

ICICI Securities has set a target price of ₹600 for Leela Palaces Hotels and Resorts, based on a 22x EV/Ebitda on December 2027 earnings estimates for its hotels business

Simplified visa process, increased marketing spend to boost FTAs

Mahindra Holidays and Resorts India will invest ₹1,000 crore to set up Mahindra Hotels and Residences India and launch its new luxury brand, Mahindra Signature Resorts

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