Hospitality Industry

Sustained growth, more tourists: New Year's wish for hospitality sector

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 ..

Oberoi to open 25-key luxury resort at Makaibari Tea Estate in Darjeeling

One of the world's oldest and most storied tea estates, Makaibari was established in 1859 and is celebrated for its dramatic Himalayan vistas, lush primary forests, and rare biodiversity

Hotels to see strong H2 as new airport, events boost demand: Motilal Oswal

The structural outlook remains favourable, analysts said. Mumbai contributes nearly 15 per cent to India's hotel room revenue and disproportionately dominates the luxury segment.

YES Sec picks top hotel stocks as it sees higher room rates in metro cities

Hotel prices in India's metro cities are likely to remain firm due to limited supply additions, even as higher room availability in tier-2 markets may cap rate growth, YES Securities said.

NRAI to step up fire safety advisories after Goa nightclub blaze

NRAI says it will ramp up fire safety advisories and set up a task force to help members plug compliance gaps, after a nightclub fire in Goa's Arpora killed 25 people

Remote retreats, experiences emerge as growth driver for Indian hotels

As throngs of tourist groups crowd popular destinations like Goa, Jaipur and Shimla, travel operators are racing to invest in untouched corners of the country

East Asian hotel chains ramp up India market expansion plans

Targeting luxury and mid segments, companies to chip at US, European brands' market share

Mahindra Holidays and Resorts likely to open its first Signature property

Mahindra Holidays is expanding beyond vacation ownership with Mahindra Signature Resorts, targeting its first luxury hotel by FY27 and eyeing 2,000 keys by FY30 as rising incomes

Higher demand to help Indian Hotels Company post recovery in H2FY26

After a muted first half, the hotel major expects double-digit RevPar and revenue growth driven by renovations, room additions and peak-season demand

Mahindra Holidays to invest ₹1,000 cr as it enters leisure hospitality

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

Mahindra Holidays shares gain 7% on plans to foray into leisure hospitality

Mahindra Holidays shares rose 7 per cent amid its plans to foray into the 'leisure hospitality' business segment via one of its subsidiary

Budget 2026: FHRAI seeks tax perks to drive hotel expansion beyond metros

Pre-Budget representations made to finance ministry, tourism ministry

Radisson Hotel Group plans to expand to 200+ unique locations in India

India's infra growth and tier-II and III markets to drive demand

Weddings, MICE make room for a record year-end hotel, travel bookings

India's 45 lakh weddings, festive travel, and corporate events are set to drive record hotel rates and occupancies, capping another strong year for the hospitality industry

Chalet Hotels sees 'rapid growth' once new room occupancies stabilise

Business travel, MICE, and wedding season expected to drive Chalet Hotels' occupancy and RevPAR growth in H2 FY26

Chalet Hotels reports ₹155 cr profit in Q2FY26, declares first dividend

Chalet Hotels reported a strong turnaround in Q2FY26 with a ₹154.84 crore profit and nearly 95% revenue growth, announcing its maiden interim dividend and debuting the ATHIVA brand.

Radisson Hotel Group elevates key leaders to drive South Asia growth

Radisson Hotel Group has promoted Vikram Berry and Faisal Nafees to senior operational leadership roles, reinforcing its expansion and performance focus across South Asia

Aratt developers launch ₹3,500 cr mixed-use development in Bengaluru

Aratt One World and Marriott International will jointly develop a JW Marriott in Bengaluru's Electronic City with a Rs 3,500 crore investment; the luxury hotel opens in 2030

PRISM's SUNDAY Hotel enters wildlife tourism, plans 10 resorts in India

The hospitality brand's first property near Jim Corbett opens with 50 rooms, as it eyes expansion across Ranthambore, Bandhavgarh, Kanha, and southern destinations

Indian hospitality chains eye global expansion, Leela is the latest

From Dubai to London, Indian hospitality majors like Leela, Taj, and Oberoi are stepping up their international presence to tap into high-spending global travellers