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Rajasthan government unveils Homestay Scheme 2026 to boost tourism

New policy eases licensing, raises room limit and aims to boost rural tourism, self-employment and local incomes across the state

Athiva won't be force-fitted, as Chalet Hotels studies soft branding

Plans soft-brand rollout alongside Athiva expansion, with ₹2,500 crore capex to add over 1,000 keys and scale big-box hotels in metros and leisure destinations through debt and internal accruals

71% Indians want cap on hotel room rates during peak demand: Survey

With Delhi hotel rates surging ahead of the India AI Impact Summit, a survey shows most Indian consumers want a ceiling on room tariffs and stronger government action against excessive pricing

India's young and old increasingly embracing dining, travelling alone

Not long ago, a table for one drew awkward glances from fellow guests and zero attention from servers while a solo travel itinerary invited quiet pity. It's very different today. And it's not just about burying your nose in a book or working on a laptop in a coffee shop or co-working space. Indians, led by millennials and Gen Zs, are out and about, busy rewriting the rules -- one solo plan at a time. Be it 25-year-old student Kanika Saluja or 72-year-old retired banker Amit Gupta, one is enough. And they are making it count. Most important, for both, going solo does not translate to being lonely. In fact, it is a statement of liberation. Unapologetic and entirely by choice. "I've done the years of running around for work and family. Now, if I step out alone, it's for pleasure -- a meal I enjoy or a short trip at my own pace. There's no coordination, no pressure. Just peace," Noida-based Gupta told PTI. Gupta, who is going the solitary way quietly and without hashtags, added with .

Just ₹3.5 crore allocated to promote India as tourist destination in FY27

Tourism budget less than a tenth of FY26 spends; industry to seek FinMin intervention

Indian hospitality and travel sector sees surge in institutional capital

Institutional investors are increasing exposure to India's travel and hospitality sector, with deals like Warburg Pincus-Lemon Tree signalling confidence in asset-light growth and tourism demand

IHG Hotels & Resorts likely to foray into branded residences in India

"You have to be strong in India to be strong outside India," said CEO Elie Maalouf on catering to India's growing number of outbound travellers alongside China

Nomura initiates Buy on Indian Hotels; cites ADR growth, asset-light model

Nomura has set a target price of ₹830 for the Indian Hotels stock, based on a valuation of 26 times its estimated FY28 EV/Ebitda

ITC Hotels gets leasehold land to develop hotel at Yashobhoomi in Dwarka

Co receives allotment of leasehold land for 91 years

Samhi Hotels gets 'Buy' from Antique; sees 41% upside on growth tailwinds

Antique gave a 'Buy' rating for Samhi Hotels stock with a target price of ₹260, an upside of 41 per cent from Friday's close.

Hotels should follow airlines-like dynamic pricing model: Deeksha Suri

LaLiT ED Deeksha Suri says hotels must adopt airline-style dynamic pricing as the group consolidates, refinances and prepares for calibrated, asset-light expansion in emerging markets

Domestic tourism, corporate travel may push room rates up in 2026

India's hospitality sector is set for steady growth in 2026, with hotel room rates rising as domestic tourism, corporate travel and MICE demand continue to outpace new supply across major markets

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