Hotel Industry

East Asian hotel chains ramp up India market expansion plans

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

Govt 'actively considering' infra status for hotels: Tourism minister

Tourism Ministry seeks increased budget for conservation activities and promotion of museums

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

India one of the strongest global hotel markets, says JLL Apac head

Gaurav Sharma that the growing investor confidence was leading to record levels of signings and transactions, pushing up industry metrics

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

MakeMyTrip sees surge in premium stays; Goa, Jaipur top domestic picks

MakeMyTrip's year-end campaign reveals a clear premiumisation trend, with one in three domestic travellers opting for 4- or 5-star stays and Goa, Jaipur, and Udaipur emerging as favourites

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

Radisson Hotel Group expands to 200 hotels in India, eyes 500 by 2030

The hospitality major strengthens its India presence with 59 new signings in 18 months, aiming to open 500 hotels by 2030 across business and leisure destinations

ITC Hotels launches Epiq Collection, aims for 1,000 premium keys

Firm's Q2 net profit surges 74%; outlook for H2 upbeat

Brigade Hotel Q2FY26 PAT up 58% on robust performance and reduced cost

Nine hotels to be added by FY30 with Rs 3,600 crore investment, doubling its portfolio

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

PRISM-backed Sunday PropTech to acquire 12 hotels in FY26 expansion push

The OYO Assets firm aims to expand its premium and mid-premium portfolio, with acquisitions funded through a mix of debt and equity backed by InCred, Analah, and SoftBank

Leela Hotels logs net profit of ₹74.7 crore, announces global foray

The Leela will require upfront capital ₹4,370 million for the 25 per cent stake, while private funds, managed by Brookfield, will acquire the balance 75 per cent stake

FHRAI urges FM Sitharaman to restore ITC, delink F&B GST from room tariffs

Hospitality body seeks regularisation of past GST dues, restoration of input tax credit for hotels, and flexibility in F&B taxation linked to room pricing

Rains drag Q2 growth for hotels; festive, MICE demand to drive H2

An extended monsoon slowed Q2 occupancy for hospitality players, but brokerages expect a strong second half led by MICE, festive, and wedding demand

ITC Hotels signs agreement with KIHPL to manage luxury hotel in Patna

ITC Hotels on Monday announced the signing of definitive agreements with Kumar Infra Hotel Private Limited (KIHPL) to manage a 140-room luxury hotel in Patna, Bihar. Part of Bihar Tourism development initiatives, the new hotel project was part of a competitive government bid process, which was secured by KIHPL with ITC Hotels as the finalised hotel operator. The project is set within a 1.5-acre site, helping the company expand its luxury hotel portfolio in the state. It will showcase "our iconic culinary and service excellence in Bihar through this ITC Luxury Hotel," according to Anil Chadha, Managing Director at ITC Hotels Ltd. "Our luxury properties epitomise the culture and ethos of each destination, offering indigenous experiences while celebrating the rich heritage of the region through distinctive architecture, arts, crafts & rituals," Chadha said. Manish Kumar, Director - Kumar Infra Hotel Private Limited, said, "It is a matter of pride for us to develop this project with .

Hotels across India get GST notices for underpayment on restaurant services

Hotels face GST demands as authorities flag underpayment on restaurant services linked to room tariffs above ₹7,500

Hospitality body seeks 5% GST with 50% ITC on hotel rooms under ₹7,500

HRAWI urges GST reforms proposing 5 per cent GST with 50 per cent ITC or 18 per cent GST with full ITC on hotel rooms under ₹7,500 to balance growth and consumer benefits

IHCL invests ₹100 cr in ELEL Hotels via rights issue for Taj Bandstand

ELEL Hotels holds the lease for Bandstand land parcel, where IHCL is developing Taj Bandstand, its fifth Taj-branded hotel in Mumbai alongside Taj Lands End