Hotel Industry

GST rationalisation for hotels, restaurants can boost tourism: SOTC CEO

Further rationalisation in goods and services tax (GST) on domestic hotels and restaurants could help fuel tourism growth in India, even as the country's travel market continues to grow despite global uncertainties, according to SOTC Travel Managing Director and CEO Vishal Suri. The GST Council had last year reduced GST on hotel rooms with tariffs of up to Rs 7,500 per night to 5 per cent from 12 per cent, without input tax credit, to make accommodation more affordable and support tourism. The new rates came into effect from September 22 last year. Suri said the government's decision to reduce the tax collected at source (TCS) on overseas tour packages to a uniform 2 per cent was a positive step for the industry. "The government has already reduced TCS on overseas tour packages to 2 per cent (uniform rate) and can further consider GST rationalisation on domestic hotels & restaurants," Suri told PTI in an interview. He said tourism has the potential to emerge as a major contributor

Radisson eyes 500 hotels in India by 2030 with focus beyond metro cities

India has emerged as one of Radisson Hotel Group's strategic global growth engines and the company remains on track to reach 500 hotels target by 2030, as it is betting on emerging urban hubs and regional towns, religious tourism destinations and hotel conversions to drive its next phase of expansion, Nikhil Sharma, Managing Director & COO, South Asia, said. Backed by strong owner confidence and growing demand beyond traditional metros, the company expects faster conversion of its hotel pipeline into operational properties over the next two years while expanding deeper into Tier II, III and IV markets -- emerging urban hubs and regional towns -- leisure destinations and religious tourism hubs. "Without question. India has evolved from being an important market to becoming one of Radisson Hotel Group's strategic growth engines globally," Sharma told PTI in an interview. He said the company's India strategy was focused on execution, noting that in the first half of 2026 alone, ...

Radisson Hotel Group signs 10 new hotels to expand footprint in India

Radisson Hotel Group on Monday announced it has signed 10 new hotels in the second week of July, expanding its footprint across seven states and strengthening its growth trajectory in India. The 10 hotel signings span six brands, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Park Inn by Radisson, Radisson Individuals Premier, Park Inn & Suites by Radisson, and Radisson Individuals Retreats. The signings add hotels across major pilgrimage and temple-town markets, including Radisson Hotel Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Park Inn & Suites by Radisson Mathura Vrindavan (Uttar Pradesh), and Park Inn & Suites by Radisson Kadapa Airport (Andhra Pradesh). Besides, the group also plans to add more hotels to its current portfolio of 7 operational properties and a pipeline of 5 hotels in Bengaluru, India's technology capital and a strategic growth market. The recent signings include Radisson Blu Resort & Spa Bengaluru, Park Inn by Radisson Electronic City, and Lavish Hotel Bengaluru, a member of Radisson ..

Dark cloud looms over hotel revenues amid drying reservoirs, rising costs

Longer heatwaves caused by El Niño have become a cautionary factor for the wider market, with dropping water reservoir levels setting off alarm bells for highly populated cities like Mumbai and Delhi

IHG Hotels & Resorts open to ownership, franchise models in India

IHG Hotels aims to double its India footprint to 400 hotels by 2030 and is open to acquiring assets as demand and branded hospitality growth accelerates

Demand woes may pull hotel occupancies down amid West Asia crisis

Analysts expect room rates to improve in the upcoming quarters as the impact of the West Asia crisis may normalise

Room with match view: Rajasthan gets ready for India's first stadium hotel

Second at Dharamshala stadium in the works

India's hotel investment market surges 67% to $567 million in 2025: JLL

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

ITC Hotels Q4 profit up 23% at ₹317 cr; to acquire Zuri Hotels and Resorts

In the same quarter last year, ITC Hotels had posted a net profit of ₹257.85 crore

Leela Palaces bets on firm domestic demand; staycations rise: CEO

International expansion exploration on, capex plan of ₹1,300 crore till 2030

Indian Hotels Company Q4 results: Profit rises 14.7% at ₹645 crore

Tata Group-owned Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) on Monday reported a 14.71 per cent year-on-year (YoY) rise in its consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter ended March at Rs 645.43 crore. The country's largest hospitality player had a net profit of Rs 562.66 crore a year ago, a regulatory filing showed. Its Revenue from Operations increased to Rs 2,765.29 crore during the fourth quarter of FY 2025-26, from Rs 2,425.14 crore in the same period of the preceding fiscal. However, the company's total expenses also rose to Rs 2,014.91 crore in the quarter under review from Rs 1,764.26 crore in Q4FY25. The Board of Directors of the company also recommended a dividend of Rs 3.25 per share, subject to the approval of the members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. Ankur Dalwani, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, IHCL, said, "IHCL Consolidated clocked a double-digit revenue growth this fiscal, reflective of a broad-based performance - led by RevPAR growth of 9

Commercial LPG hike to aggravate job losses, drive up menu prices: Industry

The latest hike in the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders used by hotels and restaurants has dealt a "severe blow" to the hospitality industry already reeling under the impact of closures and job losses, and will aggravate the situation, industry associations said on Friday. They urged the government to intervene and roll back the hike. The prices of commercial LPG - the one used in hotels and restaurants - have been hiked by Rs 993 to a record high of Rs 3,071.50 per 19-kg cylinder. Pradeep Shetty, Spokesperson, Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) - HRAWI & Vice President, FHRAI (Federation of Hotels and Restaurants Association of India), said, "Due to the recent rise in LPG prices, a 10 to 15 per cent hike in menu prices is imminent. But even that may not be enough to absorb the impact. We urge the government to urgently intervene, roll back this hike and stabilise LPG prices to give the sector some breathing space. Without immediate relief, the hospitality ...

InterGlobe Hotels charts growth path on back of surging demand: JB Singh

InterGlobe Hotels bets on India's travel boom, flags hotel room shortage, plans expansion to 300 properties amid rising domestic demand

Listed hotel companies may add 70,000 keys to sector by FY30: CBRE

India's hospitality sector is set for long-term expansion as strong domestic tourism, rising incomes and premiumisation trends drive hotel chains to add over 70,000 keys by 2030

Hyatt Hotels plans to expand India footprint with 5 new hotels in 2026

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

Kerten Hospitality forays into India, eyes 1,000 keys in expansion push

Kerten Hospitality enters India with plans for 1,000 keys, tying up with 3CF Advisors and working with asset owners to expand its lifestyle hotel brands

West Asia conflict likely to dent Q4 earnings of listed hotel majors

Geopolitical tensions may hit foreign tourist inflows, affecting occupancies and room rates even as domestic demand stays resilient; outlook hinges on conflict duration

Marrakech landmark La Mamounia turns its attention to the Indian traveller

Century-old property headed by the hotelier who helped reposition The Imperial New Delhi

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

Leela Hotels' Q3FY26 results: Net profit rises 162% to ₹147.8 crore

Luxury hospitality chain closes Dubai investment; property to be rebranded as The Leela, to open in 2027