Strong domestic travel, higher room rates and an expanding hotel portfolio are expected to drive IHCL's Q1FY27 performance and medium-term growth
IHCL plans to invest ₹6,000-7,500 crore over five years as it expands its hotel portfolio, backed by strong domestic tourism and healthy cash flows
Development becomes fourth hotel to be launched under the partnership
ICICI Securities has reiterated its 'Buy' rating on ITC Hotels, Indian Hotels Company, Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts, Chalet Hotels, Lemon Tree Hotels and Brigade Hotel Ventures.
IHG Hotels & Resorts on Monday said it has signed a management agreement with Embrassio Hotels & Resorts Private Ltd, the hospitality arm of Vrindara Group, to develop a Holiday Inn property in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. The hotel is scheduled to open in early 2030 and will offer 115 rooms and suites, the global hospitality company said in a statement. "The signing of Holiday Inn Mathura aligns with our strategy of expanding in high-potential destinations and bringing globally recognised brands to locations where travellers are seeking trusted hospitality experiences," IHG Hotels & Resorts Managing Director South West Asia Sudeep Jain said. IHG currently has 52 hotels operating across six brands in India and a strong pipeline of 98 hotels slated to open in the next 3-5 years.
Analysts expect room rates to improve in the upcoming quarters as the impact of the West Asia crisis may normalise
Leading luxury hospitality players such as ITC Hotels and Radisson Hotel Group are reporting robust demand for domestic leisure travel this summer as affluent Indians increasingly choose destinations closer to home amid geopolitical tensions in West Asia. While outbound travel continues to remain an important aspiration for wealthy Indian travellers, factors like convenience, predictability and the expanding range of premium domestic experiences are encouraging more travellers to spend their summer holidays within India, top hospitality executives told PTI. "While affluent Indian travellers continue to maintain strong long-term interest in international travel, near-term geopolitical uncertainty, airline disruptions and elevated travel costs have encouraged many consumers to increasingly explore premium domestic alternatives," The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts CEO Anuraag Bhatnagar said. At ITC Hotels, booking trends are running ahead of last year in several leisure markets. "T
Hotel chains and industry bodies expect stronger domestic tourism demand after PM Modi urged citizens to avoid non-essential foreign travel
IHCL to spend Rs 1,200 crore capex in FY27
Tata Group-backed Indian Hotels Company, along with its subsidiaries, has completed the acquisition of a 51 per cent stake in Brij Hospitality for a total investment of approximately Rs 222 crore, according to a regulatory filing. Consequent to the acquisition, Brij has become a subsidiary of Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL). In January, the country's largest hospitality player IHCL said it had entered into share subscription and share purchase agreements to acquire around 51 per cent shareholding in Brij Hospitality Private Limited. "IHCL, along with its step-down subsidiaries, namely ANK Hotels Private Limited and Pride Hospitality Private Limited, has completed the acquisition of 51 per cent of the share capital in Brij Hospitality Private Limited (Brij), for a total investment of up to Rs 222 crore," the filing said on late Tuesday evening. The acquisition comprises the purchase from existing shareholders of Brij, as well as primary investment in it through a combination of
From a structural standpoint, the Indian hospitality sector continues to benefit from favourable demand-supply dynamics and sustained growth in domestic travel
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
Hotel stocks may rebound as valuations correct and expansion plans support growth, despite near-term pressure from weak demand, geopolitical tensions and cancellations
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
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
ICICI Securities has maintained 'Buy' ratings on major listed players - Indian Hotels, ITC Hotels, Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts, Lemon Tree Hotels, and Chalet Hotels
Fleur Hotels demerger expected by April next year; tech bets to expand Keys brand
Former Compass Group India head will lead strategy and expansion as Hyatt targets 100 hotels in India, its fastest-growing market, over the next five years
If airlines cancel flights due to war or airspace closure, passengers can seek full refunds. But if travellers cancel voluntarily, contractual rules apply and insurance may not cover war
Indian hotel companies exploring growth opportunities in West Asia are adopting a wait-and-watch stance as the sudden conflict in the region injects uncertainty into long-term expansion plans