HVS Anarock India Hospitality Industry Overview 2025
India's hotel sector achieved 63-65% occupancy and INR 8,500-8,700 ADR in 2025, with 64,118 keys signed across 586 properties driven by Tier 2-4 expansion.
Asia Pacific - Latest
New Travelodge Osaka Shinsaibashi to Open in August 2026
Travelodge Hotels Asia continues its expansion in Japan with the upcoming opening of Travelodge Osaka Shinsaibashi, set to welcome its first guests in August 2026.
Radisson Blu Hotel Nanjing South New Town offers guests a new way to experience Nanjing’s Emerging City Center
Jin Jiang Radisson Hotels announces the grand opening of Radisson Blu Hotel Nanjing South New Town, the flagship property of the Radisson Blu brand in Nanjing. Marking an important milestone in the brand's strategic expansion across the Yangtze River Delta, the hotel is located in South New Town, one of the city's most dynamic urban districts.
City Express by Marriott Arrives in Osaka's Namba South Neighborhood
City Express by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of City Express by Marriott Osaka Namba South, marking the brand's highly anticipated debut in the Asia Pacific region. The opening introduces the brand's signature value proposition to Osaka, a city renowned for its culinary innovation, cultural energy, and vibrant urban character.
City Express by Marriott Opens in Osaka's Shin-Imamiya, Marking Brand's Asia Pacific Debut
City Express by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of City Express by Marriott Shin-Imamiya, marking the brand's highly anticipated debut in the Asia Pacific region. The opening introduces the brand's signature value proposition to Osaka, a city renowned for its culinary innovation, cultural energy, and vibrant urban character.
DC Hotel Hangzhou CBD Debuts Today Joining the JdV by Hyatt Brand
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today announced the opening of DC Hotel Hangzhou CBD, a vibrant new upscale lifestyle hotel in the heart of Hangzhou’s Central Business District. As the latest addition of the JdV by Hyatt brand in Chinese mainland, the hotel brings a spirited sense of joy, connection, and neighborhood harm to one of Hangzhou’s most dynamic destinations.
IHG Hotels & Resorts signs Garner Hotel Jagdalpur with United Hospitality Management, marking entry into Chhattisgarh’s growing Bastar region
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a franchise agreement for Garner Hotel Jagdalpur, marking the brand’s entry into the state of Chhattisgarh. The 117-key hotel will be developed by Freedom Hospitality and managed by United Hospitality Management (UHM), one of IHG’s trusted third-party management companies in India.
Roswyn, a Morgans Originals Hotel Debuts in Mumbai
Roswyn marks Ennismore’s first Morgans Originals in India. For those already familiar with Morgans Originals, the brand’s core spirit is immediately recognizable: a collection of hotels consistently shaped by unique personality, innovative design, and an inherent sense of belonging.
Expert Views (5)
Robert O’Halloran, Professor Director, School of Hospitality Leadership, East Carolina University
We as an industry need to focus on careers and not only jobs. What we have found is that a solid education in hospitality including an internship can prepare people for any service sector career opportunity, hospitality and tourism, retail, healthcare etc.
Dr. Charalampos (Babis) Giousmpasoglou, Principal Academic in HRM, Bournemouth University
Hospitality’s talent crisis is not about supply; it is about signalling. For too long, the sector, still dominated by fragmented, family-run SMEs, has relied on informal narratives and outdated assumptions about “passion” and “hard work,” rather than articulating a compelling, modern value proposition.
Linchi Kwok, Professor, CAL Poly Pomona
The perception issue is compelling. Perception matters, especially among Gen Z, but it is often shaped by lived experiences, labor market signals, and what students observe through internships, part-time jobs, and social narratives.Based on my experience working with students, many are not aware of the variety of career opportunities in hospitality.
OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island Resort Opens: Where Barefoot Luxury Meets the Andaman Sea
OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group announces the opening of OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island Resort in Thailand, welcoming its first guests and joining OUTRIGGER's Thailand portfolio alongside properties in Koh Samui, Khao Lak and Phuket. Set within the protected boundaries of Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, the resort offers 63 suites and villas on a stretch of coastline where limestone cliffs rise from jade-green water, coconut palms line a white-sand beach and the Andaman Sea sets the rhythm of each day.
Hyatt Announces Master Franchise Agreement with Dossen Group to Debut Hyatt Select Brand in the Chinese Mainland
Hyatt partners with Dossen Group to exclusively develop Hyatt Select hotels across Chinese Mainland, targeting upper-midscale market.
Deicorp's Falcon & Alexander project brings a vibrant new Courtyard by Marriott to Sydney in partnership with Trilogy Hotels
The 100-room hotel will anchor a $640 million mixed-use development in Crows Nest, opening in late 2027 as part of a 212-apartment complex.
Fiji Gateway Hotel Unveils New Rooms and Expanded Dining
Raffe Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce the completion of the new accommodation wing at Fiji Gateway Hotel, along with an expanded dining facility, marking a major milestone in the hotel’s evolution to better serve travellers visiting Fiji. The expansion introduces 47 modern new rooms and suites and doubles the hotel’s restaurant capacity, providing enhanced comfort, choice, and convenience for all guests.
Centara Demonstrates Strong Sustainability Perceptions Among Thailand’s Brands, Reinforcing Trust Through Long-Term ESG Commitment
Centara ranked among Thailand's top brands for sustainability perception in Brand Finance's 2026 index, placing third in environmental and second in social/governance categories among Thai hotels.
Accor Expands Mövenpick in Australia with Adelaide Signing
Accor, the largest hospitality group in the Pacific region, is expanding its Mövenpick presence in Australia with the rebranding of Peppers Waymouth Adelaide.Mövenpick Hotel Adelaide will debut in December 2026, bringing the brand’s signature spirit of generous hospitality and joyful reconnection to the heart of the city.
A New Chapter for Hilton Hotels & Resorts in Adelaide: Hilton Signs New-Build Flagship Adelaide Hotel
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has today announced the signing of the new Hilton Adelaide East End at 299 Pirie Street, marking the next chapter in the brand’s long-standing presence in South Australia.
HVS ANAROCK MONITOR, April 2026
Q1 2026 showed strong momentum with RevPAR at ₹6,700-7,038 and occupancy of 67-69%, led by Delhi at 78-80% occupancy.
LXR Hotels & Resorts Signs Gajoen Tokyo, Bringing a Storied Luxury Address to the Market in 2027
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the rebranding of the iconic Hotel Gajoen in Meguro, Tokyo, which will open as Gajoen Tokyo, LXR Hotels & Resorts in 2027. The signing marks the Tokyo debut of the brand, which has nearly 40 trading and pipeline properties globally. Owned by leading global investment firm Brookfield and managed by Hilton, the storied property will enter a new chapter that brings together nearly 100 years of history, extraordinary Japanese artistry, and LXR’s deeply personalized approach to luxury hospitality.
Every Robot was Kung-Fu Fighting!
Commentary on how China's humanoid combat robots are advancing AI capabilities that could soon revolutionize hotel service operations.
By Mark Fancourt, Co-Founder & Principal Consultant, TRAVHOTECH
Construction set to begin at $150m Crowne Plaza Maroochydore Sunshine Coast development
Construction is set to commence at the $150 million Crowne Plaza Maroochydore Sunshine Coast, a major new hotel development set to play a key role in meeting the Sunshine Coast’s growing accommodation demand ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.