UHM signs three IHG-branded hotels in India totalling 182 keys, bringing its India portfolio to 24 properties as it targets 100+ hotels across the country.
WTTC's 2025 EIR shows India's travel and tourism sector generated $263.6B and 46.2M jobs, with the sector forecast to reach $527B by 2036 as international spending remains underdeveloped at 14%.
India's religious destinations hold only 6% of branded hotel keys today, but account for 14% of the development pipeline, signaling a major shift toward organized hospitality in pilgrimage markets.
Kerala's Ayurveda-led wellness economy offers a working model of regenerative hospitality, but unequal benefit distribution and fragile knowledge transmission limit its regenerative claim.
India's hotel sector showed strong year-on-year gains in May 2026 vs. May 2025, with healthy ADR growth and occupancy recovery driven by domestic travel, corporate demand, and MICE activity.
Hilton's "It Matters Where You Stay" campaign returns with brand ambassador Deepika Padukone, shot at Conrad Bengaluru, targeting India's growing market as Hilton aims for 400 hotels in the country.
India's hospitality market, anchored by 2.9 billion domestic tourist visits in 2024, is expanding fast into Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, but talent gaps and regional fragmentation are testing operators' ability to scale.
ITC Hotels signed a management agreement for a 101-key Welcomhotel in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, targeting business, leisure, and MICE segments with over 56,000 sq ft of event space.
Hilton opens its first two Spark by Hilton hotels in Bengaluru and Goa, launching the brand in Asia Pacific under a strategic deal with Olive Hospitality to develop 150 properties across India.
Marriott and CG Hospitality Global signed a deal for three properties: Ritz-Carlton Kathmandu, Westin Kathmandu, and JW Marriott Siliguri, adding ~450 keys and targeting a 2031 opening.
Radisson Blu Bengaluru Outer Ring Road announces the appointment of Ravi Rai as General Manager. In his new role, Ravi will oversee all aspects of hotel operations, with a focus on strengthening service standards, enhancing guest experiences, driving operational excellence, and supporting talent development across the property.
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hospitality companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Zon Hotels (Mumbai) Private Limited to develop InterContinental Mumbai Goregaon. Scheduled to open in Q1 2030, the hotel marks a significant addition to IHG's luxury portfolio in India and further strengthens its presence in Mumbai, one of the country's leading commercial and hospitality markets.
InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort – part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury & lifestyle portfolio – continues to redefine Chennai’s beachfront experience, unveiling the final chapter of its transformation. Continuing the brand’s legacy as a pioneer of luxury hospitality for over 80 years, the reimagined InterContinental resort is now open with ocean-facing ballroom along with expansive beach lawns, new restaurants and bars, new luxury suites with plunge pools, with newly introduced sports pavilion along with scenic walking trails and meditation garden for mindful experiences.
Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center is pleased to announce the promotion of Ms. Disha Gulati as Rooms Division Manager. She will now oversee Front Office and Housekeeping functions, with a focus on optimizing operations management, vendor coordination, and team efficiency to further strengthen the hotel’s commitment to operational excellence and elevated guest experiences.
The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore has announced the appointment of Saif Siddiqui as its new Hotel Manager. Bringing close to two decades of international hospitality experience across Asia’s leading luxury destinations, Saif joins the hotel with deep expertise in luxury dining, guest engagement and experiential hospitality.
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India's largest hospitality company, today announced the opening of Ginger Hyderabad, Genome Valley.
Kochi Marriott Hotel is delighted to announce the appointment of Sri Ram Kumar V as Director of Engineering.
Courtyard by Marriott Tirupati is pleased to announce the appointment of Prasanna Thiruvenkadam as Director of Sales. With over a decade of progressive experience in hospitality sales, Prasanna brings a strong commercial acumen, a relationship-led approach, and a proven ability to drive revenue growth across diverse and competitive markets.
The St. Regis Mumbai announces the appointment of Abhishek Singh as Director of Rooms, marking a strategic addition to the hotel’s leadership team as it continues to elevate the benchmark for bespoke luxury hospitality in the city.
Marriott and Concept Hospitality's Series by Marriott brand hit 75 signings and 50 open properties across 43 Indian cities in under six months, adding 3,556 rooms to Marriott's India portfolio.