The Ramada by Wyndham Gangtok Hotel & Casino Golden at Deorali, Gangtok today announced that Saurav Gupta has been named general manager for the hotel, effective 24th October 2025 .
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL),India's largest hospitality company, today announces the signing of a Tree of Life resort in Panheli, Raigad, Maharashtra. This is a conversion project.
India’s travel market is no longer nascent; it is here. Boosted by rapidly rising incomes, a young population, and fast digital adoption, India is on track to become one of the most influential tourism markets of the next decade. The latest insights from Booking.com’s Global Travel Trends 2025 illustrate just how different India’s traveller profile is from global averages, and what this means for policymakers shaping the future of tourism at home and abroad.
India’s hospitality industry is waking up to a silent pollutant: "Plastic". While many hotel chains are still searching for alternatives, Club Mahindra has already turned sustainability into action. Partnering with WAE, the brand has installed in-house Glass Bottling Plants (GBPs) across its resorts systems that purify, bottle, and reuse glass containers, completely eliminating the need for single-use plastic bottles.
The Ramada by Wyndham, ALLEPPEY at Nehru Trophy Finishing Point, Punnamada, Alappuzha, Kerala - 688 001 today announced that Sreejith Kottla has been named general manager for the hotel, effective 31st October 2025.
Espire Hospitality Limited, one of India's fastest-growing hospitality companies, has announced the signing of a new Country Inn Hotel in Dehradun, further strengthening its footprint in North India's leisure and business travel market.
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, India's only pure play luxury hotel brand, today announced the signing of a management agreement with The Godwin Group for The Leela Jaisalmer, marking its foray into Rajasthan's fabled desert capital, the Golden City. Spread across 30 acres of desert landscape, this 80-room luxury Desert Resort and Spa is slated to open in 2026, further expanding The Leela's footprint across India's most captivating leisure and cultural destinations. The signing marks a significant milestone in The Leela's strategic growth journey reflecting its commitment to expanding through a balanced portfolio of owned and managed assets, while maintaining its hallmark of luxury and service excellence.
The Ramada Plaza Vijaypur is pleased to announce the appointment of Ashutosh Jayee as General Manager, effective October 1, 2025.
JLL, India's leading real estate professional services firm, today announced the appointment of Gaurav Sharma as Head of Hotels & Hospitality Group for India and Senior Director Hotel Capital Markets, Asia. In this strategic role, Gaurav will lead the company's hospitality practice across the Indian market, leveraging his extensive experience to capitalize on emerging opportunities in India's rapidly evolving hotel and hospitality sector.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the signing of an agreement for Hyatt Place Bhuj, which will mark the brand's debut in the historic city of Bhuj, Gujarat in India. In development by Primitive Property LLP, this new project will be set on an approximately 7,500-square-meter site and is expected to open in 2029.
The Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kolkata Airport today announced that Mr. Ranit Nag has been named General Manager for the hotel, effective 25th September, 2025.
Read the latest edition of the HVS ANAROCK monthly industry update, MONITOR (Monthly Overview of National Industry Trends and Hospitality Report), for the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry.
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, has partnered with ESSEC Academy, Singapore to launch a tailored leadership development initiative.
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with DC Constructions, the construction vertical of Urban Oasis Hospitality, for the development of Holiday Inn Express Siliguri Bagdogra Airport. The 100-key greenfield hotel is scheduled to open in 2028, further strengthening IHG's presence in Eastern India and expanding the reach of the brand across key travel corridors.
Grand Mercure Bengaluru at Gopalan Mall is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Veerababu Kamisetti as the new Director of Finance. In this role, he will oversee the hotel's financial operations, budgeting, and strategic planning, contributing to both operational efficiency and business growth.
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India's largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a Taj hotel in Pondicherry. This is a greenfield project.
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India's largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a resort in Sawai Madhopur district in Rajasthan under the iconic Taj brand. This is a greenfield project.
Treebo Hospitality Ventures (THV) has announced the signing of a new Mercure hotel in Siliguri, West Bengal, under its master franchise arrangement with Accor and InterGlobe. This landmark signing brings Accor's globally acclaimed midscale brand Mercure to one of East India's most prominent business and transit hubs — catering to corporate travellers and leisure tourists exploring North Bengal, Sikkim, and the Northeast.
Northeast India represents one of the country’s most compelling frontiers for tourism development. Despite its exceptional natural beauty, cultural diversity, and strategic location, the region remains underrepresented in India’s tourism narrative. In 2024, it accounted for just 0.43% of domestic and 1.17% of foreign tourist visits, underscoring its vast untapped potential.
Abhilash Matam joins as the Multi Property Hotel Manager for Courtyard by Marriott Kochi Airport & Port Muziris, Kochi, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel effective from 13-10-2025