Summit Hotels & Resorts debuts in Arunachal Pradesh with Rungkhung Village Resort
Marking its continued expansion across the Eastern Himalayan region, Summit Hotels & Resorts has announced Rungkhung Village Resort, a boutique retreat in Dirang under The Signature Collection.
IHG Hotels & Resorts signs 225-key InterContinental Resort Jaipur Achrol
IHG® Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Makson India Hospitality Pvt Ltd. for InterContinental Resort Jaipur Achrol. Scheduled to open in early 2030, the 225-key luxury resort aims to boost the company’s strategic expansion across India’s high-growth leisure destinations.
Hilton debuts Hilton Garden Inn brand in Kompally
Once open, the property is expected to become Hilton’s third hotel in the city, following the recently opened Hilton Hyderabad Genome Valley Resort & Spa and the upcoming Hilton Hyderabad Gachibowli, while also marking the company’s first Hilton Garden Inn in Hyderabad. Expected to open in 2028, the new property is being developed by Fairmount and Friends LLP, part of the Fairmount Group.
Lords Hotels signs 54-key property in Amritsar
Lords Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a new hotel in Amritsar, further strengthening the group’s presence across key spiritual and leisure destinations in India. The hotel is scheduled to become operational by June 2026. Speaking on the new agreement, Pushpendra Bansal, COO, of Lords Hotels & Resorts, said, “Amritsar is one of India’s most important spiritual and tourism...
Kairali Ayurvedic Group launches Villa Raag in South Goa
Kairali Ayurvedic Group has entered luxury Hospitality with the announcement of the opening of Villa Raag by Kairali, an uber-luxury yoga-inspired boutique Resort at Agonda Beach, South Goa and designed to cater global travellers who seek unparalleled privacy, service, and wellness. Spread across two acres, Villa Raag features six rooms within one exclusive beachfront villa, a private...
Miraval The Red Sea debuts on Shura Island in Saudi
Miraval The Red Sea marks its debut in Saudi on Shura Island, marking the wellness brand’s first property outside the United States. The opening reinforces The Red Sea’s positioning as a destination focused on immersive, experience-led travel. The adults-only retreat features 180 rooms, suites, and villas designed around mindfulness, movement, nutrition, and rest, offering guests...
Marriott Bonvoy expands ICC partnership ahead of Women’s T20 World Cup
Marriott Bonvoy has announced an expansion of its global partnership with the International Cricket Council (ICC) to include the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, offering exclusive access to the tournament taking place in England in June and July.
Auko Eco-Wellness Lodges debuts in Phong Nha
Developed in alignment with IFC’s Building Resilience Index (BRI), the retreat features elevated bamboo bridges rising above historic flood levels, glamping structures said to adapt to water movement, and architecture shaped from reclaimed timber and ventilated platforms. The 30 eco tented lodges are nestled across the terrain in clusters, each framed by a canopy of indigenous planting.
India’s hotel investment market surges 67% to USD 567 Mn in 2025: JLL report
India’s hospitality sector said to demonstrate exceptional momentum in 2025, with hotel investments reaching approximately USD 567 million across 28 transactions, a 67% increase from the USD 340 million recorded in 2024. This surge reflects robust investor confidence in India’s tourism infrastructure and the sector's fundamental strength across multiple market tiers.
Sayaji Hotels expands in Sikkim; launches Effotel by Sayaji, Gangtok
Sayaji Hotels announces the launch of Effotel by Sayaji, Gangtok, marking its entry into the hill destinations. The hotel features 32 rooms, including Deluxe King, Deluxe Twin, and Suite. With this launch, Sayaji Hotels aims to continue its expansion into high-potential leisure destinations, and offer hospitality experiences tailored to today’s evolving traveller.
