IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has signed the second Kimpton hotel in Malaysia, announcing Kimpton Kota Kinabalu — a 350-key, design-led beachfront retreat on Tanjung Aru shoreline in partnership with Pekah Beach Resorts Sdn Bhd. Slated to open in 2031, Kimpton Kota Kinabalu will bring the brand’s signature human-first hospitality, bold design and local curiosity to Sabah’s coast. The hotel will...

Mitsis Group curated an exclusive, high-impact familiarisation (FAM) trip for leading Indian travel partners to strengthen Greece’s positioning among India’s high-value outbound travellers. The FAM tour placed spotlight on the group’s portfolio and redefined how the destination is experienced, sold, and remembered. The five-day journey across Crete and Rhodes (March 28 – April 1, 2026) was...

Wonderla Holidays Ltd. announced the launch of Terrea by Wonderla, an earth-inspired urban resort located adjacent to the Wonderla Bengaluru amusement park. The property marks a full-scale strategic transformation of the erstwhile Wonderla Resort. The former resort operated as a convenience-led, functional accommodation primarily serving amusement park visitors. The revamp, executed over...

SaffronStays, villa hospitality brand, announced the debut of its X Series in Rajasthan with the launch of Solitaire Villa in Udaipur. This marks the first X Series property in the state, extending the brand’s distinctive estate category. The X Series was created to address a specific shift in how large groups celebrate and travel today...

OPO Hotels & Resorts announced the launch of its new upscale property, OPO Premier Marvel, strategically located at Ajmer Road, Omaxe City, within Mahindra World City SEZ in Jaipur. This development marks a significant milestone in the brand’s expansion journey, reinforcing its commitment to building a strong presence in high-growth business and hospitality destinations across India...

Country Inn Hotels & Resorts, the flagship brand of ‘Espire Hospitality Limited’, has announced the opening of three new hotels in Uttarakhand – ‘Country Inn, Dehradun’, ‘Country Inn, Rishikesh’ and ‘Country Inn Smart Stays, Rishikesh’, marking a significant step in their expansion journey and launch of a new brand ‘Country Inn Smart Stays’ that offers a fresh, youthful take on modern travel...

India’s listed hotel operators are projected to add over 70,000 keys by 2030 to capitalise on strong underlying growth potential, according to the India Alternate Sectors Outlook 2026, released by CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd. The report notes that the sector is transitioning from a phase of post-pandemic recovery into structural maturity, characterised by disciplined expansion and pricing stability.

As demand diversifies across leisure and business segments, the hospitality industry and decision-makers are rethinking on how destinations are developed, how assets are positioned, and how experiences are curated. At HICSA 2026, industry leaders emphasised that navigating this complexity will define the next phase of growth.

The new property said to complement the existing 162-key Somerset Westview Nairobi serviced apartments, forming a strategic dual-brand offering that enhances Ascott’s ability to serve both short- and extended-stay demand across a broader range of traveller segments.

Lords Eco Inn, Dahej has appointed Jagsher Singh as the General Manager, bringing with him over 17 years of diverse experience in hospitality operations and strategic business management. Singh has built a strong track record across hotel and resort operations. His core expertise includes strategic business planning, property audits, staff training, partner relationship management, guest...