Saltstayz, a Gurugram-based mid-premium hospitality brand, has expanded its footprint into South India with the launch of Saltstayz Premier, Bengaluru, its first property in the region and the 17th hotel under the company's growing Premier portfolio.

Seclude Hotels has announced the launch of Seclude Fort Unchagaon, a 300-year-old heritage fort in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. Spread across 19 acres of mango orchards, the 22-room property is said to be around two hours from Delhi NCR and marks Seclude’s largest heritage redesign to date.

With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have 35 hotels in Tamil Nadu, including 16 under development.

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a franchise agreement with Yamini Marketing’s (OPC) Pvt. Ltd for the development of voco Resort Kanatal, under the management of United Hospitality Management (UHM) India, one of IHG’s third-party management partners in the country. Set to open in 2030, the 92-key resort will strengthen IHG’s premium portfolio in India and bring a world class hospitality...

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the signing of a SeleQtions hotel in Athirapilly, Kerala. This is a conversion and expansion project. The 100-key IHCL SeleQtions Athirapilly, Kerala is being developed in two phases. The first phase comprises the existing 37 operational keys, while the balance inventory will be added as part of the expansion. The hotel will feature an all-day dining...

Cygnett Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a new Cozzet by Cygnett property in Jim Corbett, Uttarakhand, strengthening the group’s presence in one of North India’s leading wildlife and leisure destinations. The upcoming hotel will feature cottages with 51 rooms, an all-day dining restaurant, a spacious 3000 sq. ft. banquet venue designed for serene and elegant social celebrations...

Atmosphere Core announced the signing of its 10th resort in the archipelago nation, ONE BANYAN Amaraa Faru An Atmosphere Hotel, Maldives, set to open in March 2027. Housed within the Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts brand, the property will be positioned under the ‘An Atmosphere Hotel’ sub-brand and will be the first resort in the ONE BANYAN series of co-branded island resorts in the Maldives...

Marriott International announced plan to debut the Marriott Hotels and Autograph Collection brands in New Zealand, projected to add 335 rooms to their portfolio in New Zealand. Marriott has signed agreements with CP Group to bring three new hotels to the country, further strengthening Marriott’s growing presence across New Zealand. The agreement is expected to mark the country debut of...

Nirav Gandhi, Director of the Express Group of Hotels & Resorts, Gujarat has been elected the new President of The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI. The appointment took place during the 76th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Mumbai on September 10, 2026, where new Office Bearers for the 2026-27 term were also appointed...

Finnair Plus and Radisson Rewards announced a new strategic partnership designed to provide members with greater flexibility, enhanced rewards, and a more seamless travel experience. The partnership unites Finnair’s position in Nordic and Baltic air travel with Radisson Hotel Group’s network of 1,600 hotels across more than 100 countries, giving members the opportunity to maximise rewards...