Hyatt Hotels Corporation 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.

Each villa aims to offer distinct experiences rooted in design, history, and atmosphere. The villas come with private pools & gardens, stone gazebos and saunas. The stay also features amenities like yoga, tennis, golf and experiences like personal chef & cooking lessons and guided treks & boat tours with a private skipper.

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Lumbini Heritage Limited for Crowne Plaza Lumbini. Scheduled to open in 2026, the signing marks second Crowne Plaza hotel being developed in the country, further cementing the premium brand’s positioning in South Asia.

This Marriott Autograph Collection property, opened in December 2023, is already gaining global traction. Although India is not yet included in Leopard Sands' top 10 source markets, the General Manager, Van Heerden Haasbroek, believes that tapping into the burgeoning Indian market is an exciting priority. He asserts that the lodge is 'ready to welcome Indian guests'.

The property is anticipated to feature 370 keys and span four acres, pairing contemporary luxury with intuitive service. With an anticipated 2030 opening, the hotel will offer the comfort and sophistication reflective of the JW Marriott experience, whether for work, relaxation, or rejuvenation.

The evening brought together tastemakers, event curators, and industry leaders for an experience that celebrated design, emotion, and connection.

The exclusive preview, themed “A Room That Holds a Thousand Stories,” offered a first look at the newly transformed space ahead of its official launch in the coming months. The evening said to have brought together tastemakers, event curators, and industry leaders for an immersive experience that celebrated design, emotion, and connection.

SUNDAY Hotel, the parent company of OYO, is entering wildlife tourism segment with plans to launch 10 properties across India’s most popular national parks and reserves within the next six months. The journey begins with the opening of its first wildlife property, SUNDAY Hotel & Resort at Kiyari Kham located near the Jim Corbett National Park.

With 257 bedrooms and suites across seven categories, each offering sea views, the property blends sartorial signatures and experiences with the region’s innate culture and sense of style

The Jawai property marks the first of 25 new planned openings by 2027, as the company plans to expand its presence across key destinations, including Rishikesh and Nainital in Uttarakhand, Bir, Dalhousie and Shimla in Himachal Pradesh, Gangtok in Sikkim, and Lonavala in Maharashtra under its various verticals.