SaffronStays enters a strategic partnership with FLY91, a regional airline, boosting connectivity across tier-2 and tier-3 cities. Said to be an exclusive collaboration for SaffronStays’ recently launched first boutique resort property, ‘Araqila,’ in Sindhudurg, paving the way for promoting regional tourism and offering experiential value for customers.

Centara Hotels & Resorts concluded its exclusive Familiarization (FAM) Trip in the Maldives from August 23 to 26, 2025. The initiative welcomed prominent DMC partners from the Indian market, aiming to strengthen trade partnerships and opening new avenues for collaboration and growth.

With over 17 years at the John Keells Group (JKH), Singhawansa steps into leadership at a time to boost Sri Lanka’s arrivals from India, reported to have surged by more than 30% in the first half of 2025.

Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd. (ROHL) has announced the signing of their latest property at Ambala. The new 65-key property, developed in collaboration with Lovepreet Singh, who will operate under a management agreement.

LaRiSa Hotels and Resorts has announced an addition to its LaRiSa Homes brand with the signing of 1 Partridge Hill in Satoli, near Mukteshwar in the Kumaon hills of Uttarakhand – LaRiSa Homes X 1 Partridge Hill. With LaRiSa Homes X 1 Partridge Hill, the number of LaRiSa Hotels and Resorts in the state will go up to five.

IHG® Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Hotel Chetan International to develop two new hotels in Bengaluru: Crowne Plaza Bengaluru KIADB Aerospace Park in the premium segment and Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru KIADB Aerospace Park from the company’s essentials collection. Scheduled to open in the quarter 1 of 2028.

Cygnett Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of its newest property, Cygnett Retreat TM collection by Wyndham Ujjain, a premium boutique resort. Cygnett Retreat TM Collection by Wyndham Ujjain is expected to be operational by mid of next year.

Sarovar Hotels, in partnership with Riviera Hotels, announces the launch of Riviera Sarovar Portico, Pathankot, marking its latest addition in Punjab. The 48-key hotel features Suite, Executive, Premium, and Superior rooms, catering to both leisure and business travellers.

On August 25, 2025, the historic Venetian 19th-century palazzo reopens as a five-star hotel, restored to its former glory through meticulous conservation work. The renovation is said to enhance its historic and artistic value, preserved by the Perkhofer family for five generations, while introducing a contemporary dynamism that resonates with the expectations of today’s travellers.

The proposed expansion of the Taj Mahal Hotel in Lucknow is said to be an architectural intervention that extends the legacy of one of the city’s most iconic hospitality landmarks. Located at Vipin Khand, the project adds 96 luxury keys within a built-up area of approximately 100,000 sq ft.