Black Rock Hotels & Resorts has appointed Gaurav Mudgal as its Managing Director, marking a significant leadership milestone as the company enters its next phase of growth. The appointment comes as Black Rock accelerates its expansion into larger luxury resorts, destination hotels and owner-focused management solutions, while strengthening its presence across Rajasthan and other high-potential...

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the signing of Tree of Life Kanadukathan in Chettinad, Tamil Nadu. The brownfield project involves the conversion of an existing heritage-style Chettiar property. Located in Kanadukathan, Chettinad, the 20-key Tree of Life Kanadukathan aims to reflect the architectural character of the region. The hotel houses an all-day dining restaurant and lounge.

ITC Hotels Limited has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 100% stake in GHK Hospitality and Infrastructures Ltd, the owner of Welcomhotel Ahmedabad, for an enterprise value of INR 155 crores. The 130-key property, which ITC currently manages under an operating services agreement, represents a significant shift from a managed contract to full ownership. This move allows the group...

MAYFAIR Elixir, the growth and expansion arm of MAYFAIR Hotels & Resorts, has announced the signing of a new retreat in Santiniketan, West Bengal. With Santiniketan becoming its fifth project in the state, the Group aims to strengthen its commitment to the region.

NILE Hospitality today announced it has reached a milestone of 50 combined open and pipeline hotels in India. Since its inception in 2018, NILE Hospitality has recorded a diverse portfolio representing over 6,000 keys+ across 20 states. Its footprint spans 26 leading global and owner-built brands, including Hilton, Wyndham, Marriott, Hyatt, Radisson and Accor.

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with Newhope Real Estate to introduce the Regent brand to Chengdu, marking the brand’s debut in the city and further solidifying IHG’s luxury footprint across Greater China’s premier urban destinations. The reimagining of Regent debuted with Regent Shanghai Pudong in 2020, followed by Regent Chongqing in 2021...

HiLITE Group has announced a strategic shift into the hospitality industry with the appointment of Neka Sulaiman as Director of HiLITE Holdings. In her new capacity, Sulaiman will spearhead the group’s ambitious expansion, targeting the development of 1,000 hotel keys across Kerala by 2030...

ALL Accor, the booking platform and loyalty program of the hotel brand and IndiGo BluChip, the airline’s expanding loyalty program have come together as one of the significant loyalty collaborations between the hospitality and aviation sectors in India.

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) has announced double-digit growth across all key performance indicators in Q2, supporting positive momentum in H1 2026. Total revenue reached USD 858 million, representing an 11% increase in Q2 2026 compared to the same period last year, while total revenue in H1 from the alliance's portfolio increased by 17% year-on-year to USD 1.8 billion, reflecting sustained...

The upcoming Welcomhotel will feature 117 guest rooms and suites, alongside a range of dining experiences including an all-day dining restaurant, a rooftop speciality restaurant and a lounge bar. Designed to cater to both business and social occasions, the hotel will also offer more than 20,000 sq. ft. of indoor banqueting space complemented by approximately 25,000 sq. ft. of landscaped outdoor la