IHG® Hotels & Resorts has signed a franchise agreement with KGA International Trades Private Limited for the development of Holiday Inn Express Kottayam Changanassery, Kerela, India. Slated to open in the first quarter of 2027, the signing aims to boost IHG’s commitment to expanding its presence across high-potential secondary markets in India through strategic partnerships with trusted partners.

Notably, the group partners with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to introduce La Quinta by Wyndham and Registry Collection Hotels brands to the country.

The property offers 25 sea-facing suites, an open-air amphitheatre, an untouched beach, and local food.

Cygnett Hotels & Resorts announced the launch of its newest property, Cygnett Inn Dibrugarh, in Assam. Features 50 well-appointed rooms spread across three distinct categories. Cygnett Inn Dibrugarh features C Pavilion, which can accommodate up to 70 guests and serves local and international cuisine.

Is India’s hospitality sector truly stepping into its golden decade—or is it racing ahead on uneven ground? At the mid-year mark of 2025, the data tells a story of exuberance: soaring occupancies, investors doubling down on midscale bets, price maturity across brands, average room rates climbing past historic highs, and a market poised to hit USD 281.8 billion.

Kamat Hotels India Ltd (KHIL) is accelerating its expansion in Gujarat after establishing The Orchid Hotel in Jamnagar, the group is now set to launch two new properties under its mid-market brand IRA by Orchid Hotels in Dwarka and Bhavnagar within this financial year.

The 15 new sites identified to be developed are a combination of greenfield, brownfield and conversion projects and are spread across the states of West Bengal, Sikkim and Himachal Pradesh.

Together both will also launch co-branded marketing initiatives.

The group has portfolio of over 70 properties and 3000 key spanning 3 nations.

The hotel features 60 rooms & suites, dining options, pool, fitness center, and banquet spaces.