Lords Hotels signs new boutique hotel in Lucknow
Lords Hotels & Resorts announced the sign up of its new boutique hotel in Lucknow, scheduled to open by the end of 2026. This development marks a significant addition to the Group’s growing hospitality portfolio across key destinations in India. The upcoming property will feature luxuriously designed rooms, a multi-cuisine restaurant, a spacious banquet hall along with an exclusive rooftop...
Strategic entry, not scale play: Marriott’s Autograph Collection enters India with 176-key Noormahal Karnal
While Delhi NCR belt will be in sharp focus for demand generation, the partnership will elevate Noormahal from a domestic landmark to an international destination, backed by Marriott’s massive global reach. Eyes on maximising RevPAR
ROHL expands in Rishikesh with Regenta Place Iris Park
Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd. (ROHL) has announced the launch of its newest property, Regenta Place Iris Park, Rishikesh in Uttarakhand. Regenta Place Iris Park, Rishikesh is said to be designed to offer a serene retreat for pilgrims, adventure seekers, and travelers seeking comfort in the heart of the world’s yoga capital.
Global uncertainty strains travel; India’s growth story remains strong: Puneet Chhatwal
Global headwinds, domestic resilience and long-term growth ambitions define the latest hospitality outlook, as shared by Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & CEO, IHCL, at a recent public forum, where he outlined the sector’s current state and future trajectory.
Decoding “Affordable” Luxury
As Indian travellers have started to spend more, travel more often, and demand experience-first trips, the very meaning of luxury is being reshaped, which is less about opulence, more about value and access. SATTE this year, brought a provocative question to the limelight: can luxury truly be affordable, or is the industry redefining aspiration for a wider market?
Suba Hotels appoints Hakimuddin Kanorwala as Chief Finance Officer
Hakimuddin Kanorwala has joined Suba Hotels Limited as Chief Finance Officer (CFO). Kanorwala brings over 15 years of extensive experience in finance and accounts, with deep expertise across financial planning and analysis, budgeting, treasury, taxation, compliance, risk management, governance, strategic finance, and financial reporting...
IHG expands footprints in Malaysia with the signing of Kimpton Kota Kinabalu
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has signed the second Kimpton hotel in Malaysia, announcing Kimpton Kota Kinabalu — a 350-key, design-led beachfront retreat on Tanjung Aru shoreline in partnership with Pekah Beach Resorts Sdn Bhd. Slated to open in 2031, Kimpton Kota Kinabalu will bring the brand’s signature human-first hospitality, bold design and local curiosity to Sabah’s coast. The hotel will...
Mitsis Group strengthens Greece’s position among Indian outbound travellers with FAM tour
Mitsis Group curated an exclusive, high-impact familiarisation (FAM) trip for leading Indian travel partners to strengthen Greece’s positioning among India’s high-value outbound travellers. The FAM tour placed spotlight on the group’s portfolio and redefined how the destination is experienced, sold, and remembered. The five-day journey across Crete and Rhodes (March 28 – April 1, 2026) was...
Wonderla Holidays unveils 84-key Terrea by Wonderla in Bengaluru
Wonderla Holidays Ltd. announced the launch of Terrea by Wonderla, an earth-inspired urban resort located adjacent to the Wonderla Bengaluru amusement park. The property marks a full-scale strategic transformation of the erstwhile Wonderla Resort. The former resort operated as a convenience-led, functional accommodation primarily serving amusement park visitors. The revamp, executed over...
SaffronStays marks the debut of its X Series with Solitaire Villa in Rajasthan
SaffronStays, villa hospitality brand, announced the debut of its X Series in Rajasthan with the launch of Solitaire Villa in Udaipur. This marks the first X Series property in the state, extending the brand’s distinctive estate category. The X Series was created to address a specific shift in how large groups celebrate and travel today...
