Sterling Holiday Resorts announced the opening of Sterling Rampath Ayodhya, its 67th property and 57th destination. With this launch, Sterling aims to strengthen its presence in India’s fast-growing spiritual tourism segment, with Sterling Rampath Ayodhya becoming the brand’s 11th spiritual destination.

Ventive Hospitality Limited (“Ventive Hospitality”) announced that it proposes to enter into definitive agreements to acquire a 76% stake in Soham Leisure Ventures Pvt. Ltd. (Soham). Soham owns the 104 operational keys to the Hilton Goa Resort and a land parcel in Goa.

Summit Hotels & Resorts, announced its formal entry into the luxury hotel market with the launch of its flagship brand, The Summit, in Siliguri. Scheduled to open in May 2027, this landmark property aims to boost a bold strategic expansion for the brand, long known for its mountain-based portfolio, into the high-end urban hospitality space.

The two-day event by Cityscape, hosted at Al Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Centre in Ras Al Khaimah, aims to provide an unprecedented platform to unlock high-value real estate opportunities by connecting investors, developers, and policymakers to offer insight into both regional growth and emerging global trends.

The hotel offers 100 rooms and suites across Standard, Superior, and Suite categories. Amenities include an all-day dining restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, fully equipped fitness center, spa, salon, premium lounge, and bar. With more than 29,000 sq. ft. of event space, the property features a selection of indoor and outdoor venues.

According to a recent survey by the Noormahal Palace, Karnal, over 53% of respondents aged 18–34 opted for staycations in iconic heritage properties over other options in the past year. The study has further revealed that this demographic is increasingly willing to pay more for authentic, luxury experiences.

PRISM (parent of OYO) announces the launch of CheckIn, a hotel brand collection that aims to bring together premium value hospitality brands, including Townhouse Hotels, Clubhouse, Sunday Hotels, Belvilla, and Palette Hotels. With over 1,300 hotels across India, CheckIn aims to be the largest premium value hotel chain in the country.

With this opening Fortune brand now has 15 operating hotels in South India, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to the region. Fortune Airport Road Kochi features 72 well-appointed rooms and suites.

Continuing in their respective roles are Nirav Gandhi as Sr Vice President, Chetan Mehta as Vice President and Pradeep Shetty as Honorary Secretary. Gurbir Singh Bedi has been appointed as Joint Honorary Secretary and Paramjit Singh Ghai as Honorary Treasurer of the Association.

Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Limited (ASPHL) announces the expansion of its footprint in Andhra Pradesh with the signing of a hotel management agreement for Zone Connect by THE Park in Vishakhapatnam. This strategic development aims to strengthen ASPHL’s presence in Andhra Pradesh and highlights its commitment to expanding into key destinations across India.