LaRiSa Hotels and Resorts signs fifth asset in Uttarakhand
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 adds 420 keys to its Bengaluru portfolio
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 signs 100-key hotel in Madhya Pradesh
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.
Riviera Sarovar Portico opens its doors in Pathankot
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.
Hotel Gabrielli reopens under Starhotels Collezione brand
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.
Taj Mahal Hotel Lucknow to expand with 96 new keys
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.
Bintan Resorts strengthens focus on Indian MICE market
Bintan Resorts is strengthening its focus on the Indian MICE market. It is presenting itself as a business events destination in Southeast Asia offering a range of meeting facilities and leisure options that extend beyond the boardroom.
Sarovar Hotels brings Somaliland its first 5-star international hotel
Sarovar Hotels announces the launch of Serene Sarovar Premiere Hargeisa, the first international branded 5-star hotel in Somaliland. The launch marks a milestone not only for the country’s hospitality sector but also strengthens Sarovar Hotels footprint in East Africa, where it already operates in Kenya.
Summit Hotels & Resorts launches resort in Lamahatta
Strategically located just 22 kilometres from Darjeeling town and within easy reach of Tiger Hill and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Summit Enigma Resort & Spa offers16 elegant rooms, among other amenities.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites set to open in Gwalior by early 2029
IHG® Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Dutta Buildcon Pvt. Ltd. for the development of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gwalior, marking the debut of the brand in the historic city of Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Slated to open in early 2029, the new-build hotel aims to further strengthen IHG’s presence in high-potential secondary markets across India.
