IHG® Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Hotel Eastern Nepal Pvt Ltd for the development of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dhulabari in South-Eastern Nepal. Set to open in 2026, the latest development aims to grow its portfolio in high-potential markets across South West Asia.

As India moves towards becoming a USD 3 trillion tourism economy by 2047, the sector stands at the threshold of pivotal inflection point. Yet, despite the unparalleled cultural heritage, geographical diversity, and spiritual richness, the stark realities are sobering including India commanding less than 2% of global tourist arrivals compared to other major global lodging markets.

It aims to attract and groom high-potential talent, offering a rigorous, multi-stage development experience that combines cross-functional learning, leadership exposure, and operational training across Chalet’s premium hotel and corporate portfolio.

Insights at Radisson Hotel Group reveal that a growing number of Indian business travellers now extend their work trips for leisure, while tier-II and tier-III markets continue to drive domestic travel demand. Recognising these shifts, the Group is tapping into regional momentum through curated seasonal campaign tailored to emerging preferences.

The strategic expansion said to align with the brand’s strategy of expanding in the less discovered and growing regions of India to boost tourism and hospitality in these smaller undiscovered destinations. Developed in association with Regenta Hotel Bhopal Airport, the 70-key resort will be operated under a management agreement, reflecting ROHL’s asset-light model.

In Prague, the itinerary included thorough inspections of Hotel Duo, Hotel Carol, Hotel Bookquet, and Hotel Pulse 8. The group then travelled to the UNESCO World Heritage town of Cesky Krumlov to explore Hotel Ruze and Hotel Old Inn.

jüSTa Hotels & Resorts, operated by Onora Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., is set to unveil its newest hotel, jüSTa Kashi Parampara, in August 2025. This will be the brand’s first venture in the state of Uttar Pradesh and its 26th hotel in the country. jüSTa Kashi Parampara is housed in an 80-year-old ancestral home, which has been transformed into a hotel for the first time.

The Al Habtoor City Hotel Collection in Dubai, in partnership with Red Dot Representations, hosted an industry-wide webinar on August 5th, 2025. The event reported to have welcomed travel and hospitality professionals from across India to highlight the triple property collection and versatility of the Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City, V Hotel Curio Collection by Hilton, and Al Habtoor Palace Dubai.

Situated on the Lucknow-Kanpur Road, the upcoming hotel will provide seamless access to both cities. It is being developed to meet the growing demand for premium accommodations in the region, fuelled by business travel, pilgrimage tourism, MICE, and destination weddings.

The campaign responds to a growing demand for celebrations, supported by a steady increase in banqueting and F&B revenues across Sarovar properties. With over 140 hotels across 85 destinations, Sarovar Hotels offers an extensive range of venues—spanning beaches, hill stations, heritage towns, and city hotels.