Best Western Hotels has acquired WorldHotels that represents a collection of approximately 300 hotels and resorts around the world. The acquisition of WorldHotels was completed last week. The WorldHotels brand will play a critical role in enhancing Best Western's portfolio of offerings to include the…

Since December of 2018, several hotels across the country have voiced concerns and in some cases stopped conducting business with the erring Online Travel Aggregators (OTAs) and Oyo. In a latest development, the Hotel Owners' Association (HOA) of Mysuru has decided that, 400 of its…

Preferred Hotels & Resorts has added 15 new member hotels between October 1 and December 31, 2018. From an adults-only all-inclusive resort to a 16th century palace, these exciting new properties deliver authentic, one-of-a-kind experiences that speak to the spirit of independent hotels and encapsulate…

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), South Asia’s largest hospitality company signed a management contract for two hotels in Goa adding 506 rooms to its pipeline. The Company will take over the management of the legendary 207 key Cidade de Goa which will form a…

Marriott International opens Four Points by Sheraton Kochi Infopark, expanding the brand into Kerala, India. The addition of this property strengthens the Four Points brand presence in India to 12 hotels across key gateway cities and upcoming destinations across the country. Nestled in one of…

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) introduces its iconic brand, Taj to Alwar in Rajasthan. This will be the twelfth IHCL branded hotel in the state. Commenting on the signing of this agreement, Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, IHCL said “IHCL has…

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is introducing the iconic Taj brand in Himachal Pradesh with the opening of Taj Theog Resort & Spa, Shimla. Nestled amidst thick Cedar forests and spread over five acres, every nook and corner of the hotel offers mesmerising views…

OYO India has witnessed a 3.5x revenue growth, reporting an operating revenue of Rs 416 crore in 2017-18, compared to Rs 120 crore reported for FY 2016-17. The revenue growth has been driven by strong underlying business drivers notably increase in exclusive room supply, two…

Sarovar Hotels has recently signed a new hotel in South Goa, marking the group’s further foray into the state. One of the fastest growing hotel chains in India with over 80 operational hotels across 50 destinations in India and Africa, this will be Sarovar’s third…