HOSPITALITY Wonderla Favours Greenfield Parks, Rules Out Further Equity Dilution

Wonderla Holidays Ltd is favouring a greenfield strategy for expanding its amusement park portfolio rather than acquiring existing assets, while planning to fund most of its capital expenditure through internal cash flows without further equity dilution. The company’s resorts business has also emerged as an increasingly important growth driver, recording its best-ever second-quarter performance with […]

Sajan C Kumar · Nov 8, 2026

HOSPITALITY IHCL Opens Himalayan Woodcroft SeleQtions In Himachal Pradesh

Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, has expanded its presence in Himachal Pradesh with the opening of Himalayan Woodcroft, Sirmaur – IHCL SeleQtions, adding a 41-key property to its leisure hospitality portfolio. Located in the Himalayan highlands of Sirmaur, the property is spread across six acres and is designed to offer an […]

CW Bureau · Nov 6, 2026

HOSPITALITY Star Health Settles 85,900 Cancer Claims Worth ₹780 Cr In H1 FY27

Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Ltd settled more than 85,900 cancer-related claims worth over ₹780 crore during the first half of FY27, highlighting the financial burden of cancer treatment and the role of health insurance in supporting patients and their families. Nearly 30% of the claims involved people aged between 51 and 60 years. […]

CW Bureau · Nov 6, 2026

HOSPITALITY Seven Seas Secures Perfect Score In FSSAI Food Safety Assessment

Seven Seas Hospitality said it has secured a perfect score in a recent food safety assessment conducted by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), covering food hygiene, operational controls, sanitation and personal hygiene standards. The assessment evaluated the hospitality company’s compliance with key food safety parameters, including operational practices, maintenance, sanitation and […]

CW Bureau · Nov 4, 2026

HOSPITALITY Brigade Targets Leasing Of Bengaluru Office Assets, To Phase New Supply

Brigade Enterprises is stepping up its commercial real estate expansion, with a focus on leasing newly completed office assets, expanding its annuity portfolio and aligning fresh supply with occupier demand. The company has 6.8 million sq ft of commercial development under construction, including the World Trade Center and Orion Mall in Hyderabad. The projects require […]

Sajan C Kumar · Nov 2, 2026

HOSPITALITY Taj Hotels Showcases Sri Lanka As A Dual-Destination Holiday Experience

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), through its Taj brand, is showcasing Sri Lanka as a multi-experience holiday destination, combining a beachside retreat in Bentota with an urban hospitality experience in Colombo. The two properties, Taj Bentota Resort & Spa and Taj Samudra, Colombo, offer travellers an opportunity to explore the island’s coastal attractions, cultural heritage, wildlife […]

CW Bureau · Nov 2, 2026

HOSPITALITY Krishna GVK Luxury Hotels Begins New Chapter Post Ownership Change

Krishna GVK Luxury Hotels Ltd, formerly TajGVK Hotels & Resorts Ltd, has formally adopted its new name following a change in ownership, with the GVK-Bhupal promoter family taking full control of the company. In December 2025, The Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) sold its entire 25.52% stake in the company to the GVK-Bhupal family. IHCL’s […]

CW Bureau · Nov 2, 2026

HOSPITALITY Lemon Tree Hotels Repositions Three Properties In Bengaluru, Hyderabad

Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd, an Indian hospitality company operating hotels across multiple segments, has repositioned three properties in Bengaluru and Hyderabad following renovations, strengthening their alignment with its brand portfolio. As part of the exercise, Lemon Tree Hotel, Electronics City, Bengaluru, has been rebranded as Lemon Tree Premier, Electronics City, Bengaluru. Brand positioning targets distinct […]

CW Bureau · Nov 1, 2026

HOSPITALITY Royal Orchid Hotels Opens 37-Room Z By Regenta In Vijayawada, AP

Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd, an Indian hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and business properties, has opened a 37-room Z by Regenta hotel in Vijayawada through its subsidiary Regenta Hotels Pvt Ltd. The property is positioned as a contemporary lifestyle hotel catering to travellers seeking comfort, convenience and value. Located in Gandhi Nagar, a well-connected commercial […]

CW Bureau · Oct 30, 2026

HOSPITALITY KIMS Acquire Stakes In Two Hospitals In Kakinada And Sangli For ₹95 Cr

Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd (KIMS), a multi-specialty healthcare provider, has agreed to acquire stakes in two hospitals in Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra for an aggregate consideration of up to ₹94.5 crore, strengthening its hospital network and operations. The company has acquired a 51% stake in Sarvottam Health Care Pvt Ltd, which operates Trust […]

CW Bureau · Oct 30, 2026

HOSPITALITY Hilton To Debut Signia Brand In India With Jaipur Hotel In Q4 2027

Hilton, a global hospitality company, plans to expand its international portfolio in 2027 with new hotel openings across key markets, including the debut of its Signia Hilton brand in India with a property in Jaipur. The company expects to welcome new hotels in more than 30 countries, with openings spanning luxury, lifestyle, full-service and extended-stay […]

CW Bureau · Oct 30, 2026

HOSPITALITY Dakshinayan Opens New Restaurant At Oberoi Garden City In Goregaon

Dakshinayan, a South Indian restaurant brand founded by Beena and Hemul Gandhi, has opened a new outlet at Oberoi Garden City in Goregaon East, Mumbai, expanding its presence in the city with a contemporary dining space. The restaurant, known for its podi idlis, rasam vadai and masala dosai, has built a following across Mumbai, Thane […]

CW Bureau · Oct 29, 2026