HOSPITALITY Lemon Tree Expands Nepal Presence With 85-Key Janakpur Hotel Signing

Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd has signed an 85-room Lemon Tree Hotel in Janakpur, Nepal, further strengthening its international footprint in South Asia. The property will be managed by Carnation Hotels Pvt Ltd, the company’s wholly owned subsidiary. With this signing, Lemon Tree Hotels’ international portfolio has expanded to 11 properties, comprising six operational hotels and […]

CW Bureau · Jun 23, 2026

HOSPITALITY IHG Hotels Signs 115-Room Holiday Inn Mathura With Vrindara Group

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has signed a management agreement with Embrassio Hotels & Resorts Pvt Ltd, the hospitality arm of Vrindara Group, to develop Holiday Inn Mathura. Scheduled to open in early 2030, the signing reinforces IHG’s commitment to expanding its presence across high-potential travel markets in India […]

CW Bureau · Jun 22, 2026

HOSPITALITY IHCL Inks Deal For 283-Key Gateway Hotel In Bengaluru’s Commercial Hub

Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, has signed a Gateway hotel in Yeshwantpur, Bengaluru, further strengthening its presence in one of the country’s fastest-growing hospitality markets. The project, a brownfield development, will be developed in partnership with Naveen Hotels and is expected to be completed within the next 24 months. Strengthens presence […]

CW Bureau · Jun 19, 2026

HOSPITALITY Radha Hotels Group Names S Sriram As Its New Chief Operating Officer

By Venkatachari Jagannathan Hospitality group Radha Hotels has appointed S Sriram as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), elevating a long-serving executive who has played a key role in the group’s operational and business growth. Sriram has been an integral part of the Radha Group and has held several leadership positions within the organisation. Before being elevated as […]

CW Bureau · Jun 19, 2026

HOSPITALITY Apollo Hospitals Defends Recast Plan, Offers New Governance Safeguards

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd (AHEL) has reiterated its commitment to a proposed restructuring scheme aimed at unlocking shareholder value through the separation and independent listing of its pharmacy and digital health businesses, while announcing additional governance safeguards in response to feedback from shareholders and stakeholders. In a stock exchange filing, the healthcare major said it […]

CW Bureau · Jun 19, 2026

HOSPITALITY Lemon Tree Hotels Ups Maharashtra Presence With Two Resort Signings

Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd has announced the simultaneous signing of two new properties in Maharashtra, Lemon Tree Resort, Tadgaon and Lemon Tree Resort, Igatpuri, further strengthening its footprint in one of India’s key hospitality markets. With these additions, the company will have 32 properties in Maharashtra, comprising 15 operational hotels and 17 properties in the […]

CW Bureau · Jun 19, 2026

HOSPITALITY GenAI Could Boost Real Estate Sales By Up To 50%: EY-CREDAI Report

Generative AI (GenAI) is poised to transform India’s real estate sector, with developers potentially achieving a 30-50% improvement in sales velocity and accelerating product launches by nearly 30%, according to a joint report by EY-Parthenon and CREDAI. The report, titled GenAI in Indian Real Estate, highlights how AI-powered customer intelligence, automated design workflows and predictive […]

CW Bureau · Jun 18, 2026

HOSPITALITY Thomas Cook Launches Cross-Border Rewards For Its Forex Card Customers

Thomas Cook India has introduced what it describes as an industry-first cross-border rewards programme for its forex card customers, enabling international travellers to earn rewards on overseas spending across leading global brands. The initiative comes as Indian travellers increasingly adopt digital and contactless payment methods for overseas transactions, ranging from transportation and dining to shopping […]

CW Bureau · Jun 18, 2026

HOSPITALITY Prestige Estates Launches New Phase Of Gardenia Estates In Bengaluru

Leading real estate developer Prestige Estates has launched the next phase of its plotted development, Prestige Gardenia Estates, in Devanahalli, North Bengaluru, further strengthening its presence in one of the city’s fastest-growing residential corridors. Project details Strategically located in North Bengaluru, the project offers connectivity to key infrastructure hubs, including Kempegowda International Airport, NH 44, […]

CW Bureau · Jun 18, 2026

HOSPITALITY Lemon Tree Hotels Checks Into Sri Ganganagar, Expands In Rajasthan

Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd has announced the opening of Lemon Tree Hotel, Sri Ganganagar, marking the hospitality chain’s entry into the city and further strengthening its footprint in Rajasthan. With the launch, the company’s network in the state has grown to 23 hotels. The property is managed by Carnation Hotels Pvt Ltd, a wholly owned […]

CW Bureau · Jun 18, 2026

HOSPITALITY TajSATS Opens In-Flight Kitchen At Noida International Airport, Jewar

TajSATS, India’s largest airline catering company and a subsidiary of Indian Hotels Company Ltd. (IHCL), has announced the opening of a new in-flight kitchen at Noida International Airport in Jewar, strengthening its presence in the Delhi-NCR region. The new facility is aimed at supporting the growing aviation sector while expanding the company’s capabilities across airline, […]

CW Bureau · Jun 17, 2026

HOSPITALITY IHG Brings 140-Key voco Hotel To Udaipur, Boosts Premium Footprint

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has signed a management agreement with Circle View Estate Pvt Ltd to develop voco Udaipur, marking another step in the expansion of its premium hospitality portfolio in India. Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2029, the 140-key greenfield hotel will strengthen the […]

CW Bureau · Jun 16, 2026