HOSPITALITY Ahmedabad Gets First Garner Hotel As IHG Accelerates India Expansion

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a franchise agreement for Garner Hotel Ahmedabad Motera, accelerating the expansion of its newest midscale conversion brand in India. Scheduled to open in 2029, the 40-key hotel will be developed by Devpriya Buildcon and managed by United Hospitality Management (UHM) India, one of IHG’s third-party hotel management partners in […]

CW Bureau · Sep 2, 2026

HOSPITALITY Brigade Group Enters Coimbatore With ₹600-Cr Residential Project

Brigade Enterprises Ltd, a Bengaluru-based real estate developer, has announced its entry into Coimbatore with plans to develop a residential project in Saravanampatti through a Joint Development Agreement (JDA). The project will be spread across 5.4 acres and is expected to have a Gross Development Value (GDV) of approximately ₹600 crore. Project targets Coimbatore’s IT […]

CW Bureau · Sep 1, 2026

HOSPITALITY Brigade Group Opens PVR INOX At Brigade Cornerstone Utopia

Brigade Group has announced the opening of a PVR INOX Cinemas multiplex at Arcadia, Brigade Cornerstone Utopia, strengthening the entertainment offering at its integrated development. The multiplex features six auditoriums with a total seating capacity of 949. It spans approximately 42,000 sq. ft. across two floors. Multiplex adds to retail offering Located within the retail […]

CW Bureau · Sep 1, 2026

HOSPITALITY Una Villa Nungambakkam Wins Best Retailer Award For Restaurant & QSR

Una Villa Continental Cuisine, Nungambakkam, the food division of Kothari Industrial Corporation Limited (KICL), has been named Best Retailer of the Year – Restaurant & QSR at the India Retail Awards 2026, held at ITC Grand Chola, Guindy, Chennai. The recognition adds another milestone to Una Villa’s growing presence in Chennai’s restaurant and food-service landscape, […]

CW Bureau · Aug 31, 2026

HOSPITALITY Zomato Bans Analogue Dairy Dishes, Delists Non-Compliant Restaurants

India’s food ordering and delivery platform Zomato has announced a zero-tolerance policy on analogue dairy products used in dishes sold by restaurants listed on its platform. Under the new policy, effective immediately, dishes that restaurant partners have declared as containing analogue dairy have been delisted from Zomato. The company has also reserved the right to […]

CW Bureau · Aug 31, 2026

HOSPITALITY Eco Hotels & Resorts Opens 58-Room Property In Shirdi, Maharashtra

Eco Hotels & Resorts Ltd has opened the 58-room Eco Satva Shirdi in Maharashtra, strengthening its presence in the State and expanding its hospitality portfolio across pilgrimage, leisure and business destinations. The launch is part of the company’s strategy to build a diversified portfolio across strategically important markets. With the addition of the Shirdi property, […]

CW Bureau · Aug 31, 2026

HOSPITALITY Godrej City Panvel Opens Largest Padel Facility, Launches Sky Villas

Godrej City, Panvel, the 145-acre mixed-use township developed by Godrej Properties, has expanded its sporting and lifestyle offering with the opening of On Court, one of India’s largest indoor padel facilities and the largest dedicated padel facility in Panvel. The new facility features four international-standard indoor courts and was inaugurated in the presence of more […]

CW Bureau · Aug 29, 2026

HOSPITALITY Chalet Hotels Targets Disciplined Growth With 11 Hotels And 3,389 Keys

Chalet Hotels Ltd, a part of K. Raheja Corp group, which operates 11 hotels with 3,389 keys, is focusing on improving operating performance while expanding its portfolio through selective investments and new development opportunities. The company is targeting higher occupancies, improved average room rates and stronger food and beverage revenues, while also seeking to grow […]

CW Bureau · Aug 29, 2026

HOSPITALITY Max Estates Acquires 84.71-Acre West Delhi Land Parcel For ₹420 Cr

Max Estates Ltd, the real estate arm of the Max Group, has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire 100% ownership of nine promoter-owned land-holding companies that together own an 84.71-acre land parcel in West Delhi. The acquisition will be completed through a non-cash share swap, allowing Max Estates to add the sizeable land […]

CW Bureau · Aug 29, 2026

HOSPITALITY PVR INOX Launches New Six-Screen Multiplex Near Whitefield, Bengaluru

PVR INOX has announced the opening of its 28th cinema property in Bengaluru, located at Brigade Cornerstone Utopia on Varthur Road near Whitefield. The new six-screen multiplex accommodates up to 949 moviegoers and is strategically positioned inside Arcadia at Brigade Cornerstone Utopia, an integrated residential and lifestyle development. By establishing a presence in the fast-evolving […]

CW Bureau · Aug 28, 2026

HOSPITALITY Prestige Estates Unveils ₹1,330-Cr Prestige Palm Court In North Chennai

Prestige Estates has launched Prestige Palm Court, a new residential development spread across 7.98 acres on Grand Northern Trunk Road in Madhavaram, North Chennai, with an estimated Gross Development Value (GDV) of ₹1,330 crore. The project comprises five towers of Ground plus 22 floors, along with two basements, and will offer 910 premium apartments. The […]

CW Bureau · Aug 28, 2026

HOSPITALITY Swiggy’s Food On Train Orders Surge 12x In Two Years, Expands Network

Swiggy, the on-demand convenience platform, has reported a 12-fold growth in its Food on Train offering over the last two years, from August 2024 to August 2026, as online food ordering gains traction among railway travellers. The company said adoption in tier-2 and tier-3 markets is growing twice as fast as in metro cities, highlighting […]

CW Bureau · Aug 28, 2026