HOSPITALITY IHCL’s Taj Ranked India’s Strongest Brand For Fifth Consecutive Year

Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) has announced that its flagship hospitality brand Taj has been named India’s strongest brand across all sectors for the fifth consecutive year in the Brand Finance India 100-2026 report, reinforcing its position as one of the country’s most trusted hospitality brands. According to the report, Taj’s brand value increased 32% […]

CW Bureau · Jul 14, 2026

HOSPITALITY Hilton Launches Spark Brand In India With Bengaluru And Goa Properties

Hilton has launched its premium economy brand, Spark by Hilton, in India with the opening of properties in Bengaluru and Goa, marking the brand’s debut in the Asia Pacific region. The launch follows Hilton’s strategic partnership with Olive Hospitality to develop 150 Spark by Hilton hotels across India, underscoring the global hospitality company’s focus on […]

CW Bureau · Jun 24, 2026

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 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 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 RateGain Joins Hands With Duetto To Automate Hotel Revenue Optimisation

RateGain Travel Technologies, a global leader in AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, has entered into a strategic partnership with Duetto, a leading provider of revenue and profit software, to help hotels automate pricing, distribution and revenue optimisation across channels. The collaboration combines RateGain’s AI-powered channel manager with Duetto’s Revenue & Profit […]

CW Bureau · Jun 16, 2026

HOSPITALITY IHCL Unveils Ayodhyam In Ayodhya, Taps Core Spiritual Tourism Market

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, has expanded its footprint in Uttar Pradesh with the opening of Ayodhyam, Ayodhya – IHCL SeleQtions, a new hotel designed to offer guests an immersive experience rooted in the city’s rich spiritual and cultural heritage. The launch comes amid growing momentum in spiritual tourism, with Ayodhya emerging […]

CW Bureau · Jun 13, 2026

HOSPITALITY Taj GVK To Open Taj Yelahanka Hotel In Bengaluru By September 2026

Taj GVK Hotels and Resorts Ltd. is set to commence operations at its 256-room Taj Yelahanka hotel in Bengaluru in the coming months, with the property expected to open by September 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and completion of remaining formalities. Located in the fast-growing Yelahanka region of North Bengaluru, the hotel is expected to […]

CW Bureau · Jun 9, 2026

HOSPITALITY Time Out Signs Global Franchise Deal With Quint Digital For Delhi Market

Global media and hospitality company Time Out Group plc has entered into a binding franchise agreement with Quint Digital Ltd for the development and operation of Time Out Market Delhi, marking the first franchise agreement for the Time Out Market brand anywhere in the world. The agreement follows the three-year exclusive option granted to The […]

CW Bureau · Jun 9, 2026

HOSPITALITY Lemon Tree Hotels Signs 88-Room Keys Prima Hotel In Jaipur, Rajasthan

Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd. has expanded its presence in Jaipur with the signing of an 88-room Keys Prima by Lemon Tree Hotels under a franchise agreement. The signing takes the company’s portfolio in the State to 23 hotels, comprising 13 operational and 10 upcoming properties. With the latest addition, Lemon Tree’s presence in Jaipur will […]

CW Bureau · Jun 9, 2026

HOSPITALITY Royal Orchid Opens Z By Regenta City Centre Ahmedabad Unit With 43 Keys

Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd. (ROHL) has strengthened its presence in Gujarat with the launch of the 43-room Z by Regenta City Centre Ahmedabad through its subsidiary Regenta Hotels Pvt. Ltd. The new property forms part of the hospitality group’s expansion strategy and is aimed at catering to business and leisure travellers visiting Ahmedabad, one of […]

CW Bureau · Jun 8, 2026

HOSPITALITY Puri, Wayanad And Goa Lead Family Travel Searches This Summer: Agoda

Digital travel platform Agoda has reported a rise in family accommodation searches for domestic summer travel, with Puri, Wayanad and Goa emerging as the most sought-after destinations for the school holiday season. The findings, based on accommodation search data for check-ins between May and June 2026, indicate growing interest in coastal, nature and outdoor-focused destinations […]

CW Bureau · Jun 8, 2026