HOSPITALITY Hilton Signs Pact For First Hilton Garden Inn In Kompally Hyderabad

Hilton, a global hospitality company, has strengthened its presence in Hyderabad by signing a 96-key Hilton Garden Inn Hyderabad Kompally, expected to open in 2028. The hotel, Hilton’s third property in Hyderabad and its first Hilton Garden Inn in the city, will be developed by Fairmount and Friends LLP, part of the Fairmount Group. Hyderabad […]

CW Bureau · May 21, 2026

HOSPITALITY ITC Hotels Accelerates Asset-Right Strategy To Have 250 Hotels By 2031

ITC Hotels Ltd is pursuing an asset-right strategy to expand its portfolio to 250 operational hotels with more than 22,000 keys by 2031, amid rising domestic and global demand for hospitality services. The hospitality major said it would continue partnering with asset owners to strengthen its footprint across Tier II and Tier III cities, supported […]

CW Bureau · May 15, 2026

HOSPITALITY Lemon Tree Hotels Opens Second Hotel In Bhubaneswar With 65 Keys

Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd, a leading hospitality company, has expanded its presence in Eastern India with the opening of its second hotel in Bhubaneswar. The new property, located in Bharatpur, features 65 rooms and is positioned to cater to business, leisure, medical and spiritual travellers. Of the total inventory, 50 rooms commenced operations on May […]

CW Bureau · May 14, 2026

HOSPITALITY Lemon Tree Hotels Opens Keys Select Property In Amritsar With 50 Rooms

Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd, one of India’s leading hospitality companies, has launched Keys Select by Lemon Tree Hotels Amritsar as part of its expansion strategy in cultural and spiritual destinations across the country. Located in the heart of Amritsar, the hotel offers access to key landmarks including the Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh, both within […]

CW Bureau · May 8, 2026

HOSPITALITY Brigade Hotel Ventures, Marriott Open Courtyard By Marriott Kochi Infopark

Brigade Hotel Ventures Ltd (BHVL) and Marriott have opened the 218-key Courtyard by Marriott Kochi Infopark, an upgraded and rebranded hotel that earlier operated as Four Points by Sheraton Kochi Infopark. Located in Kakkanad adjoining Infopark Kochi, the hotel is positioned in one of the city’s prominent IT and commercial corridors and represents a strategic […]

CW Bureau · May 8, 2026

HOSPITALITY Thomas Cook India, SOTC Partner Vinpearl To Boost Vietnam Travel

Thomas Cook (India) Ltd and its group company SOTC Travel have signed a long-term memorandum of understanding with Vinpearl to strengthen Vietnam’s positioning among Indian travellers. The collaboration combines Thomas Cook India and SOTC’s market reach and travel expertise with Vinpearl’s hospitality and entertainment portfolio across Vietnam. The MoU was signed by Thomas Cook (India) […]

CW Bureau · May 7, 2026

HOSPITALITY Lemon Tree Achieves 100% Green Certification Across Owned Portfolio

Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd (LTHL) has achieved 100% green building certification across its entire portfolio of 41 owned hotels and reached 50% renewable energy usage (exit rate) as of March 2026, marking a significant milestone in its sustainability journey. The certifications have been awarded by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), part of the Confederation […]

CW Bureau · May 5, 2026

HOSPITALITY Hilton Worldwide Reports 28% Rise In Q1 Net Income; Raises CY26 Outlook

Global hospitality company Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc reported a 28% increase in net income at $383 million for the first quarter of 2026 compared with the year-ago period, and raised its outlook for the full year. The company expects system-wide Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) to grow 2%–3% in 2026, with net income projected between […]

CW Bureau · Apr 29, 2026

HOSPITALITY ClubMahindra To Buy Aditatva Estates For ₹37.5 Cr; Q4 Net Profit Down 3%

Leisure hospitality firm Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd (MHRIL), part of the Mahindra Group, will acquire 100% stake in Aditatva Estates Pvt Ltd for ₹37.5 crore to develop a leisure resort in Chikmagalur. The acquisition is aimed at expanding the company’s leisure resorts portfolio, with Aditatva set to become a wholly owned subsidiary upon […]

CW Bureau · Apr 27, 2026

HOSPITALITY Eco Hotels Partners Kesari Tours To Expand Foothold In Spiritual Places

Eco Hotels and Resorts Ltd, a hospitality firm focused on sustainable and asset-light hotel operations, has signed a strategic partnership with Kesari Tours Pvt Ltd to strengthen its presence in key spiritual destinations such as Varanasi and Ayodhya. The collaboration aims to cater to the evolving needs of spiritual and leisure travellers by combining Kesari […]

CW Bureau · Apr 16, 2026

HOSPITALITY Lemon Tree Hotels Opens 42-Room Keys Select Property In Vadodara

Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd, a leading hospitality chain, has expanded its footprint in Gujarat with the launch of a 42-keys franchised property, Keys Select by Lemon Tree Hotels, in Vadodara. The opening marks the company’s third property in the city and forms part of its broader strategy to strengthen presence in key business and cultural […]

CW Bureau · Mar 26, 2026

HOSPITALITY IHCL Bags Jamnalal Bajaj Award For Fair Business Practices In Service

In a strong endorsement of ethical leadership and governance excellence, Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has been conferred with the prestigious 38th Jamnalal Bajaj Award (2025–26) for Fair Business Practices in the Service Enterprises–Large category. The recognition, instituted by the Council for Fair Business Practices (CFBP), highlights IHCL’s sustained commitment to transparency, accountability and responsible enterprise, […]

CW Bureau · Mar 25, 2026