HOSPITALITY Brigade Hotel Ventures Names Vinay Gupta As Its Chief Executive Officer

Brigade Hotel Ventures Ltd (BHVL), a hospitality company, has appointed Vinay Gupta as Chief Executive Officer, as the company strengthens its leadership team and prepares for its next phase of expansion. In his new role, Gupta will lead a team of seasoned professionals and oversee BHVL’s business growth, operational expansion and long-term value creation. Leadership […]

CW Bureau · Aug 24, 2026

HOSPITALITY Lemon Tree Hotels Opens 85-Key Hotel In Bharuch, Expands In Gujarat

Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd, a leading hospitality chain, has opened an 85-key Lemon Tree Hotel in Bharuch, marking its 12th operational hotel in Gujarat and strengthening its presence across the State. With 20 hotels in the pipeline, the expansion underlines the company’s long-term focus on Gujarat as a strategically important market. The property is managed […]

CW Bureau · Aug 20, 2026

HOSPITALITY Viceroy Hotels Targets 10,000 Keys Across India As It Steps Up Expansion

Viceroy Hotels Ltd (VHL), which has built a legacy in the premium hospitality sector since 1965, plans to scale its portfolio to over 10,000 rooms across India, driven by strategic acquisitions, greenfield developments and asset enhancements. The company is targeting growth across business, leisure, luxury and destination segments, with a focus on building a differentiated […]

CW Bureau · Aug 20, 2026

HOSPITALITY Lemon Tree Hotels Signs Two Properties In Madurai & Mcleodganj

Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd, a leading hospitality company, has signed two License Agreements in Madurai and Mcleodganj under the Lemon Tree Premier and Keys Select by Lemon Tree Hotels brands. Both properties will be managed by wholly owned subsidiary Carnation Hotels Pvt Ltd. Lemon Tree Premier, Madurai will have 100 rooms, while Keys Select by […]

CW Bureau · Aug 10, 2026

HOSPITALITY Leela Palaces Proposes To Invest ₹185 Cr In Ayodhya Hotel Subsidiary

Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts Ltd has proposed to invest up to ₹185 crore in its subsidiary Buildminds Real Estate Pvt Ltd through subscription to Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS). Buildminds, incorporated on April 23, 2024, is developing an upcoming five-star hotel in Ayodhya. The investment will support its capital requirements and ongoing business operations. […]

CW Bureau · Aug 10, 2026

HOSPITALITY Mahindra Group Sharpens Focus On Holidays, Lifespaces To Boost Growth

Mahindra Group has announced a dedicated strategic focus on its Holidays and Lifespaces sectors, aimed at accelerating growth and unlocking operational synergies between the two businesses. The move comes as the group seeks to build on the strong performance of its “Growth Gems” over the past five years. Several businesses identified under this portfolio have […]

CW Bureau · Aug 10, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Sula Vineyards Brings Back Former COO Chaitanya Rathi To Its Board

Sula Vineyards Ltd has appointed its former Chief Operating Officer, Chaitanya Rathi, as an additional non-executive non-independent director on its Board, marking his return to the country’s largest wine producer as it prepares for its next phase of growth. The appointment, effective August 6, brings back a senior executive who has been closely associated with […]

CW Bureau · Aug 7, 2026

HOSPITALITY Lemon Tree Hotels Signs 24-Room First Keys Lite Property In Manali

Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd has entered Manali with the signing of Keys Lite by Lemon Tree Hotels, marking the brand’s debut in one of North India’s most popular leisure destinations. The 24-room property will be operated under a franchise agreement, strengthening the hospitality company’s presence in Himachal Pradesh. Expands Himachal portfolio With this signing, Lemon […]

CW Bureau · Aug 6, 2026

HOSPITALITY Chalet Hotels Expands Athiva Brand With New Hyderabad, Pune Hotels

Chalet Hotels Ltd has expanded its hospitality pipeline with two new upper-upscale hotels under its in-house brand Athiva in Hyderabad and Pune. The projects will add 150 keys to Hyderabad’s portfolio and 231-keys in Pune. The additions will strengthen Chalet’s presence in both cities and support Athiva’s expansion as a pan-India premium lifestyle hospitality brand. […]

CW Bureau · Aug 5, 2026

HOSPITALITY Lemon Tree Opens Second Hotel In Mussoorie With 47-Room Keys Prima

Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd, a leading hospitality company, has opened the 47-room Keys Prima by Lemon Tree Hotels in Mussoorie, strengthening its presence in Uttarakhand. The hotel will be managed by the company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Carnation Hotels Pvt Ltd. Uttarakhand expansion The opening marks Lemon Tree Hotels’ second operational property in Mussoorie and takes […]

CW Bureau · Jul 30, 2026

HOSPITALITY Lemon Tree Hotels Signs New 51-Room Keys Select Property In Ujjain

Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd, a leading hospitality company, has signed Keys Select by Lemon Tree Hotels, Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh. The property will be managed by its wholly owned subsidiary, Carnation Hotels Pvt Ltd. Strategic expansion The signing takes the group’s portfolio in Madhya Pradesh to 15 properties, including three operational hotels and 12 upcoming […]

CW Bureau · Jul 28, 2026

HOSPITALITY Royal Orchid Expands Iconiqa Collection With Vadodara Resort

Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd (ROHL), a hospitality chain, has expanded its Iconiqa Collection with the addition of Laxminarayan Palace Resort in Vadodara. The company, through its subsidiary Royal Orchid Goa Pvt Ltd, has signed a revenue-sharing agreement for the property, marking the next phase in the evolution of the Iconiqa Collection from a standalone hotel […]

CW Bureau · Jul 21, 2026