HOSPITALITY Lemon Tree Hotels Expands Nepal Footprint With Simara Signing

Leading hospitality chain Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd has expanded its footprint in Nepal with the signing of Lemon Tree Hotel, Simara, to be managed by its subsidiary Carnation Hotels Pvt Ltd. With the proposed addition of 98 keys, the company will have seven properties in Nepal, including two operational and five upcoming hotels. Strengthening presence […]

CW Bureau · Apr 3, 2026

HOSPITALITY Hyatt Appoints Vikas Chawla As President For India To Drive Growth

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the appointment of Vikas Chawla as President, India & Southwest Asia, a newly created role aimed at accelerating growth and strengthening its brand presence in one of its most strategic markets. The move underscores Hyatt’s increasing focus on India, where it continues to expand its portfolio and pipeline across key […]

CW Bureau · Apr 2, 2026

HOSPITALITY Lemon Tree Hotels Expands Jammu & Kashmir Footprint With Srinagar Unit

Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd has expanded its presence in Jammu & Kashmir cluster with the signing of Keys Prima by Lemon Tree Hotels, Srinagar, taking its portfolio in the region to four operational hotels and two additional properties under development. The upcoming 60-keys hotel will be managed by Carnation Hotels Pvt Ltd, a wholly owned […]

CW Bureau · Apr 2, 2026

HOSPITALITY Lemon Tree Hotels Upgrades Whitefield Property To Keys Prima

Leading hospitality chain Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd has announced the rebranding of its hotel Keys Select by Lemon Tree Hotels in Whitefield, Bengaluru, to Keys Prima by Lemon Tree Hotels, marking a strategic move to strengthen its positioning in the premium midscale segment. Located in Whitefield Bengaluru, one of the city’s most established IT and […]

CW Bureau · Apr 1, 2026

HOSPITALITY Mahindra Holidays Expands With Two New Resorts In Maharashtra, MP

Leisure hospitality firm Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd (MHRIL) has strengthened its presence in western and central India with the launch of two new resorts in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, adding 159 keys to its portfolio. Expanding into emerging destinations: The properties, Club Mahindra Amba Ghat and Club Mahindra Bandhavgarh, reflect the company’s strategy […]

CW Bureau · Mar 20, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Hilton Garden Inn Strengthens Goa Portfolio With Calangute Property

Hilton has strengthened its presence in Goa with the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Goa Calangute, marking the brand’s debut in the state and introducing the upscale Hilton Garden Inn offering to the market. Developed in association with Kokra Resort & Spa Private Ltd., the 116-key property is located in the heart of North Goa, […]

CW Bureau · Mar 14, 2026

HOSPITALITY Samhi Hotels Plans To Recover Rare India Investment In 18-24 Months

Samhi Hotels Ltd said its acquisition of boutique hospitality platform Rare India is driven by a strategic push to enter the leisure travel segment through an asset-light model while continuing the focus on its core competence of tier-one business hotels. Recently, Samhi said it was acquiring a 70% stake in Rare India in two tranches […]

CW Bureau · Mar 14, 2026

HOSPITALITY Lemon Tree Signs New Property In Gorakhpur, Expands UP Footprint

Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd has expanded its portfolio in emerging urban and transit destinations across the country with the signing of a new property, Lemon Tree Hotel, Gorakhpur, in Uttar Pradesh. With this addition, the hospitality chain now has 26 hotels in Uttar Pradesh, comprising eight operational properties and 18 in the pipeline, including the […]

CW Bureau · Mar 10, 2026

HOSPITALITY Lemon Tree Hotels Signs New Property In Barog, Expands In HP

Leading hospitality company Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd has expanded its footprint in Himachal Pradesh by signing a new 49-room hotel in Barog, taking its total pipeline in the State to 10 properties. The hotel will be managed by Carnation Hotels Pvt Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lemon Tree Hotels and its aligns with the […]

CW Bureau · Mar 6, 2026

HOSPITALITY Samhi Hotels Forays Into Experiential Leisure, Buys 70% Rare India Stake

Samhi Hotels Ltd is set to enter the fast-growing experiential leisure hospitality segment through an asset-light platform investment, acquiring a 70% stake in Rare India in two tranches for a total consideration of ₹47 crore. The acquisition will be executed through a primary investment of ₹23 crore in the company and a secondary purchase of […]

CW Bureau · Mar 6, 2026