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

HOSPITALITY ITC Hotels To Acquire 130-Key Welcomhotel Ahmedabad For ₹155 Cr

ITC Hotels Ltd has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% stake in GHK Hospitality and Infrastructures Ltd (GHK), which owns the 130-key Welcomhotel Ahmedabad. The acquisition will be completed at an enterprise value of ₹155 crore on a debt-free and cash-free basis through a combination of primary subscription and secondary purchase of GHK’s equity […]

CW Bureau · Jul 16, 2026

HOSPITALITY The Leela Palace, Hotels & Resorts Unveils Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has unveiled The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary as the new identity for its recently acquired luxury retreat in Coorg. The rebranding reflects the property’s location amid 76 acres of ancient forests, coffee plantations and the biodiversity-rich Western Ghats. The company said the new identity aligns with its strategy of […]

CW Bureau · Jul 9, 2026

HOSPITALITY MakeMyTrip Launches Global Hotel Rewards Plan For Indian Travellers

MakeMyTrip has launched OneCircle, a global accommodation rewards programme that brings together 13,376 hotels and alternate accommodation properties across India and international destinations on a single loyalty platform. The programme has been designed for Indian travellers, enabling them to earn reward points on every eligible stay and redeem them across participating properties in India and […]

CW Bureau · Jul 9, 2026

HOSPITALITY The Leela Palace Udaipur Ranked As No.2 Best Hotel Brand Globally

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has been ranked the world’s No. 2 Best Hotel Brand in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026 survey. The ranking, based on votes from Travel + Leisure readers worldwide, reinforces The Leela’s position as India’s leading luxury hospitality brand on the global stage. Global Recognition The Leela […]

CW Bureau · Jul 8, 2026

HOSPITALITY Indian Hotels Company Signs 20 Hotels In Q1, Expands Portfolio To 645

Indian Hotels Company Ltd. (IHCL) has signed 20 hotels during the first quarter of FY27, taking its portfolio to 645 hotels, including a pipeline of 263 properties. The hospitality major also opened 11 hotels during the quarter, taking its operational portfolio to over 380 hotels across brands and markets. Growth Across Brands IHCL Executive Vice […]

CW Bureau · Jul 7, 2026

HOSPITALITY Royal Orchid Hotels Opens Booking For Regenta Devarayah At Tirupati

Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd. (ROHL), through its subsidiary Regenta Hotels Pvt. Ltd., has expanded its presence in Andhra Pradesh with the opening of Regenta Devarayah Tirupati, a 56-room hotel in the temple town of Tirupati. The hotel has commenced operations and is accepting reservations, adding to the group’s footprint in South India. Expansion in Andhra […]

CW Bureau · Jun 12, 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 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 Eco Hotels Opens First Boutique Hotel In Udaipur, Strengthens Footprint

Eco Hotels and Resorts Ltd, promoted by Eco Hotels UK PLC and focused on the mid-segment hospitality market, has launched its first boutique hospitality property in Udaipur as part of its expansion strategy across key tourism and leisure destinations in India. The newly opened property, located near Govardhan Lake, offers premium accommodation and personalised guest […]

CW Bureau · Jun 2, 2026

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