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

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 Signs Two Properties In Raipur, Jalandhar

Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd, a leading hospitality chain, has expanded its footprint in Central and North India with the signing of two properties with a total of 138 keys in Raipur and Jalandhar. The properties—Lemon Tree Premier, Raipur (78 keys) and Lemon Tree Hotel, Jalandhar (60 keys)—will be managed by its wholly owned subsidiary Carnation […]

CW Bureau · Apr 22, 2026

HOSPITALITY Lemon Tree Hotels Ends FY26 With 56 Signings And 20 Openings

Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd, a hospitality firm, ended FY26 with 56 new signings and 20 hotel openings, reinforcing its transition towards a disciplined asset-light growth strategy. With an operational portfolio of over 130 hotels and 11,000 keys across 80 destinations, the company continues to scale its presence through a capital-efficient model while maintaining operational consistency. […]

CW Bureau · Apr 14, 2026

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 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 Indian Hotels Acquires 51% Stake In Sparsh Infratech For ₹232 Cr

The Indian Hotels Co. Ltd (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, has forayed into the integrated wellness segment by acquiring a 51% stake in Pune-based Sparsh Infratech Pvt. Ltd. in an all-cash deal worth ₹232 crore. IHCL completed the acquisition on January 16, 2026. Pursuant to the acquisition, Sparsh Infratech has become a subsidiary of IHCL, […]

CW Bureau · Jan 17, 2026

HOSPITALITY The Indian Hotels Co To Acquire 51% Stake In Brij Hospitality For ₹225 Cr

The Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire about a 51% stake in Jaipur-based Brij Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. for ₹225 crore. IHCL said the acquisition is aimed at expanding the boutique leisure segment across India while pursuing its capital-light growth strategy. The acquisition will be undertaken directly or […]

Sajan C Kumar · Jan 15, 2026