HOSPITALITY Lemon Tree Hotels Expands In Nepal With Third Property In Biratnagar

Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd has expanded its international footprint with the opening of its third hotel in Nepal; an 80-key Lemon Tree Premier in Biratnagar. Located in Biratnagar, the capital of Koshi Province and a key industrial and commercial hub, the hotel is positioned to cater to rising business and tourism demand in eastern Nepal. […]

CW Bureau · May 1, 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

GENERAL Vande Bharat Express Sees 34% Growth In FY26 Passenger Traffic

Indian Railways has recorded a sharp surge in passenger patronage on the Vande Bharat Express network, with around 3.98 crore passengers travelling in FY26, marking a 34% growth over the previous year. This increase reflects the rising preference for fast, comfortable and modern rail travel across the country, with the Vande Bharat network serving over […]

CW Bureau · Apr 11, 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 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 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 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

INFRASTRUCTURE A Quarter Of India–UAE Travel Demand May Be Unmet By Next Decade

A new study finds that existing limits on flight and seat capacity between India and the United Arab Emirates may not keep pace with rising travel demand, potentially reducing the economic benefits that stronger air connectivity can support. The analysis shows that 27% of forecast passenger demand between India and the UAE could remain unserved […]

CW Bureau · Jan 23, 2026