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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Jan 23, 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
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Jan 17, 2026
