Category Archives: Hotels

Brigade Hotel Ventures signed a multi-deal agreement with Marriott International to develop six properties (940 rooms) across four key markets in India. This significant portfolio expansion will have Courtyard by Marriott Chennai World Trade Center, Fairfield by Marriott Bengaluru International Airport, Fairfield by Marriott Bengaluru Brigade Valencia, The Ritz-Carlton Vaikom Island, Kerala, JW Marriott Chennai OMR, and the Thiruvananthapuram Marriott Hotel World Trade Center.

Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd. (ROHL) has announced the signing of their latest property at Bhopal, at the heart of Madhya Pradesh as its expansion in the Northern region. The strategic expansion aligns with the brand’s strategy of expanding in the less discovered and growing regions of India to boost tourism and hospitality in these smaller undiscovered destinations. Developed in association with Regenta Hotel Bhopal Airport, the 70-key resort will be operated under a management agreement. The property reflects ROHL’s asset-light model and its focus on offering guests an amazing stay. The new 70 key business hotel, including four spacious suites, is strategically situated on Airport Road, just 1 km from Raja Bhoj International Airport. With a built-up area of 56,000 sq ft, the brownfield property is designed to serve the evolving needs of modern business travellers and MICE clientele. It features three fully equipped conference rooms, a rooftop bar and restaurant, and wellness amenities such as a spa, swimming pool, and gym – creating a perfect balance of business efficiency and leisure comfort. Commenting on the signing, Arjun Baljee, President, Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd., said, ” As we continue to grow our presence across India, cities like Bhopal play an important role in our journey, It’s a city on the rise, with a growing business landscape and a strong demand for quality hospitality. This new hotel is designed with today’s business traveller in mind, practical, comfortable, and well-connected. We’re proud to bring the Regenta experience to Bhopal in partnership with Sarla Builders & Developers and we eagerly await visitors looking for connectivity, comfort, and genuine hospitality” Bhopal – the capital city of Madhya Pradesh – is a vibrant administrative and …

Anil Chadha, MD, ITC Hotels, stressed on the urgent need for hotel expansion. “India has 0.3 rooms per thousand population, compared to 2.2 globally. Meeting future demand requires speedier clearances, incentives and infrastructure status,” he said, warning that delays could lead to a missed growth opportunity.

Anantara Jewel Bagh Jaipur hosted an exclusive evening in Delhi which brought together top travel partners and industry stakeholders. Speaking on the occasion, Vimal Verma, GM revealed that weddings have been their top segment since they opened last year and now, they are expanding focus to FIT, MICE, and corporate.

ITC Hotels signed a new agreement for a hotel in Lucknow under its Fortune Hotels portfolio. With this signing, ITC Hotels now has a presence of 7 properties in Uttar Pradesh, with six more hotels in the pipeline. Situated on the Lucknow-Kanpur Road, the upcoming hotel will provide seamless access to both cities. It is being developed to meet the growing demand for premium accommodations in the region, fuelled by business travel, pilgrimage tourism, MICE, and destination weddings in the city. Fortune Select Lucknow will feature 93 modern well-appointed rooms and a variety of culinary experiences including a multi-cuisine restaurant, a rooftop outlet with panoramic views of the city, and a chic bar. An offering of multiple banquet spaces, rejuvenating wellness facilities include a swimming pool, gym, and a restful spa, making it a compelling destination for a spectrum of travellers and city residents alike. Slated to open in 2026, the hotel promises to offer an elevated experience to its guests by way of thoughtfully designed stays, efficient service, and Fortune Hotels’ signature hospitality. In addition to the upcoming Fortune Select, Fortune Hotels currently operates Fortune Park BBD in Lucknow, located on Rana Pratap Marg. It also has an upcoming property in Ayodhya, along with operational hotels in Aligarh, Ghaziabad, and Noida.

GRT Hotels eliminated plastic bottles across all 22 properties, saving 1.2 crore in just one year, stated Vikram Cotah, CEO, GRT Hotels, at Travel MICE and Corporate Show. Urging the industry to treat sustainability as an investment, not a cost, Cotah asked hoteliers to stop waiting for regulation and start creating change.

As part of its continued expansion in North India, the Royal Orchid Hotels has signed a new 43-key Regenta Place in Himachal Pradesh’s Baddi. The move aligns with the group’s strategy to tap into high-potential, underserved destinations and cater to the increasing demand for premium hospitality experiences beyond metro cities. The resort is likely to open in September this year.

GRT Hotels & Resorts has launched GReaT Ceremonies, the newly transformed wedding and event spaces at Grand Chennai by GRT Hotels in T. Nagar. Formerly known as the iconic GRT Convention Centre, the venue has been elevated into a contemporary celebration destination that blends modern sophistication, timeless tradition, and signature GRT hospitality under one roof.

According to recent market research by Nightfood Holdings (NGTF), AI in hospitality will reach $1.46 billion by 2029, growing at a 57.8% CAGR. Simultaneously, the global hospitality robotics market is projected to surge from $24.38 billion in 2025 to over $107 billion by 2034, signalling rapid tech adoption and rising investments in the sector.

Aligning with India’s regional development goals, the Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) is prioritising the Northeast for expansion. With 15 operational hotels totalling 1,348 rooms in the Northeast and 6 hotels with 634 rooms in the pipeline, the brand’s strategy focuses on strengthening its footprint in the East and Northeast, Puneet Chhatwal, MD & CEO, IHCL, said.