Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd. (ROHL) has announced the launch of its newest property, Regenta Place Iris Park, Rishikesh in Uttarakhand. Regenta Place Iris Park, Rishikesh is said to be designed to offer a serene retreat for pilgrims, adventure seekers, and travelers seeking comfort in the heart of the world’s yoga capital.

Global headwinds, domestic resilience and long-term growth ambitions define the latest hospitality outlook, as shared by Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & CEO, IHCL, at a recent public forum, where he outlined the sector’s current state and future trajectory.

As Indian travellers have started to spend more, travel more often, and demand experience-first trips, the very meaning of luxury is being reshaped, which is less about opulence, more about value and access. SATTE this year, brought a provocative question to the limelight: can luxury truly be affordable, or is the industry redefining aspiration for a wider market?

Hakimuddin Kanorwala has joined Suba Hotels Limited as Chief Finance Officer (CFO). Kanorwala brings over 15 years of extensive experience in finance and accounts, with deep expertise across financial planning and analysis, budgeting, treasury, taxation, compliance, risk management, governance, strategic finance, and financial reporting...

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has signed the second Kimpton hotel in Malaysia, announcing Kimpton Kota Kinabalu — a 350-key, design-led beachfront retreat on Tanjung Aru shoreline in partnership with Pekah Beach Resorts Sdn Bhd. Slated to open in 2031, Kimpton Kota Kinabalu will bring the brand’s signature human-first hospitality, bold design and local curiosity to Sabah’s coast. The hotel will...

Mitsis Group curated an exclusive, high-impact familiarisation (FAM) trip for leading Indian travel partners to strengthen Greece’s positioning among India’s high-value outbound travellers. The FAM tour placed spotlight on the group’s portfolio and redefined how the destination is experienced, sold, and remembered. The five-day journey across Crete and Rhodes (March 28 – April 1, 2026) was...

Wonderla Holidays Ltd. announced the launch of Terrea by Wonderla, an earth-inspired urban resort located adjacent to the Wonderla Bengaluru amusement park. The property marks a full-scale strategic transformation of the erstwhile Wonderla Resort. The former resort operated as a convenience-led, functional accommodation primarily serving amusement park visitors. The revamp, executed over...

SaffronStays, villa hospitality brand, announced the debut of its X Series in Rajasthan with the launch of Solitaire Villa in Udaipur. This marks the first X Series property in the state, extending the brand’s distinctive estate category. The X Series was created to address a specific shift in how large groups celebrate and travel today...

OPO Hotels & Resorts announced the launch of its new upscale property, OPO Premier Marvel, strategically located at Ajmer Road, Omaxe City, within Mahindra World City SEZ in Jaipur. This development marks a significant milestone in the brand’s expansion journey, reinforcing its commitment to building a strong presence in high-growth business and hospitality destinations across India...

Country Inn Hotels & Resorts, the flagship brand of ‘Espire Hospitality Limited’, has announced the opening of three new hotels in Uttarakhand – ‘Country Inn, Dehradun’, ‘Country Inn, Rishikesh’ and ‘Country Inn Smart Stays, Rishikesh’, marking a significant step in their expansion journey and launch of a new brand ‘Country Inn Smart Stays’ that offers a fresh, youthful take on modern travel...