Sayaji Hotels announces its entry into the capital of Goa with the launch of Effotel by Sayaji, Panaji - a boutique business hotel designed for today’s discerning traveller. This milestone aims to mark the brand’s first property in the business hub – Panaji.

Citadines Udupi will be a premium serviced residence with 104 keys. This marks Ascott’s fourth property in Karnataka and underscores its strategy to scale up in India’s high-growth lodging market.

India’s first travel-retail loyalty integration brings together the one of the country’s largest e-commerce platform and global hospitality leader. Premised on “Your Cart Takes You Places,” this first of its kind collaboration in India lets millions of members seamlessly earn and swap Flipkart SuperCoins and Marriott Bonvoy points.

The move is a step forward towards the company’s ambitious strategy to double its inventory by March 2026. Besides the Country Inn hotels, Espire Hospitality Limited is also planning to open three uber-luxury hotels in Mussoorie, Mumbai, & near Vrindavan.

The move reflects Red Coral’s continued focus on showcasing India’s finest wildlife destinations with its signature, curated approach to responsible travel.

Capella Hotels and Resorts opens its doors in Macau for the first time. The soft opening of Capella at Galaxy Macau, currently said to offer stays and previews of its food and beverage concepts exclusively by invitation to select guests.

Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited announced the signing of a multi-deal agreement with Marriott International, Inc. to develop six hotels (940 rooms) across four key markets in the country. This portfolio expansion will feature properties under five Marriott Bonvoy brands – The Ritz-Carlton, JW Marriott, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Courtyard by Marriott and Fairfield by Marriott.

In a milestone moment, IHCL signed a few definitive agreements to acquire controlling stake in ANK Hotels Pvt Ltd and Pride Hospitality Pvt Ltd and signed a distribution agreement with Brij Hospitality Pvt Ltd. With many decades of hospitality experience, the promoters of these companies belong to the illustrious Clarks hotels family. This takes IHCL’s portfolio to over 550 hotels.

IHG® Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Hotel Eastern Nepal Pvt Ltd for the development of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dhulabari in South-Eastern Nepal. Set to open in 2026, the latest development aims to grow its portfolio in high-potential markets across South West Asia.

As India moves towards becoming a USD 3 trillion tourism economy by 2047, the sector stands at the threshold of pivotal inflection point. Yet, despite the unparalleled cultural heritage, geographical diversity, and spiritual richness, the stark realities are sobering including India commanding less than 2% of global tourist arrivals compared to other major global lodging markets.