Only 34% of Japan hotels reached advanced localisation; opportunities ahead: Report
Digital travel platform Agoda, in its latest report “Tailored to Win: Mastering Localisation to Capture Asia’s Travelers in Japan,” spotlights a key gap in Japan’s hospitality landscape, with only 34% of hotels having moved beyond basic localisation strategies. Among surveyed properties, 71% of hotels at early stages of localisation reported positive revenue outcomes, compared to all hotels...
Sapphero Hospitality LLP projects 200% inventory growth in 2025-26
Sapphero Hospitality LLP (SHR) has reported a stellar performance for the fiscal year 2026. Reflecting a robust post-pandemic recovery and strategic operational efficiency, the company announced a 7% increase in occupancy rates, a 10% rise in Average Daily Rate (ADR), and a 5% surge in Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) across its managed portfolio...
Lords Hotels records double-digit revenue growth & 18 new properties across India in 2025
Lords Hotels & Resorts has announced a year-end performance for 2025, and reported double-digit revenue growth across its portfolio, driven by strong occupancy rates, enhanced average room revenues, underscoring its resilience, strategic expansion, and commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences...
The Oberoi Group unveils Naila Fort in Rajasthan
The Oberoi Group announces the opening of its first luxury residence, Naila Fort - An Oberoi Luxury Residence. This private retreat has been reimagined as an ultra‑luxury four-bedroom residence and will be ready to welcome the first guests from February,15, 2026...
Sarovar strengthen footprints in India with two properties in Jaipur & Mathura
Sarovar Hotels has announced the opening of Golden Tulip Kukas Jaipur and Skywings Sarovar Portico Mathura, reinforcing its expansion strategy across culturally significant and high-growth leisure markets in North India. The dual launch strengthens the group’s presence in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, aligning with its focus on destinations driven by leisure, spiritual tourism, weddings and MICE...
ITDC and The Ashok commemorate 60 & 70 years with new launches, skilling Initiatives
The India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) and its flagship property, The Ashok Hotel, have unveiled a comprehensive set of physical and digital initiatives, marking their joint 60th and 70th anniversaries, respectively. The series of multi-dimensional, high-impact initiatives was inaugurated by the Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Union Minister of...
Royal Orchid Hotels unveils Regenta Ranjit Avenue
Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd. (ROHL) has announced the successful launch of Regenta Ranjit Avenue, in Amritsar. This launch signifies a major milestone for the group as it marks their fifth property in the city, further solidifying ROHL’s strategic footprint in high-growth urban and religious tourism markets...
Wyndham debuts Dolce brand in India with two resort signings in Goa and Udaipur
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced the signing of two new Dolce by Wyndham properties in Goa and Udaipur, marking the brand’s entry into India and underscoring Wyndham’s continued expansion into the upscale leisure sector...
ELIVAAS crosses 620 Villas; plans to double portfolio in 2026
ELIVAAS, Luxury villa hospitality platform, has scaled its operational portfolio to approximately 620 villas within two years of launch, positioning itself among the fastest-growing organised players in India’s villa hospitality segment. Since its inception, ELIVAAS has hosted over 3 lakh guests, with guest volumes growing 2.7x between December 2023 and December 2025, driven by demand from group..
Lords Hotels launches Lords Swastik Studio, Kodinar
Lords Hotels & Resorts announced the launch of Lords Swastik Studio, Kodinar, a thoughtfully designed hospitality destination set along the coast of Gujarat. The property caters leisure travellers, pilgrim guests, business travellers, and families with 25 well-appointed rooms; Blue Coriander, the in-house multi-cuisine restaurant; amenities such as a swimming pool, landscaped lawn, banquet...
