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Taj Varun Beach, Visakhapatnam, located within the Varun Bay Sands complex, is designed to cater to both leisure and business travellers, featuring expansive banqueting spaces and state-of-the-art meeting facilities.

IHCL Signs Landmark Taj Hotel in Visakhapatnam

One year on, the&nbsp;Hilton-SLH&nbsp;partnership underscores a clear verdict: boutique luxury has found scale through Hilton’s distribution power, while SLH properties gain commercial momentum. Together, they are opening doors to a wider luxury landscape for travellers, advisors, and owners alike.

Hilton–SLH Alliance Expands Luxury Footprint

India’s tourism and hospitality sector is on track for record expansion, with industry size projected to reach nearly USD 60 billion by 2028, according to&nbsp;IDBI Capital. Domestic tourism will be the key driver, with visitor numbers expected to double from 2.5 billion in 2024 to 5.2 billion by 2030, reflecting a CAGR of 13.4%.

India’s Tourism & Hospitality Sector Set to Reach USD 60 Bn by 2028: IDBI Report

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has announced the signing of a Tree of Life resort in Pondicherry. The brownfield project will restore a heritage-listed property in the city’s White Town, further strengthening the brand’s boutique luxury portfolio.

IHCL Signs Tree of Life Resort in Pondicherry

From check-in to take-off, how the latest GST reforms impact the new age consumer.

Decoding the New GST Rules: What They Mean for Consumers

ITC Hotels is well poised to script a new chapter with sharp strategic focus, enhanced agility, soulful hospitality and a commitment to long-term value creation — one that aspires to deliver enduring value to all its stakeholders, while reinforcing its position as a leader in responsible luxury.

ITC Hotels Aims For 220 Operational Hotels With 20,000 Keys by 2030

With the latest acquisition of a controlling stake in ANK Hotels Pvt Ltd and Pride Hospitality Pvt Ltd. IHCL’s footprint expands to over 500 hotels.

IHCL, India's Hospitality Behemoth, Marks 500 Hotels and Counting

From the Sundarbans to Sikkim, the collaboration brings luxury hospitality to India’s most promising untapped destinations. This bold expansion redefines regional tourism and cements IHCL’s leadership alongside Ambuja Neotia Group’s regional dominance.

IHCL and Ambuja Neotia Group Sign Landmark Agreement For 15 Hotels across East & Northeast India

ITC Hotels&nbsp;announced Q1-FY26 results&nbsp;exhibiting the highest ever quarter revenue and profits.

ITC Hotels Exhibits Robust Performance For Q1 FY2026

As part of this new initiative, OYO guests can now order meals directly through the company’s mobile app, website, or online travel agents by selecting the ‘Kitchen Services’ option, with all orders fulfilled by OYO’s in-house kitchens.

OYO Forays into F&B Business with In-House Kitchens, QSR Carts

Royal Orchid Hotels reported a consolidated cash profit of ₹68.22 crore for the fiscal year, with earnings per share (EPS) standing at ₹17.23. For the fourth quarter ended March 2025 (Q4 FY25), the company posted an income of ₹92.34 crore, up from ₹82.30 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

Royal Orchid Hotels reports nearly 10% revenue growth for FY25

The company has posted PAT of Rs 85.5 cr, a significant turnaround from a loss of Rs 234.6 crores in FY24.

SAMHI Hotels Reports 47.9% EBITDA Growth in FY25

The key financial metrics of Lemon Tree Hotels underscore the company’s robust quarterly performance, marked by substantial net profit growth.

Lemon Tree Hotels reports record-breaking results, with PAT rising 34% YoY

India’s hospitality sector had a strong start to 2025, with revenue per available room (RevPAR) increasing 16.3% year-over-year in the first quarter.

India’s Hospitality Sector Poised to Attract $1 Billion in Investments by 2028

Akasa Air Joins Forces with Adani to Launch Operations from Navi Mumbai International Airport.

Akasa Air Takes Off: 100+ Weekly Flights to Soar from NMIA

Hilton’s latest campaign, fronted by global icon Deepika Padukone, does more than promote a luxury stay — it signals intent. For the global hospitality giant, India isn’t a pit stop. It’s a long-term growth market.

Deepika Padukone Leads Hilton’s India Campaign — A Shift Wrapped in Star Power

With a twelfth consecutive quarter of outperformance, The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has delivered a landmark FY25—marked by sustained profitability, bold portfolio expansion, and visionary leadership in ESG. From crossing ₹8,500 Cr in revenue to unlocking new value across its alternative businesses, IHCL’s results are more than numbers—they’re a declaration of enduring strength and future-ready ambition.

IHCL Hits 12 Quarters of Record Growth with ₹14,836 Cr in Enterprise Revenue

By launching Series by Marriott™ first in India, Marriott stakes its claim in a rapidly evolving, opportunity-rich market, setting the stage for this regional collection brand’s worldwide growth.

Why India Became the Launchpad for Marriott’s Regional Brand, Series by Marriott™?

Chalet Hotels achieves a significant growth of ₹15 billion in revenue from the hospitality business, driven by the team’s robust execution and operational excellence.

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IHCL Signs Landmark Taj Hotel in Visakhapatnam

Hilton–SLH Alliance Expands Luxury Footprint

India’s Tourism & Hospitality Sector Set to Reach USD 60 Bn by 2028: IDBI Report

IHCL Signs Tree of Life Resort in Pondicherry

Decoding the New GST Rules: What They Mean for Consumers

ITC Hotels Aims For 220 Operational Hotels With 20,000 Keys by 2030

IHCL, India's Hospitality Behemoth, Marks 500 Hotels and Counting

IHCL and Ambuja Neotia Group Sign Landmark Agreement For 15 Hotels across East & Northeast India

ITC Hotels Exhibits Robust Performance For Q1 FY2026

OYO Forays into F&B Business with In-House Kitchens, QSR Carts

Royal Orchid Hotels reports nearly 10% revenue growth for FY25

SAMHI Hotels Reports 47.9% EBITDA Growth in FY25

Lemon Tree Hotels reports record-breaking results, with PAT rising 34% YoY

India’s Hospitality Sector Poised to Attract $1 Billion in Investments by 2028

Akasa Air Takes Off: 100+ Weekly Flights to Soar from NMIA

Deepika Padukone Leads Hilton’s India Campaign — A Shift Wrapped in Star Power

IHCL Hits 12 Quarters of Record Growth with ₹14,836 Cr in Enterprise Revenue

Why India Became the Launchpad for Marriott’s Regional Brand, Series by Marriott™?

Chalet Hotels Achieves A Significant Milestone for Q4 and 2025