25 Sep 2025

Schloss Bangalore has officially adopted a new corporate identity as Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts Limited. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs gave its approval shortly after shareholders agreed to the change. The move is intended to align the listed company's name with its well-known brand, The Leela, which manages luxury hotels and resorts in India. Listed on the stock exchanges this June, the company will now also revise its memorandum and articles of association to reflect the updated name across all official records.Read more

25 Sep 2025

Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) has announced plans to launch a 310-key Taj hotel in Visakhapatnam, marking the debut of the iconic brand in the coastal city. The greenfield project, developed in partnership with Varun Hospitality Pvt Ltd, reflects IHCL's strategy to expand its footprint in key leisure and business destinations. MD & CEO Puneet Chhatwal said the venture strengthens the company's partnership with Varun Hospitality while adding a landmark property to its portfolio. As Visakhapatnam grows as both a tourist and commercial hub, the new Taj hotel is expected to elevate the city's hospitality landscape with world-class luxury offerings.Read more

24 Sep 2025

IHCL has invested over INR 100 crore to acquire more than 2 lakh shares of its wholly-owned subsidiary, ELEL Hotels and Investment Limited, through a rights issue. ELEL Hotels holds the leasehold rights for the Bandstand, Bandra site, where IHCL plans to develop the INR 2,500-crore Taj Bandstand project with 330 hotel rooms and 85 apartments. This investment follows an earlier rights issue in July, when IHCL acquired over 3.3 lakh shares for INR 165 crore, highlighting the company's steady commitment to completing the high-profile luxury project in Mumbai.Read more

24 Sep 2025

Omaxe Ltd has entered into a partnership with The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) to establish India's first stadium-hotel and an exclusive members-only club at The Omaxe State in Dwarka. The development will feature a 158-key Gateway-branded luxury hotel, including 40 stadium-view suites inside the upcoming international cricket and football stadium, alongside 108 premium rooms. With an elite 250,000 sq. ft. club, integrated hospitality, retail, and lifestyle facilities, the project aims to transform urban living in Delhi NCR.Read more

23 Sep 2025

Radisson Hotel Group has revealed plans for five new hotel openings across Delhi MG Road, Mount Abu, Indore, Phagwara and Sasan Gir, scheduled within this year. This follows ten hotels already launched earlier in the year, with the group now operating and developing more than 200 properties. Meanwhile, Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) introduced its 116-room Gateway Ahmedabad, aimed at strengthening the Gateway brand's footprint in high-potential urban centres.Read more

21 Sep 2025

Alkem Laboratories is developing the Samprada Singh Memorial Radiotherapy Centre in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, with an investment of INR 100 crore. The centre, part of the Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre (HBCHRC), is expected to treat 3,500-4,000 patients annually. Named after Alkem's late founder from Bihar, it aims to provide advanced cancer treatment closer to patients homes. The collaboration between Alkem Foundation and HBCHRC builds on years of partnership in screening and palliative care and aims to reduce the long-standing gap in cancer care in Bihar and neighbouring states.Read more

19 Sep 2025

PRISM, OYO's parent company, has introduced CheckIn, an app dedicated to premium and luxury hotels and homes. Featuring brands like SUNDAY Hotels, Clubhouse, Palette, and European holiday homes, CheckIn aims to offer high-quality stays with consistent standards and a seamless booking experience. While OYO's main app remains for budget travellers, CheckIn targets design-focused and experience-oriented users. Piloted three months ago in India, it already covers cities like London, Dubai, Bali, and Indian destinations, with plans for a global rollout.Read more

18 Sep 2025

IHG Hotels & Resorts is set to operate a 111-key Holiday Inn in Siliguri through a partnership with Four Vedas Hotels & Resorts, a joint venture involving Kaysons Group, Sagar Group, and Golden Goenka Group. Siliguri's significance as a commercial hub and its growing role in trade and MICE activities make it a strategic location for the brand. Scheduled to open in 2027, the hotel will offer modern design and versatile facilities. This move strengthens IHG's presence in India's regional cities and reflects the company's focus on expanding in emerging markets.Read more

16 Sep 2025

Prism, the parent company of OYO, is expanding its premium hotel brand Sunday Hotels with plans to open 40 new upscale properties across India during the current financial year. The expansion will include 4-star and 5-star hotels in both metros and smaller cities, with an additional focus on tourism-heavy locations such as wildlife sanctuaries and religious destinations. Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan are expected to contribute more than 40% of the new portfolio. The brand is also finalising talks with hotel owners for projects in cities including Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Raipur.Read more

15 Sep 2025

Italian fashion retailer OVS will soon open its first store in India at Pacific Mall, Tagore Garden, New Delhi. Scheduled for October, the store spans 9,000 square feet and will house everyday wear and premium collections including PIOMBO, B.Angel, Les Copains, and Utopja, all developed by the in-house design team. With more than 2,200 stores globally and sales worth EUR 1.63 billion in 2024, OVS is extending its reach to one of the fastest-growing fashion markets. A surprise gift will also be offered to the first 100 visitors on the launch day.Read more