Hotel investments in India jump 197% to $497 mn in H1 2026: JLL
Real estate developers accounted for 58% of hotel investment volumes in H1 2026, while Tier II and III cities attracted 60% of transactions, says JLL.
Travel & Tourism
India’s tourism story moves beyond leisure to spiritual, MICE, wellness and wildlife
India’s improving connectivity is bringing more destinations into travel circuits, while rising demand for spiritual, MICE, wellness, cruise, rural and wildlife tourism is creating new opportunities for hotels, resorts and tourism-linked infrastructure.
Chalet Hotels eyes 5,500 keys by FY30 as it expands beyond asset ownership
The hospitality company is diversifying beyond asset ownership, with Athiva, franchise and third-party operated properties driving its next phase of growth.
The Leela opens nature-inspired Forest Sanctuary in Coorg
The luxury hospitality brand rebrands its Coorg retreat as The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary, offering 71 villas, wellness experiences and nature-led stays across a 76-acre coffee estate in the Western Ghats.
Embassy REIT and Hilton expand partnership with new 211-key hotel at Embassy TechVillage
The 211-key hotel marks the first phase of a 529-key dual-branded Hilton development at Embassy TechVillage, further strengthening Bengaluru's hospitality infrastructure along the Outer Ring Road.
Manglam Group expands hospitality portfolio with Sheraton Hotel in Jaipur
Manglam Group has signed its third Marriott International property in Jaipur, investing ₹350 crore in a 220-key Sheraton hotel.
ONE Atmosphere targets 7,500 keys by 2031 with Rs 500 crore investment push
Luxury extended-stay brand to expand across India and select international markets through an asset-light model, driven by rising demand from corporate travellers, expatriates and long-stay guests.
Leisure travel keeps India’s hotels on growth path as corporate demand faces headwinds
India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) expects India’s hotel sector to sustain its structural upcycle in...
Luxury hotels dominate India’s hospitality investment growth in 2025: JLL
Tier II and III cities account for 40% of transaction volume as luxury and upscale assets attract strong institutional investor interest.
Adani Airport Holdings, IHG Hotels & Resorts announce five new hotels
The agreement will add close to 1,500 keys across multiple brands and locations, in line with IHG’s growth plans for India.
