With close to 80 signings and more than 30 openings, the Indian hotel industry had a strong momentum during the first three months of 2025. It remains to be seen how geopolitical disruptions affected the sector in the coming months.
Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels is looking to strike a balance between its owned and asset-light models to drive its pan-India expansion. Its biggest bets: niche and luxury segments.
The Northeast has always been one of the most sought-after hotel markets in the U.S., with planners reporting little room for negotiation. These five new/newly renovated properties are also certain to be in high demand.
The impact of visa waivers on Indian travelers' destination preference is well documented. As the Philippines struggles with the loss of Chinese tourists, it seems to be taking a page from Thailand's notebook to attract outbound surge from India.
The new climate tax model shifts part of the climate change burden onto the travel sector, particularly hotels, vacation rentals, and cruise operators.
India upped its convention center game for the G20 Summit last year. Now, it is trying to drum up the marketing for these spaces across the country. But is India really MICE ready?
India’s air travel grew year-on-year in April, but month-on-month traffic and capacity fell. ICRA sees stable growth ahead, though airline losses and geopolitical risks remain watchpoints.