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New Delhi: Royal Orchid Hotels has announced the signing of a 'strategic agreement' with Hilton to sign and open 125 Hampton by Hilton hotels in India. The companies said the partnership accelerates Hilton's upper midscale expansion in India, where rising domestic travel and growing demand from the country's expanding middle class are driving strong opportunities in the mid-market segment. The franchised hotels will primarily be developed across western and southern markets, including Goa, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, joining more than 3,100 Hampton by Hilton properties trading globally. Alan Watts, president, Asia Pacific, Hilton said India's economic growth, expanding middle class and rapid infrastructure development are reshaping the country's travel landscape, creating 'significant' opportunities for the chain's brands. "Our new strategic partnership with the Royal Orchid Hotels demonstrates our commitment to working with established local operators, enabling us to scale our franchise footprint rapidly while maintaining the strength and consistency of Hilton's brands," he added. Also read | Hyatt appoints Vikas Chawla as President - India & Southwest Asia Arjun Baljee, president, Royal Orchid Hotels, said partnering with Hilton to bring 125 Hampton properties to life is a 'strategic leap' in the company's 50-year journey. "It complements our ethos of bolstering India's mid-market segment with hotels that deliver great value, service efficiency and thoughtful design, alongside the globally renowned Hampton brand experience," he said. "Over the next 10 years, the hospitality opportunity will enable jobs creation for local communities besides offering travelers across the country a quality stay experience," he added. Hampton by Hilton is Hilton's largest brand by number of hotels and is positioned in the upper midscale segment.
Hyderabad: The depreciation of the Indian rupee against foreign currencies like the US dollar due to the West Asia crisis is stepping up financial pressure on families of Indian students studying overseas, particularly in the United States and Canada. A weaker rupee will make tuition fees and living costs more expensive. Families who had already paid the full course fees earlier are feeling relieved, as they managed to avoid the impact of the weaker rupee. However, those who are paying fees semester-wise or in instalments are facing growing difficulties. With the rupee value depreciating rapi ...Read More >
VMPL Gurgaon (Haryana) [India], August 20: Gardens of India, India's pioneering luxury tea brand, is proud to announce its exclusive partnership with Grand Hyatt Gurgaon, part of the globally renowned Hyatt Hotels Corporation. This collaboration marks the beginning of a deeper engagement between Gardens of India and the Hyatt group, with the shared vision of redefining tea experiences across Hyatt properties worldwide. With three generations of expertise, Gardens of India has become a trusted partner for leading luxury hotels and resorts across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, offering gue ...Read More >
Hyatt Hotels Corporation is expanding its presence in India and Southwest Asia. Vikas Chawla will lead the company's strategy and growth in the region starting April 1, 2026. Hyatt plans to add nearly 5,000 rooms to its pipeline in 2025. The company is strengthening its brand in key cities and exploring new destinations. New Delhi: Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the appointment of Vikas Chawla in the newly created senior role of President - India and Southwest Asia effective April 1, 202 ...Read More >
Voting for all the 126 assembly seats in the state will be held on April 9 and counting will be on May 4. Addressing an election rally at Barpeta, the Prime Minister said, "The past 10 years of BJP rule in Assam were to bring peace and harmony, take the state out of difficulties and insecurity and safeguard the state's identity. The coming years will bring more prosperity, self-reliance and make the state recognised all over the world." The PM said during the Congress rule, the minimum support ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in 'The Miranda Brothers', is heaping praise on the recently released film 'Saiyaara', and its team. On Saturday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a special note for the film and its makers after it witnessed a stellar opening day. He wrote, "Another melodious example of a love story shattering all myths and formulas of the industry. Honest heart wrenching love story wins again in 2025! #Saiyaara". 'Saiyaara', which stars Aneet Padda, and marks the debut of Ahaan Panday, is helmed b ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 26: Ventive Hospitality Limited (BSE: 544321, NSE: VENTIVE) ("Ventive Hospitality") announced today that it proposes to enter into definitive agreements to acquire a 76% stake in Soham Leisure Ventures Pvt. Ltd. (Soham). Soham owns the 104 operational keys Hilton Goa Resort and a land parcel in Goa. Also Read | Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Asim Munir Wait 'Somewhere in the Oval' for Almost Hour To Meet Donald Trump (Watch Video). In line with Ventive's strategy of doubling its room portfolio and pursuing value-accretive capital allocation, t ...Read More >
Hojai (Assam) [India], April 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday cautioned the public against the Congress, citing the ongoing crisis in West Asia and emphasising his government's commitment to keeping petrol and diesel prices stable. Addressing a public rally in Hojai, he said that despite a major global crisis, fuel prices have not been allowed to rise in India. In contrast, he pointed out that the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh increased petrol and diesel prices. He criticised this as a pattern where promises of relief are made before elections, but policies after elec ...Read More >
Hojai (Assam) [India], April 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday cautioned the public against the Congress, citing the ongoing crisis in West Asia and emphasising his government's commitment to keeping petrol and diesel prices stable. Addressing a public rally in Hojai, he said that despite a major global crisis, fuel prices have not been allowed to rise in India. In contrast, he pointed out that the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh increased petrol and diesel prices. He criticised this as a pattern where promises of relief are made before elections, but policies after elec ...Read More >
The tax will be levied as a lumpsum at the time of registration (file) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Karnataka plans to end road tax exemption on battery-operated electric vehicles * The Motor Vehicles Taxation Bill 2026 proposes separate lifetime tax slabs for EVs * One-time tax will range from 10% to 14% based on EV price categories Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Bengaluru: One may soon have to shell out more bucks to buy an el ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said that both Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar are unlikely to respond to the party's recent questions concerning BJP's Puducherry President and Raj Bhavan constituency candidate VP Ramalingam and Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi (LJK) chief Jose Charles Martin hosting a Sri Lankan diplomat in Puducherry. Replying to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera's post on X, Ramesh wrote, "The answers to your three questions are self-evident: 1. He will not, 2. He will not, ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Institutional investment in India's real estate market remains resilient, with strong domestic demand driving nearly three-fourths of the $1.6 billion inflows in the March quarter, well above the typical 20-50% share seen in the past 4-5 years, according to a report. Both domestic and global institutional firms including HDFC, Kotak, EAAA, Nuvama, Nisus, Rava-Alta, Brookfield, and Blackstone, apart from builders like TRIL, Sattva, and Aurobindo Realty are expected to continue deploying capital selectively through large deals. This reinforces long-term confidence in the sector despi ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 17 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh's capital city has secured the third position in the category of urban spaces with population exceeding 10 lakh, while Prayagraj was adjudged the Cleanest Ganga City in the ninth edition of the Swachh Survekshan. Lucknow also became the first city in the state to achieve a 7-star Garbage Free City rating in the 2024-25 survey. Gorakhpur achieved double success, ranking third in the Safai Mitra Surakshit Sheher category and fourth among cities with a population between 3 to 10 lakh. Agra has been recognised as the Emerging Clean City of Uttar Pradesh, securi ...Read More >
Gurgaon (Haryana) [India], August 20: Gardens of India, India pioneering luxury tea brand, is proud to announce its exclusive partnership with Grand Hyatt Gurgaon, part of the globally renowned Hyatt Hotels Corporation. This collaboration marks the beginning of a deeper engagement between Gardens of India and the Hyatt group, with the shared vision of redefining tea experiences across Hyatt properties worldwide. With three generations of expertise, Gardens of India has become a trusted partner for leading luxury hotels and resorts across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, offering guests sign ...Read More >
NEW DELHI : Royal Orchid Hotels Limited (NSE: ROHLTD.NS), today announced the signing of a strategic agreement with Hilton ( NYSE : HYT), to sign and open 125 Hampton by Hilton hotels in India. The partnership accelerates Hilton's upper midscale expansion in India, where rising domestic travel and growing demand from the country's expanding middle class are driving strong opportunities in the mid-market segment. The franchised hotels will primarily be developed across western and southern markets, including Goa, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, joining more tha ...Read More >
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. The Radisson hospitality brand has been in significant growth mode, especially in the past decade. In 2022, Choice Hotels acquired Radisson Hotel Group Americas with the rest of its international portfolio remaining under Radisson. From adding brands in its upscale and luxury portfolios to expanding its global reach, Radisson has matured to compete with the top hospitality brands. Much of this significant expansion has been o ...Read More >
Its hospitality arm, Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited, has signed a management agreement with Hyatt for Grand Hyatt Chennai ECR. Separately, BCV Developers Private Limited has entered into a management agreement with Hyatt for Hyatt House Bengaluru Devanahalli. The Grand Hyatt project, located along East Coast Road, will be a beachfront hotel catering to both leisure and business travellers. Slated to open in 2029, the property will feature around 200 rooms, the company said. Also Read: Brigade G ...Read More >
HMD Global, the company behind Nokia phones, is shifting a significant portion of its manufacturing from China to India as part of its strategy to make India a global production hub. CEO Ravi Kunwar confirmed the move, noting that supply chain, sourcing, and logistics operations are being relocated. This shift is driven by changing geopolitical dynamics, including trade tensions between the US and China. While HMD has already moved critical operations to India, the company plans to expand exports from Indian facilities to West Asia, Africa, and eventually the US and Europe, strengthening its g ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Heritage Foods Limited, a leading Indian dairy brand, reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue of Rs11,368 million for the first quarter of FY26, registering a 10% year-on-year growth despite headwinds from unseasonal rainfall across its key markets. The company, which is celebrating 34 years of operations, attributed its strong performance to steady progress in milk procurement, resilient milk and value-added product (VAP) sales, and its continued focus on quality, innovation, and farmer empowerment. Heritage also unveiled its "Vision 2030" strategy to become India's most admir ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 4 (PTI) Travel Food Services, operating a travel quick-service restaurant and a lounge business across airports in India and Malaysia, on Friday said it has raised nearly Rs 600 crore from anchor investors, days before its IPO opening for public subscription. Among the anchor investors are ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund (MF), Axis MF, Kotak MF, Baroda BNP Paribas MF, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Fidelity and Government Pension Fund Global, according to a circular uploaded on BSE's website. Also Read | Bodoland Lottery Result Today, July 04, 2025: Assam State Lottery Sambad Fr ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object inside the cell. DIG Prisons clarified that the incident was not premeditated and dismissed any spec ...Read More >
In Q1 2025, inflows stood at $0.81 billion, followed by a sharp rebound to $1.80 billion in Q2 2025, marking a 122% increase. This was followed by a marginal dip to $1.76 billion in Q3 2025. Investments then surged to $3.73 billion in Q4 2025, before dropping steeply to $1.41 billion in Q1 2026, Vestian said. Despite the sequential decline, Q1 2026 marked the strongest first-quarter performance since 2022. "This highlights strong investor confidence in India's real estate sector, even as global ...Read More >
From L to R: Vijayta Raheja, Director, Saryu Properties and Hotels Private Ltd. (SPHPL), Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Nikhil K. Raheja, MD, SPHPL, Sudeep Jain, Managing Director (South West Asia) at the pre-opening event. The K Raheja Group has unveiled their integrated hospitality project comprising of voco Mumbai Powai Hotel and Convention Centre, and Holiday Inn Express and Suites which has come up in an association with IHG Hotels & Resorts. The deal was first announced in ...Read More >
Global hospitality company Hilton has signed an agreement to open its namesake brand hotel in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, marking the group's expansion in the southern part of India. Hilton's new Chennai hotel will be located in Egmore and be developed in partnership with MKR Estate Developers, a part of MGM Healthcare Group. The company expects the hotel to begin operations in January 2029. This opening will add to Hilton's existing presence in the city, which already includes Hilton Chennai. Hilto ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Capital inflows in Indian real estate remain firm at USD 1.6 billion in Q1 2026, with Delhi NCR and Bengaluru accounting for 46 per cent of the inflow, according to Colliers India. Institutional investment volumes rose by 25 per cent year-on-year, primarily supported by a significant surge in domestic investor interest. While overall investment volumes saw a sequential dip, the quarterly inflows remained 64 per cent higher than the average first-quarter volumes recorded since 2020. Domestic capital inflows reached USD 1.2 billion during the quarter, marking ...Read More >
Summary Vinci may set up an India unit to house the road assets and avoid putting them into an infrastructure investment trust due to complex regulatory procedures. In one of the largest toll road divestments in India, Australian asset manager Macquarie Asset Management is selling its Indian platform, Safeway Concessions, to French engineering and infrastructure firm Vinci SA for an implied enterprise value of approximately $1.7 billion ( ₹15,000 crore). Safeway Concessions acquired the righ ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 11 (ANI): India's hospitality sector is gearing up for a significant expansion in its listed universe, with four new players set to debut on the stock market. According to Jefferies report, Schloss Bangalore (Leela), Ventive Hospitality, and Brigade Hotels are collectively aiming to raise approximately Rs80 billion through Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Additionally, ITC Hotels is preparing for a demerger in Q4 FY25, further diversifying the sector's public represe ...Read More >
India's top 10 merchandise export destinations in 2024 list: Together, the top 10 countries notably make up 51% of India's total share of merchandise export percentage in 2023-24, with the US leading at 17.90%, India's top 10 merchandise export destinations in 2024: Amid rising global economic instability, marked by trade conflicts and tariff disputes, India's exports have reached USD 778.21 billion in 2023-24. It saw a historic rise of 67 per cent over the past decade (2013-14), according to a ...Read More >
India's office leasing market achieved a record performance in the first nine months of 2025, with the absorption hitting 59.6 million square feet, a report said on Monday. Technology companies held the highest share in office leasing between January and September, said the report from real estate consultancy CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd. "As occupiers seek future-ready spaces, sustained preference for flight-to-quality assets continues to anchor this momentum. The sustained leasing in premium asse ...Read More >
Dholera (Gujarat) [India], July 10 (ANI): The Ambassador of Japan to India, Keiichi Ono, led a high-level delegation of leading Japanese companies on an official visit to Dholera Special Investment Region (Dholera SIR), India's greenfield smart industrial city under the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC), an official statement from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry noted. Notably, the visit marked a significant milestone in advancing industrial cooperation between India and Japan, built on shared values of innovation, sustainability and inclusive development. The two-day engagement be ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Foreign investors were cautious to put money in Indian real estate during January-March amid the West Asia conflict, as their investments plunged 75 per cent to USD 400 million compared to the previous quarter, according to Colliers. Real estate consultant Colliers India expects foreign investors to remain cautious through this year due to global economic uncertainties. The consultant data showed that the total institutional investments in real estate fell drastically by 61 per cent to USD 1.6 billion in January-March from USD 4.2 billion in the preceding October-Decem ...Read More >