hospitality franchise

IHG Hotels & Resorts signs a management agreement with Rajdeep Infra & Sales Pvt Ltd to develop voco Lucknow, a 135-key premium hotel opening in Q3 2029.

Hilton opens India’s largest DoubleTree by Hilton in Bengaluru Airport, featuring 304 rooms, event spaces, a spa, pool, and restaurants. S

Lords Hotels & Resorts launches Lords Swastik Studio, Kodinar, offering modern rooms, dining, and event spaces near Somnath, Gir, and Gujarat’s scenic coast.

Lemon Tree Hotels signs a 28-year licence for a heritage hotel in Varanasi, to be branded Aurika Varanasi, strengthening its upscale presence in destination-led markets.

Cygnett Hotels & Resorts signs its second hotel in Ayodhya, Cozzet Ayodhya, featuring 70 rooms, banquet facilities, and modern amenities, strengthening its presence in the high-demand pilgrimage city.

Eco Hotels & Resorts partners to develop a new 33-room hotel in Ayodhya, near the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, enhancing its presence in high-potential religious and cultural tourism destinations.

OPO Hotels launches OPO Horizon Surbhi Grant in Khatu, Rajasthan, strengthening its presence in high-demand pilgrimage destinations with mid-scale hospitality.

Sterling Holiday Resorts launches Sterling Arka Suites in Puri, the city’s first all-suite upscale boutique hotel, expanding its coastal hospitality and cultural offerings in Odisha.

Accor signs Novotel Vrindavan, a 150-key hotel slated to open in 2029, strengthening its North India expansion and bringing a global midscale brand to a key spiritual and events destination.

IHCL expands its global footprint with the opening of Taj Gangtey Resort & Spa in Bhutan’s scenic Phobjikha Valley, blending luxury, wellness and culture.

Tree of Life Sariska Manor, IHCL’s new 26-room resort in Tehla, Rajasthan, offers nature-inspired stays near Sariska Tiger Reserve with dining, spa, and recreational amenities.

Sterling Amargarh Jodhpur, set amid landscaped greens on Pal Road, offers heritage-inspired luxury, event spaces, and easy access to Jodhpur’s forts, palaces, and markets.

Lemon Tree Hotels signs Lemon Tree Premier, Omkareshwar in Madhya Pradesh, expanding its presence in the state. Located on the Narmada River island, the 85-room hotel will cater to business, leisure, and pilgrimage travelers.

Lemon Tree Hotels signs Keys Select in Chitrakoot, UP, offering 48 rooms, restaurant, banquet hall, and facilities for religious and leisure travelers.

Snitch enters corporate gifting with a fashion-first catalogue, offering personalized, design-led gifts in partnership with Trruu Global Brands.

IHG Hotels & Resorts brings its luxury lifestyle brand Vignette Collection to India with a 145-room property in Panchkula, Chandigarh, offering premium rooms, dining, MICE facilities, spa, and curated local experiences, opening in early 2026.

Lemon Tree Hotels signs Keys Select Khurpatal, a 120-room property in Uttarakhand, offering scenic hill views, leisure amenities, and facilities for nature and spiritual retreats.

Sarovar Hotels launches Tulip Inn Gurugram Sector 39, a 40-room midscale business hotel offering modern rooms, banquet facilities, and all-day dining for corporate travelers.

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) acquires a 51% stake in Brij Hospitality, strengthening its presence in boutique experiential leisure hotels across India.

NILE Hospitality signs its first Marriott-branded hotel in Patna, a 205-room luxury property featuring global standards, dining, events, and Marriott Bonvoy access, marking a major milestone in India’s hospitality expansion.

Radisson RED Indore opens in India’s Tier II city, offering 115 modern rooms, rooftop infinity pool, all-day dining, high-energy bar, and lifestyle-focused hospitality for modern travelers.

Royal Orchid & Regenta Hotels Ltd. announces the signing of 43-key Regenta Place Udaipur at Nakoda Nagar.

Espire Hospitality Limited expands its Country Inn Hotels & Resorts portfolio with the opening of Country Inn, Varanasi, blending modern comfort with the city’s spiritual charm.

ITC Hotels Limited expands its Uttarakhand footprint with the launch of the 73-key Welcomhotel Madhuban Dehradun, offering contemporary hospitality amid scenic Shivalik views.

The Fern Hotels & Resorts launches Nanak Niwas Beacon New Delhi, Paharganj – a 45-key eco-friendly hotel offering modern comfort.

Sayaji Hotels Limited launches Enrise by Sayaji, Bareilly, expanding its footprint in Uttar Pradesh with a modern hotel offering rooms, dining, and banqueting.

ALIVAA Hotels & Resorts expands its Uttarakhand presence with The Hoften Vibranta Haridwar, blending spiritual tourism with premium midscale hospitality.

Sterling Holiday Resorts launches Sterling Mount Olive Gangtok, a contemporary city hotel with thoughtfully designed rooms, scenic views, central location, and Latitude 27 dining.

Hyatt Place Gurgaon Udyog Vihar introduces new Hyatt and Premier Suites with modern comfort, city and pool views, premium amenities, and sustainable luxury.

IHCL signs Gateway Hotel Hennur, Bengaluru, a 350-key property with dining, banqueting, wellness facilities, and strategic North Bengaluru location.