Author: HBI Staff | Hyderabad
Taking its food safety training initiative to Lonavala, the Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI organized FSSAI’s latest Food Safety Supervisor Training in Advance Catering (FoSTaC) at Triose Boutique Hotel on 14th Oct, 2026, training forty-six hospitality professionals. With this, the number of hospitality professionals trained and certified by HRAWI through its FoSTaC and FSSAI’s Management Training Program has risen to 4,154. “Today’s guests are more conscious than ever about what goes into their food and how it is prepared. For the hospitality industry, food safety is no longer just a compliance requirement; it is a promise we…
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has signed a management agreement with Entry Point Hotels & Resorts Private Limited to develop Holiday Inn Raipur in Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Scheduled to open in Q1 2031, the signing reinforces IHG’s commitment to expanding its presence across high-potential travel markets in India and driving growth in demand-led destinations across the country. Holiday Inn, one of the world’s most recognised and trusted hotel brands, continues to respond to evolving travel needs and strong owner demand. In India, the brand is building momentum across key destinations, supported by a…
Black Rock Hotels & Resorts has unveiled an expansion pipeline of approximately 900 rooms, marking a significant new phase for the Rajasthan-based hospitality company as it moves beyond third-party hotel management into hotel ownership and enters new markets across North India. The company, which currently operates seven hotels with approximately 950 rooms, is targeting six additional hotel openings through 2027. The expansion includes its first owned hotel in Udaipur, two signed properties in Jim Corbett, Uttarakhand, and a hotel project in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh. The proposed additions are expected to take Black Rock’s total inventory close to 2,000 rooms, subject…
India will require 1.9 lakh to 2.1 lakh additional hotel rooms by 2035, translating into 120–125 million sq ft of hospitality real estate, as demand from business, leisure and spiritual tourism drives sectoral growth, according to a report by CBRE. India’s organised hospitality sector had around 4.5 lakh rooms, with hotel occupancy at nearly 64% at the end of 2025. Revenue per available room (RevPAR) rose 11% in 2025 to approximately INR 5,500, the report said. The additional supply requirement spans economy, midscale, upscale and luxury hotels. The upscale segment is projected to need around 43,000 rooms by 2035, while…
India’s hotel industry may witness a moderation in revenue per available room (RevPAR) growth in the third quarter of FY27 as the base effect normalises. However, a strong wedding calendar in 2027 is expected to support demand and sustain healthy growth into FY28, according to a report by brokerage firm Jefferies. The report noted that the industry maintained strong momentum in September, driven by higher room rates, resilient domestic travel demand and increased activity in meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE). However, growth could ease in the coming quarter as year-on-year comparisons become less favourable. Jefferies stated that while RevPAR…
The initiative with Pragyan TSPA Foundation will provide career guidance to 150 young people and hospitality and employability training to 60 learners in Champawat district. The Indian Hotels Company Ltd. (IHCL) has partnered with Pragyan TSPA Foundation to launch Project Unnati, a skilling initiative targeting youth in the Lohaghat, Pati and Barakot blocks of Champawat district, Uttarakhand. The programme aims to improve employability and create livelihood opportunities by equipping young people with industry-relevant skills and career guidance. It will provide career counselling to 150 youth and employability enhancement and hospitality training to 60 learners at the foundation’s centre in Lohaghat.…
Cellar 33, the Bordeaux-based international export and marketing agency and consultancy specialising in Champagne, wine and spirits, is strengthening its presence in India with its largest-ever international wine and spirits showcase, drawing from an expanded portfolio representing more than 70 producers across over 10 countries. From presenting 21 international producers in 2023 to building a wider network of wineries, Champagne houses and spirits producers, the agency has steadily expanded its role in connecting global producers with Indian importers, hospitality professionals and trade partners. This growth reflects Cellar 33’s continued focus on developing long-term commercial relationships, facilitating market access and creating…
ORN Ventures, a technology-enabled global holidays company, has announced plans to expand its franchise network to 100 cities across India, aiming to create new opportunities for travel entrepreneurs while making international holidays more accessible to customers across the country. The expansion is part of ORN’s vision to build a globally connected travel platform that combines the strength of local entrepreneurship with international operating capabilities, technology and a comprehensive portfolio of holiday experiences. With international travel becoming increasingly accessible to Indian consumers, demand is evolving beyond conventional holiday packages towards more personalised, convenient and experience-led journeys. ORN aims to address this…
Novotel Solan Kumarhatti is scheduled to open in 2031, marking Accor’s entry into the state and targeting leisure, weddings and MICE demand. Accor has signed a 120-key Novotel hotel in Kumarhatti, Himachal Pradesh, marking the hospitality group’s entry into the state as it expands its presence in emerging leisure destinations across India. Scheduled to open in 2031, Novotel Solan Kumarhatti will be located along the Kalka–Shimla Highway, with access to leisure destinations including Kasauli, Chail and Shimla. The proposed hotel will feature three dining outlets, including a bar, a speciality restaurant and an all-day dining restaurant. Facilities will also include…
The hospitality group reports INR 2,566 crore consolidated revenue and expands its portfolio to 670 hotels, with 280 properties in the pipeline. The Indian Hotels Company Ltd. (IHCL) has raised its consolidated revenue growth guidance for FY2027 to 15-17% from 12-14%, following a record second quarter in which revenue rose 21% year-on-year to INR 2,566 crore. For the quarter ended September 30, 2026, consolidated EBITDA increased 21% to INR 788 crore, while profit after tax (PAT) rose 23% to INR 349 crore. The company reported an EBITDA margin of 30.7%. Operating revenue grew 22% and operating EBITDA increased 24%, with…
