25 Jun 2026

Sterling Accuris has launched Accuris Express, a home diagnostic sample collection service that promises priority sample collection within 30 minutes across Ahmedabad. The service, introduced in the past week, allows users to book eligible diagnostic tests through the company’s website and mobile application and receive home visits from trained phlebotomists. Initially available in select locations across Ahmedabad, the offering is expected to be expanded across Gujarat in phases. The launch comes amid growing demand for on-demand healthcare services and reflects changing consumer expectations around convenience, speed and doorstep delivery. Sterling Accuris said the initiative is aimed at improving access to diagnostic testing while maintaining established standards of clinical accuracy, safety and hygiene.Read more

24 Jun 2026

Adani Mundra Airport has commenced commercial passenger operations with the arrival of its first flight from Goa, marking a significant step in enhancing connectivity for Gujarat's Kutch region. Through a partnership with Star Air, the airport has launched eight new flight services linking Mundra with key cities across India. The development is expected to strengthen trade, logistics, business travel and tourism while supporting the growth of Mundra Port and Mundra SEZ. The airport also expands the Adani Group's aviation network and strengthens integration between its port, logistics and airport infrastructure businesses.Read more

24 Jun 2026

Traveltechnology platform ixigo has launched a limited-period campaign offering Delhi Metro commuters two free metro tickets every month through the ixigo Trains app. The initiative became available on 21 June and is open to both new and existing users. Under the scheme, commuters can claim two complimentary metro tickets each month, with a maximum value of INR 100 per ticket. The company said the offer is aimed at making daily travel more affordable while encouraging greater use of the Delhi Metro network during the summer season. The campaign forms part of ixigo’s wider strategy to integrate public transport services into its travel ecosystem and expand convenience-led mobility solutions for urban commuters.Read more

24 Jun 2026

Hilton has introduced its premium economy brand, Spark by Hilton, in the Asia Pacific region with the opening of two hotels in Bengaluru and Goa. The launch forms part of the company's partnership with Olive Hospitality to develop 150 Spark by Hilton properties across India. Introduced globally in 2023, the brand has expanded rapidly across key international markets. Hilton said the new hotels are designed to meet the needs of value-conscious travellers while maintaining the company's established service standards. The move also reflects Hilton's growing focus on India's expanding hospitality market.Read more

24 Jun 2026

The state government is advancing plans to develop six textile parks aimed at strengthening the textile and apparel value chain and attracting large-scale investments. The proposed parks are expected to provide integrated infrastructure for spinning, weaving, processing, garment manufacturing and allied activities. Authorities believe the initiative will boost industrial development, generate employment opportunities and enhance the state's competitiveness in textile manufacturing. The parks are also expected to support exports, improve logistics efficiency and create a comprehensive ecosystem for domestic and international investorsRead more

23 Jun 2026

IHG Hotels & Resorts has expanded its presence in India by signing a management agreement with Embrassio Hotels & Resorts, the hospitality arm of Vrindara Group, to develop a Holiday Inn hotel in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. The property is expected to open in early 2030 with 115 rooms and suites. Separately, Air India and Booking.com have entered into a partnership to provide integrated travel booking services, allowing customers to book accommodation through Air India's platforms while accessing exclusive rewards and benefits.Read more

Priyanka Vig

23 Jun 2026

India's hospitality industry is far larger than a single market-size figure suggests. Depending on the scope of measurement, estimates range from USD 24 billion for the organised hotel sector to over USD 281 billion for the broader hospitality ecosystem. This article explores how the industry is structured, where growth is coming from, and why investors remain optimistic about its future. From branded hotels and booking channels to revenue models and development pipelines, the sector reflects a market that is expanding rapidly while still remaining significantly underpenetrated compared to global benchmarks.Read more

22 Jun 2026

IHG Hotels & Resorts and Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) have announced separate hospitality development agreements aimed at expanding their presence in key tourism destinations across India. IHG has signed a management agreement with Circle View Estate Private Ltd to develop a 140-key voco hotel in Udaipur, Rajasthan, with operations expected to commence in the first quarter of 2029. Meanwhile, IHCL has signed a 105-key Taj hotel in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, through a partnership with Atman Resort & Cottages LLP. The Dharamshala project is a brownfield development with scope for future expansion. The announcements reflect continued investment by hotel operators in leisure-driven markets supported by tourism, weddings, spiritual travel and hospitality demand.Read more

21 Jun 2026

Star Air has announced the launch of scheduled commercial operations to Mundra, Gujarat, from June 23, 2026, further expanding its domestic network and making Mundra its 32nd destination. The new services will connect the port city with Mumbai, Hindon (Delhi NCR), Goa, Surat, Bengaluru, Belagavi, Kolhapur and Nanded through a mix of direct and one-stop flights. The move is expected to strengthen connectivity to one of India’s most important port-led industrial hubs, support regional economic growth, facilitate business travel and improve accessibility for passengers travelling between western, southern and northern India. The expansion also aligns with the airline’s strategy of enhancing air connectivity to emerging economic centres under India’s regional aviation framework.Read more

21 Jun 2026

ITC Hotels Limited has signed a management agreement for a 140-key Welcomhotel in Jaipur, strengthening its presence in Rajasthan's hospitality market. The proposed hotel will feature guest rooms and suites, multiple dining venues, wellness facilities and extensive event infrastructure, including more than 15,000 sq. ft. of banquet space and 22,000 sq. ft. of outdoor event lawns. Developed in partnership with Ashraya Hotels and Resorts, the project is aimed at serving leisure travellers, corporate events, meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE), and the destination wedding segment. The signing forms part of ITC Hotels' ongoing expansion strategy across state capitals and key tourism markets, following recent announcements in Bhubaneswar, Dehradun and Hyderabad.Read more