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27 Dec 2025
Navi Mumbai International Airport is introducing India's first dedicated celebrity lounge along with a large cultural hub as part of its non-aeronautical offerings, aiming to elevate the passenger experience and position the airport as a lifestyle destination. The celebrity lounge designed to offer privacy, premium services and bespoke amenities will cater to high-profile and discerning travellers. Alongside this, the cultural hub will showcase local heritage through immersive installations, art and interactive displays that celebrate the region's identity. These facilities are part of a phased rollout of hospitality, cultural and leisure experiences planned through early 2026, blending travel convenience with lifestyle, culture and engagement for all passengers.Read more
25 Dec 2025
Roongta Cinemas has marked its entry into South India with the launch of a premium multiplex at Novum, near Nampally Metro Station, Hyderabad. Opening earlier this week, the property represents a key milestone in the brand's Pan-India expansion strategy. The new cinema combines advanced Dolby Atmos technology, luxury interiors and a curated food experience, targeting Hyderabad's deeply rooted cinema culture and positioning Nampally as a strategic debut location.Read more
24 Dec 2025
The Mumbai second edition of the DLC Guide 2025 concluded with an industry-led evaluation of restaurants, hotels and bars based on operational excellence and guest experience. Founded by Jimmy Mistry under the Della Leaders Club, the guide follows an independent, audit-driven framework inspired by global benchmarks. The edition recognised select dining venues, Fairmont Mumbai in the hotel category, and Sixteen33 among bars. Supported by a diverse professional panel, the platform has expanded across five countries and nine cities within 18 months, assessing over 99 establishments worldwide.Read more
24 Dec 2025
Retail space leasing across India's top eight cities is projected to rise by about 15 per cent this year to nearly 9 million sq ft, supported by fresh supply and sustained retailer demand, according to Cushman & Wakefield. Both high-street locations and shopping malls have witnessed higher absorption, with malls seeing a sharper jump. The consultant expects this to be the strongest annual retail leasing since the Covid-led slowdown, aided by new mall completions, growing consumer confidence, and the shift towards experience-led retail formats across key urban markets.Read more
23 Dec 2025
Fortis Healthcare has agreed to acquire People Tree Hospital in Yeshwantpur, Bengaluru, for INR 4.3 billion, strengthening its presence in South India. The acquisition will be carried out through its wholly owned subsidiary, International Hospital, by purchasing 100% of TMI Healthcare, which operates the hospital. Along with the takeover, Fortis plans to invest about INR 4.1 billion over the next three years to expand and upgrade the facility. The deal aligns with Fortis & broader strategy to increase capacity and improve returns in key urban markets.Read more
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23 Dec 2025
Manglam Group has entered the hospitality sector with the launch of The Westin Jaipur Kant Kalwar Resort & Spa, a super-luxury resort set in the foothills of the Aravalli range near Jaipur. Developed with an investment of around INR 300 crore, the project marks Manglam's first hospitality venture and anchors its wider INR 1,000-crore hospitality expansion plan. Spread across nine acres, the resort offers 135 rooms, multiple event venues, wellness-focused amenities and curated dining options. The opening also marks Marriott International's 200th property in India. The project strengthens Jaipur's appeal as a leisure and business destination while signalling Manglam's long-term focus on premium hospitality and destination-led developments.Read more
22 Dec 2025
Hyderabad has added a major landmark to its urban landscape with the inauguration of Lakeshore Mall at Kukatpally Y-Junction, billed as India's largest mall. Strategically located near the Kukatpally Metro Station, the development is expected to transform West Hyderabad into a prominent lifestyle and commercial hub. With nearby housing projects witnessing heightened interest, the opening of Lakeshore Mall is widely seen as a catalyst that could redefine living, shopping, and investment patterns across the Kukatpally micro-market.Read more
22 Dec 2025
Indian Hotels Company Ltd is set to enter the Vellore hospitality market with the development of a 100-key Vivanta hotel, marking its first project in the city. The greenfield venture is being undertaken in partnership with BBK Group. Positioned to cater to Vellore's growing education and industrial ecosystem, the upcoming hotel will feature contemporary design, dining, meeting and banqueting facilities, strengthening the city's evolving hospitality landscape.Read more
22 Dec 2025
Marriott International has reached a major milestone in its India journey with the opening of its 200th property, the 135-key Westin Jaipur Kant Kalwar Resort & Spa in Rajasthan. The development underlines the hospitality major's long-term confidence in the Indian market, where it has steadily expanded across leisure and business destinations. With a diversified portfolio spanning 18 brands and a strong pipeline of nearly 150 additional hotels, Marriott continues to deepen its footprint in the country. The latest opening reinforces its focus on experiential hospitality while highlighting India's growing importance within the company's global growth strategy.Read more
19 Dec 2025
ITC Ltd has announced plans to add three new hotels in West Bengal, taking forward its hospitality expansion alongside five properties already in the pipeline. The proposed projects are planned in Darjeeling, Kurseong and the Sundarbans, targeting the state's growing tourism demand. ITC currently operates seven hotels in the state and has invested around USD 1 billion in West Bengal over the past decade. The company also has a strong presence in manufacturing, food processing, technology and agriculture across the region.Read more
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