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-KH News Desk (editorial1@imaws.org) OPO Hotels & Resorts, a fast-emerging player in India’s hospitality sector, has announced a significant expansion of its portfolio, centering its growth on the country’s high-volume spiritual and cultural tourism hubs. Participating in SATTE 2026, South Asia’s premier travel and tourism exhibition, the group is highlighting its strategic presence in key destinations such as Khatu Shyam, Ayodhya, Kolkata, Varanasi, and Prayagraj. Currently, OPO Hotels & Resorts manages over 450 operational rooms, with an additional 1,000 rooms in various stages of development. This growth is backed by a robust central sales and marketing infrastructure with offices in…
-KH News Desk (editorial1@imaws.org) Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) has announced the signing of Radisson Collection Hotel, Mysore, marking the debut of its premium luxury lifestyle brand in the “City of Palaces.” This flagship project, signed in partnership with the Zed Group, is part of Radisson’s strategic push to penetrate high-potential, heritage-rich markets that remain underserved in the luxury segment. Strategically located at the intersection of Mysore Ring Road and Bengaluru–Mysore Road, the hotel is designed to capture the heavy weekend leisure traffic from Bengaluru while serving as a hub for the city’s growing manufacturing and industrial sectors. The property will…
-KH News Desk (editorial1@imaws.org) Lords Hotels and Resorts has announced the grand opening of its latest destination property in Salangpur, Gujarat. This move is a strategic step toward capturing the surging demand within India’s religious and cultural tourism sectors, positioning the town as a rising hub for both spiritual stays and destination celebrations. The resort offers a versatile mix of accommodations, including 24 cottages and 23 rooms, catering to families, pilgrims, and event guests. To tap into the lucrative wedding market, the property features a banquet hall and a landscaped party lawn. Additional amenities include: Blue Coriander: The brand’s signature…
-KH News Desk (editorial1@imaws.org) MOISHI, the celebrated UAE-based Japanese confectionery brand, has officially entered the Indian market through a strategic partnership with the CK Israni Group. This landmark launch marks the formal introduction of a premium, organized mochi ice cream segment in India’s rapidly evolving F&B landscape. Known for its “cult-favorite” status in Dubai, MOISHI specializes in handcrafted mochi ice cream—a centuries-old Japanese delicacy reinterpreted with contemporary flair and Lebanese-inspired warmth. Each piece is individually crafted using partially imported Japanese ingredients to ensure texture integrity and flavor balance, catering to a “scroll generation” that values aesthetic presentation as much as…
-KH News Desk (editorial1@imaws.org) SMOOR has announced the launch of the SMOOR Experience Centre in Bengaluru, a first-of-its-kind, consumer-facing chocolate factory experience. Spanning a massive 68,000 square feet, this “living museum of cocoa” marks the brand’s 10th anniversary and integrates high-tech manufacturing with experiential retail and luxury hospitality. The facility features a consumer-facing factory with guided tours, a specialized chocolate lab for process demonstrations, and a 2,200 sq. ft. café with a 60-cover capacity. Equipped with advanced machinery from Germany, Italy, and India, the center is designed to host up to 350 visitors daily. The brand has also indicated plans…
-KH News Desk (editorial1@imaws.org) NILE Hospitality has announced a landmark partnership with Accor to open Novotel Nagpur, marking the management company’s first venture with a global brand in Central India. The development is set to strengthen Nagpur’s hospitality landscape, catering to the city’s growing importance as a logistics and commercial gateway. The hotel will feature 120 thoughtfully designed rooms and suites, aimed at both business and leisure travelers. Its culinary landscape includes a multi-cuisine restaurant with an open live kitchen, a bar, and a deli. For the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) segment, the property offers over 20,000 square…
-KH News Desk (editorial1@imaws.org) IHG Hotels & Resorts has further expanded its midscale conversion brand, Garner, in India through a franchise agreement with United Hospitality Management (UHM). The new property, Garner Bhiwadi, is scheduled to open in 2027 and marks the fourth signing for the brand in the country. Located in the emerging industrial and business hub of Bhiwadi, the hotel is being developed by Modest Structures Private Limited and will be managed by UHM India. The 45-key property is designed to cater to both short-term business travelers and extended-stay guests, offering high-quality hospitality at an accessible price point. This…
-KH News Desk (editorial1@imaws.org) The Board of Directors of Royal Orchid Hotels has officially appointed Keshav Baljee as Executive Director. This strategic elevation marks a significant step in the company’s pursuit of structured growth and brand expansion across the Indian hospitality market. Keshav has been a member of the Board since 2019, where he has been instrumental in refining the company’s brand architecture and strengthening its asset-light model. An entrepreneur with a proven track record, Keshav previously founded and led Spree Hotels, which he successfully scaled before selling the venture to the listed travel conglomerate EaseMyTrip. He is also the…
-KH News Desk (editorial1@imaws.org) Suba Hotels Limited has announced the signing of three new properties under its popular “Click Hotels” brand, marking a significant expansion across diverse Indian markets. The new hotels are located in Hyderabad, Ujjain, and Visakhapatnam, bringing the total number of managed properties under the Click Hotels brand to 35. The expansion details provided by Abinash Ashok, VP Operations, Suba Hotels, include: Click Hotel, Gachibowli, Hyderabad: A 48-room property developed in association with Multiverse Hotels, targeting the city’s primary IT and business district. Click Hotel, Ujjain: A 53-room hotel positioned to cater to the high demand for…
– Gaurav Dhingra, & Dr Soumya Sahadevan India stands at a critical juncture in its economic and workforce development. As the country advances towards its vision of becoming a developed economy by 2047, its demographic advantage, a young and expanding workforce, remains a central pillar of this ambition. According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (Jan 2026), India’s Labour Force Participation Rate stands at 55.9%, with a Worker Population Ratio of 56.2% and an unemployment rate of 5%.