Author: Khwaish Jain

-KH News Desk (editorial1@imaws.org) Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd. (ROHL) has announced a significant expansion of its presence in Rajasthan with the official launch of its newest property, the Regenta Anantam Resort, Khatu Shyam Ji. This opening aligns with the brand’s ongoing strategy to strengthen its footprint across high-growth spiritual, cultural, and leisure destinations throughout India. The resort was developed in collaboration with Mr. Rajender Kumar Agarwal and Mr. Dinesh Kumar Agarwal and will be operated under an asset-light management agreement. Resort Details and Guest Offerings The new Regenta Anantam Resort is an upscale property featuring 120 keys (rooms and suites),…

-KH News Desk (editorial1@imaws.org) Marriott International has reached a major regional milestone with the opening of Legacy Mekong, Can Tho, Autograph Collection in Vietnam, marking the company’s 700th property in the Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) region. This achievement underscores Marriott’s strategic focus on expanding thoughtfully into diverse and culturally rich destinations beyond traditional gateway cities. Legacy Mekong, Can Tho: A Storied Debut The new hotel is a significant addition to the Autograph Collection brand, joining Vinpearl Landmark 81, Autograph Collection as the second property under this brand in Vietnam. The Autograph Collection philosophy, which promotes properties that are “Exactly…

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-KH News Desk (editorial1@imaws.org) Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has announced the opening of Boulevard9, Nadiad – IHCL SeleQtions, establishing it as the company’s newest urban retreat nestled in the historic temple town of Nadiad, Gujarat. This opening represents a significant achievement, bringing the total number of IHCL hotels in Gujarat to 39, which includes 17 under development. This strong expansion further cements IHCL’s significant presence within the state. Property Details and Strategic Significance The new property is strategically located off the golden quadrilateral expressway, placing it approximately an hour’s drive from Ahmedabad city. The resort is spread across seven acres…

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-KH News Desk (editorial1@imaws.org) LaRiSa Hotels & Resorts has officially announced the signing of Nabha Haveli by LaRiSa, marking its first hotel in Punjab and signifying a significant milestone in its continuous expansion across North India. This heritage resort is situated in the historic town of Nabha, a short drive from Patiala. The structure itself is a historic haveli that joins LaRiSa’s portfolio, successfully blending its inherent old-world charm with the brand’s signature sense of understated, contemporary luxury. The new property features 20 rooms designed with arched verandas, hand-carved details, and courtyards that beautifully echo the grandeur of a bygone…

-KH News Desk (editorial1@imaws.org)\ K.B. Kachru, President of the Hotel Association of India (HAI), the national body for Indian hotels, has urged policymakers to prioritize structural reforms that will ensure sustained growth and resilience for the hospitality sector ahead of the Union Budget 2026-2027. The sector is highlighted for its immense potential to create both direct and indirect jobs, contribute significantly to the GDP and foreign exchange earnings, and support the India vision 2047 of a Viksit Bharat (Developed India). Key Demands and Strategic Significance HAI’s comprehensive recommendations center on policies, tax rationalization, and streamlining business operations. The most critical…

-KH News Desk (editorial1@imaws.org) Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of Tourism and Culture, announced that the government is actively considering a harmonized infrastructure status for the hotel industry. He made this statement during a comprehensive address at the 98th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and annual convention of FICCI. Strategic Significance and Vision The consideration of infrastructure status for the hotel industry is a long-standing demand from the sector and is a key component of the government’s ambitious vision to transform tourism into a $1 trillion sector generating millions of jobs by 2047, India’s centenary of independence. The Minister emphasized the critical…

-KH News Desk (editorial1@imaws.org) A new report titled ‘How India Eats’ by Swiggy and Kearney projects that the Indian food service market is set to cross USD 125 billion by 2030. This represents a massive increase from the estimated market size of USD 78 billion in 2025 (and USD 49 billion in 2019). The report anticipates that the organized segment will be the key growth driver, expected to double its current level and surpass the unorganized segment, accounting for over 60 percent of the overall growth. Key Growth Drivers and Market Trends The macro story driving this growth is a…