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Hotels
Analysts were skeptical that Indian Hotels Company Ltd. could hit its lofty goals for profit margins. But it's been delivering.
Bulbul Dhawan | 1 week ago
IHCL's bid to manage the Claridges Collection portfolio in India highlights its luxury strategy, especially as it follows the acquisition of the Tree of Life boutique hotels chain.
Airlines
Indian airlines have been upgrading their fleets and efforts to cater to the growing demand for inbound and outbound international travel.
The latest acquisition by India's largest hotel group suggests that "experiential leisure" is becoming popular. "Experiential leisure" means "hotels with small room counts and home-like architecture, so vacationers can pretend they're not at hotels."
Sean O'Neill | 1 week ago
It's no surprise that IHCL is expanding its airport hotel portfolio. These hotels are increasingly popular, especially among business travelers. With traffic often turning into a crawl, imagine the time saved: you land, grab your bag, and in minutes, you’re at your hotel. Now, who wouldn’t want that?
Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 weeks ago
Microtel by Wyndham will accelerate Wyndham's portfolio growth in India. It is also key to grabbing a share in the emerging markets in India.
Bulbul Dhawan | 4 weeks ago
IndiGo's codeshare agreement with Malaysia Airlines reflects Indian airlines' efforts to grow their global network. The move is essential as they face strong competition from foreign carriers.
The Indian hotel industry is expected to grow over the next three years for several reasons: limited room supply, growing demand, better infrastructure. The demand-supply gap is a positive aspect, but could also cause issues if not carefully dealt with.
Bulbul Dhawan | 2 months ago
India's hotel industry has gaps and enough potential to warrant significant growth over the next few years. But whether the players will be able to capitalize is a different question altogether.
Bulbul Dhawan | 3 months ago
The Indian aviation industry is rapidly growing, but continues to be underserved, be it in terms of airports or airlines. This creates a significant opportunity for new players to enter the market and fill the gap.
