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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
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
Tourism
In travel, India and China are markets you can’t afford to ignore. Two high-profile representatives from each country make a strong case for why.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 month ago
The Coldplay concerts have fans from all over India scrambling to get tickets - reselling is rampant and at exorbitant prices. And now, booking hotels is getting more expensive for the fans, as well.
Bulbul Dhawan | 2 months ago
Podcasts
The Indian Union Budget last week was a disappointment, but there was a bright spot with IndiGo, MakeMyTrip, and IHCL all reporting profitable quarters in their earnings calls.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 months ago
As more people in India are seeking upscale living options that blend luxury with convenience, IHCL is leveraging its strong brand and hospitality expertise, to step into this space to meet these evolving demands.
Driven by an increase in spending power, Indians are traveling to the U.S. in huge numbers. Gains are further boosted by major sporting events held in the U.S., as Indian sports fans are willing to travel far for events.
Bulbul Dhawan | 5 months ago
With India's travel and hospitality industry thriving, it's the perfect moment for Leela to go public. The buzz around IPOs is definitely heating up, and more companies are feeling confident to jump into the market and raise funds.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 5 months ago
Religious tourism is booming in India and hospitality companies are now catching up to cater to this demand.
Bulbul Dhawan | 7 months ago
