Omaxe Ltd has entered into a partnership with The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) to establish India's first stadium-hotel and an exclusive members-only club at The Omaxe State in Dwarka. The development will feature a 158-key Gateway-branded luxury hotel, including 40 stadium-view suites inside the upcoming international cricket and football stadium, alongside 108 premium rooms. With an elite 250,000 sq. ft. club, integrated hospitality, retail, and lifestyle facilities, the project aims to transform urban living in Delhi NCR.Read more

Radisson Hotel Group has revealed plans for five new hotel openings across Delhi MG Road, Mount Abu, Indore, Phagwara and Sasan Gir, scheduled within this year. This follows ten hotels already launched earlier in the year, with the group now operating and developing more than 200 properties. Meanwhile, Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) introduced its 116-room Gateway Ahmedabad, aimed at strengthening the Gateway brand's footprint in high-potential urban centres.Read more

Alkem Laboratories is developing the Samprada Singh Memorial Radiotherapy Centre in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, with an investment of INR 100 crore. The centre, part of the Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre (HBCHRC), is expected to treat 3,500-4,000 patients annually. Named after Alkem's late founder from Bihar, it aims to provide advanced cancer treatment closer to patients homes. The collaboration between Alkem Foundation and HBCHRC builds on years of partnership in screening and palliative care and aims to reduce the long-standing gap in cancer care in Bihar and neighbouring states.Read more

PRISM, OYO's parent company, has introduced CheckIn, an app dedicated to premium and luxury hotels and homes. Featuring brands like SUNDAY Hotels, Clubhouse, Palette, and European holiday homes, CheckIn aims to offer high-quality stays with consistent standards and a seamless booking experience. While OYO's main app remains for budget travellers, CheckIn targets design-focused and experience-oriented users. Piloted three months ago in India, it already covers cities like London, Dubai, Bali, and Indian destinations, with plans for a global rollout.Read more

IHG Hotels & Resorts is set to operate a 111-key Holiday Inn in Siliguri through a partnership with Four Vedas Hotels & Resorts, a joint venture involving Kaysons Group, Sagar Group, and Golden Goenka Group. Siliguri's significance as a commercial hub and its growing role in trade and MICE activities make it a strategic location for the brand. Scheduled to open in 2027, the hotel will offer modern design and versatile facilities. This move strengthens IHG's presence in India's regional cities and reflects the company's focus on expanding in emerging markets.Read more

Prism, the parent company of OYO, is expanding its premium hotel brand Sunday Hotels with plans to open 40 new upscale properties across India during the current financial year. The expansion will include 4-star and 5-star hotels in both metros and smaller cities, with an additional focus on tourism-heavy locations such as wildlife sanctuaries and religious destinations. Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan are expected to contribute more than 40% of the new portfolio. The brand is also finalising talks with hotel owners for projects in cities including Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Raipur.Read more

Italian fashion retailer OVS will soon open its first store in India at Pacific Mall, Tagore Garden, New Delhi. Scheduled for October, the store spans 9,000 square feet and will house everyday wear and premium collections including PIOMBO, B.Angel, Les Copains, and Utopja, all developed by the in-house design team. With more than 2,200 stores globally and sales worth EUR 1.63 billion in 2024, OVS is extending its reach to one of the fastest-growing fashion markets. A surprise gift will also be offered to the first 100 visitors on the launch day.Read more

Patel Retail Ltd, a diversified retail and food processing company, has received an export order valued at INR 22 crore, taking its overall export order book to INR 50 crore. The order covers markets in Europe, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. Consignments will be processed at its facilities in Ambernath, Thane, Mumbai, and Gujarat. The company noted that a large share of these orders came from repeat clients, pointing to consistent demand. Patel Retail exports to over 35 countries and recently drew strong interest during its IPO.Read more

Forum Malls, part of Prestige Group, is set to nearly double its presence in India by opening 14 new shopping centres across major cities by 2029. The company is focusing on metropolitan areas where consumer spending power and interest in branded retail are strong, while tier-II cities show limited appetite for premium offerings. Plans include India's first athleisure-focused mall near Bengaluru. The expansion aligns with the festive season, which contributes significantly to revenue, and the company expects higher footfall following recent consumer tax cuts. Bengaluru remains its core and competitive market.Read more

The Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board was recognised as the Best State Tourism Board at the India Travel Awards 2025 in New Delhi, an event attended by national tourism leaders. The accolade highlighted the state's innovation, sustainability efforts, and cultural promotion. Senior officials noted that the award reflected a collective vision to position Madhya Pradesh as a global tourism hub, strengthening local economies, heritage conservation, and employment generation.Read more