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Bulbul Dhawan

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Global Hotel Alliance Reaches 1 Million Members in India, Reports 53% Membership Growth in 2024

🏨 Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) reached 1 million members in India last year, marking a 53% increase from 2024. GHA's partnership with The Leela has significantly contributed to this growth. GHA Discovery platform members in India grew 25% year-over-year, and its 16 hotels in the region generated $83 million in revenue. The Indian outbound market remains just 10% of the U.S. market, indicating significant room for growth.
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Kerten Hospitality Expands to India, Plans to Add 1,000 Keys as Part of Global Growth Strategy

🌏 Kerten Hospitality, based in Ireland, is expanding into India as part of its global growth strategy. Operating 12 brands in 11 countries with 4,500 keys, the firm plans to add 1,000 keys in India initially. They aim to leverage lifestyle-led demand in high-growth destinations. This strategic move was announced on a Tuesday, highlighting their commitment to India as a significant market for their expansion.
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Indian Airlines Face Fivefold Increase in Losses to $576 Million in 2024-25 Amid Rising Costs

✈️ Indian airlines faced a significant financial setback in the 2024-25 fiscal year, reporting a loss of nearly INR 53 billion ($576 million), a near fivefold increase from the INR 9.2 billion ($100.8 million) loss in 2023-24. Despite a 7.7% growth in domestic air passenger traffic, factors such as seat occupancy, fuel costs, and aircraft capacity contributed to the losses. The Ministry cited challenges like ATF price volatility, exchange rate fluctuations, and competitive pricing pressures.
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Samhi Hotels Acquires 70% Stake in Rare India, Signs Marriott MoU for Exclusive Outdoor Collection in South Asia

🏨 Samhi Hotels recently announced plans to acquire a 70% stake in Rare India, strengthening its presence in the experiential leisure sector. The acquisition will enable Rare India, founded by Shoba Rudra, to enhance its technology and B2C expansion. Additionally, Rare India and Samhi signed an MoU with Marriott, granting Rare exclusive rights to manage hotels under Marriott Bonvoy's Outdoor Collection in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka. This strategic move aims to streamline operations and focus on tech integration.
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Samhi Hotels Acquires 70% Stake in Rare India for INR 470 Million to Expand Experiential Leisure Segment

🏨 Samhi Hotels is accelerating growth by acquiring a 70% stake in Rare India, valued at INR 470 million ($5.11 million), focusing on heritage and experiential stays. The acquisition aligns with Samhi's strategy to capitalize on undervalued assets and expands its operations in Mumbai and Bengaluru. This partnership also connects Rare India with Marriott, enhancing its market presence. Samhi's strategic move highlights a significant entry into the experiential leisure segment.
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Indian Airlines Roll Out Middle East Flights for Stranded Travelers

✈️ The U.S. and Israel's attack on Iran is impacting travel in the Middle East, affecting millions, including Indian expats and students. Indian badminton star PV Sindhu was stuck in the Gulf region due to airspace closures, missing the All England tournament. She returned to India by Tuesday, but others remain stranded. Indian airlines are operating special flights and increasing capacity to aid those affected, coordinating with foreign aviation authorities and Indian missions.
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Middle East Tensions Lead to Cancellation of 357 Flights from India, Affecting Hotel Bookings

🛫 Amidst the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, travel in India is heavily disrupted. On Monday, 357 scheduled flights from India were canceled due to airport closures in Dubai, Doha, Tel Aviv, and Abu Dhabi. Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports began partial operations by 10 pm IST. Emirates and Flydubai resumed limited flights, while Etihad suspended all flights to and from Abu Dhabi until Wednesday afternoon. Indian airlines took precautionary measures amid the unrest.
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India’s Next Aviation Boom Will Be Handled by New Airports, Not Bigger Ones

🛩 By the end of this year, alternate airports in Delhi NCR, Mumbai Metropolitan Region, and Goa will reach an annual capacity of 40 million passengers. Crisil Ratings projects this will expand to 50 million passengers by fiscal 2030, driven by pent-up demand and catchment area expansion. Air traffic growth is expected to be muted at 0-1% this fiscal year due to weak demand last year following an Air India crash and geopolitical tensions with Pakistan.
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