Author: TBM Staff - Hyderabad
Suba Hotels Limited has reported its strongest-ever financial performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, driven by robust revenue growth, network expansion, and increasing demand across India’s hospitality sector. The company recorded total revenue of ₹115.89 crore in FY26, reflecting a 45% year-on-year increase. EBITDA stood at ₹26.82 crore, up 13% compared to the previous fiscal, while profit after tax (PAT) rose 19% to ₹18.01 crore. The milestone year also saw Suba Hotels cross the 100-hotel mark, expanding its operational portfolio to more than 102 hotels, over 4,660 keys, and 73 destinations across India. Commenting on the performance,…
Tourism New Zealand has appointed Tishtar Parakh as its new Country Manager for India, reinforcing its strategic focus on one of its key growth markets. Parakh joins from VisitBritain’s Mumbai office, where she previously served as Trade Manager, bringing with her extensive experience in destination marketing and trade engagement. In her new role, she will be based in Mumbai and will lead efforts to drive inbound traffic to New Zealand, while strengthening relationships with the B2B travel trade across India. She takes over from Neha Bhola and will focus on enhancing destination visibility, consumer outreach, and trade partnerships. Her mandate…
In a significant development for India’s hospitality sector, Royal Orchid Hotels has entered into a strategic partnership with Hilton to introduce 125 Hampton by Hilton properties across the country. The collaboration marks a major step toward expanding branded mid-scale hospitality in India, with a clear focus on scalability, consistency, and growing domestic demand. The partnership will be driven through Regenta Hotels, which will play a central role in managing and growing this relationship. Industry sources indicate that Keshav Baljee, in his role as Head of Regenta, is leading this deal, underscoring the group’s commitment to structured expansion and operational excellence.…
India’s hospitality sector is witnessing a fresh wave of expansion, with domestic and international hotel chains aggressively signing new properties to capitalise on rising travel demand and a growing preference for branded stays. Industrydata indicates that hotel operators signed agreements for over 550 new hotels across the country in the last calendar year, marking a significant uptick in development activity. This expansion reflects a broader shift in the sector—from recovery mode to sustained growth—driven largely by domestic tourism and evolving consumer expectations. Demand Outpaces Supply The surge in signings comes as demand for quality accommodation continues to outstrip supply in…
Param Kannampilly, one of the true gentlemen of the Indian hospitality industry and a pioneering force behind sustainable luxury in the country, passed away today, leaving behind a legacy that reshaped how hotels approach environmental responsibility. As the Chairman and Managing Director of Concept Hospitality, Kannampilly was the driving force behind The Fern Hotels & Resorts, a brand that became synonymous with environmentally responsible hospitality. Over a distinguished career spanning more than five decades, he emerged as a visionary who not only anticipated the future of sustainable travel but actively built it. Kannampilly is widely credited with introducing the concept…
SA Forest Adventures is witnessing sustained interest from the Indian travel market for K3, the world’s longest zipline, since its launch in September 2024. Having actively promoted its adventure offerings in India for over 15 years, the company plans to deepen its engagement with the market in 2026 through participation in the South African Tourism Roadshow in India and OTM 2026, underlining its long-term focus on Indian travel trade partnerships. Since opening, K3 has welcomed thousands of visitors, including a significant number of Indian travellers and group tours, quickly establishing itself as a standout experiential attraction within South African travel…
Hugh Gantzer, one of India’s most respected travel writers, passed away on February 2, 2026, in Mussoorie. His passing marks the close of a chapter that helped define how India was written about, understood, and valued as a destination for decades. Along with his late wife and collaborator Colleen Gantzer, he belonged to a generation of writers for whom travel journalism was reportage rather than promotion. His writing was marked by restraint, accuracy, and a deep respect for place—qualities that influenced not only readers, but also tourism boards, hoteliers, and destination marketers seeking credibility and long-term trust. For the travel…
Travel technology platform Atlys has issued a clarification regarding a recently published social media reel that drew concern from sections of the travel partner community. The company confirmed that the content has been taken down after recognising that it may have unintentionally caused discomfort to professional travel agents and industry stakeholders. In a statement shared with TravelBiz Monitor, Atlys emphasised that the content was not intended to target or reflect negatively on licensed, ethical, and professionally governed travel agents or recognised industry associations. The statement said : “We acknowledge that a recently shared social media reel by Atlys caused concern…
New boutique winery devoted exclusively to premium sparkling wine marks milestone with community celebration Petit Domaine, Sparkling Winery & Estate — a newly established boutique winery dedicated solely to the production of world-class, traditional-method sparkling wine — has officially opened its doors with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at its location at 37938 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro, Virginia 20132. Translating to “little estate” in French, Petit Domaine is the first winery of its kind in Virginia to focus exclusively on sparkling wine. The estate features an elegant, newly renovated tasting room, thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces, and a refined culinary…
Ahead of Major 2026 Global Events, Brand USA Launches America the Beautiful Campaign in India and Unveils New Global Ambassador Program to Drive Travel Demand Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, today announced the successful completion of Brand USA Travel Week India. Taking place in Bengaluru from January 19–22, the event formally integrated the United States’ second-largest overseas source market into Brand USA’s global Travel Week platform, strengthening its long-standing trade and media engagement in India through a unified, elevated framework. “India is a priority growth market and a major contributor to U.S. visitation, making it…
