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Estee Lauder completes Forest Essentials buy, cements its big bet on India's booming luxury beauty market

New Delhi, March 5 -- The Estee Lauder Companies has signed an agreement to acquire the stake it doesn't already own in Indian luxury beauty company Forest Essentials, with the transaction expected to... Read More


Iran tensions hit India's outbound travel; inbound operators brace for impact

New Delhi, March 2 -- Rising geopolitical tensions in Iran and across the Middle East have triggered airspace shutdowns, flight rerouting, and schedule changes, disrupting outbound travel from India. ... Read More


Former Bira 91 employees protest outside founder Ankur Jain's home over unpaid salaries, statutory dues

New Delhi, March 1 -- Dozens of former employees of B9 Beverages Ltd, maker of Bira 91 beer, staged a protest outside founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Ankur Jain's residence in New Delhi's De... Read More


Why midscale is the sweet spot in India's hotel market

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- India's hotel expansion is gathering pace, but the next wave will not be led by luxury towers reshaping metro skylines. The largest growth will be in the midscale hotel category,... Read More


Bullish on India, Wyndham Hotels to add 55 properties, double rooms

New Delhi, Feb. 25 -- As the demand for branded hotel rooms holds firm across markets, American hotel chain Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, which runs brands such as Ramada, Planet Hollywood, is preparing f... Read More


Why BWH Hotels is betting on tier 2 India to hit Rs.500 crore revenue

New Delhi, Feb. 25 -- BWH Hotels plans to scale its India revenue to Rs.500 crore by FY30, betting on greenfield hotel development and expansion into religious and highway-linked growth markets. The ... Read More


Repeat guests become hotel chains' new growth engine

New Delhi, Feb. 24 -- As branded hotel occupancy in India nears decade highs, hotel chains are shifting focus from acquiring new guests to 'farming' existing ones through enhanced loyalty programmes. ... Read More


Hotel chains are cashing in on repeat guests

New Delhi, Feb. 24 -- As branded hotel occupancy in India nears decade highs, hotel chains are shifting focus from acquiring new guests to 'farming' existing ones through enhanced loyalty programmes. ... Read More


Loyalty pivot: How hotels are cashing in on repeat guests amid high occupancy

New Delhi, Feb. 23 -- As branded hotel occupancy in India nears decade highs, hotel chains are shifting focus from acquiring new guests to 'farming' existing ones through enhanced loyalty programmes. ... Read More


Why Kati Patang is pivoting to premium beers and spirits

New Delhi, Feb. 22 -- Kati Patang Lifestyle, the maker of Saffron Lager and Bareilly Bold, is sharpening its focus on premium beers and preparing to enter the spirits business.Co-founder, Shantanu Upa... Read More