IHCL added 250 hotel signings during FY26, taking its total portfolio to 630 hotels globally, including 255 hotels in the pipeline. The company opened or onboarded over 130 hotels during the year across luxury, experiential leisure and mid-scale segments. Puneet Chhatwal, MD & CEO, IHCL, said, “IHCL, led by its multi-brand presence across segments coupled with a balanced growth strategy focused on capital light with select investments, has delivered consistent performance over sixteen quarters. This diversification strategy by brand, by nature of contract and by geography has driven operating leverage, grown high margin fee-based businesses and built resilience.”
Janice Alyosius is a travel and MICE journalist focusing on business travel, destination marketing, aviation and industry policy. She leads editorial content at MICEtalk and also writes for TravTalk, covering global trends, trade developments and key industry conversations. With regular reporting from tourism forums, conventions and on-ground industry events, her work blends news-led analysis with strong industry voices, offering clear context and relevance for travel trade professionals and decision-makers.
