India’s hotel sector opened 2026 on a strong note, with ARR rising to ₹10,000–10,200 in Q1 2026, up 6–8% year-on-year from Q1 2025 and 2–4% sequentially from Q4 2025, according to the HVS ANAROCK Hospitality Monitor – April 2026. Occupancy stood at 67–69%, while RevPAR reached ₹6,700–7,038. Growth was driven by corporate travel, MICE, and domestic demand. Despite geopolitical pressures and rising costs, hotels sustained pricing power across key markets.
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.