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David Marriott says India is on track to become Marriott International's third-largest market globally and is expected to overtake Mexico

Strong room rates, destination weddings and demand for experience-led holidays are pushing hotel companies to expand resort portfolios across beach, wildlife, spiritual and hill destinations.

The premium luggage brand will also double its marketing spend and expand into smaller cities as India becomes its fifth-largest market, global CEO Gilles Bariguian told Mint.

The FMCG-to-hospitality player is targeting 10-12 hotels by FY29, expands through acquisitions and new projects as demand outpaces supply

NEW DELHI, June 17 -- Riding a buoyant hotel market and a shortage of room supply, fast-moving consumer goods conglomerate Dharampal Satyapal (DS) Group

Bharat Hotels plans to grow through management contracts and joint developments rather than asset acquisitions, while keeping its IPO ambitions alive for the next 2-3 years.

IHG Hotels plans to grow from 52 current hotels to 400 by 2030, driven by infrastructure and owner confidence in the hospitality sector.

Religious tourism, one of the fastest-growing segments of India's travel industry, will be a key focus area for the company.

While the late-night North American match timings have left Indian bars staring at empty stools, the tournament is scoring with food delivery apps, premium hotels and QSR chains capitalizing on midnight cravings.

Driven by the national team's star power, the broadcaster has already locked in 70% of ad slots for the upcoming England tour at a premium, targeting