“Infrastructure is a key driver of growth for the hospitality sector. It has boosted India’s branded room supply, along with a growing desire for travel and trends like extended weekends and drivecations,” said Puneet Chhatwal, MD & CEO, IHCL. Resonating with India’s growing economy, IHCL aims to add 2.5 to 3 hotels per month to its portfolio. Currently, the brand has 375 hotels in its portfolio, with 242 operational and 153 in the pipeline. It is also close to completing 25 new hotels this year.
