Sector Hotels, Restaurants & Tourism - Latest news, views and updates

SECTOR | 31 Mar 2025

Datanomic: Religious sites drive tourism, boost jobs and revenues

Business Standard

According to the recent Ministry of Tourism data, religious tourism witnessed 1,439 million tourists in 2022, generating 1.34 trillion in revenue

IDBI Capital released a Sector Update report for Hotels, Restaurants & Tourism on 01 Oct, 2025.

Hotels, Restaurants & Tourism

SECTOR | 31 Mar 2025

OYO expects 60% jump in Q4 revenue at Rs 2,100 crore: Ritesh Agarwal

Business Standard

Global travel tech platform OYO expects to register over 60 per cent year-on-year growth in revenue for the fourth quarter ending March at Rs 2,100 crore, Founder Ritesh Agarwal told the senior leadership on Monday. The OYO Founder and CEO informed the company's top leadership that the sharp jump in Q4 revenue highlights the company's ability to drive sustainable, profitable growth. "We are on track to register over 60 per cent year-on-year revenue growth in Q4 FY25, reaching over Rs 2,100 crore. This marks a significant milestone and highlights our ability to drive sustainable, profitable growth. A key contributor to this performance has been the successful integration of G6 Hospitality, adding Rs 275 crore to our revenue," Agarwal said in the email sent to OYO's senior leadership, seen by PTI. Even without G6, its revenue stands strong at Rs 1,886 crore, demonstrating robust organic growth of 42 per cent, Agarwal said. G6 Hospitality, acquired by OYO from Blackstone in 2024, is a

IDBI Capital released a Sector Update report for Hotels, Restaurants & Tourism on 01 Oct, 2025.

OYO expects 60% jump in Q4 revenue: Founder Ritesh Agarwal

Business Line | 31 Mar 2025

Hotels, Restaurants & Tourism

SECTOR | 29 Mar 2025

Israel anticipates more Indian tourists amid possible easing tensions

Business Standard

As gunfire echoed and smoke filled the air, a steadfast stream of pilgrims from Kerala made its way to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Israel. Undeterred by the region's unrest, these devotees undertook a journey to the Holy Sepulchre, which houses Christ's tomb, driven by faith. For centuries, Christians worldwide have flocked to this revered site, and for Keralites, especially Christian faithfuls, its appeal remains strong. The data from the Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) reveals that 9,600 Indian tourists visited Israel in 2024, with 50 per cent of them travelling for pilgrimage--most of them from Kerala. According to an IMOT spokesperson, in the current scenario, Israel expects more pilgrim tourists from Kerala. "We are expecting around 70,000 tourists travelling to Israel from India this year, and of this, 48 per cent are pilgrims," Amruta Bangera, Director of Marketing, IMOT-India told PTI. All the tourist attractions are completely safe, and the safety of tourists i

IDBI Capital released a Sector Update report for Hotels, Restaurants & Tourism on 01 Oct, 2025.

Hotels, Restaurants & Tourism

SECTOR | 28 Mar 2025

Chris Wood of Jefferies ups stake in Macrotech, DLF, MakeMyTrip, and Zomato; trims Axis Bank and US exposure

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Christopher Wood of Jefferies has reshuffled his portfolios, increasing investments in Indian real estate and online travel stocks while reducing stakes in US equities. He shows confidence in India's growth, particularly in the digital economy.

IDBI Capital released a Sector Update report for Hotels, Restaurants & Tourism on 01 Oct, 2025.

DLF, RIL, Zomato, MakeMyTrip: Chris Wood of Jefferies rejigs India exposure

Business Standard | 28 Mar 2025

Hotels, Restaurants & Tourism

SECTOR | 28 Mar 2025

Jefferies' Chris Wood Replaces Axis Bank, Godrej Properties With These Stocks In Portfolio Rejig

NDTV Profit

MakeMyTrip's inclusion in Jefferies' Greed and Fear portfolio reflects a growing optimism about the recovery of India's travel sector.

IDBI Capital released a Sector Update report for Hotels, Restaurants & Tourism on 01 Oct, 2025.

Hotels, Restaurants & Tourism

SECTOR | 25 Mar 2025

Par panel proposes inter-ministerial task force for women's tourism safety

Business Standard

A parliamentary panel has recommended establishing an 'Inter-Ministerial Women's Tourism Safety Task Force' to develop comprehensive safety protocols, monitoring mechanisms and emergency response systems specifically designed for women tourists. In its report presented in Parliament on Tuesday, the committee has acknowledged that environmental sustainability must transition from an "auxiliary consideration to a core principle" in tourism development, and to institutionalise this approach, it has recommended developing the 'National Sustainable Tourism Certification System' with clearly defined parameters for ecological impact, resource efficiency, and community engagement. The report -- 'Demands for Grants (2025-26) of Ministry of Tourism' -- is by the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture. In the report, the Committee says that it views with "grave concern" the reduction in allocations and negative recoveries recorded under the 'Safe

IDBI Capital released a Sector Update report for Hotels, Restaurants & Tourism on 01 Oct, 2025.

Israel Tourism campaignsto focus on Indian tourists

Business Line | 25 Mar 2025

Hotels, Restaurants & Tourism

SECTOR | 20 Mar 2025

South African Tourism sees India as top APAC mkt for international arrivals

Business Standard

This comes after 75,541 Indian tourists visited South Africa last year, with 63 per cent from Mumbai

IDBI Capital released a Sector Update report for Hotels, Restaurants & Tourism on 01 Oct, 2025.

Hotels, Restaurants & Tourism

SECTOR | 20 Mar 2025

Find perfect stay in seconds: MakeMyTrip's AI tool simplifies hotel search

Business Standard

MakeMyTrip's AI-powered 'Collections' feature simplifies hotel discovery by offering personalized, curated accommodation recommendations based on traveler preferences and past behavior.