Sterling Holiday Resorts, a leading player in India's leisure hospitality sector, has reported its highest-ever Q1 revenue of ₹126 crore for FY25. This figure marks a 9% year-on-year growth despite various challenges faced during the quarter, such as a nationwide heatwave, election-related travel delays, and fewer wedding dates.

The company’s EBITDA margin stood at a robust 34%, consistent with industry benchmarks, although slightly lower than the previous year due to the opening of five new resorts in Rajasthan, three of which are in Udaipur and still in their ramp-up phase. Sterling has maintained profitability for 16 consecutive quarters.

Sterling’s expansion strategy continues to drive growth, with the company crossing the milestone of 50 resorts, thanks to the addition of two new locations in Dehradun and Udaipur during the quarter. In total, Sterling has opened nine new resorts since Q1 FY24, underscoring its commitment to a balanced portfolio and regional growth.

CEO and MD Vikram Lalvani commented, “Despite numerous headwinds in the first quarter, Sterling delivered its highest ever Q1 revenues and a healthy EBITDA margin, while also ramping up capacity with new resorts. With long term demand trends continuing to be strong, Sterling is poised for sustained growth through asset-right, balanced portfolio growth across regions. Based on our expansion plans of 20 additional resorts and 1,000 keys in the next 12 to 18 months, in phases, we are also investing in building key talent to cater to this growth.”

Sterling’s achievements have been recognized on platforms like TripAdvisor, where 19 of its resorts are ranked No. 1 in their locations, with 65% of its resorts in the Top 5 overall. Additionally, Sterling Puri received the Best Resort for Destination Weddings (East) award at the ET MICE & Wedding Tourism Awards 2024, highlighting the brand’s growing influence in the hospitality industry.