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Published on January 17, 2025
The total capital of ₹28 crore was secured from a mix of renowned investors, including:
Mrinalini Jaisinghani (part of the Polycab Group)
Nabs Vriddhii LLP (part of the Sattva Group)
The Golden Bird Fund, a notable foreign portfolio investor
Green Portfolio Fund Management
This strategic fundraising initiative is poised to accelerate the expansion of the VITS Hotels brand, a mid-market hotel chain renowned for providing exceptional service and a homely experience for travelers. With more than 25 properties across India, VITS Hotels has become synonymous with premium comfort hospitality, appealing to both leisure and business travelers.
Expressing his gratitude and excitement, Dr. Vikram Kamat, Managing Director of Vikram Kamats Hospitality Limited, stated:
“Since 2016, we have provided excellent returns to our investors despite market fluctuations by focusing on a profitable business and strategic expansion. This funding demonstrates the continued trust of marquee investors and family offices in us. We will pursue an asset-light growth strategy by adding new VITS Hotels and Kamats Restaurants across India.”
Founded in 2007 by Dr. Vikram Kamat, VKHL is the flagship company of the VITSKAMATS Group, a diversified hospitality chain listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE ID: KAMATS & BSE Code: 539659). While VKHL primarily focuses on the Kamats Restaurant and VITS Hotels business, its subsidiary, Vitizen Hotels Ltd., operates hotel properties under lease, franchise, and management models.
With this latest infusion of funds, VKHL is poised to unlock new opportunities and redefine mid-market hospitality in India. The company remains committed to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction while emphasizing sustainable growth.
Dr. Kamat’s leadership has been instrumental in setting new benchmarks for the Indian hospitality industry, delivering memorable guest experiences, and driving operational excellence.
Established in 2007 by hospitality visionary Dr. Vikram Kamat, Vikram Kamats Hospitality Limited (VKHL) is the driving force behind the VITSKAMATS Group. VKHL’s portfolio includes the Kamats Restaurants and VITS Hotels chain, an expanding network of mid-market hotels and resorts across India. Known for blending comfort, quality service, and exceptional dining, VITS Hotels caters to both business and leisure travelers.
VKHL also holds a majority stake in Vitizen Hotels Ltd., which operates its hotel properties under lease, franchise, and management models. Focused on sustainable growth and innovation, the company aims to set new benchmarks in the Indian hospitality industry by ensuring every guest’s experience is both enriching and memorable.
With this successful fundraising, VKHL is poised to achieve significant growth, expanding its footprint across India and reinforcing its position as a leader in mid-market hospitality.
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Published on October 27, 2026
Ramee Group of Hotels has announced a new 70-key resort in Dapoli, Maharashtra, expanding its leisure portfolio with a coastal property featuring sea-view accommodation, wellness amenities, dining facilities and dedicated spaces for destination weddings and corporate gatherings.
The upcoming property will comprise premium rooms and serviced apartments, with every guestroom offering panoramic views of the Arabian Sea. Located in the Konkan coastal town of Dapoli, the resort is positioned to attract leisure travellers from Mumbai, Pune, Nashik and surrounding urban centres seeking weekend escapes.
Commenting on the announcement, Saurabh Gahoi, Senior Vice President – India, Ramee Group of Hotels, said the group's expansion strategy focuses on delivering immersive hospitality experiences rooted in local character.
“Dapoli is rapidly emerging as India's next prominent weekend getaway, strategically serving major urban clusters including Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, and surrounding regions. The addition of the Dapoli property marks an exciting milestone in our resort portfolio. By offering sprawling sea views from every room and comfortable, thoughtfully designed stays, we are creating a unique sanctuary for guests,” he said.
The project is being developed in partnership with Agatsya Hospitality, a subsidiary of Phatak Developers. The collaboration aims to strengthen the region's hospitality offering while supporting the development of Dapoli as a coastal leisure destination.
Akshay Phatak, Owner of Agatsya Hospitality, said, “We are delighted to partner with Ramee Group of Hotels, one of the most respected hospitality brands in the lifestyle & leisure space. Phatak Developers is committed to elevating Konkan's tourism, and this collaboration marks an exciting step toward bringing world-class hospitality to Dapoli. We have complete trust in Ramee Group's operational expertise and we look forward to setting a new benchmark for coastal hospitality together.”
The resort's culinary offering will centre on a flagship all-day dining restaurant serving a combination of international favourites and regional coastal cuisine, bringing local flavours into the guest experience.
Facilities will include a fully equipped gymnasium, spa, swimming pool and dedicated indoor and outdoor children's play areas. These amenities are intended to cater to families and leisure travellers seeking a combination of relaxation and recreation.
A key feature will be the property's indoor and outdoor banqueting spaces, designed to accommodate corporate retreats, social gatherings and large-scale celebrations. The facilities are expected to support demand for destination weddings and event-led travel in the Konkan region.
With its combination of sea-view accommodation, wellness facilities and event spaces, the Dapoli resort will add to Ramee Group's leisure portfolio while contributing to the region's evolving hospitality landscape.
Founded in 1985 by Raj Shetty, Ramee Group of Hotels, Resorts & Apartments is an international hospitality group with a presence across India and the Middle East. Its portfolio caters to corporate and leisure travellers through accommodation, dining concepts and lifestyle-oriented hospitality offerings.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Entry Point Hotels & Resorts Private Limited to develop Holiday Inn Raipur in Naya Raipur, strengthening its presence in Chhattisgarh's growing administrative and commercial market. The hotel is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2031.
The signing reflects IHG's strategy of expanding its portfolio across India's emerging business and travel destinations, where growing commercial activity, infrastructure development and institutional demand are creating opportunities for branded hospitality.
Naya Raipur, also known as Nava Raipur Atal Nagar, is Chhattisgarh's planned capital and an emerging administrative and commercial centre. The city's development is supported by government institutions, public sector organisations, educational establishments and expanding commercial infrastructure.
Holiday Inn Raipur will be located in Sector 24, Naya Raipur, with access to key government complexes, including Mantralaya and Vidhan Sabha. Its proximity to Swami Vivekananda Airport is expected to support travel by government delegations, corporate guests and other visitors.
The wider Raipur market is also evolving beyond its traditional industrial base, with activity across education, information technology, infrastructure and lifestyle developments contributing to its growth as a commercial destination. These developments are expected to support demand for quality accommodation across business, government, events and leisure segments.
Holiday Inn Raipur will feature 156 rooms and suites, including 16 suites, alongside three dining venues. The planned food and beverage facilities comprise a 117-seat all-day dining restaurant, a 40-seat bar and a 40-seat lobby lounge.
The hotel will also offer approximately 942 square metres of meeting and event space across four venues. The facilities will include a divisible ballroom spanning 715 square metres, positioning the property to accommodate conferences, corporate meetings, social gatherings and other events.
Additional amenities are planned to include a swimming pool, fitness centre and parking. IHG noted that the proposed facilities remain indicative and will be subject to design development and brand standards.
Commenting on the signing, Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said, “We are delighted to partner with Entry Point Hotels & Resorts Private Limited to bring Holiday Inn to Naya Raipur. As the city continues to develop as a key administrative and commercial centre, the signing presents an opportunity to introduce one of our most recognised brands to a market with diverse travel needs. Holiday Inn Raipur adds to our growing presence across India and reflects our focus on taking our brands to destinations where we see long-term potential.”
Arun Kumar Goyal of Entry Point Hotels & Resorts Private Limited said the partnership combines Holiday Inn's global brand recognition with IHG's hospitality expertise. He added that the project aims to introduce an international hospitality experience while responding to the needs of Naya Raipur's expanding visitor base.
The hotel will incorporate Holiday Inn's Open Lobby concept, providing spaces where guests can work, meet and relax alongside the property's dining, meeting and leisure facilities.
As part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, the property is also expected to benefit from the group's global distribution network, digital platforms and IHG One Rewards loyalty programme, connecting it with a wider international customer base.
The signing adds to IHG's expansion across India, where the company continues to pursue opportunities in destinations with long-term potential for corporate travel, government activity, events and leisure demand.
With its planned 2031 opening, Holiday Inn Raipur is set to add internationally branded accommodation and meeting infrastructure to Naya Raipur's developing hospitality landscape.
Published on October 26, 2026
Black Rock Hotels & Resorts has announced an expansion pipeline of approximately 900 rooms, marking its entry into hotel ownership with a 241-key property in Udaipur and extending its development footprint into Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.
The Rajasthan-based hospitality group currently operates seven hotels with approximately 950 rooms and is targeting six additional hotel openings through 2027. The proposed additions are expected to take its total inventory close to 2,000 rooms, subject to development progress and opening schedules.
The centrepiece of the expansion is Kingsbury, a 241-room hotel under development in Udaipur. The project will mark Black Rock's transition from third-party hotel management into hotel ownership, introducing an asset-led growth model alongside its existing management partnerships.
Located alongside a lake and surrounded by hills, Kingsbury is scheduled to begin operations in March 2027, initially with approximately 160 rooms. The property is being developed with substantial infrastructure for destination weddings, conferences and large social gatherings.
Planned facilities include two ballrooms measuring approximately 4,000 sq. ft. and 14,000 sq. ft., an 11,000 sq. ft. courtyard, a 6,000 sq. ft. pool deck and a 10,000 sq. ft. rooftop event space. Three lakeside venues and five garden spaces ranging from approximately 10,000 to 50,000 sq. ft. will further expand its event-hosting capabilities.
Beyond Rajasthan, Black Rock has signed two hotel projects in Jim Corbett, Uttarakhand, comprising 115 and 135 rooms, respectively. Both properties have indicated opening timelines of October 2027. The company has also signed a hotel project in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, extending its presence into another leisure and pilgrimage destination.
Commenting on the expansion, Anshul Bhargava, Founder and Chairman, Black Rock Hotels & Resorts, said, “We have built our business around operating hotels where weddings, conferences and leisure contribute substantially to revenue. Our next phase is about taking that experience into new markets while also developing assets of our own. Udaipur will be an important milestone because we have been able to plan the property around the operational requirements of these segments. With a sizeable pipeline ahead, we are moving towards a larger, geographically diversified portfolio while remaining focused on commercial viability and operating performance.”
Black Rock's existing business model is based on revenue-sharing arrangements with property owners. Under this approach, the company manages staffing, operating expenditure and day-to-day hotel operations, while property owners receive an agreed share of revenue.
The addition of owned assets introduces a second growth model, enabling the group to participate directly in hotel development while continuing to expand through partnerships with independent property owners.
With its upcoming projects spanning Udaipur, Jim Corbett and Vrindavan, Black Rock is positioning itself for a broader role as a hospitality owner-operator, with a focus on destination resorts, weddings, meetings and conferences, and leisure-led markets.
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