Hospitality Industry in India Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

The Hospitality Market in India is Experiencing Growth Due To the Country's Rich Culture and Diversity, Attracting Global Guests. The Service Sector, Known for Spiritual Tourism, Has Seen A Rise in Domestic Travel, Driven by A Growing Middle Class and Increased Disposable Income. Innovations in Accommodation Like Airbnb and Oyo Rooms Offer Cost-Effective Stays, While the Government Develops Ports As Cruise Tourism Hubs, Providing Hotel Services, Retail, And Restaurants. The Hotel Industry is Expanding With New Projects From International Chains, Driven by Increased Travel and Government Efforts To Boost Tourism.

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Hospitality Industry in India Summary
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Study Period 2020 - 2029
Base Year For Estimation 2023
Market Size (2024) USD 24.61 Billion
Market Size (2029) USD 31.01 Billion
CAGR (2024 - 2029) 4.73 %
Market Concentration Medium

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India Hospitality Market Analysis

The Hospitality Industry In India Market size is estimated at USD 24.61 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 31.01 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 4.73% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

The hospitality industry in India has been scoring a moderate growth number in the past few years and has great potential to score an even greater number in the future. The nation which is rich in culture and diversity has been attracting a large number of tourists from all over the globe. India has also been recognized as a destination for spiritual tourism for international and domestic tourists. 

India is showing continuous growth in position moving from 65th in 2013 to 34th position in 2019 in the World Economic Forum's travel and tourism competitiveness index. On the other side, the consistently growing middle class, rising levels of disposable income, and increasing interest among millennials to travel in their home country are a few major reasons that are making the domestic travel industry a profitable one. To attract the millennials ventures like Airbnb, Oyo rooms have changed hospitality scenarios on a global level and are offering price-sensitive stays in most of the prime locations with flexible check-in and check-out options to attract the increasing number of travelers.

The hospitality and tourism industry has been witnessing a healthy growth number and accounted for 7.5% of the GDP. India is a part of the top 100 clubs on Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) and ranks 1st in the greenfield FDI ranking globally and to strengthen the cruise tourism sector, the Government of India (GoI) has selected Chennai, Goa, Kochi, Mangalore, and Mumbai ports to develop them as cruise tourism hubs. These terminals will have facilities like hospitality, retail, shopping, and restaurants.

Less than three million foreign tourists visited India in 2020, a dip of around 75 per cent as compared to the previous year, due to travel restrictions imposed to control the coronavirus pandemic. "To incentivize stakeholders in the tourism industry, the guidelines for the scheme of Market Development Assistance (MDA) for providing financial support to stakeholders for the promotion of domestic tourism have been modified to enhance the scope and reach of the scheme, to provide maximum benefits to the stakeholders. In addition, promotional activities have been incorporated including online promotions and the extent of financial assistance permissible has been enhanced.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, India's hotel sector is one of the worst-hit segments of the economy, contracted by 47% in April-June 2020, as per data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on August 31, 2020. The hotel industry, in May 2020, experienced an occupancy decline of 77% over the same time last year. The domestic hospitality industry, which has been severely affected by the COVID-19 related disruptions, is likely to witness a decline of over 65% in 2021.

India Hospitality Market Trends

Increase in the Number of Hotel Projects is Driving the Market

India's hospitality sector is being driven by the increase in the number of hotel projects. India's Hospitality Industry ended in the current year with occupancy in the 59-61 percent range, up 15-17 percentage points (pp) from the previous year. However, average rates (ARR) recovered fully in the current year, being 37-39 percent higher than the previous year's levels. As a result, RevPAR in the current year increased by 89-91 percent over the previous year.

Driven by a strong recovery in demand, hotel companies accelerated their growth plans in the current year, resulting in an over 33 percent increase in brand signings by keys over the previous year. 166 new hotels with 14,885 rooms were signed during the year, while 90 hotels with 5,702 rooms were rebranded. Hoteliers continued to expand their portfolios in leisure destinations as well as Tier-3 and -4 cities, recognizing the enormous untapped potential in these areas.

Furthermore, Over 200 G20 meetings are expected to be held across 55 destinations in the country during India's G20 presidency till November 2023. The Indian hotel sector stands to gain significantly from this development, as there will be substantial incremental demand for hotels in the cities where the meetings will be held.

In April 2023, three international hotel chains announced the debut of their luxury brands in India. Hilton's Waldorf Astoria and Minor Hotels' Anantara brands are set to make their India debut in Jaipur, while Radisson has picked Hyderabad for the launch of its Radisson Collection brand. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts announced that it would be opening a property in Agra in 2025.

Hospitality Industry in India: Number of Approved Hotels and Hotel rooms in the India, 2022

Government Initiatives to Attract More Tourism and Rise in Tourism is Driving the Market

The Indian hospitality sector is driven primarily by buoyant domestic demand, the revival of inbound travel, and the Indian government's renewed emphasis on the expansion of the tourism industry, which is expected to contribute USD 250 billion to the country's GDP by 2030. The Government is recognizing the importance of the tourism sector as an employment generator and is looking to promote the sector on a mission mode with active participation from all stakeholders, including public-private partnerships. 

The revival of 50 additional airports, heliports, and water aerodromes to increase regional air connectivity and the development of fifty tourism destinations as a complete package for domestic and international tourism, as well as the government's continued emphasis on infrastructure development, including the significant investment in railways and last-mile connectivity, bodes well for the sector. Furthermore, the reduction in personal income tax will increase disposable income, which will drive demand in the tourism and hospitality sectors.

Travel and Tourism are driving the market. According to the Indian Tourism Statistics current year report, India received 677.63 million domestic tourist visits in the last year. The percentage has increased by 11.05% from 610.22 in the previous year. The top states in terms of domestic visits were Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. India saw the beginning of the recovery for the country's tourism sector, with a maximum number of countries contributing to Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) numbers in the current year. 

Total FTAs in India surged by 406.6% to 2,764,975 from January-July 2022 compared to the previous year. The sharp rise in FTAs is a result of many driving forces that include the COVID-19 Vaccination campaign, the 'Heal in India' and 'Heal by India' campaigns announced by the Indian Government, and several other infrastructural measures.

Hospitality Industry in India: Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in India, 2018-2023, In Million

India Hospitality Industry Overview

The report on the Hospitality Industry in India covers the major international players and the leading domestic players in the hotel and hospitality industry in India. The hospitality sector in India is dynamic and emerging. It holds greater potential to grow for both the national and international players who are interested in entering the Nation's hospitality industry. Some of the major players in the market include Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, The Park Hotel, ITC Hotels, Lemon Tree Hotels, and Taj Hotels, among others.

India Hospitality Market Leaders

  1. Oberoi Hotels & Resorts

  2. The Park Hotel

  3. ITC Hotels

  4. Lemon Tree Hotels

  5. Taj Hotels

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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India Hospitality Market News

  • March 2023: ITC's Hotel Group announced the opening of its first Mementos property by ITC Hotels, Ekaaya, Udaipur, under the brand name - Mementos.
  • January 2023: Marriott announced the opening of the debut property of Westin Hotels and Resorts in the Indian state of Uttarakhand with the opening of The Westin Resort and Spa, Himalayas.
  • January 2023: Six Senses Hotels and Resorts announced the opening of Six Senses Vana, the brand's first dedicated Wellness Retreat. The Himalayan retreat marks the second Six Senses property in India after Six Senses Fort Barwara.

India Hospitality Market Report - Table of Contents

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    1. 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition

    2. 1.2 Scope of the Study

  2. 2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

  3. 3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  4. 4. MARKET INSIGHTS AND DYNAMICS

    1. 4.1 Market Overview

    2. 4.2 Market Drivers

      1. 4.2.1 Rise in the Travel and Tourism

      2. 4.2.2 Increase in the Number of Hotel Projects

    3. 4.3 Market Restraints

      1. 4.3.1 Lack of Skilled Labor is a Challenge for the Market

      2. 4.3.2 Sustainability and Competition Threaten Industry Success

    4. 4.4 Market Opportunities

      1. 4.4.1 Government initiatives can be used to expand the horizons of the sector

      2. 4.4.2 Online marketing can be leveraged to grow the customer base

    5. 4.5 Impact of COVID-19 on the Hospitality Industry

    6. 4.6 Insights Into Revenue Flows From Accommodation and Food and Beverage Sectors

    7. 4.7 Leading Cities in India with Respect to Number of Visitors

    8. 4.8 Investments (Real Estate, FDI and others) in Hospitality Industry

    9. 4.9 Technological Innovations in the Hospitality Industry

    10. 4.10 Shared Living Spaces Impact on the Hospitality Industry

    11. 4.11 Insights Into other Economic Contributors to the Hospitality Industry

    12. 4.12 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis

      1. 4.12.1 Bargaining Power of Buyers

      2. 4.12.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers

      3. 4.12.3 Threat of New Entrants

      4. 4.12.4 Threat of Substitutes

      5. 4.12.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

    13. 4.13 Insights Into Types of Tourism and Travel Agencies Present in India

  5. 5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

    1. 5.1 By Type

      1. 5.1.1 Chain Hotels

      2. 5.1.2 Independent Hotels

    2. 5.2 By Segment

      1. 5.2.1 Service Apartments

      2. 5.2.2 Budget and Economy Hotels

      3. 5.2.3 Mid and Upper mid scale Hotels

      4. 5.2.4 Luxury Hotels

  6. 6. COMPETITVE INTELLIGENCE

    1. 6.1 Market Concentration

    2. 6.2 Company Profiles

      1. 6.2.1 Oberoi Hotels & Resorts

      2. 6.2.2 ITC Hotels

      3. 6.2.3 The Park Hotel

      4. 6.2.4 The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts

      5. 6.2.5 Taj Hotels

      6. 6.2.6 Lemon Tree Hotels

      7. 6.2.7 Hyatt Hospitality company

      8. 6.2.8 Marriott International, Inc

      9. 6.2.9 Radisson Hotel Group

      10. 6.2.10 OYO Rooms*

    3. *List Not Exhaustive
    4. 6.3 Loyalty programs offered by Major Hotel Brands

  7. 7. MARKET FUTURE TRENDS

  8. 8. DISCLAIMER AND ABOUT US

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India Hospitality Industry Segmentation

The term "hospitality" refers to the relationship that exists between a host and a guest in which the host accords the guest some measure of goodwill. This includes welcoming and entertaining guests, visitors, or strangers. A complete background analysis of the Hospitality Industry in India, which includes an assessment of the industry associations, overall economy, emerging market trends by segments, significant changes in the market dynamics, and market overview, is covered in the report. The Hospitality Industry in India is segmented by Type (Chain Hotels and Independent Hotels) and by Segment (Service Apartments, Budget and Economy Hotels, Mid and Upper Mid Scale Hotels, and Luxury Hotels). The report offers market size and forecasts in value (USD billion) for all the above segments.

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India Hospitality Market Research FAQs

The India Hospitality Market size is expected to reach USD 24.61 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 4.73% to reach USD 31.01 billion by 2029.

In 2024, the India Hospitality Market size is expected to reach USD 24.61 billion.

Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, The Park Hotel, ITC Hotels, Lemon Tree Hotels and Taj Hotels are the major companies operating in the India Hospitality Market.

In 2023, the India Hospitality Market size was estimated at USD 23.45 billion. The report covers the India Hospitality Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the India Hospitality Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

Indian Hospitality Industry Report

The hotel and tourism industry in India has been witnessing steady growth due to the country's rich culture and diversity, drawing in guests from around the world. India's service sector has been acknowledged for spiritual tourism and has seen an increase in domestic travel due to the expanding middle class, growing disposable income, and heightened interest among millennials. Innovations like Airbnb and Oyo rooms have revolutionized the accommodation scenario, offering cost-effective stays in prime locations with flexible check-in and check-out options. The government has also taken steps to develop ports as cruise tourism hubs, providing facilities like hotel services, retail, shopping, and restaurants. The hotel industry has also seen a rise in new projects, with international hotel chains announcing their debut in India. The government's efforts to attract more tourism and the increase in travel have been driving the market. The report on the hotel and tourism industry in India covers major international and domestic players in the hotel and catering industry. For a more detailed understanding of key trends, a free PDF download of the sample report is available.

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Hospitality Industry in India Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)