The news: India's hospitality sector is set to add 161,074 branded hotel rooms over the next five years, with approximately 117,000 currently in active development. Notably, 80% of these new rooms will be located outside major metro markets, spread across tier-2 and tier-3 cities including Lucknow, Vrindavan, Ghaziabad, Amritsar, and Faridabad.
Why it matters for MICE operators: This is a game-changer for DMCs and PCOs. While metros like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore have been saturated, tier-2 cities now offer competitive room inventory, lower costs, and unique positioning for corporate retreats and destination conferences. Operators who build relationships with these emerging hotel partnerships early will capture high-margin opportunities as corporate clients seek alternatives to congested metro venues.
The takeaway: Start mapping tier-2 city hotel partnerships now—these markets will drive significant event revenue growth by 2030.
Source: ET HospitalityWorld
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