High-Paying Foreign Guests Still Missing in India, Oberoi Says
India's Oberoi hotel group said Middle East conflict cut international arrivals by ~10%, but strong domestic demand and extra marketing helped revenue grow 15% to INR 7 billion. The company is reducing employee working hours to curb attrition and plans nearly 30 new hotels by 2031, including a large Bengaluru project and The Oberoi London in 2028.
Impact and considerations
Declining international guests is pushing hotels to focus on domestic markets, potentially affecting business travelers' choices and prices, while expansion plans signal long-term confidence.
Key points
- Middle East conflict cut international arrivals by ~10%.
- Strong domestic demand drove revenue up 15% to INR 7 billion.
- Company reducing employee working hours to curb attrition.
- Plans nearly 30 new hotels by 2031.
Sources and time
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- Skift
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- First source publication
- 12 Aug 2026, 20:41
- Page published
- 13 Aug 2026, 08:06
- Last updated
- 12 Aug 2026, 20:41
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