India Inc's luxury hospitality bet pivots from rooms to experiences as occupancy hits 75%

ITC Hotels, Radisson and The Leela are riding rising domestic leisure demand with 75% average occupancy and 5% YoY growth. Paul John is building a wellness-led platform in Kerala targeting 1,500 rooms ahead of a possible IPO, signalling that experiential travel is reshaping luxury hospitality economics.

— Source publishedSat, 6 Jun, 2026, 11:58 IST·First seen Sat, 6 Jun, 2026, 12:09 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

India's luxury hospitality is pivoting from rooms to experiences. ITC Hotels, Radisson and Leela report rising domestic leisure demand with 75% occupancy, while

Key facts

  • 5% YoY occupancy growth
  • 75% average occupancy
  • 1,500 rooms target

Why this matters

Scout wellness resorts, spa brands, and experiential operators in Kerala and South India as bolt-on targets before Paul John's IPO sets a benchmark valuation for the category.