Ennismore has opened its first hotel in India, the Roswyn in Mumbai, featuring 109 suites. The lifestyle hospitality group is entering a fast-growing market where analysts say India’s economic momentum is shifting traveller preferences toward luxury experiences. Ennismore’s move also signals more high-end openings across the country planned through 2031.
A new industry survey finds stark salary differences across hotel segments. General managers at top luxury hotels in the upper quartile earn around Rs 1.15 crore annually, versus about Rs 15.5 lakh for budget peers. Upscale hotels sit in between, with general managers making roughly Rs 55 lakh, highlighting how luxury positioning translates into compensation.
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Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab will close for 18 months as it undergoes a major restoration focused on interior refurbishment. Paris-based Tristan Auer will lead the upgrade, with the goal of modernizing the hotel while preserving its original design. The temporary closure is expected to impact the luxury property’s role in Dubai’s tourism scene.
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