India’s hospitality sector is experiencing a sharp revival, leading to a surge in land deals for hotel and resort development, particularly in urban gateways and emerging tourist destinations. The rebound in domestic and international travel, coupled with the resurgence of MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) tourism and staycations, has reignited interest in strategically located land parcels. Developers and hotel brands are actively acquiring plots near airports, metro stations, CBDs, and scenic outskirts, seeking to build assets that cater to both business and leisure travelers.
Metro cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, and Hyderabad are seeing increased transactions for land earmarked for boutique hotels, midscale chains, and branded residences, particularly near business corridors and transport hubs. Simultaneously, Tier II cities and tourism-driven regions such as Mysuru, Coorg, Bhubaneswar, Nashik, and Gangtok are attracting hospitality investment as rising disposable incomes and road connectivity encourage weekend travel and short stays. Developers are especially drawn to land that allows vertical mixed-use integration, combining hospitality with retail or food and beverage offerings to maximize returns.
This uptick is being reinforced by government-backed infrastructure development under schemes like PM Gati Shakti, Smart Cities Mission, and tourism-focused incentives such as ease of licensing, increased FSI, and viability gap funding in some states. The availability of capital from private equity, international hospitality groups, and real estate investment platforms is also helping accelerate land transactions. As cities expand and tourism becomes more experience-driven, hospitality land deals are set to become a cornerstone of India’s real estate growth, blending travel, commerce, and urban transformation into a unified investment narrative.
