hopeful - an HVS ANAROCK HOPE 2025 special edition

'hopeful' is an annual publication launched at the HVS ANAROCK HOPE 2025 conference in February 2025. Featuring a range of articles and insights, the magazine offers valuable perspectives to guide through the changing hospitality landscape. Dive in to discover more.
Mandeep S Lamba The Rise and Rise of India's Hospitality Sector: Redefining Success, Setting New Benchmarks
India’s hospitality sector is at a turning point, experiencing an era of unprecedented expansion and transformation. Driven by robust market fundamentals, rising domestic demand, increased investments, and a growing demand for diverse experiences, the sector is evolving faster than ever. As we present this special edition of hopeful for HVS ANAROCK HOPE 2025, we do so with confidence in the sector’s ability to sustain this upward trajectory and set new benchmarks for success.

Our cover story, “The Rise and Rise of India's Hospitality Sector,” explores the dynamic forces shaping the industry’s future. From new hotel developments in emerging markets to shifts in traveler expectations and business strategies, the hospitality landscape is being redefined. Growth is no longer confined to major metropolitan hubs—India’s Tier 2, 3 and 4 cities are now at the forefront of hospitality expansion, opening new doors for investors and operators alike.
 

Also featured in this edition is the much-anticipated General Managers Survey – 2025 Outlook, capturing first-hand insights from industry leaders who are shaping hotel operations every day. Their perspectives provide a comprehensive view of the trends influencing guest experiences, revenue strategies, and operational efficiencies.

In Leadership Chronicles, industry leaders share their experiences of driving change, fostering innovation, and navigating the complexities of a rapidly evolving landscape. Their insights serve as a valuable resource for professionals looking to stay ahead in a competitive market.

Additionally, this edition includes HVS Insights, a series of research-driven articles from our expert team at HVS ANAROCK. Covering key industry trends, investment strategies, and best practices, these articles offer a deeper understanding of the forces shaping hospitality today and tomorrow.

As you explore this edition of hopeful, we invite you to think boldly about the opportunities ahead. The hospitality sector is not just evolving—it is expanding its horizons, embracing new opportunities, setting new benchmarks, and charting a path toward long-term success.
 
Mandeep S. Lamba, President – South Asia, oversees the HVS global hospitality practice for South Asia. He has spent over 30 years in the hospitality industry of which the last 19 have been in CEO positions. Having worked with leading International and domestic Hotel Companies such as IHG, Radisson & ITC Hotels, he also set up joint venture companies with Dawnay Day Group UK and Onyx Hospitality, Thailand to own and operate hotels in India giving him a broader exposure to the hospitality business.
 
An established industry leader, Mandeep has won several awards and recognitions in India and abroad for his accomplishments and contribution to the hospitality industry. He is a Certified Hospitality Administrator from the American Hotels Association (CHA), a member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, UK (MRICS) and a member of the Tourism Council of CII (Northern India). His views are often solicited for television and print media as a spokesperson for the hospitality & tourism sector.
 
Prior to joining HVS in 2018, Mandeep was the Managing Director, Hotels & Hospitality Group for JLL. 

Contact Mandeep at +91 981 1306 161 or [email protected]
 

About Dipti Mohan

Dipti Mohan, Associate Vice President - Research with HVS South Asia, is a seasoned knowledge professional with extensive experience in research-based content creation. She has authored several ‘point of view’ documents such as thought leadership reports, expert opinion articles, white papers, and research reports across industries including hospitality, real estate, infrastructure, cement, and construction. Contact Dipti at [email protected]

About Dhwani Gupta

Dhwani Gupta, Associate - Research with HVS South Asia, studied literature for her undergraduate and believes that you can do anything with the right amount of research. After graduating, she pursued a course in Management and Liberal Arts which gave her a wider perspective of the world. As a result, the more difficult a topic is, the more fun she has writing it. Contact Dhwani at [email protected]

 

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