India is becoming a top destination for luxury and ultra luxury hotel companies, driven by a surge in domestic travel and the growing influence of the Indian middle and upper classes.
New ultra-luxury hotel openings are set for next year in cities across the country, including from notable operators like Waldorf Astoria and Raffles.
These luxury hotels get them “ultra” from elements such as exquisite design, personalized services, Michelin-starred restaurants, and high-end spas.
The emergence of India as an ultra-luxury hotel destination can be attributed largely to the domestic market. The country had the second-fastest growing high-net-worth population in the…