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Management Contracts – the challenge of balance
Hotel management agreements are often presented as balanced partnerships, but a closer read reveals an asymmetry of control, risk, and liability that increasingly favours the Operator over the Owner. This white paper examines that imbalance across four critical fronts – data security liability, performance test rigidity, contract duration and sunset rights, and brand proliferation – drawing on decades of industry experience and evolving market and legal realities. It argues that as HMAs face new pressures from data privacy legislation and shifting market conditions, both existing and future agreements must be renegotiated to restore genuine balance between Owner and Operator.
India Hotel Market Review 2025
Horwath HTL’s India Hotel Market Review 2025 provides a year-end analysis of India’s hotel market performance, combining CoStar performance data with Horwath HTL’s supply research and market insights. The report reviews national trends and key city performance, highlights the opportunities and challenges shaping hotel owners, investors, developers and operators, and outlines how India’s hotel sector continues to grow despite global and domestic disruptions.
India Hotel Market Review 2024
2024 was a sumptuous feast, even if the Xacuti seemed to be under par. The India Hotel Market Review 2024, published by Horwath HTL, presents a comprehensive analysis of the country’s hospitality sector, highlighting its growth, challenges, and future opportunities.
India Hotel Market Review 2023
In 2023, India’s hotel sector continued its impressive growth trajectory, with key metrics showcasing significant improvements. The All-India Average Daily Rate (ADR) reached Rs. 7,479, marking a 31.6% increase from 2019. Supply growth hit a record high with 14,000 new rooms added, raising the total inventory to over 183,000 rooms across 2,553 hotels in 403 destinations. The sector’s market capitalization surged to Rs. 1,282 billion, a remarkable 473% increase from 2015.
India Hotel Market Review 2022
The Indian hotel market experienced a significant resurgence in 2022, marked by strong performances across various segments and regions. This year was considered exceptional by many in the industry, with numerous hotels achieving record-breaking results. According to a survey by Horwath HTL, 65% of respondents reported 2022 as their best year ever, while another 30% ranked it among their top three years.