India’s Luxury Hotels Are Finding a New Anchor, and It’s Not Foreign Tourists
India's luxury hotel market is increasingly supported by domestic affluent travelers rather than foreign tourists. EIH, the parent company of Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, has noted a significant rise in domestic demand, which has helped offset declines in international bookings due to geopolitical disruptions. The company's CEO expressed confidence in the resilience of India's premium travel sector despite challenges in the global tourism landscape.
- ▪EIH reports a substantial increase in domestic travelers to luxury hotels in India.
- ▪Geopolitical events have negatively impacted foreign tourist bookings, particularly during April.
- ▪The company remains optimistic about the strength of domestic demand for luxury accommodations.
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Hotels India’s Luxury Hotels Are Finding a New Anchor, and It’s Not Foreign Tourists Peden Doma Bhutia May 29th, 2026 at 7:14 AM EDT Photo Credit: Vikramjit Singh Oberoi, managing director and CEO of Oberoi Group, on stage at Skift India Summit this year. Skift Skift Take Oberoi's parent company says geopolitical disruptions are reshaping travel patterns, but India’s affluent travelers are increasingly insulating luxury hotels from global shocks. play_circle_filled Listen to Story Summarize Story Share WhatsApp LinkedIn X Facebook Email What impact have geopolitical events and air pollution had on inbound tourism to India? How is EIH adjusting its pricing strategy in the current market? What factors are driving domestic demand for luxury hotel stays in India? Select a question above or…
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