Commenting on the Union Budget, Sudeep Jain, Managing Director – South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said, The Union Budget 2026 delivers a strong structural push to India’s travel and hospitality ecosystem by prioritising tourism, large-scale connectivity projects and the accelerated development of Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities
Investments in high-speed rail corridors, destination infrastructure and hospitality skill-building go beyond short-term stimulus and instead lay the foundation for sustained long-term demand creation across the country.
As we continue to rapidly scale our multi-brand presence across both metropolitan and emerging cities, improved mobility, stronger regional economies, and enhanced traveller experiences directly translate into higher travel frequency, longer stays and greater investor confidence.“
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