Restaurant India News: Espire Hospitality Limited Signs a New Country Inn Hotel in Dehradun

Espire Hospitality Limited, one of India’s fastest-growing hospitality companies, has signed new Country Inn Hotel in Dehradun, further strengthening its footprint in North India’s leisure and business travel market.

The upcoming hotel is set to open in February 2026, will bring together comfort, convenience, and the signature warmth of the Country Inn brand. Designed for both business and leisure travellers, the property will feature 61 spacious rooms, the largest in the city—a multi-cuisine restaurant, and three expansive banquets spanning over 10,000 sq. ft., accommodating up to 600 guests.

Backed by a strong and diverse portfolio, Espire Hospitality Limited continues to expand across multiple segments from its boutique luxury brand, ZANA Luxury Resorts, to the popular mid-scale Country Inn Hotels & Resorts. The company’s remarkable growth trajectory, which began with the landmark debut of Six Senses Fort Barwara in partnership with IHG, stands as one of Indian hospitality’s most inspiring success stories.

Commenting on the announcement, Akhil Arora, CEO & Managing Director of Espire Hospitality Limited, said, “We are truly delighted to bring the Country Inn experience to the soulful city of Dehradun, a place that beautifully blends nature’s tranquility with a spirit of progress. Dehradun holds a special charm that makes it both, a leisure traveller’s choice and a thriving urban centre. Our new Country Inn hotel will celebrate this harmony, offering guests a combination of warmth, comfort, and heartfelt service that reflects the very essence of the city."

This addition marks another milestone in Espire Hospitality Limited’s rapid growth, becoming the group’s ninth hotel signing in just three months. With recent signings in Rishikesh, Udaipur, Jalandhar, North Goa, Dehradun, and Varanasi, Espire continues to strengthen its footprint across key destinations, moving steadily toward its goal of operating 30 hotels by FY26.