Eight Continents Brings Hanric to Varkala, Deepening Its India Hospitality Footprint

New Delhi,July2026: Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts, a UK-based luxury hospitality and hotel management group redefining emotique hotels through distinctive design, cultural authenticity, and personalised experiences, has announced the launch of Hanric, Varkala, marking a strategic expansion of the Hanric by Eight Continents brand along India's southern coastline. The opening further strengthens Eight Continents' presence in experiential hospitality across India and reflects the Group's continued focus on growing its portfolio across high-potential travel markets.

Located in the heart of Varkala, the newly developed property has been designed to offer travellers a contemporary stay experience inspired by the destination's distinctive coastal character. Renowned for its dramatic cliffside views, pristine beaches, vibrant culture, and growing wellness tourism appeal, Varkala has emerged as one of India's most sought-after coastal getaways, attracting visitors seeking a blend of relaxation, exploration, and authentic local experiences.

Hanric, Varkala features 32 well-appointed rooms, a restaurant, bar, and banquet facilities, creating a versatile hospitality offering for leisure travellers, intimate celebrations, and social gatherings. Combining modern comforts with warm hospitality, the hotel provides guests with an ideal base to experience the natural beauty and unique charm of Kerala's coastline.

At Hanric, Varkala, Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts will leverage its expertise in curating memorable guest experiences, driving operational excellence, and building destination-led hospitality offerings, ensuring the property evolves into a preferred stay destination within the region.

Speaking on the launch, Ms. Richa Adhia, Managing Director, Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts, said: "The launch of Hanric, Varkala marks an important milestone in the growth of the Hanric by Eight Continents brand. Varkala's growing popularity as a coastal getaway makes it a natural fit for our vision of creating distinctive hospitality experiences rooted in place and culture. Through this property, we aim to offer travellers an authentic connection to the destination while further strengthening our presence in India's growing experiential hospitality landscape."

This launch reflects Eight Continents' continued focus on expanding its presence in markets that offer strong tourism potential and growing demand for experience-led travel. With a diverse portfolio of brands including Treetop, Hanric, Stamps, Ocho Homes, and Signature Collection, Eight Continents Group currently operates across India, the United Kingdom, and East Africa. Its growing footprint spans Belfast, Guernsey, Zanzibar, Kasauli, Udaipur, Sariska, Jodhpur, Pushkar, and Varkala, reflecting a strong focus on building a design-led hospitality portfolio across emerging and established travel markets.

Eight Continents Brings Hanric to Varkala, Deepening Its India Hospitality Footprint

New Delhi, 2026: Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts, a UK-based luxury hospitality and hotel management group redefining emotique hotels through distinctive design, cultural authenticity, and personalised experiences, has announced the launch of Hanric, Varkala, marking a strategic expansion of the Hanric by Eight Continents brand along India's southern coastline. The opening further strengthens Eight Continents' presence in experiential hospitality across India and reflects the Group's continued focus on growing its portfolio across high-potential travel markets.

Located in the heart of Varkala, the newly developed property has been designed to offer travellers a contemporary stay experience inspired by the destination's distinctive coastal character. Renowned for its dramatic cliffside views, pristine beaches, vibrant culture, and growing wellness tourism appeal, Varkala has emerged as one of India's most sought-after coastal getaways, attracting visitors seeking a blend of relaxation, exploration, and authentic local experiences.

Hanric, Varkala features 32 well-appointed rooms, a restaurant, bar, and banquet facilities, creating a versatile hospitality offering for leisure travellers, intimate celebrations, and social gatherings. Combining modern comforts with warm hospitality, the hotel provides guests with an ideal base to experience the natural beauty and unique charm of Kerala's coastline.

At Hanric, Varkala, Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts will leverage its expertise in curating memorable guest experiences, driving operational excellence, and building destination-led hospitality offerings, ensuring the property evolves into a preferred stay destination within the region.

Speaking on the launch, Ms. Richa Adhia, Managing Director, Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts, said: "The launch of Hanric, Varkala marks an important milestone in the growth of the Hanric by Eight Continents brand. Varkala's growing popularity as a coastal getaway makes it a natural fit for our vision of creating distinctive hospitality experiences rooted in place and culture. Through this property, we aim to offer travellers an authentic connection to the destination while further strengthening our presence in India's growing experiential hospitality landscape."

This launch reflects Eight Continents' continued focus on expanding its presence in markets that offer strong tourism potential and growing demand for experience-led travel. With a diverse portfolio of brands including Treetop, Hanric, Stamps, Ocho Homes, and Signature Collection, Eight Continents Group currently operates across India, the United Kingdom, and East Africa. Its growing footprint spans Belfast, Guernsey, Zanzibar, Kasauli, Udaipur, Sariska, Jodhpur, Pushkar, and Varkala, reflecting a strong focus on building a design-led hospitality portfolio across emerging and established travel markets.

Eight Continents Expands Global Hospitality Corridor with The Royal Hotel Cookstown in Northern Ireland

INDIA, April , 2026: Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts, a UK-based luxury hospitality and hotel management group redefining emotique hotels through distinctive design, cultural authenticity, and personalized experiences, continues to strengthen its footprint across the UK. The Group has announced the addition of The Royal Hotel Cookstown in Northern Ireland to its international portfolio, marking a monumental step in its strategy to build a curated collection of distinctive hospitality destinations.

This tie-up will bring together Eight Continents’ experience-led approach with The Royal Hotel Cookstown’s established legacy, creating a model that balances operational efficiency with consistent, high-quality service delivery. While the property will remain under the ownership of the Thom family, Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts will manage day-to-day operations, bringing in structured frameworks and globally benchmarked service standards to elevate the guest experience.

The group will focus on refining brand positioning within the regional and international travel landscape while driving operational performance to unlock the full potential of the property. This will include strengthening service delivery through intuitive, people-first training, improving commercial outcomes through disciplined revenue strategies, and introducing a more cohesive, design-led identity across touchpoints.

Ms. Richa Adhia, Managing Director at Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts, said, “We are delighted to expand our presence in Northern Ireland with The Royal Hotel Cookstown. This expansion is a natural step in deepening our presence in our home market while continuing to build a globally connected portfolio. Our focus will be on elevating the property’s operational performance and guest experience, while thoughtfully preserving its established identity and legacy.”

For guests, the transition will be seamless with the existing standards of service and hospitality, complemented by strengthened operational systems and experience enhancements. With a diverse portfolio of brands including Treetop, Hanric, Stamps, Ocho Homes, and Signature Collection, Eight Continents Group currently operates across India, the United Kingdom, and East Africa. Its growing footprint spans destinations including Belfast, Guernsey, and Zanzibar. In India, the Group has a presence in Kasauli, Varkala, Udaipur, Sariska, Jodhpur, and Pushkar, reflecting a strong focus on positioning itself as a design-led, experience-driven hospitality brand across destinations.

Eight Continents Announces Strategic Alliance with The Aviyaan in Lucknow

INDIA, 2026: Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts, a luxury hospitality and hotel management group redefining emotique hotels through distinctive design, cultural authenticity, and personalised experiences has announced a strategic alliance with The Aviyaan Luxe Serenity, Lucknow, to collaborate on integrated sales and marketing initiatives. The partnership aims to strengthen market presence, unlock new growth opportunities, and deliver enhanced value to guests through curated hospitality experiences.

This collaboration brings together Eight Continents’ global outlook and experience-driven hospitality expertise with The Aviyaan’s strong regional presence and execution capabilities.

Under the alliance, both organisations will jointly develop integrated sales campaigns, co-branded marketing initiatives, and client-focused solutions designed to accelerate growth and deepen market penetration. The partnership will also focus on enhancing brand visibility and leveraging cross-market insights to deliver differentiated experiences for both leisure and business travellers.

Richa Adhia, Managing Director, Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts, said, “We are excited to partner with The Aviyaan. This collaboration reflects our commitment to building strong, value-driven relationships that enable us to better serve our clients and deliver impactful sales and marketing solutions.”

Akash Singh Rathore, General Manager at The Aviyaan, said “This strategic alliance reflects a strong alignment in our vision to combine global perspective with deep local market understanding. As we continue to strengthen our position, partnering with Eight Continents will allow us to bring a more structured approach to sales and marketing efforts. This collaboration is definitely a step towards building a more agile, insight-led and experience-driven hospitality model.”

The Group currently operates a curated portfolio of distinctive properties across India, the United Kingdom, and East Africa. Building on its growing global footprint, Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts recently acquired La Barbarie Hotel in Guernsey, underscoring the group’s strategic expansion into premium European leisure destinations.

In India, the brand’s presence includes experiential stays such as Treetop by Eight Continents Astroport Sariska, Stamps Jodhpur, Stamps Golden Lagoon in Amritsar, and Stamps Pushkar Internationally, the group has expanded with Ocho Homes in Belfast and Taychreggan – Signature Collection in Scotland in the UK, alongside Treetop by Eight Continents in Zanzibar, further strengthening its positioning as a design-led, experience-driven hospitality brand across key global destinations.

Eight Continents expands its portfolio with the addition of Hanric by Eight Continents Ikshana Luxe, Nainital

March 2025, Delhi, India: Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts announces the addition of Hanric by Eight Continents Ikshana Luxe, Nainital, to its expanding portfolio of premium hospitality experiences. This stunning retreat in the heart of the Kumaon foothills redefines luxury just 3 minutes away from the picturesque hill station’s vibrant centre, the Mall Road.  

The property provides meticulously crafted accommodations, world-class dining, and a host of rejuvenating experiences. Each room is designed to offer guests maximum comfort, featuring upscale amenities. At the signature Travel Diaries Café, guests can indulge in an exceptional culinary journey with their Indian, Continental, and regional delicacies, while evenings come alive with bonfire gatherings under the starlit sky, enhancing the overall experience.

Beyond luxury accommodations, Hanric by Eight Continents Ikshana Luxe, Nainital serves as a gateway to exciting experiences such as trekking to Naina Peak, boating on the tranquil Naini Lake, exploring vibrant markets, and cable car rides to Snow View Point. An array of recreational activities and wellness offerings further ensure a memorable and holistic stay.

“This move is a testament to our commitment to curating unique and luxurious experiences in India's most scenic destinations,” said Haninder Sachdeva, CEO, Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts. “With its breathtaking views, exceptional hospitality, and thoughtfully designed spaces, this property is set to become a preferred retreat for travelers seeking both relaxation and adventure in the Himalayas.”

Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts continues its strategic expansion across India, reinforcing its reputation for delivering unforgettable hospitality experiences in culturally and naturally rich destinations.