Global

Gujarat Tableau to showcase cultural heritage from 12th century ‘Kirti Toran’ to 21st century ‘Statue of Unity’

Kanchan Nath Jan 24, 2025

Gujarat’s tableau at the 76th Republic Day celebrations, themed “Swarnim Bharat: Virasat Ane Vikas,” beautifully merges the state’s rich cultural heritage with its vibrant development,…

Hotels

Evoke Dholavira opens with 44 keys in Gujarat

Kanchan Nath Nov 29, 2024

Evoke Experiences launches its latest venture, Evoke Dholavira. Marking a significant step in its evolution, Evoke enters the realm of year-round hospitality with this newly built property…

Hotels

‘Enrise by Sayaji Kevadia’ opens in Gujarat

Kanchan Nath Sep 24, 2024

Sayaji Hotels announces the launch of Enrise by Sayaji Kevadia, the latest addition to its expanding portfolio of superior hospitality and service accommodations.

OTAs & Tour Operators

EaseMyTrip opens doors to the first franchise store in Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Kanchan Nath Jul 10, 2024

EaseMyTrip.com announces the opening of its first franchise store in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. This is the 17th store the company has unveiled under its flagship program, EaseMyTrip Franchise.

Hotels

Gujarat JHM signs agreement with Marriott International to debut the JW Marriott Surat Resort & Spa in Surat

Kanchan Nath Jan 18, 2024

Gujarat JHM Hotels (GJHM), owned by the Rama family, in collaboration with U.S.-based Auro Hotels, signed a hotel management agreement with Marriott International to bring the iconic luxury…

Guest Column

Discovering the Vibrancy of Gujarat: A Journey with Vibrant Holidays

Vibrant Holiday Jan 3, 2024

Introduction: Welcome, fellow travel enthusiasts, to the land of colors, culture, and captivating landscapes – Gujarat! In this travel blog, I'll share my unforgettable journey through this…

Hotels

Pride Resort Ambaji opens in Gujarat

Kanchan Nath Oct 25, 2023

Pride Hotels Group, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of Pride Resort Ambaji. Nestled amidst the breathtaking natural beauty of Ambaji in the heart of the Aravalli Range, this…

Hotels

Lords Hotels & Resorts expands it’s presence in Gujarat with a new hotel in Jamkhambalia

Kanchan Nath Oct 11, 2023

Lords Hotels and Resorts have recently signed a new hotel in Jamkhambalia. With this the group will have 23 operating hotels in the state of Gujarat.

Hotels

Pride Hotels Group signs ‘Pride Resort Rajkot’, Gujarat

Kanchan Nath Jul 4, 2023

Pride Hotels Group is pleased to announce the signing of 'Pride Resort' in the princely city of Rajkot, Gujarat.

Spas & Treatments

Raga Svara launches cohort-based Yoga Retreat in Rajkot, Gujarat

Kanchan Nath Apr 21, 2023

Finding inner peace and harmony is a fundamental need for all humans, especially in today's fast-paced world. Raga Svara, a holistic learning and healing institution based in Rajkot,…

Travel Agents

Gujarat Travel Partners explore Ras Al Khaimah

Kanchan Nath Feb 22, 2023

One Rep Global partnered with Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority for the travel community of Gujarat to experience Ras Al Khaimah on a Familiarization (FAM) Trip.

India

Hyatt Place Bharuch opens with 148 keys in Gujarat 

Kanchan Nath Sep 23, 2022

Hyatt Hotels Corporation have opened Hyatt Place Bharuch, it marks the second Hyatt Place hotel in the state of Gujarat and the sixth Hyatt Place hotel in India

Hotels

IHCL to bring two Taj hotels near Statue of Unity in Gujarat

Kanchan Nath Sep 5, 2022

Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) will open two new hotels, Vivanta and Ginger, near Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat.

Eturbo News

Thomas Cook India expands in Gujarat

Harry Johnson May 10, 2022

Thomas Cook India expands in Gujarat - Thomas Cook (India) Ltd., India’s leading omnichannel travel services company, inaugurated a new Gold Circle Partner (franchise) outlet in Vadodara to…

Tourism

Gujarat announces new Tourism Policy 2021-25

Megha Paul Jan 13, 2021

Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani has announced its new Tourism Policy for 2021-2025 to give special focus on attracting new investments in the state’s high priority tourism centres

Maharashtra makes Covid-negative report mandatory for Delhi, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Goa travellers

Megha Paul Nov 24, 2020

Covid-negative report from an RT-PCR test will be needed for people travelling to Maharashtra from Delhi-NCR, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Goa - states witnessing a surge in coronavirus cases

Tourism

Gujarat to come up with heritage tourism policy

Megha Paul Jul 16, 2019

The Gujarat government is planning to initiate a heritage tourism policy as it aims to attract foreign tourists. This was revealed by Jenu Devan, managing director and commissioner of…

Hotels

Ginger launches first property in ‘peanut town’ of Bharuch, Gujarat

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Aug 2, 2018

In its ever expanding footprint, Ginger Hotels has announced the signing of a new property in Bharuch – a key city of Gujarat famous for its peanuts.

Airlines and Aviation

SpiceJet boosts links to Gujarat

Mark Elliott Jan 24, 2017

SpiceJet has announced plans to expand its operations in Gujarat with the re-introduction of its services between Delhi and Surat. Effective 26 March 2017, the low-cost carrier will…

Global

 ‘Lok Samvardhan Parv’ to be held from 27 January to 2nd February

Kanchan Nath Jan 27, 2025

The second edition of the Lok Samvardhan Parv is set to begin on 27 January in New Delhi, showcasing the exceptional arts and crafts of Uttar Pradesh.

Air

JetSetGo unveils strategic UAM partnerships at Urban Air Mobility Expo 2025

Kanchan Nath Jan 23, 2025

JetSetGo, India’s first marketplace for private jet and helicopter charters, and a leading fleet operator, has announced strategic partnerships with SkyDrive and Eve Air Mobility.

Train

RailYatri Data highlights improved punctuality for train travellers in 2024

Kanchan Nath Jan 19, 2025

Train travellers across India experienced more timely journeys nationally in 2024, though some routes and regions still face challenges.

Interviews

Alaska remains a ‘favourite’ for Indian Cruise travellers: Singh

Kanchan Nath Jan 6, 2025

In an interview with TDM, Manoj Singh, Country Head India, NCL shares about the fly-cruise market, easy booking tools for the travel trade such Book-A-BDM platform and NCL Connect and…

Tourism

Madhya Pradesh gears up for 2025

Kanchan Nath Jan 2, 2025

Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board is now gearing up for an even more ambitious target in 2025.

Global

Abdeali Zoomkawala appointed as director of operations at The Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa, Gulmarg

Kanchan Nath Nov 14, 2024

 Abdeali Zoomkawala comes to The Khyber, Gulmarg with more than two decades of work experience in the hospitality industry.

Airlines and Aviation

IndiGo announces eight new flights this winter

Kanchan Nath Nov 10, 2024

IndiGo, India’s preferred airline announces new flights and resumption of operations in its winter schedule to significantly bolster connectivity to East and North-East India.

Festivals

Evoke Experiences unveils Rann Utsav 2024

Kanchan Nath Nov 5, 2024

Evoke Experiences, an experiential hospitality company, is proud to announce the much-anticipated Rann Utsav 2024 – The Tent City, set to begin on November 11, 2024 in Kutch, Gujarat.

Global

SKIL Events hosts grand launch of Bürkert’s 50,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Pune

Kanchan Nath Nov 5, 2024

SKIL Events, a player in India’s event management industry, recently orchestrated the grand launch of Bürkert’s expansive new 50,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Talegaon, Pune.

Global

JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu unveils the Grand Sangam Ballroom

Kanchan Nath Oct 17, 2024

JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu proudly unveils the reimagined Grand Sangam Ballroom—a venue where modern luxury seamlessly meets the pulse of Mumbai’s vibrant culture.

OTAs & Tour Operators

SOTC Travel unveils its new regional films

Kanchan Nath Oct 14, 2024

SOTC Travel announced the launch of its latest campaign featuring six vibrant films in six key regional languages.

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways celebrates two decades of connecting India to Abu Dhabi and beyond

Kanchan Nath Sep 23, 2024

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is celebrating 20 years of flying to India this month. Etihad launched flights to the commercial capital of India, Mumbai, on the 26…

MICE

BLTM 2024 opens as the largest-ever MICE show in India

Kanchan Nath Sep 2, 2024

BLTM 2024, India’s show on Business + Leisure Travel & MICE, took place  at Yashobhoomi (IICC), Dwarka, New Delhi.

Airlines and Aviation

IndiGo enhances domestic connectivity from Hyderabad and Ahmedabad

Kanchan Nath Jul 31, 2024

IndiGo has announced 10 daily direct flights to increase domestic connectivity from Hyderabad and Ahmedabad in September 2024.

MICE

AATO attends India International Travel Mart in Bengaluru

Kanchan Nath Jul 29, 2024

Andaman Association of Tour Operators led by its president .M.Vinod attended the ongoing IITM travel exhibition in Bengaluru.

Hotels

Conclave on ‘Empowering Hospitality’ by HRAWI concludes successfully in Ahmedabad

Kanchan Nath Jul 10, 2024

The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI successfully convened a transformative conclave titled 'Empowering Hospitality' on Thursday, June 21, 2024.

Road

IntrCity SmartBus expands fleet in west India amid 60% surge in summer travel demand

Kanchan Nath Jul 5, 2024

IntrCity SmartBus, India's leading inter-city mobility platform, is thrilled to announce its expansion in West India, focusing on Mumbai and Pune.

Hotels

Radisson Resort Hatgad Saputara opens with 103 keys in Western India

Kanchan Nath Jul 5, 2024

Radisson Hotel Group has further strengthened its presence in Maharashtra with the opening of Radisson Resort Hatgad Saputara.

Airlines and Aviation

Vistara enhances in-flight dining menu with regional delicacies 

Kanchan Nath Jun 3, 2024

Vistara, India's finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of the Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, has elevated its inflight dining.

Hotels

Radisson Hotel Group signs strategic partnership with NILE Hospitality

Kanchan Nath May 23, 2024

Radisson Hotel Group has announced the signing of a strategic partnership with NILE Hospitality for growing its mid-scale brand Park Inn & Suites by Radisson in Rajasthan and Gujarat.

MICE

Robust infrastructure and accessibility to provide impetus to ‘Wed in India’: Manisha Saxena

Kanchan Nath May 7, 2024

Along with cultural aspects of India, the rapid infrastructure development happening across the country, especially improvement in accessibility thanks to number of airports getting doubled…

Cruise

Cruise Tourism: Madhya Pradesh gets two floating jetties for cruise terminal 

Kanchan Nath Apr 26, 2024

To boost cruise tourism in Madhya Pradesh, the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) and the…

Training

IHCL on track with Paathya 2030 goals of skilling 

Kanchan Nath Mar 19, 2024

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, in line with Paathya, a framework to drive its sustainability and social impact measures, is well poised to attain its goal…

Religious Tourism

RITES executes redevelopment of Ayodhya Dham Jn. Railway Station

Kanchan Nath Feb 8, 2024

RITES Ltd., a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, executed the redevelopment of the Ayodhya Dham Jn. railway station.

Airlines and Aviation

IndiGo expands connectivity to Middle East with new direct flights between Dubai and Surat

Kanchan Nath Jan 26, 2024

IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, has announced direct flights between Dubai and Surat. These flights will operate tri-weekly w.e.f. February 23, 2024.

Hotels

Evoke Experiences forays into the land of ‘cheetahs’ with Kuno Forest Retreat 

Kanchan Nath Jan 24, 2024

Evoke Experiences has recently introduced Kuno Forest Retreat  consisting of uniquely-designed 25 luxurious tents by the enchanting tributary of  Chambal River, Kuno, offering a blend of…

Global

Top tips to conquer the first five long weekends of 2024

Kanchan Nath Jan 18, 2024

CRED escapes brings to you a conclusive list of long weekends that you can enjoy- all you need is a little bit of planning

Airlines and Aviation

The grand return of the ‘Love Connection’ Campaign: Vietjet offers 50 Indian couples free flights throughout Vietnam

Kanchan Nath Jan 16, 2024

Celebrating participation in the prestigious Gujarat Vibrant Global Summit 2024 in India, Vietjet is delighted to extend exclusive promotional offers to its valued customers.

Global

IndiGo strengthens connectivity from Ayodhya: Commences operations between Ahmedabad-Ayodhya

Kanchan Nath Jan 15, 2024

IndiGo, India’s preferred carrier, has commenced operations between Ahmedabad, Gujarat and Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, effective from January 11, 2024.

Features

Top five emerging destinations in “New Horizons List” for India from Agoda

Kanchan Nath Jan 6, 2024

As the new year kicks off, digital travel platform Agoda, has revealed the top five emerging destinations in India in its “New Horizons List”

Global

LIBF Expo 2024 Unprecedented Showcase of Global Innovation, Startups and Commerce

Kanchan Nath Jan 2, 2024

LIBF Expo, 2024 - being held at the Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat from 18th to 21st January 2024, aims to create a unique platform- wheret Representatives from…

Global

Madhya Pradesh has much in store for tourism in 2024  

Kanchan Nath Jan 1, 2024

In an effort to boost tourism the Madhya Pradesh government has mapped an innovative strategy for 2024. Besides introducing new elements, the government plans to revamp and broaden the…

Global

Radisson Hotel Group unveils Uday Palace Navsari, a member of Radisson Individuals

Kanchan Nath Dec 18, 2023

Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the opening of Uday Palace Navsari, a member of Radisson Individuals.

Attractions

Evoke Experiences sets sights on eight new projects

Kanchan Nath Oct 7, 2023

Evoke Experiences, the creative force behind the iconic Rann Utsav and its  sprawling tent city, is embarking on an extensive journey of growth.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Thomas Cook India & SOTC Travel launch Monsoon Getaways

Kanchan Nath Jul 12, 2023

With the monsoon season ushering in a cooler climate, Indians are keen to travel and this has resulted in a 15-20% increase in demand compared to last year - for monsoon travel.

Hotels

STAAH partners with and Trulyy India Camps

Kanchan Nath Jun 16, 2023

STAAH, the New Zealand-based global hospitality solutions provider, is set to make waves in the hospitality sector with an exciting development, STAAH has joined hands with Trulyy India…

OTAs & Tour Operators

SOTC Travel launches website in three regional languages

Kanchan Nath Jun 16, 2023

In a strategic initiative to target the high potential market of Regional India-Bharat, and cater to the evolving digital savvy language segments, SOTC Travel, a leading omnichannel Travel…

Awards

WelcomHeritage Hotels win 17 accolades 

Kanchan Nath Jun 5, 2023

WelcomHeritage Hotels celebrate 17 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice  2023 awarded to 17 of the brand's boutique hotel collection.

MICE

SOTC Travel inaugurates newest store in Ghatkopar

Kanchan Nath Jun 2, 2023

SOTC Travel, a leading omnichannel travel and Tourism Company inaugurated its new outlet in R Odeon Mall, Ghatkopar (East).

Food & Drink

Plant based pioneers, En Root, takeover the Railway Tavern’s kitchen

Kanchan Nath May 23, 2023

En Root, the South London’s neighbourhood favourite, plant-based pioneers have opened up a new pop-up restaurant at the iconic Railway Tavern pub in Tulse Hill, marking South London’s first…

Associations

HRAWI on inclusion of international credit cards under LRS and hike in TCS rates to 20%

Kanchan Nath May 20, 2023

The Hotel and Restaurant Association (Western India) is a 72 years old Association of Hotels and Restaurants in Western India.

Hotels

HRAWI commits industry support to MOT’s GTIS initiative

Kanchan Nath May 16, 2023

The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) recently participated in the Mumbai Roadshow organized by Ministry of Tourism (MoT), GoI held on 27th April in the city.

Food & Drink

Burger Singh plans expansion in Jaipur

Kanchan Nath Apr 12, 2023

The brand plans to bring its total to 6 outlets in the city, with existing outlets in Vaishali Nagar, Mansarovar and the newly launched outlet in Raja Park. 

Global

Hues of Holi: A playful celebration

Kanchan Nath Mar 3, 2023

Usher in the spring season as you reconnect with the eternal child in you and embrace the festival of colours in the lap of nature with Woods At Sasan, a modern luxury wellbeing retreat …

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia India launches ‘Start of Summer Sale’ 

Kanchan Nath Feb 23, 2023

AIX Connect, operating as AirAsia India, launched its Start of Summer sale with fares starting from INR1,400 for routes such as Mumbai-Chennai, along with similar special sales fares across…

Airlines and Aviation

Airbus to recruit engineering, IT talent at Aero India 2023

Kanchan Nath Feb 8, 2023

Airbus will host a public ‘meet-and-greet’ event aimed at recruiting engineering and information technology (IT) talent at the Aero India air show in Bengaluru on 16 and 17 February, 2023. 

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia India  announces operations from Terminal 2 at BLR Airport from 15 Feb

Kanchan Nath Feb 3, 2023

AirAsia India announced that the airline would be moving all domestic operations to the newly launched Terminal 2 at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR Airport) from 15th …

Hotels

Effotel by Sayaji, Vadodara celebrates 33 years of grand hospitality

Kanchan Nath Jan 17, 2023

Sayaji Hotels is celebrating the 33rd anniversary of the group’s first iconic hotel Effotel by Sayaji, Vadodara. 

Mergers & Acquisitions

EaseMyTrip to acquire air charter service provider Nutana Aviation

Kanchan Nath Dec 6, 2022

EaseMyTrip will invest in and acquire Gujarat’s GIFT city-based Nutana Aviation. The acquiree company is in the business of offering charter solutions to clients in India and abroad.

Associations

Pradeep Shetty elected as the president of HRAWI

Kanchan Nath Oct 12, 2022

At the 72nd Annual General Meeting of the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) held recently, Pradeep Shetty – Director, Maharaja Hotels was elected the President.

Airports

India to add 80 airports in next 4-5 years

Kanchan Nath Oct 4, 2022

In the last eight years, the number of airports in the country has increased from 74 to 141, and as per the Ministry of Civil Aviation, this will grow up to 220 in the next four to five…

Global

Akasa Air hopes to be locally relevant to the traveller audience

Kanchan Nath Sep 29, 2022

Akasa Air, the newest airline on the Indian skies, has launched its maiden brand campaign with the tagline ‘It’s your sky’.

Hotels

Marriott to add 14 luxury properties in Asia Pacific by 2023

Kristin Mariano Sep 22, 2022

Marriott International, Inc. has announced it expects to open 14 additional luxury properties in Asia Pacific by the end of 2023. The planned additions highlight the strategic growth of…

Hotels

Seven boutique properties join RARE

Kanchan Nath Sep 6, 2022

RARE India is a community of conscious luxury boutique hotels, palace stays, wildlife lodges, homestays and retreats in India and the subcontinent.

Hospitality

IHCL opens first Vivanta in Ahmedabad with 175 keys

Kanchan Nath Aug 22, 2022

With the addition of this hotel, The Indian Hotel Company Limited (IHCL) will have 19 hotels in Gujarat, including five under development.

Tourism

How you can celebrate the Independence Day long weekend

Megha Paul Aug 12, 2022

Independence Day, celebrated every 15 August, falls on a Monday this year, serving as the  ultimate long-weekend opportunity to explore and dwell in the rich culture of the country

India Pavilion logs in 1.5 million visitors at Expo 2020

Megha Paul Mar 23, 2022

The India Pavilion, one of the largest and most iconic pavilions at Expo2020 Dubai, has recorded more than 1.5 million footfalls since its inauguration on October 1 last year

India Pavilion records 900K visitors at Dubai Expo 2020

Megha Paul Feb 7, 2022

The India Pavilion at Expo2020 Dubai has achieved yet another milestone by registering 900,000 visitors since its inauguration on October 1, 2021

Reopening updates

Covid-19 negative report mandatory for travellers from 12 states in Uttarakhand

Megha Paul Apr 1, 2021

Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Uttarakhand government has now made it mandatory for people coming from a dozen states to furnish negative RT-PCR test reports not older than 72 hours on…

Reopening updates

Negative Covid-19 report mandatory for travellers in Rajasthan

Megha Paul Mar 9, 2021

Rajasthan government has made it mandatory for people coming from Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat to furnish a Covid-19 negative report on arrival in the state

Reopening updates

Travelling to Delhi? Check out these new travel rules from today

Megha Paul Feb 26, 2021

Starting today, Delhi has made it mandatory for people travelling from five states to get a negative Covid-19 report before entering the state.

Reopening updates

Karnataka’s big push to tourism sector as it gives industry status to hotels

Megha Paul Feb 22, 2021

The Karnataka state government has decided to accord industry status to the hotel business which was announced by the state’s tourism minister

Global

Travelling to Maharashtra? Here’s what you need to know as the state extends travel restrictions

Megha Paul Feb 11, 2021

The Maharashtra government has now announced that there will be travel restrictions to those coming into the state from Kerala

ICPB to host 13th CIC as hybrid event in October

Megha Paul Sep 28, 2020

ICPB focused on promoting India as an attractive MICE destination will organise flagship event, the 13th Conventions India Conclave (CIC) – as a hybrid event with the theme – ‘Physical &…

India Tourism Revival: Government Extends All Support

Anil Mathur Aug 19, 2020

Jawaharbhai Pethaljibhai Chavda, Minister Tourism, Government of Gujarat in India, said today, August 18, 2020, that COVID-19 is the biggest challenge that the global tourism sector has…

AirAsia announces Ahmedabad route

Megha Paul Feb 5, 2020

AirAsia announced a new direct route to Ahmedabad from Kuala Lumpur with four times weekly flights commencing 29 April 2020. These new services will support a vast market of 62 million…

Budget 2020: Promoting India as hub for tourism

Megha Paul Feb 3, 2020

Presenting the Union Budget for 2020-21 in the Parliament, finance minister of India, Nirmala Sitharaman stressed on the need for states to play a proactive role in development of…

Government to fund travel of citizens who visit 15 tourist spots

Megha Paul Jan 29, 2020

The Ministry of Tourism in India has launched ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ where citizens can pledge to travel to at least 15 locations across India by the year 2022. Bringing cheer to travel…

Mahindra Holidays to acquire stressed assets

Megha Paul Jan 27, 2020

Mahindra Holidays is looking at acquiring stressed assets in the hospitality sector across different parts of the country, including Kashmir. Kavinder Singh, managing director and CEO…

SIA to introduce Airbus A350-900 on Ahmedabad route

Megha Paul Jan 14, 2020

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announce the introduction of its Airbus A350-900 medium haul aircraft on the Ahmedabad to Singapore route. It will be the first international airline to…

Accor opens the first international hotel in GIFT City

Alastair Newport Jan 6, 2020

Accor has announced the launch of new property Grand Mercure Gandhinagar GIFT City, within India’s first ‘Intelligent and Green Infrastructure’ region. Based on the concept of leading…

New initiative to promote Karnataka on e-bikes

Megha Paul Nov 20, 2019

B: Live, an eco-tourism start-up which has pioneered the concept of electric vehicle (EV) tourism in India has launched its services in Karnataka. It offers immersive experiential tours…

Tourism

10 Indian monuments to remain open all day

Megha Paul Jul 31, 2019

Visitors to Humayun’s Tomb will soon be able to spend time in the sprawling garden complex  housing the monument until 9pm, one of 10 historic sites to now open late. The 16th century…

Transport

Rail Ministry undertaking feasibility studies for station upgradation

Megha Paul Jul 12, 2019

The Ministry of Railways through various agencies is undertaking techno-economic feasibility studies of railway stations. This was revealed by Piyush Goyal, minister of railways and…

Travel Agents

Leisure Group reopens luxury camps for India’s annual pilgrimage

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Oct 5, 2018

Leisure Hotels Group, the largest hotel chain in Uttarakhand with presence in Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh & Goa, has resumed its operations in all Char Dhams, post monsoon by…

Tourism Boards

Haryana’s history illuminated by new sound and light show

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Sep 17, 2018

India Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. (ITDC) the public sector undertaking under the aegis of Ministry of Tourism, Govt of India executed the implementation of a multimedia show based…

Tourism

Road trip! Cox and Kings launches new driving holiday service Self-Drive 365

Alastair Newport May 21, 2018

Indian travel giant Cox & Kings have announced the launch of Self-Drive 365, a new ‘one-stop road trip planner’, designed to put the driver at the centre of the action. The service…

Consumer

The new Indian wayfarer: young, digital, globetrotting

Simon Willmore Dec 27, 2017 11

India remains a favourite of global travellers for its natural beauty and impressive architecture. So how do we explain the recent trend of Indian vacationers going to faraway continents…

Associations

MTDC: Why were 2500 horses transported to Maharashtra?

Alastair Newport Dec 11, 2017 17

Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation has organised Sarangkheda Chetak Festival 2017 from 3rd December 2017 to 2nd Jan 2018 to attract domestic and foreign tourists in Nandurbar…

Hotels

Condé Nast Traveller India: The big winners from India’s glam travel event

Alastair Newport Dec 1, 2017 1

Condé Nast Traveller Travel Awards (RTA) took place at Andaz Delhi, Aerocity, New Delhi, on 27th November 2017 with invitees comprising industry leaders, influencers, and marquee names from…

Tourism

ITDC invites state tourist boards to unite in growth, profit and prosperity

Alastair Newport Nov 27, 2017 25

The Management of India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC)  invited State Tourism corporations and departments, from Pan India for a round table discussion to find possible solutions to…

Hotels

Where to Stay: the latest hotels in KL, Nagoya, Colombo and more

Mark Elliott Aug 18, 2017

Favehotel Tuban Location: On Basuki Rachmad Road in Tuban, the seaport in East Java, three hours' drive from Surabaya's Juanda International Airport Grade: Economy Keys: 105…

Features

Dwarka gets its first Mercure

Megha Paul Aug 11, 2017

With the launch of Mercure Dwarka, Mercure made its debut in the holy city of Dwarka, known as one of the prominent Char Dham and one of the seven most ancient religious cities in India. The…

Tourism

Strong growth for Indian domestic tourism

Mark Elliott Jul 4, 2017

India's domestic tourism industry continued to surge in 2016, with inter-state visitation seeing double-digit growth. A total of 1.61 billion domestic tourism trips were registered by…

Travel Agents

Flight Centre expands retail footprint in India

Mark Elliott Jun 13, 2017

Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) has expanded its presence in India with the opening of its first retail outlet in the Gujarati city of Surat. Flight Shop, the Indian leisure travel…

UK

Cox & Kings names top destinations for Indian vegetarians

Mark Elliott May 23, 2017

Dubai, the UK and Singapore have been identified as the most “vegetarian-friendly” destinations for Indian travellers. In a survey, Cox & Kings Survey found that these three…

Tourism

Indian domestic tourism surges in 2016

Mark Elliott Mar 3, 2017

India's domestic tourism sector is booming, with the country witnessing a double-digit jump in domestic trips during 2016. According to the latest data from India's Ministry of…

Cruise

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils 2018/19 itineraries

Simon Willmore Mar 2, 2017

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announce that, in 2018/19, it will be visiting no fewer than 228 destinations in 73 countries around the globe, covering 91 areas of scenic cruising, from the UK…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA expands in Ahmedabad

Mark Elliott Feb 16, 2017

Singapore Airlines will expand its Indian operations next month with the launch of an additional flight to Ahmedabad. Effective 26 March 2017, the national carrier will launch a…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: China Eastern Airlines, Cebu Pacific and more

Mark Elliott Jan 25, 2017

China Eastern launches new link to Laos Where? Kunming (China) to Luang Prabang, pictured (Laos) When? Four times a week, effective 2 March 2017 Who? China Eastern Airlines Why?…

Tourism Boards

Indian tourism comes together at SATTE 2015

Mark Elliott Feb 1, 2015

The Indian travel industry was on show at last week's SATTE 2015 event in New Delhi. With the Indian government promising a renewed focus on the tourism sector, multiple state…