Spain’s ascent as the preferred Mediterranean getaway for the Indian outbound in recent years has […]
Month: June 2016
Yatra.com diversifies with cab marketplace; aims to become the one-stop travel solution
Indian online travel portal, Yatra.com has ventured into a new territory – cab marketplace. With […]
Mixed development central to AccorHotels expansion; best bet for ROI, says Gaurav Bhushan
Instead of creating a single massive luxury property, AccorHotels is smartly mixing its offerings to […]
OYO taps business travellers; launches “OYO for Business” app with self-serve features
Self-serve platforms have been in vogue in some parts of Europe and the US. It […]
After a momentary stir, ‘Brexit’ set to fuel Indian outbound as Pound heads south
The Great Britain’s shock exit from the European Union has left much in the realm […]
Growing demand for experiential holidaying working well for home-stay segment, trend likely to intensify
Growing interest in experiential holidaying is going beyond merely engaging in activities and more travelers […]
Spotlight on yoga as Second International Yoga Day celebrated globally
Yoga is in vogue. From classical forms to more contemporary fusion form, it is being […]
India’s Silicon Valley set for a 7300 crore makeover
Bengaluru, India’s answer to Silicon Valley, grapples with serious deficit of infrastructure. Worsening traffic and […]
In a push for reforms, new civil aviation policy bids adieu to archaic 5/20; FDI extended to 100%
Going high on reform agenda, this time on the civil aviation front, the cabinet has […]
T&T growing on niche outbound; keen on tapping historical linkages to promote tourism
Trinidad and Tobago has a strong historical connect to India, dating back to the days […]
New York’s official tourism website, NYCgo.com gets a makeover; smarter interface aids to ‘ease of travel’
New York has long been one of the most frequented tourist cities in the world. […]
TN needs a larger vision; ban on alcohol will impact revenue, say industry insiders
As CM Jayalalitha takes over the reins of TN one more time, hotel industry is […]
Stronger diplomatic engagements bodes well for travel and tourism into India
India, in the recent past, has been in news for all good reasons. Aimed at […]
Distinctive Asian hospitality sets us apart; MICE industry needs specialization, says GM, Shangri La’s Eros Hotel
Parmeet Singh Nayar, General Manager – Shangri-La’s – Eros Hotel, New Delhi bets on authentic […]
New Civil Aviation policy bids adieu to the archaic 5/20 rule
Going high on reform agenda, this time on the civil aviation front, the cabinet has […]
Drought hit Bidar turns to tourism for jobs with ‘Swadesh Darshan’
Bidar district of Karnataka lies far away from the IT hub of Bengaluru, some 700 […]
Boost to Himachal tourism as Shimla-Parwanoo NH 4-laning kicks off
The Ministry of Road Transport and Shipping has given a go-ahead to long expected 4-laning […]
MPSTDC rolls out attractive offers, incentives to bolster tourism and infra
MPSTDC, in a recent presentation, has highlighted plethora of investment opportunities in the state. With […]
Sensible, Sustainable, Superlative: The Fern tourism product
An interview with Param Kannampilly, Chairman and MD of CONCEPT HOSPITALITY – who conduct, manage […]
Tarun Thakral rues lack of interface, basic hygeine for dismal show of museums
India’s culture and history are its strongest USPs, and yet our museums have failed to […]
‘Joy of life’, Mediterranean offerings makes Greece an ideal Indian outbound, says envoy
His Excellency Panos Kalogeropoulos, Ambassador of Greece believes that his nation’s offerings like ‘joy of […]
Ajay Singh reminisces troubled days, looks ahead as SpiceJet celebrates its 11 years
It was a night of festivity, music and live performances for SpiceJet management as the […]
CAPA report indicates growing PPP investment in airport infrastructure
PPP mode of investment is finding many takers once again, reads the latest CAPA report. […]
Industry upbeat with the extension of E-tv to cover medical and yoga tourists
The government has further eased e-visa norms to cover travellers seeking medical treatment or on […]
Ginger Hotels will continue expansion with 15-20 properties each year in key cities: Nikhil Sharma, COO
A breed of travelers who demand more options at very competitive pricing will continue to […]



