IHG in partnership with SAMHI rebranded 10 hotels to global standards within a short span […]
Month: February 2019
Green tourism, culinary tours finding traction among new-age travellers, says Sharat Dhall
Increasing digitalisation of services is assisting companies in curating a more personalised, intimate experience for […]
IHCL reaffirms ASPIRATION 2022; focused initiatives working well, says Puneet Chhatwal
The Indian Hotels Company Limited recently held its second Capital Markets Day. The Company shared […]
Vistara and JAL’s codeshare agreement will positively impact SE Asia connect
In what could add more teeth to India’s ‘Act East Policy’, strengthening air connectivity to […]
Top industry, government stakeholders to come together for the 3rd edition of BITB India Tourism Summit
The 3rd edition of BITB India Tourism Summit will be a grander affair, bringing together […]
OYO launches operations in Japan, inks a JV with Yahoo Japan Corporation
OYO has commenced its operations in Japan, through a joint venture with Yahoo Japan Corporation […]
Thomas Cook India acquires Digiphoto Entertainment Imaging
Acquisition is PAT and free cash accretive from day one Marks Thomas Cook India Group’s […]
India now 2nd biggest inbound market for the Sultanate of Oman, tourist arrival up by 12.37%
357,147 Indian travellers visited the country from January to December 2018, making India of the […]
A grander Accor Showcase set to return for its third edition
Accor’s largest international showcase will bring together over 1,600 delegates with representation from over 70 […]
FSSAI felicitates HRAWI for outstanding contribution towards Swasth Bharat Yatra
The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) was felicitated by the Food Safety […]
In a disruptive shift, Accor launches a new loyalty program, corporate logo
Accor has recently unveiled launched a new premium visual language including a new corporate logo. […]
New Indian products must reflect country’s rich heritage: Fred Dixon, CEO, NYC & Co.
Fred Dixon, President and CEO, NYC & Company., was recently in the capital to promote […]
Cinnamon Red expands to Kandy with the announcement of a new property
Introduced in 2014, the lean luxury segment of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Cinnamon Red is […]
India Israel bilateral connect gets stronger with Arkia Airline’s foray into Goa and Kochi
After Air India and El Al, Arkia Airline will connect India and Israel with nonstops. […]
IHCL now in the homestay segment, plantation trails, with Ama Trails & Stays
IHCL has inked a management contract for nine Plantation Heritage Bungalows with Tata Coffee. It […]
4th edition of Udaipur World Music Festival concludes with global participation
150 global artistes from countries including Israel, Spain, Portugal, Indonesia, Iran, Greece and Switzerland gave […]
Kerala tourism surmounts floods, Nipah and hartals, to rake up record revenue in 2018
Powered by more tourists and higher spends from traditional source markets, Kerala’s unprecedented revenue from […]
Ashwani Lohani takes charge as CMD Air India, with the status of Secretary to GOI
Ashwani Lohani has been appointed as Air India CMD. The PM-headed Appointments Committee of the […]
Lufthansa appoints George Ettiyil as Senior Director Sales, South Asia
Lufthansa Group Airlines has appointed George Ettiyil as its new Senior Director Sales South Asia. […]
New and untapped destinations gaining interest among the millennial outbound, suggests Thomas Cook India findings
India’s millennials are increasingly preferring non-traditional experiences over much taken romantic destinations. Unique destinations are […]
IHCL going strong in Q3, 2018-19; PAT grows 50% over 2017-2018
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has recently reported its consolidated and standalone financials for […]
UP’s focus on developing infra in the eastern region could positively impact religious, spiritual tourism
It is true that religious and spiritual centres in the eastern UP region are major […]
SA Tourism conducts roadshow in Delhi; target 100k+ visitors from India
South African Tourism’s the 16th edition of their Annual Roadshow was aimed at capitalizing on […]
J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik nominates K B Kachru on the Vaishno Devi Board
It’s great news for the hospitality industry as KB Kachru, Chairman Emeritus of Radisson Hotels […]
From Air India to MoCA: Kharola keeps his tryst with aviation
Pradeep Singh Kharola, CMD, Air India has been appointed as the Civil Aviation secretary in […]
Luxury segment gains with IHCL’s first mountain resort; Taj Theog Resort & Spa, Shimla launched
Theog is a Tehsil in the district of Shimla. It is located some 32 kilometres […]
Madhya Pradesh’s two-pronged strategy: new segments and an invigorated industry outreach
The central state of India has been a major driver of tourism in the country, […]
The Art and Science of Hotel Brand Valuation: a report by Achin Khanna
Making a compelling case for engaging professional hospitality valuation firms by hotels, restaurants and other […]
Interim budget skips the ‘T’ word, but industry gives a thumbs up
The government has laid out the interim budget for 2019. Union Finance Minister Piyush Goel’s […]
South Goa gets yet another hotel; Sarovar Portico in Palolem expected mid-2019
South Goa will get yet another hotel as Sarovar Hotels has gone public with its […]
How a grander Surajkund International Crafts Mela is patronising artisans, attracting footfalls
There is no doubt that the Surajkund International Crafts Fair has assumed a critical role […]
Rural tourism answer to India’s quest for growth, employment in the hinterland, suggest segment biggies
The inaugural edition of Rural Tourism Day brought together champions of the segment, who suggested […]
