India and You, Author at Media India Group

UP Tourism targets startups to expand job creation

April 25, 2026

In Uttar Pradesh, tourism is being recast as a jobs engine rather than a support sector. With a target to raise its employment share to 5 pc by 2047, the state is turning to startups, policy incentives and new travel formats to expand opportunities across local economies and serv...

Polo Hotels relaunches brand with experiential luxury focus

April 23, 2026

Polo Hotels and Resorts, a leading luxury hospitality firm based in Northeast India, has unveiled a refreshed identity centred on curated, destination-specific experiences designed for travellers seeking immersive and story-driven stays. In a press statement, the hospitality firm...

FTII film selected for Cinef competition at Cannes Film Festival

April 22, 2026

The organisers of Cannes Film Festival, the world’s largest film festival organised in the city in southern France every May, have announced that for the 79th Festival de Cannes, 10 short films have been selected for the competition from a pool of 3,184 submissions representing...

Over 75 pc urban consumers shift to local experiences as travel costs rise: Alive App

April 21, 2026

A survey has found that more than 75 pc of urban consumers in India are engaging in local experiences this summer, with one in three increasing their spending, as rising travel costs and flight uncertainty prompt a shift away from traditional travel. The findings are based on ins...

FAITH Conclave to be held on July 16-17 in New Delhi

April 20, 2026

The Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism and Hospitality (FAITH), an apex body of Indian travel and hospitality industry, has announced the holding of the second edition of Tourism conclave on July 16-17 in New Delhi. In a press statement, FAITH says that the two-day even...

Inbound tourism into India down by 20 pc due to US-Iran conflict: PHDCCI

April 16, 2026

The geopolitical shock caused by the siw-week long conflict between Iran and the United States-Israel has disrupted India’s travel economy, says the Punjab, Haryana, Delhi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), which warns of a 15–20 pc decline in inbound tourist traffic ...

Women bikers on road to freedom

April 15, 2026

At the first thought, one would rarely associate those heavy riding gears, fringed leather jackets and gigantic motorbikes with women, especially Indian as motorcycling, like many other outdoor activities is still overwhelmingly dominated by men. However, in the recent years ther...

Listed hospitality firms to add 70,000 keys in India by 2030: CBRE

April 14, 2026

India’s hospitality sector is entering a phase of sustained growth, with listed hotel operators expected to add over 70,000 keys by 2030, while the market size is projected to expand from USD 24.6 billion in 2024 to around USD 31 billion by 2029, driven largely by a 40 pc surge...

ATOAI to host seminar on ‘Adventure Tourism Risk Management’ in New Delhi on May 18

April 13, 2026

Convening policymakers, industry stakeholders and global experts to discuss strengthening safety systems, risk mitigation practices and regulatory frameworks in India’s expanding adventure tourism sector, the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) will host a sem...

UP Tourism launches citizen-led heritage campaigns to mark World Heritage Week

April 13, 2026

To deepen public participation in heritage conservation and awareness, Uttar Pradesh Tourism has launched two citizen-led initiatives, UP Heritage Through My Lens and Share Your Personal Treasure, as part of World Heritage Week, leading up to World Heritage Day on April 18, aimed...

National Surfing Championship begins in Little Andaman

April 10, 2026

In order to promote the islands as an ideal surfing destination, the Andaman & Nicobar Tourism Department, in collaboration with the Surfing Federation of India, has launched the ‘Little Andaman Pro 2026’, a national-level surfing championship that began on Thursday and w...

Axis Bank signs MoU with FHRAI to strengthen hospitality sector engagement

April 9, 2026

Axis Bank has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) to boost collaboration with the country’s hospitality sector, focussing on providing tailored banking solutions and supporting businesses acr...