IEIA charts roadmap to push India to top five global exhibition markets

The Indian Exhibition Industry Association (IEIA) on Friday convened the India MICE Industry Round Table that focussed on a roadmap to push the country into the top five global exhibition markets.  In a press release, IEIA says that the Indian MICE market, valued at USD 49.4 bil...

Moustache Group enters northeast with Gangtok hostel

Moustache Group of Hotels, a unit of India Hostels,  has started its latest backpacker hostel in Gangtok, capital of Sikkim, as part of its ambitious expansion into India’s youth-travel market. In a press statement, the hospitality firm says that it has committed to adding...

Varun Mehta appointed Head of Partnerships at Brightsun Travel

Brightsun Travel, a leading travel management and B2B travel solutions firm, has strengthened its leadership team in India with the appointment of Varun Mehta as Head of Partnerships. The role comes with an extended mandate to drive supplier engagement and grow Brightsun Travelâ€...

Nautika celebrates four years with 2.5 million passenger milestone

Le Méridien debuts in Navi Mumbai

International hospitality firm Marriott has expanded its footprint in India with the debut of Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts in Navi Mumbai. In a press statement, Marriot says that the newly launched Le Méridien Navi Mumbai offers a contemporary interpretation of the brand, s...

IHG signs Holiday Inn Resort in Lonavala

IHG Hotels & Resorts, a leading hospitality company, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Emproy Hospitality, for the development of Holiday Inn Resort Lonavala. In a press statement, IHG Hotels Group says that planned to open in 2027, the deal strengthens...

United Hospitality Management enters India with Rosastays acquisition

Gaining access to key leisure destinations across India, United Hospitality Management, a hospitality firm, has entered the Indian market through the acquisition of boutique brand Rosastays. In a press statement, UHM says that the deal provides it with 17 operational properties a...

Strong uptick in bookings for year-end travel: Delphi World Money report

There is a resurgence in consumer confidence, supported by a steady rise in spending on leisure travel, says a report released by foreign exchange dealer, Delphi World Money. In a press statement, the company says that the report reflects on travellers planning in advance, explor...

Marriott debuts dual-branded property in Amritsar

Marriott Executive Apartments & Four Points by Sheraton, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, has announced the opening of Marriott Executive Apartments Amritsar alongside Four Points by Sheraton Amritsar, Mall Road. In a press s...

IndiGo to launch more flights from Navi Mumbai Airport

IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has announced the launch of new direct routes and frequency additions from the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), to strengthen connectivity from the newly-inaugurated airport to destinations across the country. Ina press statement, IndiG...

Me’gong Festival to take place in Meghalaya on December 5-6

With a lineup of global and local musicians, led by pop-rock artist Richard Marx and international electronic music duo Yellow Claw, Meghalaya will host Me’gong Festival at Tura, on December 5 and 6. In a press statement, Meghalaya Tourism says that the 2025 edition of the fest...

Air India Express to begin operations from Navi Mumbai airport on December 25

Air India Express, a low-cost subsidiary of Air India, has announced that it will begin operations from the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), from its opening day on December 25. The carrier will operate daily flights to Bengaluru and five weekly flights to Delhi...