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Dastaan-e-Akhtari, tribute to Begum Akhtar, in Mumbai on October 4

September 17, 2025

The historic Royal Opera House in Mumbai will come alive with Dastaan-e-Akhtari, on October 4, a uniquely curated evening dedicated to the legendary singer Begum Akhtar, the indomitable queen of ghazals, thumris, and dadras. The programme has been conceptualised and produced by E...

Goa registers 8.4 pc rise in tourist arrivals in H1 2025

September 16, 2025

As Goa approaches the final quarter of 2025, the state is witnessing a significant boost in its international connectivity through new direct flights, increased charter operations and enhanced cruise access. In a press statement, Goa Tourism says that these developments coincide ...

Air India Express launches daily direct flights from Dehradun to Bengaluru

September 16, 2025

Air India Express, India’s first budget international airline, has started operating from Dehradun Airport with the launch of daily direct flights to Bengaluru. According to a press statement, the inaugural flight took off from Dehradun at 16:30 and landed in Bengaluru at 19:30...

Oyo expands Sunday Hotels footprint with 40 new properties

September 15, 2025

Oyo’s parent company, Prism, which is preparing for an Initial Public Offering, is speeding up the growth of its premium hotel brand, Sunday Hotels. According to a press statement, it plans to open 40 new high-end hotels, including 4-star and 5-star properties across India duri...

FHRAI to host 55th Annual Convention in Bengaluru

September 13, 2025

The 55th Annual Convention of the Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), the apex body of the Indian hospitality industry, representing over 60,000 hotels and 500,000 restaurants nationwide, will be held in Bengaluru over three days, starting from Sep...

Ecko Hotels & Resorts expands to 12 destinations across India

September 9, 2025

Ecko Hotels & Resorts, an Indian hospitality brand, has announced the opening of several new properties. Since launching in April with hotels in Rishikesh, Tapovan, and Haridwar, the brand has added over 1,000 rooms across new locations in Pandukeshwar, Badrinath, Amritsar, D...

Air India partners Avis for premium chauffeur car services

September 8, 2025

Air India has announced a strategic partnership with Avis India to provide its guests with enhanced ground transportation services, marking a significant step in offering an integrated travel experience beyond flights. In a press statement, Air India says that this collaboration ...

Meghalaya Tourism unveils Autumn Calendar 2025

September 4, 2025

Department of Tourism of Meghalaya, a north-eastern state, has officially launched the Autumn Calendar 2025, unveiling a stellar line-up of festivals, aiming to cement Meghalaya’s position as one a vibrant cultural destination. “These festivals should not be seen as expenses ...

ITB India 2025 opens in Mumbai showcasing global travel

September 2, 2025

ITB India 2025, a leading B2B travel trade show organised by Messe Berlin, officially opened today in Mumbai, marking its third in-person edition as a premier B2B trade show and conference for the travel industry. In a press statement, the organisers say that under the theme The ...

Air India Express launches direct flights from Ahmedabad and Chandigarh to Bengaluru

September 1, 2025

Air India Express, low cost subsidiary of Air India, has commenced direct flights from Ahmedabad and Chandigarh, connecting directly to Bengaluru. According to a press statement, the airline will operate twice daily services from Chandigarh and daily services from Ahmedabad, wi...

Lebua announces new luxury boutique hotel in Udaipur

August 28, 2025

Lebua, a Thai luxury hotel brand, has announced its comeback in India with the opening of a boutique luxury hotel in Udaipur. According to a press statement, the property, set to welcome clients in the third quarter of 2025, will feature 49 appointed rooms, a signature dining...

UNESCO, Royal Enfield launch heritage ride across Himachal

August 27, 2025

Indian motorcycle manufacturer Royal Enfield has partnered with the United Nations Educational, Social and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to launch the fourth edition of ‘The Great Himalayan Exploration’, a unique motorcycling expedition aimed at documenting and preserving th...