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BLS International wins 3-year contract for Indian visa centres in China
October 16, 2025
Government services firm BLS International Services, has bagged a contract by the Union Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to establish and operate Indian visa application centres in China. In a press statement, BLS says that this contract will be valid for a period of three year...
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Hilton to double footprint in Chennai with property in Egmore
October 16, 2025
Hospitality group Hilton Hotels has announced that it will be setting up its second property in Chennai in collaboration with MKR Estate Developers, a subsidiary of MGM Healthcare Group. In a press statement, Hilton says that the new property, Hilton Chennai Egmore, is planned to...
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Air India adds 174 weekly flights to domestic and short-haul international network
October 15, 2025
Ahead of the busy winter travel season, Air India has announced the addition of 174 weekly flights on key domestic and short-haul international routes as part of its Northern Winter Schedule, starting from October 26. According to a press statement, these new services, operated b...
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Air India, Air India Express add flights to Patna for festive rush
October 14, 2025
Air India and Air India Express have announced the introduction of 166 additional weekly flights to and from Patna to cater to the increased travel demand during the festive season around Diwali and Chhath Puja. According to a press statement, between October 15 and November 2, A...
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Radisson augments footprint in Uttar Pradesh with two hotels
October 14, 2025
Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) has opened two new hotels in North India, Park Inn by Radisson Lucknow Vikas Nagar and Radisson Hotel Prayagraj as part of its continued growth in one of India’s fastest-growing regions. According to a press release, Park Inn by Radisson located in Vi...
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Airattix opens luggage storage facility near Ram Mandir in Ayodhya
October 10, 2025
Airattix, a technology-based storage solutions company, has launched its first luggage storage facility in Ayodhya. The unit is located less than 1 km from both the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir and the Ayodhya Railway Station. In a press statement, Airattix says that given the res...
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The Hostel Co launches hostel marketplace
October 10, 2025
The Hostel Co has launched a marketplace for backpacker hostels in India, targetting backpacking travellers across India. According to a press statement, the platform, founded by Palash Goel, a BITS Pilani and FMS Delhi alumnus and former Amazon Category Manager, the Hostel Co is...
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Hyatt to set up first branded hotel in Sangli
October 9, 2025
Hyatt Hotels has announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Shah Lagoo Properties for setting up Hyatt Place Kolhapur Sangli in Sangli district of western Maharashtra. According to a press statement, the hotel will be a part of SL Highstreet, a ...
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IATO renews demand for proactive promotion of India Tourism overseas
October 9, 2025
The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO), a leading association of inbound tour operators in India, has renewed its demand for the government to adopt a comprehensive, well-funded international tourism promotion strategy. In a press statement, IATO says that it has called ...
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SpiceJet adds Port Blair & Udaipur to winter flight map
October 8, 2025
SpiceJet, a low-cost carrier, has announced the launch of daily flights to Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Udaipur in Rajasthan as part of its winter schedule. In a press statement, the airline says it will operate daily flights to Port Blair from ...
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ITC Hotels expands footprint in HP with new property near Shimla
October 8, 2025
Expanding its presence in the Himalayas, Indian luxury hospitality company ITC Hotels has announced the expansion of its premium boutique brand, with the launch of Storii Narindera Orchards, Kufri. Nestled amid apple orchards and overlooking the majestic Dhauladhar ranges, the pr...
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Wonderla partners with QueueBuster to launch unified park management system
October 7, 2025
Wonderla Holidays, India’s largest amusement park group, has taken a big step in its digital journey by launching a mobile-first park management system in partnership with QueueBuster, a leading retail technology company. This new system features an industry-first Single QR Cod...
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