India and You, Author at Media India Group

Singing Sands heritage festival to be held in Rajasthan from October 10-12

September 19, 2025

Dancing Peacock, a Jaipur-based event organiser, is set to host the Singing Sands Heritage Festival for its second edition from October 10 to 12. In a press statement, the organisers say that the festival is set against the evocative backdrop of the 275-year-old Dundlod Fort in R...

GSTC certification comes to India with UCSL–QualStar partnership

September 18, 2025

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), that sets and manages worldwide standards for sustainable travel and tourism, has finally arrived in India, offering hotels a locally accessible and cost-effective pathway to global recognition. This landmark move, enabled by a strat...

IHG to open Holiday Inn Siliguri by 2027

September 18, 2025

Hospitality major IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement to launch Holiday Inn Siliguri, in partnership with Four Vedas Hotels & Resorts, a joint venture between Kaysons Group, Sagar Group, and Golden Goenka Group. In a press statement, IHG says that this ...

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 ...