India and You, Author at Media India Group

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...

UBD launches Madhvan whisky, expands premium spirits portfolio

August 25, 2025

Uppal Brewers & Distillers (UBD), an alcohol-beverage company of Uppal Group, has announced the launch of Madhvan, a premium whisky brand that blends Indian grain spirits with fine Scotch malt, strengthening the company’s foothold in India’s fast-growing premium whisky se...

Air India Express to add three cities from September 1

August 14, 2025

Air India Express, the low-cost subsidiary of Air India, will connect Ahmedabad, Chandigarh and Dehradun to its Bengaluru hub starting September 1. In a press statement, the expansion, supported by a fleet of 116 aircraft, marks the airline’s push into high-potential markets. T...

Kerala to host India’s first wedding and MICE Conclave

August 13, 2025

India’s first Wedding and MICE Conclave, organised by Kerala Travel Mart in collaboration with the state government and aiming to give a push to position Kerala as a preferred setting for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) and destination weddings, is set...

FAITH Conclave 2025 set for August 12–13 in New Delhi

July 30, 2025

Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH) has announced that its most significant policy dialogue since the onset of the pandemic, the FAITH Conclave 2025 is scheduled to be held on August 12-13 in New Delhi. In a press statement, FAITH says that unde...

AbhiBus unveils ‘New Bus’ filter for travellers

July 30, 2025

AbhiBus, the bus ticketing arm of travel firm ixigo and a leading player in India’s online bus travel sector, has launched a first-of-its-kind ‘New Buses’ filter to improve transparency and comfort for millions of Indian commuters. In a press statement, AbhiBus says that th...

TAFI launches Punjab Chapter to strengthen presence in north India

July 29, 2025

As part of its strategy to expand its footprint nationwide, Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI), a leading association of travel trade professionals in the country, has inaugurated its 13th chapter in Punjab, further expanding its national presence. According to a press stat...

Goa registers record tourist arrivals of 5.4 million up to June 30

July 21, 2025

Goa’s tourism sector reported unprecedented growth in the first six months, receiving a record-breaking 5.4 million tourists despite the traditionally lean summer period. In a press statement, the Department of Tourism of Goa says that both domestic and international arrivals r...

Karnataka Tourism expands Eastern outreach with Kolkata roadshow

July 12, 2025

As part of its outreach in Eastern India, Karnataka Tourism held a roadshow in Kolkata, aimed at strengthening engagement with the regional travel trade community. In a press statement, Karnataka Tourism says that the roadshow was part of its strategic focus on positioning Easter...

India on its feet: A cultural map through traditional footwear

July 9, 2025

When Indian culture is showcased, it is often through vibrant clothing, ornate jewellery, majestic architecture, colourful festivals, and, occasionally, films and television. But there is one subtle, often overlooked element that also tells the story of India’s civilisation, it...