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Ventive Hospitality expands Marriott partnership with seven new hotels
July 8, 2025
Ventive Hospitality, luxury hotels and resorts company, in collaboration with its Promoter Group Companies, has announced a major expansion of its partnership with Marriott International, American hospitality giant, signing management contracts for seven new luxury, upper-upscale...
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Palaces of Bundi: Stunning Mughal and Rajput frescoes
July 4, 2025
The palaces of Bundi in Rajasthan are among the most fascinating and historically significant architectural treasures in India, rising sharply against the rocky slopes of the Aravalli hills. The Garh Palace, also called Bundi Palace, is the centrepiece of Bundi’s royal past...
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AI revolutionises India’s independent film scene
July 3, 2025
A quiet revolution is sweeping through Mumbai’s film district and beyond, as independent filmmakers across India embrace artificial intelligence (AI) to transform the landscape of Indian cinema. Once the exclusive domain of big-budget studios, cutting-edge AI technologies are n...
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Shangarh: A quiet Himalayan escape
June 27, 2025
At 2,103 metres, nestled deep in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district, which is better known for its tourist magnets like Manali, Malana and Solang Valley, lies Shangarh, a village that feels untouched by time. With its vast green meadows, ancient pine forests, and snow-l...
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India’s first Wedding and MICE Conclave to be held in Kochi in August
June 25, 2025
In collaboration with the Kerala Travel Mart (KTM) Society, the Kerala Tourism Department will host India’s inaugural Wedding and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) Conclave in Kochi from August 14 to 16. In a press statement, KTM says that Kerala Tourism ...
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International music stars to glitter at Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2025
June 23, 2025
Global music stars, including American singer Jason Derulo and top Irish band the Script, will be amongst the performers during a series of concerts to be organised during Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2025, set to be held in Meghalaya’s capital on November 14 and 15. “Eve...
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Anini: Where the clouds come down to kiss the land
June 21, 2025
Hidden high in the eastern Himalayas in Arunachal Pradesh, about 560 km from the state’s capital, Itanagar, Anini is a quiet and remote town in the Dibang Valley district of the state. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, thick forests and winding rivers, Anini offers a peacefu...
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5 culturally immersive activities for globetrotters
June 20, 2025
Cultural exchange is more than just food and fashion in today’s more interconnected world; it is about immersive, hands-on experiences that allow travellers to put themselves in the shoes of another society. These five activities, which range from the intricate artistry of ...
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ETAA Eastern India Chapter celebrates World Environment Day with Ministry of Tourism
June 9, 2025
Enterprising Travel Agents Association, Eastern India Chapter (ETAA) organised a comprehensive World Environment Day celebration at the Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management (GNIHM) Campus, Kolkata, with support from the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, Kolkata Region...
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Accor names Cyrus Madan Director for India & South Asia
June 9, 2025
Accor, world’s second largest hospitality firm, has announced the appointment of Cyrus Madan as Director of Development for India and South Asia. In a press statement, Accor says that with nearly 30 years of experience in hospitality management and hotel business development, M...
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IATO urges INR 10 billion budget for inbound tourism
June 2, 2025
Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) has urged the Indian government for immediate budgetary allocation of INR 10 billion under Incredible India campaign and formation of “India Tourism Board” under the leadership of the Prime Minister with the specific objective of in...
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IATO invites Odisha Deputy CM for 40th Annual Convention
May 15, 2025
Ahead of the 40th IATO Annual Convention, the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO), a leading travel association, visited Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister and Tourism Minister, Pravati Parida, to invite her to the upcoming convention, which is scheduled to be held from Aug...
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