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Kerala government reiterates commitment to strengthen tourism sector
June 13, 2026
In order to strengthen Kerala’s tourism sector and enhance its global competitiveness, the State government has reiterated its commitment to the industry, which contributes over 11 pc to the State’s economy. Kerala Tourism Minister P C Vishnunadh says that comprehensive devel...
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Indian Hotels Company expands presence in Mumbai with Bandra House
June 12, 2026
With the launch of Bandra House, a new 39-room hotel that reflects the distinctive culture, artistic heritage and coastal character of the Mumbai’s iconic Bandra locality, Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), the largest hospitality firm of India, has strengthened its portfolio in the...
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Ayodhya received over 160 million visitors in 2024
June 12, 2026
Ayodhya, a major spiritual tourism destination in Uttar Pradesh that is home to Ram Temple has recorded 164.42 million visitors in 2024, up from 6 million in 2020, marking a sharp tourism surge over four years driven by the inauguration of the Ram Temple and major infrastructure ...
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Marriott opens 10,000th hotel with JW Marriott Ranthambore
June 11, 2026
In a move to strengthen its global footprint ahead of its 100th year of operations, Marriott International, a leading hospitality firm, has opened its 10,000th property worldwide with the launch of the JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort and Spa in Rajasthan, marking a significant mil...
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Summit Hotels launches Mandir Collection for spiritual hospitality
June 3, 2026
Summit Hotels and Resorts, a hospitality company headquartered in Siliguri, West Bengal, has entered India’s growing spiritual tourism market with the launch of Mandir Collection, a new hotel brand focussed on pilgrimage destinations and faith-inspired travel experiences. T...
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Digi Yatra crosses 100 million passenger journeys
June 3, 2026
Biometric-enabled air travel platform Digi Yatra platform has crossed 100 million user journeys, highlighting the growing adoption of biometric-enabled air travel in India. In a press statement, the Ministry of Civil Aviation, which has mounted the platform, says that Digi Yatra ...
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India leads global summer travel plans despite rising costs: Allianz Partners
June 3, 2026
Indian travellers remain among the world’s most enthusiastic holidaymakers this year, with 87 pc planning a summer vacation, significantly above the global average of 74 pc, while rising travel costs, geopolitical uncertainty, climate concerns and digital trends are increasingl...
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Radisson reports strong summer demand across India
June 2, 2026
Leading hospitality firm Radisson Hotel Group says Indian hospitality sector is witnessing strong momentum during the ongoing summer travel season, supported by growing domestic tourism and changing travel preferences. In a press statement, Nikhil Sharma, Managing Director and CO...
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India’s domestic air traffic drops as April passenger numbers decline: DGCA
June 1, 2026
Indian carriers flew 13.8 million domestic passengers in April, down 3.47 pc from 14.3 million in April last year. It was also lower than March, when airlines flew 14.4 million people, a drop of 4.2 pc in just one month, says the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in it...
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Team Maddys Bhavana wins inaugural Tourism Premier League in Kerala
May 30, 2026
The first edition of the Tourism Premier League (TPL) concluded in Kochi after a three-day cricket tournament that saw 24 teams from the tourism and hospitality industry across Kerala compete, highlighting efforts to strengthen connections across the sector. In a press statemen...
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Meghalaya targets 2.1 million visitors by 2028
May 30, 2026
Meghalaya is witnessing rapid growth in tourism, with tourist arrivals increasing from around 1.2 million in 2018 to more than 1.6 million currently. As visitor demand continues to rise, the state government is strengthening its community-based tourism model through homestay init...
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Rezang La: Where voices of 1962 War martyrs echo
May 30, 2026
In the morning of January 1963, with temperatures fluctuating between -10°C and -20°C, the environment was so quiet that even predatory animals seemed to think it was too early and too cold to hunt. Amidst this stillness, a Ladakhi shepherd wandered through the cold desert of L...
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