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Antara Cruises launches cruise in Bhitarkanika Sanctuary
May 28, 2026
River cruise company Antara Cruises has announced a two-night, three-day private catamaran journey through the waterways of Bhitarkanika, a wildlife sanctuary in Odisha, famous for its mangroves. In a press statement, the cruise operator says that the newly launched itinerary wil...
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Nearly 300 tourists stranded in mid-air after Gulmarg Gondola develops technical fault
May 25, 2026
Gulmarg Gondola cable car service in Jammu and Kashmir was temporarily suspended on Monday after a technical fault left nearly 300 tourists stranded mid-air inside multiple cabins, triggering a large-scale rescue operation involving the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and civil ad...
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Romanian film Fjord wins Palme d’Or at 79th Cannes Film Festival
May 24, 2026
The organisers of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, the world’s largest film festival held annually in the southern French city of Cannes, have announced this year’s winners, with Romanian filmmaker Cristian Mungiu’s Fjord winning the prestigious Palme d’Or, while Nepalese f...
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Ooty Flower Festival brings heritage-themed floral displays
May 23, 2026
Thousands of visitors are thronging the Government Botanical Garden at Ooty, a popular hill station in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu, which is hosting the annual Flower Festival, featuring large-scale floral displays, heritage-themed installations, recreations of iconic Tam...
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Delhi government launches shared cab service with Uber at IGI Airport
May 23, 2026
The Delhi government on Friday launched a ride-sharing service at Indira Gandhi International Airport in partnership with ride-hailing firm Uber as part of efforts to reduce traffic congestion and vehicular pollution in the national capital. According to a press statement, the in...
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Marriott, Fern cross 75 hotel signings in India
May 20, 2026
Marriott International, a leading hospitality firm, and Concept Hospitality Private (CHPL) have signed 75 hotels and opened 50 properties under the Fern Hotels & Resorts, Series by Marriott in India within six months of the brand’s launch in November 2025. In a press stat...
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ITC Hotels to acquire Kumarakom Resort for over INR 2 billion
May 16, 2026
Leading Indian luxury hospitality company ITC Hotels is set to strengthen its presence in Kerala’s tourism market with the acquisition of Zuri Kumarakom, Kerala Resort & Spa, marking the company’s first owned resort in the state. In a press statement, ITC Hotels says th...
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IHG signs five hotel deal with Adani Airport Holdings
May 14, 2026
Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), that manages several airports in India, and IHG Hotels and Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, have signed an agreement to develop five hotels across airport-linked and urban destinations in India, marking the entry of Kim...
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Eco Hotels & Resorts partners with Kesari Tours to expand in spiritual tourism market
May 13, 2026
India’s growing spiritual tourism market has prompted Eco Hotels & Resorts, a hospitality firm based in Mumbai to enter into a strategic partnership with a leading travel company Kesari Tours, with a focus on expanding its presence in pilgrimage destinations such as Varanas...
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Vineet Gopal named Head-Corporate Relations and Asset Management of Indeva Hotels
May 13, 2026
Indeva Hotels and Resorts, the hospitality division of India Exposition Mart Limited (IEML), one of India’s premier exhibition and convention infrastructure firms, has announced the appointment of Vineet Gopal, marking a key leadership addition as the group accelerates its expa...
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Over 16,000 filmmakers gather at Marché du Film, Cannes 2026
May 13, 2026
The Marché du Film, the Cannes Film Festival’s business counterpart, began on Tuesday with record worldwide participation, bringing together 16,000 registered film professionals from over 140 countries. In a press statement, the organisers say the event further cements its pla...
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Integrative wellness sanctuary in Kerala launched by tulah
May 12, 2026
India’s wellness industry has seen a new entrant as tulah, a clinical wellness sanctuary based at Kozhikode in Kerala, unveiled its flagship sanctuary in Kerala in an event held recently, positioning itself as a model that combines traditional Indian healing systems with clinic...
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