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Over 75 pc urban consumers shift to local experiences as travel costs rise: Alive App
April 21, 2026
A survey has found that more than 75 pc of urban consumers in India are engaging in local experiences this summer, with one in three increasing their spending, as rising travel costs and flight uncertainty prompt a shift away from traditional travel. The findings are based on ins...
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FAITH Conclave to be held on July 16-17 in New Delhi
April 20, 2026
The Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism and Hospitality (FAITH), an apex body of Indian travel and hospitality industry, has announced the holding of the second edition of Tourism conclave on July 16-17 in New Delhi. In a press statement, FAITH says that the two-day even...
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Inbound tourism into India down by 20 pc due to US-Iran conflict: PHDCCI
April 16, 2026
The geopolitical shock caused by the siw-week long conflict between Iran and the United States-Israel has disrupted India’s travel economy, says the Punjab, Haryana, Delhi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), which warns of a 15–20 pc decline in inbound tourist traffic ...
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Women bikers on road to freedom
April 15, 2026
At the first thought, one would rarely associate those heavy riding gears, fringed leather jackets and gigantic motorbikes with women, especially Indian as motorcycling, like many other outdoor activities is still overwhelmingly dominated by men. However, in the recent years ther...
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Listed hospitality firms to add 70,000 keys in India by 2030: CBRE
April 14, 2026
India’s hospitality sector is entering a phase of sustained growth, with listed hotel operators expected to add over 70,000 keys by 2030, while the market size is projected to expand from USD 24.6 billion in 2024 to around USD 31 billion by 2029, driven largely by a 40 pc surge...
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ATOAI to host seminar on ‘Adventure Tourism Risk Management’ in New Delhi on May 18
April 13, 2026
Convening policymakers, industry stakeholders and global experts to discuss strengthening safety systems, risk mitigation practices and regulatory frameworks in India’s expanding adventure tourism sector, the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) will host a sem...
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UP Tourism launches citizen-led heritage campaigns to mark World Heritage Week
April 13, 2026
To deepen public participation in heritage conservation and awareness, Uttar Pradesh Tourism has launched two citizen-led initiatives, UP Heritage Through My Lens and Share Your Personal Treasure, as part of World Heritage Week, leading up to World Heritage Day on April 18, aimed...
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National Surfing Championship begins in Little Andaman
April 10, 2026
In order to promote the islands as an ideal surfing destination, the Andaman & Nicobar Tourism Department, in collaboration with the Surfing Federation of India, has launched the ‘Little Andaman Pro 2026’, a national-level surfing championship that began on Thursday and w...
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Axis Bank signs MoU with FHRAI to strengthen hospitality sector engagement
April 9, 2026
Axis Bank has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) to boost collaboration with the country’s hospitality sector, focussing on providing tailored banking solutions and supporting businesses acr...
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Cannes Investors Circle returns with eight international film projects at Marché du Film
April 8, 2026
The fourth edition of the Cannes Investors Circle will present eight feature film projects to private investors during the Marché du Film in May, expanding a platform that links filmmakers with global private capital at the Festival de Cannes. In a press statement, Cannes says t...
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Despite rising footfall, revenues dip at ASI monuments
April 8, 2026
There has been a serious divergence in visitor numbers and ticket sales at over 143 heritage monuments managed by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) across India, while the total footfall at these sites rose to 54.9 million in FY 2023-24, marking a 19.35 pc increase from FY...
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With focus on MICE, Minor Hotels signs Anantara Kolkata
April 7, 2026
Minor Hotels, a leading hospitality firm, has announced the signing of Anantara Kolkata Hotel, marking its entry into Kolkata. Scheduled to open in 2032, the hotel will be part of the 11-acre World Trade Centre (WTC) Salt Lake mixed-use development in Sector V, positioning the ci...
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