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With 24 pc growth, healthcare services top online searches: Justdial
December 30, 2024
Online searches in Tier II cities across India were 112 pc more than those in Tier I cities in the year 2024, says a report by Justdial, an Indian search engine. In its report, How India Searched in 2024, Justdial says that a higher number of searches in Tier II cities shows an e...
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Rajasthan to host IIFA Awards 2025
December 28, 2024
Rajasthan is set to capture global attention by hosting the upcoming IIFA Awards 2025, scheduled for March 7-9, 2025 in Jaipur. In a press statement, Rajasthan Tourism says that the key cinema awards event will showcase Rajasthan’s vibrant culture, art, and tourism offerings, f...
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Wedding searches in India surge by 21 pc in 2024: Justdial
December 24, 2024
In a significant shift towards even greater opulence, Indian weddings are becoming more extravagant than ever. From January to November 2024, searches for wedding-related services witnessed a remarkable 21 pc surge nationwide compared to the same period in 2023, says Justdial, an...
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Biodiversity at risk, IPBES calls for urgent action
December 19, 2024
Biodiversity loss is accelerating at an alarming rate, threatening ecosystems and human well-being, warns the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) in its report, Transformative Change Report released in Namibia. In a press statement, IPBES say...
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Air India orders 34 trainer aircraft for FTO
December 19, 2024
In a move to set a new benchmark in aviation training, Air India, the second-largest carrier, has placed an order for 34 trainer aircraft to support the development of South Asia’s largest Flying Training Organisation (FTO) in Amravati, Maharashtra. Slated to begin operations b...
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Accor Partners with Dangayach Group to develop luxury hotels in Goa
December 19, 2024
Continuing the expansion of its footprint in India, French hospitality giant Accor has partnered with Dangayach Group to develop two new luxury hotels, Raffles Goa Shiroda and Fairmont Goa Shiroda in Goa. In a press statement, the hospitality group states that Raffles Goa Shiroda...
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FICCI signs MoU with ONDC to drive digital transformation in travel & tourism
December 18, 2024
In a significant move to foster digital transformation in India’s travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed ...
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H55 partners with Elfly Group for BRM Aero B23 Energic
December 17, 2024
In a significant leap towards sustainable aviation, H55, a solar impulse technological spin off, and Elfly Group, electric aircraft manufacturer, have announced a groundbreaking partnership to introduce the BRM Aero B23 Energic, the first EASA CS-23 certified fully electric aircr...
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Portugal to launch customer for Embraer A-29N Super Tucano
December 17, 2024
In a significant step toward bolstering its defence capabilities, Portugal has become the first European nation to acquire Embraer’s latest A-29N Super Tucano variant. The Portuguese Ministry of National Defence officially signed a contract with Embraer to purchase 12 of these ...
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Indian brands control 60 pc of midsegment branded hotel rooms in India: Hotelogix
December 12, 2024
Despite facing fierce competition from global hotel chains, home-grown mid-segment hotel brands in India have showcased resilience and innovation, now controlling 60 pc of the country’s branded hotel rooms. Hotelogix, a cloud-based hospitality technology provider, has released ...
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Taj CEO Puneet Chhatwal elected Chairman of FAITH
December 11, 2024
Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism and Hospitality (FAITH), a policy platform for the tourism and hospitality sector, has a new Chairman as Puneet Chhatwal, Chief Executive Officer of the Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), which runs the Taj Hotels Group, was elected...
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IHG to open Holiday Inn Express in Ayodhya
December 10, 2024
Leading hospitality company IHG Hotels & Resorts announced that it has signed a management agreement to develop a Holiday Inn Express hotel in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. The upcoming hotel is scheduled to open by mid-2028. In a press statement, the hotel company states that the ...
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