Tourism

Unplug and Recharge:  Sleep tourism

Unplug and Recharge: Sleep tourism

December 5, 2024

Did you ever imagine that we would live in a world where we might have to take a vacation just to get a night of sound, uninterrupted sleep? An era where hustle culture will be over-glorified and prioritised that even a basic human need like a good night’s sleep would feel like...

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IHG Hotels to add another Holiday Inn in Chennai

IHG Hotels to add another Holiday Inn in Chennai

December 5, 2024

To expand its footprint in southern India, IHG Hotels & Resorts, leading hospitality group has signed a management agreement with Sakthi Elegant Towers India to develop Holiday Inn Chennai Vandalur. In a press statement, IHG says that slated to open in 2026, this venture mark...

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Air India Express to launch four new routes from Bhubaneswar in 2025

Air India Express to launch four new routes from B...

December 4, 2024

Air India Express, the low-cost subdiairy of Air India, has announced the launch of four new routes from Bhubaneswar, capital of Odisha, connecting it to Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan, Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, Kochi in Kerala and Patna, the capital of Bihar. In a pre...

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Oyo adds 700 new company service hotels in a year

Oyo adds 700 new company service hotels in a year

December 4, 2024

Hospitality booking platform Oyo has added 700 company serviced hotels to its portfolio since September 2023, recording a 250 pc growth within a year of its launch. These ‘company service hotels’ are properties managed by Oyo, under its mid premium and upper budget brands suc...

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Spotlight on French cinema at 30th Kolkata Film Festival

Spotlight on French cinema at 30th Kolkata Film Fe...

December 3, 2024

The Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF), one of India’s most prestigious cinematic events, returns for its 30th edition from tomorrow. A vibrant celebration of storytelling through cinema, this year’s festival promises a diverse lineup of films from across the globe, w...

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Wander Womaniya: Redefining solo travel for women in India

Wander Womaniya: Redefining solo travel for women ...

December 3, 2024

Growing up in a traditional household, Anuj noticed how his younger sister was particularly affected by the tense and orthodox environment at home which had started to take a toll on her. One day, his sister expressed a strong desire to take a solo trip, a chance to get away, rel...

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8th Mahindra Kabira Festival 2024 to be held in Varanasi

8th Mahindra Kabira Festival 2024 to be held in Va...

December 2, 2024

A celebration of music, heritage and culture in the one of the holiest cities of India is back with its eighth edition. The Mahindra Kabira Festival which brings together an exceptional line-up of artistes and performers from various corners of the country to celebrate the life o...

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Shikara owners welcome Uber’s ‘Shikara Service’ on Dal Lake

Shikara owners welcome Uber’s ‘Shikara Service...

December 2, 2024

Dal Lake, often referred to as the jewel of Kashmir, has long been a symbol of the region’s culture and charm. Among its most captivating features are the Shikaras ornate wooden boats that have graced its waters for centuries. In a significant move to preserve and promote this ...

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Air India Express commences direct flights from Bengaluru & Kolkata to Port Blair

Air India Express commences direct flights from Be...

December 1, 2024

Air India Express, low-cost subsidiary of Air India, has begun direct daily flights from Bengaluru and Kolkata to Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, in a move that is likely promote tourism to the paradisiacal islands with this improved connectivity. In a...

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Explore a quiet corner in Rajasthan this winter

Explore a quiet corner in Rajasthan this winter

December 1, 2024

Rajasthan is a land of untold stories, its vast deserts and majestic palaces offering glimpses of royalty and history. While cities like Jaipur, Udaipur and Jodhpur often steal the limelight, the heart of Rajasthan lies in its lesser-known villages, wildlife sanctuaries, and forg...

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