Tourism

IRCTC to run pilgrimage train in South India from November

IRCTC to run pilgrimage train in South India from ...

October 16, 2025

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched a new religious tourism initiative Sri Rameswaram Tirupati Dakshin Darshan Yatra, inviting devotees to experience some of South India’s most sacred and culturally rich destinations. Operated under the Bhar...

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BLS International wins 3-year contract for Indian visa centres in China

BLS International wins 3-year contract for Indian ...

October 16, 2025

Government services firm BLS International Services, has bagged a contract by the Union Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to establish and operate Indian visa application centres in China. In a press statement, BLS says that this contract will be valid for a period of three year...

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Hilton to double footprint in Chennai with property in Egmore

Hilton to double footprint in Chennai with propert...

October 16, 2025

Hospitality group Hilton Hotels has announced that it will be setting up its second property in Chennai in collaboration with MKR Estate Developers, a subsidiary of MGM Healthcare Group. In a press statement, Hilton says that the new property, Hilton Chennai Egmore, is planned to...

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UNESCO, Royal Enfield partner to celebrate Himalayan living heritage

UNESCO, Royal Enfield partner to celebrate Himalay...

October 14, 2025

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) partnered with motorcycle manufacturer Royal Enfield to hold a special screening of ‘The Great Himalayan Exploration’ showcase in New Delhi on Tuesday, ahead of the International Intangible Cultural...

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Air India, Air India Express add flights to Patna for festive rush

Air India, Air India Express add flights to Patna ...

October 14, 2025

Air India and Air India Express have announced the introduction of 166 additional weekly flights to and from Patna to cater to the increased travel demand during the festive season around Diwali and Chhath Puja. According to a press statement, between October 15 and November 2, A...

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Radisson augments footprint in Uttar Pradesh with two hotels

Radisson augments footprint in Uttar Pradesh with ...

October 14, 2025

Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) has opened two new hotels in North India, Park Inn by Radisson Lucknow Vikas Nagar and Radisson Hotel Prayagraj as part of its continued growth in one of India’s fastest-growing regions. According to a press release, Park Inn by Radisson located in Vi...

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Discover Tinchuley: North Bengal’s hidden Himalayan paradise

Discover Tinchuley: North Bengal’s hidden Himala...

October 12, 2025

Tinchuley, a serene mountain hamlet nestled in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas, offers a pristine retreat from the bustling tourist centres of Darjeeling and Kalimpong. It is an eco-friendly off-the-beaten-path destination 32 km from Darjeeling town and at an elevation of ...

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Airattix opens luggage storage facility near Ram Mandir in Ayodhya

Airattix opens luggage storage facility near Ram M...

October 10, 2025

Airattix, a technology-based storage solutions company, has launched its first luggage storage facility in Ayodhya. The unit is located less than 1 km from both the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir and the Ayodhya Railway Station. In a press statement, Airattix says that given the res...

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The Hostel Co launches hostel marketplace

The Hostel Co launches hostel marketplace

October 10, 2025

The Hostel Co has launched a marketplace for backpacker hostels in India, targetting backpacking travellers across India. According to a press statement, the platform, founded by Palash Goel, a BITS Pilani and FMS Delhi alumnus and former Amazon Category Manager, the Hostel Co is...

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Hyatt to set up first branded hotel in Sangli

Hyatt to set up first branded hotel in Sangli

October 9, 2025

Hyatt Hotels has announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Shah Lagoo Properties for setting up Hyatt Place Kolhapur Sangli in Sangli district of western Maharashtra. According to a press statement, the hotel will be a part of SL Highstreet, a ...

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