Tourism
Singing Sands heritage festival to be held in Raja...
September 19, 2025
Dancing Peacock, a Jaipur-based event organiser, is set to host the Singing Sands Heritage Festival for its second edition from October 10 to 12. In a press statement, the organisers say that the festival is set against the evocative backdrop of the 275-year-old Dundlod Fort in R...
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New rail link to Mizoram opens gateway to land of ...
September 18, 2025
With the opening of Bairabi–Sairang railway line in Mizoram by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 13 opens up an entire vista of tourism destinations for visitors not just from around the country, but also overseas. Mizoram, one of the Seven Sister states in North East I...
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GSTC certification comes to India with UCSL–Qual...
September 18, 2025
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), that sets and manages worldwide standards for sustainable travel and tourism, has finally arrived in India, offering hotels a locally accessible and cost-effective pathway to global recognition. This landmark move, enabled by a strat...
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IHG to open Holiday Inn Siliguri by 2027
September 18, 2025
Hospitality major IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement to launch Holiday Inn Siliguri, in partnership with Four Vedas Hotels & Resorts, a joint venture between Kaysons Group, Sagar Group, and Golden Goenka Group. In a press statement, IHG says that this ...
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Goa registers 8.4 pc rise in tourist arrivals in H...
September 16, 2025
As Goa approaches the final quarter of 2025, the state is witnessing a significant boost in its international connectivity through new direct flights, increased charter operations and enhanced cruise access. In a press statement, Goa Tourism says that these developments coincide ...
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Air India Express launches daily direct flights fr...
September 16, 2025
Air India Express, India’s first budget international airline, has started operating from Dehradun Airport with the launch of daily direct flights to Bengaluru. According to a press statement, the inaugural flight took off from Dehradun at 16:30 and landed in Bengaluru at 19:30...
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Kashmiri tribal women unseen victims of Pahalgam t...
September 14, 2025
The beautiful meadows of Doodhpathri, a popular tourist destination in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, were once filled with the laughter of tourists and the aroma of traditional snacks. Located about 45 km west of Srinagar, Doodhpathri attracted tourists who were drawn her...
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FHRAI to host 55th Annual Convention in Bengaluru
September 13, 2025
The 55th Annual Convention of the Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), the apex body of the Indian hospitality industry, representing over 60,000 hotels and 500,000 restaurants nationwide, will be held in Bengaluru over three days, starting from Sep...
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Ixigo partners with DMRC, ONDC to integrate Delhi ...
September 12, 2025
Travel booking platform ixigo has announced a partnership with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to integrate metro ticketing into its ixigo Trains app. The launch introduces QR-based metro ticketing with seamless in-app paym...
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Air India to launch direct flights from Delhi to J...
September 9, 2025
Air India, a Tata Group airline, has announced the launch of non-stop flights between Delhi and Jaisalmer, starting from October 26 to cater to demand for the Golden City in the peak travel season. In a press statement, Air India says that it will operate two daily flights in eac...
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