Tourism

IHCL expands Goa portfolio to 16 hotels with new La Estoria Resort

IHCL expands Goa portfolio to 16 hotels with new L...

November 9, 2024

Indian Hotels Company IHCL, India’s largest hospitality company, announced the opening of its new property in the charming coastal village of Candolim in Goa.  “Goa’s tourism landscape is experiencing remarkable growth and IHCL with its presence for over five decades i...

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4th Skydiving Festival to begin in Ujjain from November 9

4th Skydiving Festival to begin in Ujjain from Nov...

November 7, 2024

After three successful years, Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board is all set to organise the fourth edition of its Skydiving Festival in Ujjain starting November 9, 2024. The festival is an attempt of the tourism board to boost the standing of Madhya Pradesh as a premier adventure desti...

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Coldplay Concert in Mumbai Sparks hotel booking frenzy, says Agoda

Coldplay Concert in Mumbai Sparks hotel booking fr...

November 6, 2024

Hotel searches in Mumbai have increased over 33 pc drawing music enthusiasts from across India and even abroad to experience the much anticipated Coldplay concert in January 2025, says digital travel platform Agoda in a press statement. “Earlier this year, we saw Indians flock ...

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Winter festivals of Rajasthan: Bringing the desert to life

Winter festivals of Rajasthan: Bringing the desert...

November 2, 2024

With the passage of summer and monsoon and the onset of winters, as Rajasthan’s golden sands transform, the desert bursts forth with vibrant celebrations that embody age-old traditions. From lakeside rituals to lively camel parades, the festivals here provide a rich cultural ex...

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Diverse Diwali traditions across India

Diverse Diwali traditions across India

October 31, 2024

The vibrant, joyous and one of the most beloved festivals of the year, Diwali, also known as the ‘Festival of Lights’ holds great religious and cultural significance in the heart of Indians. While lit up streets and houses, markets brimming with people, families participating...

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Travel inspired by Bollywood: A new era of tourism

Travel inspired by Bollywood: A new era of tourism

October 27, 2024

Bollywood, the heart of India’s thriving film industry, has evolved beyond entertainment, it has emerged as a significant driver of tourism. By transforming iconic reel-life locations into sought-after travel destinations, Bollywood not only shapes popular culture but also infl...

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Air India Express adds Jammu & Port Blair to domestic network

Air India Express adds Jammu & Port Blair to ...

October 27, 2024

As part of its domestic expansion plans, Air India Express, an Indian low-cost airline and a subsidiary of Indian flag carrier airline Air India, announced the addition of two new stations, Jammu and Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair) to its domestic network.  Starting December 1, 20...

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Thiruvananthapuram: Of scenic landscapes and sandy shores

Thiruvananthapuram: Of scenic landscapes and sandy...

October 23, 2024

Skyscanner, an online travel agency, recently published a report naming Thiruvananthapuram (or Trivandrum), the capital of the southern state of Kerala, as one of the most sought-after destinations for travellers from the United Kingdom for the upcoming year. Known as the cultura...

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India Assist: Making travel in India safer & simpler

India Assist: Making travel in India safer & ...

October 21, 2024

In 2013, in a bustling cafe in New York, Harish Khatri, then a sports marketing professional, already had worked with Group M, US based media investment group and Deccan Chargers, dissolved IPL team, at senior positions, was catching up with friends when one question struck a ner...

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Inbound tourism to India to surpass 2019 levels by 2025: Booking

Inbound tourism to India to surpass 2019 levels by...

October 21, 2024

The number of overseas visitors to India is expected to climb back to the 2019 levels in 2025, after a gap of almost six years, due to the massive disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. This is one of the key findings of the second edition of How India Travels 2024 – The I...

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