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FICCI signs MoU with ONDC to drive digital transformation in travel & tourism

FICCI signs MoU with ONDC to drive digital transfo...

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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Facility management firm Abante expands into hospitality with new brand

Facility management firm Abante expands into hospi...

December 10, 2024

Abante Integrated Facility Management, a property management company, announced that it has reached 100 sites under management, covering 93,000 sqm. The company hosted a gala to commemorate the milestone, which was attended by industry stalwarts and business partners. In a press ...

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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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Port Blair favourite destination for year-end travel: Cleartrip

Port Blair favourite destination for year-end trav...

November 27, 2024

Despite rising airfares, tropical charm and pristine beaches of Port Blair, capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, have made it a top choice for year-end travellers, says Cleartrip, an online travel agency, adding that this highlights how the destination continues to attract vis...

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Agoda highlights budget-friendly destinations for year-end travel

Agoda highlights budget-friendly destinations for ...

November 20, 2024

Online travel platform Agoda has revealed a list of budget-friendly destinations in India for the upcoming holiday season, with Varanasi emerging as the most affordable option in India. The city tops the list for those seeking cost-effective accommodation during Christmas and New...

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Coldplay concert in Ahmedabad sparks surge in ticket searches: Agoda

Coldplay concert in Ahmedabad sparks surge in tick...

November 15, 2024

Coldplay has recently announced a fourth concert in Ahmedabad, sparking a wave of excitement among fans and music lovers. As anticipation builds, ticket searches are soaring, with everyone eager to secure their place at what promises to be an unforgettable event. Following the an...

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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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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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Iconic glass bridge at Vagamon reopens

Iconic glass bridge at Vagamon reopens

October 20, 2024

Nestled in the hills of  Vagamon, a tiny village about 100 km south-east of Kochi in Kerala, India’s longest cantilever glass bridge has reopened after a closure of over four months. The reopening is expected to boost tourism to the relatively remote village that is situated i...

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