Category: India

Web Desk The Government of India is considering a complete exit from the India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) by selling 87 per cent of its shares. As part of its disinvestment exercise, the Cabinet, in September 2017, has approved the transfer of Hotel Jaipur Ashok and Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel, Mysore, to the governments of Rajasthan and Karnataka respectively. It also cleared disinvestment of ITDC’s 51 per cent equity in Donyi Polo Ashok, Itanagar, in favour of Arunachal Pradesh. ITDC currently runs 16 hotels in Delhi, Patna, Jammu, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Puri, Bhopal, Bharatpur, Jaipur, Guwahati, Mysore, Puducherry and Itanagar. The ... Read more

Web Desk Ramada Khajuraho Wyndham Hotel Group has plans to 40 new hotels in India by 2020 as part of its robust expansion plans in the country. The company has opened 11 new hotels in the region last year. The company is also planning to introduce new brands to India over the coming years including Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham, Wyndham Grand and Wyndham. Wyndham has 35 operational hotels in India under the Ramada, Ramada Encore, Howard Johnson and Days brands. “India’s hospitality industry, especially the mid-market segment, is thriving from strong growth in domestic travel, an increase in foreign tourists, ... Read more

Web Desk InterGlobe Hotels and AccorHotels jointly open ibis Pune Hinjewadi (IPH). To celebrate its opening, ibis Pune Hinjewadi is offering a special price of Rs. 3,699 per night, with breakfast for two until March 31, 2018. Featuring 136 well-appointed rooms, the hotel’s contemporary design offers unparalleled comfort and convenience with its range of in-room amenities and signature Sweet Bed (TM) bedding concept by ibis. The hotel also offers complimentary high speed Wi-Fi access to ensure that guests can enjoy a relaxing stay. For food aficionados, ibis Pune Hinjewadi features the signature ‘Spice It’ restaurant – a culinary concept tailor-made ... Read more

Web Desk Hyatt Hotels Corporation opens the first Hyatt Place hotel in Hyderabad, Telangana, offering a fresh perspective on the uncomplicated stay experience that is a hallmark of the Hyatt Place brand. Photo Courtesy: Expedia “We are excited to introduce Hyatt Place Hyderabad/Banjara Hills as the third Hyatt-branded hotel to open in the city of Hyderabad, joining Park Hyatt Hyderabad and Hyatt Hyderabad, Gachibowli, which have already created a strong affinity for the Hyatt brand among travellers,” said Kurt Straub, Vice President (Operations, India), Hyatt. “Hyatt Place Hyderabad/Banjara Hills has been designed specifically with our guests in mind, blending comfort ... Read more

Web Desk Photo Courtesy: Alexfinds Millennials are willing to spend more on leisure trips as compared to people belonging to the older age group, reveals a survey conducted by Phocuswright study, which is co-commissioned by ixigo, a travel marketplace. Over 2,700 travellers took the online survey. Almost half (48 per cent) of the respondents were millennials. Around 22 per cent of seniors aged above 55 spent over Rs 6,000 per night for their most significant trip during the year whereas 34 per cent of the millennials, specifically in the age group of 25-30, spent this much or more. One out ... Read more

Web Desk Siksha O Anusadhan (SOA), Deemed to be University in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, is organizing a two-day national seminar on February 17 and Feb 18 under the theme of “Envisioning Skilling, Entrepreneurship and Employability in the Hospitality Sector.” “The aim of the event is to provide a common platform for hospitality and tourism academicians, researchers, industry experts, existing entrepreneurs, start-ups, NGOs, and others to meet and network,” says Dr. Sitikantha Mishra, Dean and Adviser of the School of Hotel Management, SOA. As on September 01, 2017, the hospitality industry has provided 2,13,000 jobs in India. According to the reports of ... Read more

Web Desk Surya Sekhar Roy Choudhury from International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM) Kolkata will represent India in the contest for the 4th edition of Young Chef Olympiad 2018, world’s largest culinary competition for hospitality students. Picture Courtesy: Topsy Young Chef Olympiad, organized by the International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM) and supported by Ministry of Tourism and Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka, will be held from January 28 to February 2 across 4 Indian cities. Teams from more than 50 countries will compete for the winner’s trophy and a cash prize of USD 10,000. The event was created ... Read more

Tata SIA Airline Limited, popularly known as Vistara, has declared the extension of Chennai to its bolster chain, composing it as the 22nd station for the airlines chain. From February 15, 2018, Vistara will have regular flight between Delhi and Chennai and boost the frequency to twice a day from March 1, 2018. Vistara will also offer daily direct flights from Chennai to Port Blair from March 1, 2018 onwards. Early bookings are now available across all channels. One-way fares for Delhi-Chennai (economy) class starts at Rs. 3, 099 (all inclusive) and Rs. 3, 699 (all inclusive) for Chennai-Port Blair.

Hyderabad welcomes the ‘Sweet Toothed’ to Parade Grounds in Secunderabad where three-day ‘World Sweet Festival’ begins from January 13.

We have all grown up listening to the story of Icarus and his father Daedalus who designed wings of wax and feathers to escape from the prison of King Minos of Crete. Despite the warnings of his father, Icarus flew close to the sun until his wings melted and he fell to his death. Though the story is all about the sad demise of the young boy, we have all wanted to try flying at least once in our lifetime. Here’s a chance to fulfill your dreams at the beautiful meadows of Vagamon at the International Paragliding Fest 2018. The ... Read more

Mr Jan van Zanen, Mayor of Utrecht, lights the lamp at the inauguration of the India tourism stall Gone are days you explain to tourists, travel planners and tour operators about the destinations through pamphlets, brochures and other printed materials. Kerala Tourism and Government of India are making waves at the Vakantiebeurs (Holiday Fair) 2018, the largest tourism event in The Netherlands, by offering hands on experience to the visitors by taking them through the destinations through virtual reality (VR). Mayor of Utrecht views India’s major tourist attractions in Virtual Reality Visitors at the ‘Incredible India’ and ‘Kerala Tourism’ stalls ... Read more

villages of three saints fall with in a small area t0 form a holy circuit for pilgrims