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Pickyourtrail records 70% YoY surge in bookings to Northern Lights destinations
Demand for Northern Lights holidays continues to rise, with Pickyourtrail recording 50-55% YoY rise in Northern Lights bookings/searches and 70-75% YoY growth in bookings to Northern Lights destinations. According to Hari Ganapathy, CEO and co-fou...... Read More
DS Group targets 2X hotel inventory by 2029 with INR 1,000 crore investment
The upcoming W Delhi NCR is part of the group’s wider hospitality expansion, with half of the additional room inventory already under construction. Nathan Andrews, Business Head – Hospitality at DS Group, shares more with T3.... Read More
Ras Al Khaimah concludes three-city roadshow in India
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) concluded a series of trade engagements across India, reinforcing its focus on one of the destination’s key international source markets. The programme included a three-city roadshow across Del...... Read More
RDTM, MTM drive trade focus on Rajasthan’s beyond-the golden-triangle offerings
India is targeting a rise in tourism’s contribution to national GDP from the current 5.2–5.6% to 10% by 2047. Rajasthan is already ahead of that curve, with tourism contributing more than 5.5% to the state’s domestic economy and accounting for rou...... Read More
IATA reports 0.8% dip in global air passenger demand in Aug; India domestic traffic falls 7.5%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2026 global passenger demand. Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was down 0.8% compared to August 2025. Excluding the Middle East, demand grew b...... Read More
Manas National Park reopens on Oct 2; Assam’s wildlife tourism season to begin
Assam’s wildlife tourism season is set to kick off with the reopening of the Manas National Park on October 2. The Kaziranga National Park will reopen on October 3 and Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary on October 13, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) sh...... Read More
Sterling marks its debut in Varanasi with 33-key property
Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited has announced its entry into Varanasi with the opening of Sterling Varanasi, adding one of India’s most significant spiritual destinations to its growing portfolio. Located near the revered Sankat Mochan Hanuman T...... Read More
Royal Orchid Hotels boost Uttar Pradesh footprint with Regenta Bhadohi
Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd. (ROHL), through its subsidiary Regenta Hotels Private Limited, has announced the launch of Regenta, Bhadohi, that strengthens the Group's footprint in Uttar Pradesh. Strategically located in the heart of Bhadohi, widely kn...... Read More
IHCL expands its presence in Europe with opening of Taj Hessischer Hof Frankfurt
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) opened Taj Hessischer Hof Frankfurt, located in Frankfurt’s trade fair district. The luxury hotel marks the debut of the Taj luxury hospitality brand on mainland Europe. The hotel features 126 rooms and suites across...... Read More
Maldives sets sights on 3 million tourists by 2027; India among top 6 markets
With a target of 3 million international tourist arrivals by 2027, Maldives is looking to strengthen connectivity and develop new segments as it works towards the next phase of tourism growth. India remains an important market in that strategy, al...... Read More