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Harikishore S. IAS appointed as new Joint Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, India
As per an official notice, his tenure at the ministry will be of five years.... Read More
GST reforms starting today to strengthen tourism, hospitality & cultural sectors: MoT
Lower taxes to support tourists and craftsmen. The new GST rates will make hotel stays more affordable for middle-class and budget travellers and will boost weekend travel, pilgrimage circuits, heritage tourism, and eco-tourism. For transport, it ...... Read More
ASPHL signs Zone Connect by THE Park in Vishakhapatnam
Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Limited (ASPHL) announces the expansion of its footprint in Andhra Pradesh with the signing of a hotel management agreement for Zone Connect by THE Park in Vishakhapatnam. This strategic development aims to strengthen...... Read More
Udaan signs MoU with CSC Safar to enhance visa processing in India
Udaan, a Visa Concierge and Travel Services firm, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Common Service Centres Special Purpose Vehicle (CSC SPV) to collaborate on CSC Safar, a travel services programme by CSC E-Governance Services In...... Read More
Sterling unveils 30-key Sterling Darshan Guruvayur
Sterling Holiday Resorts announces the opening of Sterling Darshan Guruvayur, its second property in Guruvayur. The resort aims to blend devotion with comfort through its 30 rooms, authentic Kerala dining at Annapoorani Restaurant, and a range of ...... Read More
Atmosphere Core enters Odisha in partnership with Pratyaksh Estates
Atmosphere Core, in partnership with Pratyaksh Estates Private Limited, announces the launch of a luxury boutique resort in southern Odisha, India. The new property, Pratyaksh An Atmosphere Experience Chandragiri, will open in the fourth quarter o...... Read More
DGCA grants approval for Chardham Yatra helicopter services after Monsoon break
With a clear mandate of zero tolerance for any lapses in safety, the DGCA has been instructed to adopt strict measures and ensure safe operations. The recommencement of helicopter services for Chardham Yatra is expected to provide pilgrims with a ...... Read More
Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts expands in Belfast & Navi Mumbai
Eight Continents Hotels and Resorts has added two new properties under the Ocho Homes brand—one in Belfast, United Kingdom, and the other in Parsic Hill, Navi Mumbai, India. This aims to boost the brand's strategy to elevate the Ocho Homes identit...... Read More
Air India & Air India express integrates sales teams; Manish Puri named Head of Global Sales
Air India group announces that the sales teams of Air India and Air India Express have integrated to ensure greater business efficiency and improved engagement with the travel trade community. With this step, the two airlines will now have a unifi...... Read More
TravClan strengthens its trade connect in Kolkata, Chennai & Bengaluru
TravClan’s flagship B2B travel platform, Caravan, strengthens its connect with the Indian travel trade. Following its first edition in 2025 April 2025, Caravan hosted a successful tri-city series in September across Kolkata (September 8), Chennai ...... Read More