Electronic visas have been stirring up a storm in the tourism industry. More heartening news concludes the first half of the year as India sees a rise of 900% in the January-July, 2015 period. During these months a total of 1,47,690 tourists arrived on e-Tourist Visa as compared to 14,415 during January-July, 2014, registering a […]

With Bengaluru retaining its charm for International businesses coming into the city, it is imperative that it continues to make space for high-end hotels. Come September and Shangri-La Hotel will enter Bengaluru with a special introductory rate from Rs 9,500 per double room, per night. This will include a Rs 3,000 credit, which can be […]

‘Fortune Park’ launches its 48th venture of the Fortune group of hotels by paving its way into Gujarat’s major city, Ahmedabad. With the rising popularity of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar as business hubs, this is an opportune time for the hotel. It is styled as a contemporary business hotel  with easy access to the airport as […]

The burgeoning list of countries that are eligible for the e-tourist visa, introduced by the Government of India, has a new entrant from 30th July onwards. In a bid to increase the list to 150 countries that will be able to avail this facility, the news of China, Hong Kong and Macau being added to […]

With the growing need for better and faster connectivity within Indian cities, it is imperative that a new road is paved for additional airports. This has come true, with the GOI granting funds ‘in principle’ for fourteen more Greenfield airports within the country. Cities like Mopa in Goa, Navi Mumbai, Sindhudurg and Shirdi in Maharashtra, […]

With the swelling crowds to Tirumala temple, there is always  room (quite literally) for good service by additional hotels in the city of Tirupati. Ginger has stepped into the temple city with great access to the key temples and brilliant hospitality, a la Ginger. Rahul Pandit, CEO, Roots Corporation, said, “We are pleased to present […]

Goa is regarded as a worldclass destination. To boost the success story of this small seaside state, the Indian Government has sanctioned Rs 64.95 crore for tourism. The Centre has allotted Rs 40.40 lakh towards integrated infrastructure for heritage and hinterland development of tourism in Goa. The Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology gets […]

The heart of the Golden Triangle, Agra, leaves no stone unturned where hospitality is concerned. One of the top hotels of the city, The Howard Plaza, has changed its management to Concept Hospitality. The 86-room hotel will now be re-christened Howard Plaza The Fern-Agra under CG Hotels & Resorts’ ‘The Fern’ brand. Located in the […]

The sound of ‘Experience Bengal’ will resonate in the state, as West Bengal launches its brand new identity. The tourism wing of West Bengal Tourism revealed its re-branding, which talks of the state as ‘the sweetest part of India’. It now brings other destinations in its folds, moving away from the usual suspects like Kolkata […]

India’s journey into expanding its tourist base now spreads its wings to Sweden. The country will soon be extended the e-Tourist Visa facility. This news came from the presidential quarters when President Pranab Mukherjee said as he invited the Nordic country to be a part of government’s flagship programmes like the ‘Make in India’ initiative. […]

The Goa International airport is all set to welcome e-Tourist Visa (eTV) arrivals from the second list of 31 countries, which were enlisted for the new facility by the Centre. Given that the state is in the middle of the monsoon season, this will prove to be a big boost. The first list included 45 […]

Union Minister of State (MoS) for Culture and Tourism (Independent Charge) and MoS for Civil Aviation, Dr. Mahesh Sharma, was at the helm of the ‘Visit Kerala’  2015-16 launch, an all-year tourism campaign focusing on a lifetime experience to travellers coming to the state. Kerala has raised the bar high and set ultimate standards to […]

The sound of ‘Experience Bengal’ will resonate in the state, as West Bengal launches its brand new identity. The tourism wing of West Bengal Tourism revealed its re-branding, which talks of the state as ‘the sweetest part of India’. It now brings other destinations in its folds, moving away from the usual suspects like Kolkata […]

Inter Continental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened its first Holiday Inn in Chandigarh Panchkula. It is the tenth Holiday Inn hotel in India. Located on the Kalka Shimla Highway, the hotel provides easy access to a number of tourist attractions as well as commercial hubs, making it a great choice for both business and leisure […]

The Uttar Pradesh Tourism has been consistently looking for more than just the Taj Mahal to create travel footprint in the state. In an effort to highlight the many striking experiences of Uttar Pradesh, the second UP Travel Mart will be held in Lucknow from February 22-24 in 2016. This was revealed by Om Prakash […]

News of the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on its approval to enter into an agreement between India and China for strengthening cooperation in the field of tourism, has come after the Prime Minister’s successful visit to China. The agreement was signed during this visit, where both countries agreed on creating a […]

Fortune’s foray into the Chennai market is not old – it makes a third addition under the brand umbrella with the Fortune Select Grand. This is the group’s 47th hotel in the country, offering superior services and a wide range of facilities to the guests. Styled in a contemporary fashion, the hotel is rich on […]

Goa has pioneered some of the most unique experiences for travellers in the Indian tourism industry. It holds the baton and leads the industry yet another time by introducing the concept of seaplanes, Heli-tourism and amphibious buses in the state. Though Maharashtra has already introduced the concept, Goa is likely to gather momentum with its […]

2015 marks the decade old acquisition of Le Meridian by Starwood Hotels & Resorts. The hotel rang in the new year with an announcement of opening a Le Méridien Gurgaon, Delhi NCR, with rebranding of an existing hotel. This hotel features 285 rooms, including 22 suites, in tasteful and contemporary furnishings. A renovated signature dining […]

Riding the clouds of success, IndiGo launched eight new flights connecting Delhi to Lucknow, Lucknow to Patna and Patna to Kolkata, as a plan to beef up its network within the national boundaries. Additionally, IndiGo will also connect Kolkata to Goa with the introduction of its first daily non-stop flight. The IndiGo schedule is sure […]

The Indian Government has decided to extend Visa-on- Arrival facility to Sri Lanka, to promote better relations between the two countries. At a recent visit to Sri Lanka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Parliament and announced, “When we connect people, bonds between nations become stronger. That is why we have decided to extend the […]

May is the month of happy tidings for travellers as well as the tourism department of India. The Government of India is extending its e-Tourist Visa facility to 31 more countries from May 1, 2015. In addition to the 45 countries that already hold this priviledge, the additional countries that are now on the same […]