LG Manoj Sinha eyes global spiritual tourism status for Amarnath Yatra
The annual Amarnath Yatra is on course to become a major global spiritual tourism destination in the coming years, according to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who said sustained investments in infrastructure, technology and pilgrim facilities have significantly enhanced the pilgrimage experience over the past five years.
ITC Hotels signs 101-key Welcomhotel Karai Gandhinagar
ITC Hotels Limited today announced the signing of a management agreement for a 101-key Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels in Karai area of Gandhinagar. This development further enhances ITC Hotels’ footprint in Gujarat, strengthening the Welcomhotel brand’s presence across state capital and emerging financial cities.
Nagpur Airport to emerge as a major growth engine for central India: Nitin Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, said that the modernisation and expansion of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur, would significantly strengthen Central India's economic landscape by enhancing connectivity, attracting investments, generating employment, and promoting industrial growth across Vidarbha.
ALHGHA advocates sustainable, community-led tourism development in Ladakh
The All Ladakh Hotel and Guest House Association on Wednesday, amid growing concerns over investments from outsiders in Ladakh’s tourism sector, said there was a need for a tourism development model that is sustainable, inclusive, and beneficial to the people of the region.
Adani Airports unveils integrated airport city development plans across 5 states
The development spans over 655 acres across six airports in five states, including nearly 440 acres in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, with approximately 22 million sq. ft. of mixed-use development planned in the first phase. To invest over INR 20,000 crore in the first phase to create integrated airport cities.
Air India Express to launch of direct flights between Guwahati-Dubai & Guwahati-Abu Dhabi
Air India Express announced the launch of direct flights between Guwahati and Dubai, and Guwahati and Abu Dhabi, becoming the first airline to directly connect Northeast India with West Asia. The services will commence on August 4 and 7, 2026, respectively, marking a significant milestone in expanding international travel options and strengthening global connectivity for the region...
Maharashtra eyes district-level DMOs to strengthen tourism governance
The Maharashtra government is reportedly working to set up district-level Destination Management Organisations under the Tourism Department to strengthen tourism governance and support its ambition of positioning the state as a leading travel destination, an official said on Wednesday.
Saltstayz records INR 99.7 Cr annual revenue in 4 years; Eyes INR 1,500 Cr by FY30
Saltstayz, the Gurugram based hospitality company, has crossed INR 99.7 crore in top-line revenue during FY 2025–26, making it one of India's most remarkable growth stories in the organised hospitality sector while being profitable since inception, achieved entirely without venture capital or external equity. The company is now setting its sights on INR 500 crore in annual revenue by FY30...
Star Air strengthens Goa’s connectivity with direct Mundra route
Goa's domestic air connectivity reportedly has received a significant boost with the commencement of Star Air's new non-stop service between Manohar International Airport (GOX) and Mundra (MDA), Gujarat. The service began operations on June 23, will operate five times a week from Tuesday - Saturday.
Sikkim digitises tourism dept. administration with e-office system
Sikkim's Tourism and Civil Aviation Department launched an e-office web application aimed at digitising and streamlining the processing of all its official work.
