Ginger expands footprint in Maharashtra with Ginger Gadchiroli
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the opening of Ginger Gadchiroli, Mul Road. The 34-key hotel aims to provide with contemporary rooms, modern amenities and community spaces. Guests can dine at the brand’s signature all-day dining restaurant Qmin, or unwind at the bar. The hotel also offers a versatile event space, ideal for meetings, celebrations and social occasions.
Air India commences ‘Easy Connect’ flights to Varanasi
Air India inaugurated first 'Easy Connect' flight under the Government of India's new hub-and-spoke framework, launching the transformative model aimed at linking the length and breadth of India seamlessly with the world, and vice versa. The inaugural Easy Connect service, flight AI1111, departed Varanasi at 09:23 AM on June 25, 2026, with international passengers on the flight connecting...
Manglam Group signs Sheraton Hotel with Marriott International in Jaipur
Manglam Group, Rajasthan's real estate developers, has announced the signing of a Sheraton Hotel with Marriott International in Jaipur. The project, which will feature 220 keys, is being developed with an investment of approximately INR 350 crore across more than 3 lakh sq. ft. on the Jaipur–Ajmer Highway. It marks the group’s third collaboration with Marriott International and forms part of...
Ramee Group targets 50 hotels by 2027; bullish on branded room demand
India’s hospitality sector is in the midst of a strong growth cycle, driven by changing travel behaviour, rising demand from emerging cities and a growing preference for branded accommodation, according to Saurabh Gahoi, Senior Vice President – India, Ramee Group.
Assam boosts ease of doing business in tourism with single-window registration & auto-renewals
The Cabinet cleared the Assam Tourism Accommodation (Development & Registration) Rules, 2026, introducing a single-window registration system for hotels, resorts, guest houses, homestays, service apartments, tented accommodations, and heritage properties. The rules also provide for automatic renewal of registrations every three years, a move expected to simplify compliance and...
81% of properties say connectivity has improved their ADR: Expedia Group
Expedia Group released new global research showing that full connectivity is a decisive performance differentiator for hotel properties in driving revenue, maximising operational efficiency, and delivering reliable inventory. Findings from independent hotels, franchise properties, and mid-to-large chains show that properties using a full suite of connectivity report stronger business...
Wild Frontiers secures investment to target trade growth in UK & North America
BGF’s investment will support the next phase of growth for the business, including further investment in technology, data and customer experience capabilities, alongside operational efficiencies and further international expansion. BGF’s investment also supports its wider GBP 300 million commitment to backing female-powered businesses across the UK and Ireland.
Antara Cruises names Vikram Mishra as Business Development Manager
Antara Cruises has appointed hospitality industry veteran Vikram Mishra as its Business Development Manager, marking a strategic move to accelerate the company’s growth trajectory in India's evolving cruise tourism sector. With over 15 years of robust experience spanning hospitality sales, regional business development, MICE, weddings, inbound agencies, corporate accounts, and travel...
IRA by Orchid Hotels debuts in Bhavnagar with 50 keys
Strengthening its presence in Gujarat, Kamat Hotels India Limited (KHIL) has launched IRA by Orchid Hotels in Bhavnagar, introducing a contemporary hospitality experience tailored for both business and leisure travellers and adding a new dimension to the city's evolving hospitality landscape.
SaffronStays raises USD 3.5 mn to accelerate expansion & technology investments
SaffronStays has raised USD 3.5 million in growth capital in a funding round led by Infinity Ventures. The capital is aimed to support SaffronStays' next phase of growth, including expansion across existing and emerging leisure destinations, investments in technology and product innovation, enhancement of guest experiences, and continued growth of its premium portfolio of managed homes across Indi
