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.
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...
