IHCL launches Taj Mount Kusur Resort and Villas in Lonavala
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the launch of Taj Mount Kusur Resort and Villas in Lonavala, Maharashtra. Developed in partnership with Amavi, the project marks Taj’s entry into the luxury branded villa segment. Spread across a 34-acre estate in the Western Ghats, the property is an integrated luxury development comprising 32 branded villas and a 100-key Taj resort...
Maharashtra govt launches helpline for tourists stranded in Nepal post flash floods
The Maharashtra government has made the toll-free helpline 1070 and the State Control Room number 022-69107600 available to Maharashtra residents stranded in Nepal. The State Control Room is operating round the clock. Based on information received from citizens and their families, the authorities are co-ordinating with the concerned agencies and taking the necessary action...
IHG Hotels & Resorts set to bring voco to Karjat in Maharashtra
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Discover Resorts Neral Pvt. Ltd. for voco Karjat in Maharashtra. The property will be converted to IHG’s premium brand by early 2028, adding over 200 rooms to the company’s portfolio. Located in the foothills of the Sahyadri mountain range, Karjat is gaining momentum as a leisure and weekend destination, benefiting from its...
Star Air to reintroduce services to-from Solapur from Aug 1, 2026
Star Air, the aviation arm of the Sanjay Ghodawat Group, announced the reintroduction of scheduled commercial services connecting Solapur (SSE), Maharashtra. Serving as the gateway to the revered pilgrimage destinations of Akkalkot, Pandharpur and Tuljapur, Solapur plays a vital role in the region’s tourism and cultural landscape. Operations will resume from August 1, 2026...
IHCL signs Ginger Sindhudurg in Maharashtra
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the signing of a Ginger in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, a conversion of a standalone hotel, with plans to expand its inventory to 50 keys. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President - Real Estate & Development, IHCL, said, “Sindhudurg is emerging as a sought-after leisure destination on Maharashtra’s Konkan coast, driven by improving connectivity...
Moustache Group launches Hostel Near Lohagad Fort in Maharashtra
Moustache Group of Hotels has announced the launch of Moustache Hostel Lonavala in Malavli, strengthening its presence in Maharashtra. Located near the base of Lohagad Fort, the new property caters to the growing demand for experiential and community-led travel among young travellers, backpackers and weekend tourists from Mumbai and Pune. The property comprises 10 rooms across multiple...
redBus projects 21% growth in bus bookings across Maharashtra & Goa amid rising summer travel demand
redBus has recorded surge in intercity bus travel across Maharashtra and Goa as people prepare for the summer holiday season. Data from the redBus platform indicates that bus bookings in Maharashtra and Goa are projected to grow by 21% during the summer travel window. The analysis compares projected bookings made between May 1-17, 2026, with the corresponding period last year (May 1-17, 2025)...
redBus projects 42% surge in bus bookings across Maharashtra, Goa ahead of Holi
redBus platform recently released data indicating that bus bookings in Maharashtra & Goa are projected to rise by 42% during the Holi travel window. The analysis compares projected bookings between February 28 and March 8, 2026, with the corresponding period last year (March 8 to 16, 2025), pointing to a clear acceleration in homebound and leisure-led journeys, highlighting a rise in demand for fe
VITS Hotels & Resorts strengthens presence in Maharashtra with the launch of VITS Select Nashik
Features 24 thoughtfully designed rooms, including Deluxe Rooms, Executive Rooms, and Deluxe Triple Rooms each equipped with essential modern amenities tailored for comfort, efficiency, and convenience.
HCL Signs a Tree of Life Resort in Panheli, Maharashtra
The resort comprises 28 elegantly designed guest rooms and suites and offers an all-day dining restaurant and bar.
