ITC Hotels Limited has signed agreements with two new properties under its upscale-to-midscale brand, Fortune Hotels, marking a significant push in the brand’s expansion across high-potential business and leisure markets. The proposed new hotels in Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh) and Mantralayam (Andhra Pradesh) underscore Fortune Hotels’ strategic focus on fast-growing Tier II and Tier III...

Through a familiarisation trip organised by Tornos India, T3 witnessed how the city is complementing its celebrated heritage with curated culinary trails, artisan interactions and rural experiences that have the potential to drive longer stays and attract higher-value travellers...

The projects are set to open to the public soon, creating new spaces for cultural activities, heritage preservation and tourism.

With Uttar Pradesh witnessing record tourist arrivals and growing demand for affordable accommodation, the state government has amended its Bed & Breakfast and Homestay Policy 2025 to encourage greater participation in the hospitality sector. The revised policy allows registered units to offer up to eight rooms and introduces an online self-renewal facility for operators...

ITC Hotels Limited announced the signing of a management agreement for a 143 keys Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels in Ayodhya. This addition further strengthens the ITC Hotels Limited portfolio in Uttar Pradesh and adds to the growing national footprint of the Welcomhotel brand following recent announcements for hotels in Bodh Gaya, Shirdi, and Vrindavan...

Eco Hotels And Resorts Limited announced the launch of its newly completed hotel property in Ayodhya, marking a strategic expansion in spiritual tourism market. The property is strategically positioned, and offers 33 well- appointed rooms, a restaurant -“Sahar —Back to the Roots” - on the top floor, lawn, and swimming pool. The hotel aims to cater pilgrims, leisure travellers, and group...

Uttar Pradesh is expanding tourism infrastructure across religious, heritage and cultural destinations. To ensure projects are completed on time ahead of the upcoming election year, during a high-level review meeting of the Tourism and Culture Department in Lucknow on May 7, 2026, Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh have set strict deadlines for all the tourism projects...

ITC Hotels Limited announced the signing of a new 100 keys hotel under its Fortune Hotels brand in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh further expanding its footprint in the state. With this signing ITCHL will now have a combined presence of 17 properties in Uttar Pradesh encompassing upcoming projects and operating hotels across its various brands including Welcomhotel Prayagraj, WelcomHeritage...

Uttar Pradesh is sharpening its focus on tourism-led job creation as part of its broader USD 1 trillion economy vision, with the aim to increase total tourism-led employment to 5% by 2024, in a phased manner, which is currently at around 1.4%. The sector is expected to play a much larger role in employment over the next two decades. Officials say the strategy hinges on expanding tourism...

SOTC Travel has strengthened its presence in North India with the launch of two new franchise outlets in Bareilly and Noida, Uttar Pradesh. This strategic expansion underscores the company’s focus on deepening its regional footprint across high-potential Tier 1 & 2 markets. The new outlets are strategically located in prominent, easily accessible areas, ensuring convenience for key...