Summit Hotels & Resorts has signed a 24-key property in Samthar, an emerging mountain destination in West Bengal, as the hospitality company continues to deepen its presence across lesser-explored destinations in the Eastern Himalayas. Scheduled to open in October-November 2026, Summit Samthar – The Offbeat Collection will become part of the company’s recently introduced Offbeat portfolio...

The West Bengal government has announced a strategic expansion of its wildlife and eco-tourism portfolio, approving a 4,500-hectare Conservation Reserve in the Kotshila-Jhalda range of Purulia and advancing development of the 1,000-acre Jhargram Tiger Safari. These initiatives are designed to strengthen wildlife conservation, generate livelihood opportunities for local communities...