Night tour projects initiative reaps footfalls, revenue for Jaipur
India's Rajasthan, known for its historical monuments and rich folk culture, is embarking on night tour projects that will give its majestic attractions new...
Indian association connects members with new distribution technology
The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) has linked arms with travel technology provider, TP Connects, to launch a new initiative to digitally empower...
Rebuilding Kashmir’s tourism through movies and golf
Travel stakeholders in Jammu and Kashmir are keen to reverse the sagging tourism fortunes of the state, which has been hit by the rise...
Serious yoga, Ayurveda fans a transformative segment for India
India’s Ministry of Tourism is hoping to promote a new perception and better understanding of yoga and Ayurveda as a holistic way of life...
Aviation roundup: Air India, Citilink Indonesia and Hainan Airlines
Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and codeshare partnerships.
New casino resort in Nepal bets on Indian market
Half a year into its opening, Tiger Palace Resort in Bhairahawa, Nepal – pegged as South Asia’s first integrated casino resort – is already...
Vietnam tourism bets on first India connection to lift numbers
Vietnam and India will be linked by direct flights for the first time when LCC Vietjet commences four-times-weekly services between Ho Chi Minh City...
India’s tourism ministry trims overseas presence
India’s Ministry of Tourism is trimming the number of overseas offices from 14 to just eight, the restructure being part of an integrated marketing...
India’s hospitality sector ‘ignored’ in national budget
The Union Budget 2018-2019 announced earlier this month has left the Indian trade largely unimpressed, as members cite unmet demands and question the lack...
Marriott expands South Asia footprint with Samhi Hotels
Marriott International has signed a five-hotel conversion deal with Samhi Hotels to grow its upper-midscale tier Fairfield by Marriott brand in India.
The addition of...
