Foreign spends grow 9% to $2.5 billion in April led by travel

In April, overseas spending by Indians increased by 8.5 per cent to almost USD 2.5 billion, driven primarily by travel, which accounted for 51.2 per c...

Jagannath temple draws crowds to Digha, hotel bookings go up by 20%

Digha's hotel occupancy has surged by 20 per cent since the Jagannath temple opened in April, attracting devotees for short stays. Over 2 million visi...

Kerala funds ₹1.12 cr revamp of Munnar, Devikulam guesthouses

The Kerala government has approved INR 1.12 crore to renovate state-run guesthouses in Munnar and Devikulam. The works, aimed at upgrading affordable ...

Brand USA and America250 join hands to mark 250 years of American heritage on the global stage

Brand USA has announced a strategic partnership with America250 to globally promote the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. The collaborat...

10 pc drop is Amarnath Yatra registration after Pahalgam terror attack: LG Sinha

Following the Pahalgam terror attack, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha reported a 10% decrease in Amarnath Yatra pilgrim registrations. Despite the ini...

Plans to expand Blue Flag beach network in Andamans to boost eco-tourism: Chief Secretary

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are enhancing tourism by seeking more Blue Flag certifications for beaches beyond Radhanagar. Infrastructure upgrades,...

Emirates issues travel guidelines for DXB as 30,000 passengers expected daily during June summer holidays

Emirates advises travelers departing from Dubai International Airport between June 26-30 to arrive three hours early due to peak passenger traffic. Wi...

OYO's SUNDAY Hotel opens Japanese-themed property in Gurugram

SUNDAY Hotels, backed by Oravel Stays and Softbank, has launched India's first Japanese-themed hotel in Gurugram. The 217-key property features a Jap...

Clarks Hotels & Resorts expands into Pushkar with new premium property

Clarks Safari Group has announced the launch of its new brand, Clarks Resorts, with the opening of Clarks Resort Pushkar in collaboration with Pankaj ...

Fairfax appoints Amitabh Kant as senior advisor

Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited has appointed Amitabh Kant, former CEO of NITI Aayog, as a senior advisor. Kant's expertise in economic development...

AP plans to attract 10K cr for green tourism growth

Andhra Pradesh tourism launched a two-day Tourism Tech AI 2.0 Conclave in Vijayawada. The goal is to attract significant private investments. The even...

AbhiBus partners with CheckMyBus to make Indian bus routes globally accessible

AbhiBus, a leading Indian bus ticketing platform under ixigo, has partnered with Germany-based CheckMyBus to expand global access to India's bus netw...