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The Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart (RDTM) 2025, organized by the Federation of Hospitality and Tourism of Rajasthan (FHTR) in collaboration with the Rajasthan Tourism Department, kicked off on Friday, September 12, 2025, with a spectacular start. The event, held over three days, aims to showcase the perfect blend of Rajasthan's rich tradition and its evolving modern tourism appeal. The opening ceremony took place at the iconic City Palace in Jaipur, setting the stage for a grand celebration of the state's cultural diversity and hospitality. The Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart (RDTM) 2025 is a highly anticipated event in the tourism calendar, designed to bring together travel professionals, government bodies, and hospitality leaders to promote Rajasthan as a top tourist destination. The event provides a platform for domestic tourism stakeholders to connect, network, and explore new business opportunities while highlighting Rajasthan's vast tourism potential to a global audience. RDTM 2025 is set to take place across multiple venues in Jaipur over the next few days, drawing domestic travel professionals and government officials to promote the future of Rajasthan's tourism industry. Organizers have ensured that RDTM 2025 is a key milestone for Rajasthan's tourism strategy, with the involvement of major tourism bodies, including the Rajasthan Tourism Department and Federation of Hospitality and Tourism of Rajasthan (FHTR). Several significant steps are being taken to make the event a success, including: RDTM 2025 is expected to serve as a catalyst for future growth in the tourism sector in Rajasthan, strengthening its position as a global tourism leader. With Rajasthan's cultural assets and modern infrastructure, the state is poised to attract millions of domestic and international tourists over the coming years. Events like RDTM 2025 will foster collaborations, investments, and a renewed focus on creating a world-class tourism environment. This year's RDTM will not only celebrate the achievements of Rajasthan's tourism industry but will also provide a comprehensive view of the state's modernization in hospitality, preparing it for the next chapter of global tourism. As RDTM 2025 unfolds in Jaipur, the event offers a promising glimpse into the future of Rajasthan's tourism. With its rich history and evolving modern amenities, the state is set to enhance its appeal globally, ensuring that Rajasthan remains at the forefront of global tourism development. The event brings together industry leaders and government bodies, all working together to secure a brighter future for Rajasthan's tourism sector.
Aizwal (Mizoram) [India], September 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday dedicated Mizoram's first railway line, the Bairabi-Sairang express to the nation, highlighting how the line will be a "lifeline of transformation" by helping people avail better services and local businesses will get access to the rest of the country. "This is not just a railway connection, but it is a lifeline of transportation. It will revolutionise the lives and livelihoods of people of Mizoram. Farmers and businesses of Mizoram can reach more markets across the nation," PM Modi said. Also Read | Natio ...Read More >
Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is acquiring a 51% stake in luxury wellness brand Atmantan for Rs 240 crore. This strategic move aims to expand Atmantan's presence domestically and internationally, capitalizing on the growing global demand for wellness. IHCL sees significant potential in this segment, planning new centers and exploring hybrid models. Tata Group-backed Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has signed definitive agreements to acquire 51% stake in Sparsh Infratech Private Limit ...Read More >
Aizawl: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday dedicated Mizoram's first railway line, the Bairabi-Sairang Express, to the nation, highlighting how the line will be a "lifeline of transformation" by helping people access better services and giving local businesses connectivity to the rest of the country. "This is not just a railway connection, but a lifeline of transportation. It will revolutionise the lives and livelihoods of people of Mizoram. Farmers and businesses of Mizoram can reach more markets across the nation," PM Modi said. Due to adverse weather, PM Modi addressed the gathering ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in 'The Miranda Brothers', is heaping praise on the recently released film 'Saiyaara', and its team. On Saturday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a special note for the film and its makers after it witnessed a stellar opening day. He wrote, "Another melodious example of a love story shattering all myths and formulas of the industry. Honest heart wrenching love story wins again in 2025! #Saiyaara". 'Saiyaara', which stars Aneet Padda, and marks the debut of Ahaan Panday, is helmed b ...Read More >
The Madhya Pradesh tourism department hosted a Travel Mart from October 11 to 13 in state capital Bhopal. The event saw the participation of more than 100 travel agents from 27 countries, besides film personalities, hoteliers, homestay owners and wedding planners, totalling to around 700 delegates. The state had been hosting travel marts till 2015-16, but stopped the practice. The Madhya Pradesh Travel Meet (MPTM) has now been branded and would become an annual event, to be held every October. ...Read More >
ITC Hotels announced a significant 74 percent increase in its second-quarter net profit. This growth was driven by higher revenues from operations. The company's revenue from operations increased to Rs 839.48 crore. NEW DELHI: ITC Hotels on Friday reported nearly 74 per cent rise in consolidated net profit for the second quarter ended September at Rs 133.29 crore, on higher revenue from operations. The company, which listed on the stock exchanges earlier this year post its demerger from ITC Lim ...Read More >
Margao (Goa) [India], July 19 (ANI): Goa witnessed an extraordinary rise in tourist arrivals in the first six months of 2025, with over 54.55 lakh visitors flocking to the coastal state, including 2.71 lakh international tourists. Goa tourism graph has scaled remarkable heights in the first half of 2025, registering a record-breaking surge in both domestic and international arrivals. According to the Department of Tourism, the state welcomed an unprecedented number of visitors between January and June, reinforcing its status as one of India most preferred and evolving travel destinations. P ...Read More >
12 Jaipur: Around 3,800 vehicles travelled through the Jaipur-Bandikui linkway in the first 12 hours of the inaugural day of the trial run Wednesday, reducing the travel time between Jaipur and Delhi by at least 30 to 45 minutes. Officials of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) said the number of vehicles would increase in the coming days.Confirming the figures of vehicle movements on the first day, Bharat Singh Joiya, project director of NHAI (Dausa PIU), said now that the trial run had started, NHAI won't close this linkway unless they find any major safety concerns. "We cannot comme ...Read More >
New Delhi: Was it the pitch? Was it the conditions? Was it the bowling? The questions doing the rounds after yet another strange show in good batting conditions by India were many. But with the exception of Shubman Gill, who became just the second Indian captain, after Mohammad Azharuddin, to score hundreds in consecutive matches in England, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, few India batters managed to answer them in a satisfactory manner. After being put into bat by England, India looked like they were in control at various points during the day but then somehow contrived to gift away wickets and end t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 21: With its glittering launch on August 2, 2025, City of Dreams Sri Lanka redefines luxury tourism in South Asia. This resort not only transforms Colombo's skyline but also sets a new benchmark in hospitality, entertainment, and economic promise. Also Read | Is Ryan Reynolds Getting Cancelled? Netizens Flood 'Deadpool' Actor and Wrexham Co-Owner's Aviation American Gin Instagram Post With Angry Comments Amid Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni Legal Drama. Colombo witnessed a historic moment with the launch of City of Dreams Sri Lanka, a landmark development poised to resh ...Read More >
Bhopal, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Managing Director of Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board (MPTB), Sheo Shekhar Shukla, on Friday said the government is working to make the state's rich heritage, wildlife, spirituality, and forest listed among the leading international destinations. Shukla made this statement on the concluding session of the two-day travel trade show, ITB Asia 2025, held at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore, on Friday. He stated that ITB Asia gave a vital global platform to showcase Madhya Pradesh's tourism potential and diversity. "Our goal is to establish Madhy ...Read More >
BENGALURU: BBMP marshals deployed at lake security and supervision wing, ward monitoring and Indira Canteens are working without salaries since March. The situation has arisen after Bangalore Solid Waste Management Limited was carved out of BBMP for garbage management. Their salaries are usually given through the Ex-Servicemen Welfare Society and each marshal is paid Rs 17,500 monthly. "Supervisors say the delay is due to a set of procedures. Earlier, the amount was given to the Ex-Servicemen Welfare Society towards payments from BBMP. Now the files have to be cleared from BWSML to ward mars ...Read More >
Nagpur: Warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj belonged to the entire country, but British history tried to confine him as a regional icon, said BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi, who was in Nagpur on Friday to attend an event marking the 351st anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj's coronation. Trivedi told TOI at the event organized by Shivaji Maharaj Kruti Samiti that Shivaji Maharaj's contribution in 'safeguarding' the southern part of India from Mughal invasion must not be forgotten.Trivedi said, "Shivaji Maharaj belonged to all of us, entire country. Unfortunately, the British p ...Read More >
In 2025, Ecuador is set to unveil a host of groundbreaking tourism initiatives. This follows a consistent uptick in tourism revenues, attracting both local and global hospitality enterprises to invest in the nation's tourism infrastructure. These developments include the introduction of new hotels and cruises, supplementing an existing array of 4,957 hotels and 15 cruise operations. The Ministry of Tourism of Ecuador reports a visitor count exceeding 589,000 in just the first half of the year, with projections from Statista estimating a steady growth rate of 2.88% annually through 2029. This ...Read More >
Following the expansion of its new development space, the southern city aims to enhance inter-regional connectivity in infrastructure, markets and space for tourism development. Authorities view coastal and island tourism as a key source of "green" growth that could help reposition the city on the regional and global tourism map. According to Nguyen Van Manh, Vice Chairman of the Con Dao Special Zone People's Committee, Con Dao is not only a national symbol of revolutionary heritage but is also ...Read More >
The third Khangchendzonga International Tourism Conclave opened in Gangtok on Friday with a strong focus on developing rural tourism across the Eastern Himalaya. Sikkim tourism minister Tshering Thendup Bhutia, along with senior officials, inaugurated the two-day event organised by the Eastern Himalaya Travel and Tour Operators Association (EHTTOA). The conclave runs until Saturday. Advertisement Highlighting the state's new priorities, Bhutia said Sikkim is focusing on "high-value tourism ove ...Read More >
Aizwal (Mizoram) [India], September 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday dedicated Mizoram's first railway line, the Bairabi-Sairang express to the nation, highlighting how the line will be a "lifeline of transformation" by helping people avail better services and local businesses will get access to the rest of the country. "This is not just a railway connection, but it is a lifeline of transportation. It will revolutionise the lives and livelihoods of people of Mizoram. Farmers and businesses of Mizoram can reach more markets across the nation," PM Modi said. PM Modi who addre ...Read More >
ITC Hotels on Wednesday announced that it has opened a Welcomhotel in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, featuring convention facilities along with 98 rooms & suites. The 18-acre property is poised to redefine Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism in the state, ITC Hotels said. "Welcomhotel Bodh Gaya stands as a reflection of our commitment to creating meaningful experiences that celebrate local heritage while upholding the highest standards of service excellence. Bodh Gaya, with its ...Read More >
From L to R: Vijayta Raheja, Director, Saryu Properties and Hotels Private Ltd. (SPHPL), Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Nikhil K. Raheja, MD, SPHPL, Sudeep Jain, Managing Director (South West Asia) at the pre-opening event. The K Raheja Group has unveiled their integrated hospitality project comprising of voco Mumbai Powai Hotel and Convention Centre, and Holiday Inn Express and Suites which has come up in an association with IHG Hotels & Resorts. The deal was first announced in ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said the world is facing a "volatile and uncertain era", having experienced the successive impact of the Covid pandemic, multiple conflicts and "trade upheavals", and asserted that 'atmanirbharta' (self reliance) is the mindset needed to deal with "global turbulence". In his address at a conclave here on Wednesday, Jaishankar also said that in an era of globalisation and urbanisation, "traditions are often lost with time". But, by nurturing them, "we have made Indian tourism even more attractive", he said. Pointing to the the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 21: With its glittering launch on August 2, 2025, City of Dreams Sri Lanka redefines luxury tourism in South Asia. This resort not only transforms Colombo skyline but also sets a new benchmark in hospitality, entertainment, and economic promise. Colombo witnessed a historic moment with the launch of City of Dreams Sri Lanka, a landmark development poised to reshape South Asian travel and tourism. Backed by a $1.2 billion investment and a decade of planning the luxury resort signals Sri Lanka bold entry onto the world luxury map. Developed by John Keells Holdings PLC ...Read More >
Shimla, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Cabinet on Monday approved the engagement of 1,602 Bijli Upbhogta Mitras in Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Ltd to overcome the shortage of field staff. The Cabinet also gave its approval to fill 645 posts of patwaris on a trainee basis under the state cadre. It sanctioned the filling of 400 posts of staff nurses as job Trainees in medical colleges across the state, an official statement said. Additionally, the Cabinet approved the engagement of 300 ...Read More >
Global hospitality company Hilton has signed an agreement to open its namesake brand hotel in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, marking the group's expansion in the southern part of India. Hilton's new Chennai hotel will be located in Egmore and be developed in partnership with MKR Estate Developers, a part of MGM Healthcare Group. The company expects the hotel to begin operations in January 2029. This opening will add to Hilton's existing presence in the city, which already includes Hilton Chennai. Hilto ...Read More >
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, proudly announces the signing of Novotel Agra Fatehabad Road, marking the debut of the Novotel brand in Agra City. Set to open in 2029, this new address will exemplify Novotel's commitment to championing balanced living, balancing business and leisure to create a seamless experience for guests visiting the home of the iconic Taj Mahal. Spanning 13,000 square meters, Novotel Agra Fatehabad Road will offer 275 intuitively designed rooms starting at 28 square meters, offering a comforting and energised atmosphere for families and business travellers alik ...Read More >
Madhya Pradesh is courting foreign investment in its tourism sector, with attractive incentives for Spanish investors. Offering concessional land and financial returns shows promising investment prospects. Additionally, the state is becoming a hub for film tourism and responsible tourism, providing numerous opportunities for international investors. Madhya Pradesh is stepping up efforts to attract foreign investment in the burgeoning tourism sector, with a particular emphasis on courting Spanish ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) J&K Chief Secretary on Saturday chaired a high-level meeting to review the arrangements for the upcoming 2nd Edition of the Kashmir Marathon, being organised by the Tourism Department on November 2 in Srinagar. The Chief Secretary described the marquee event as a valuable opportunity to promote tourism and sports culture in Jammu and Kashmir, noting that the inaugural edition had received an overwhelming response and set new benchmarks for sporting events in the ...Read More >
Minor International said the Middle East conflict is hurting its hotel bookings, with travel delays and cancellations expected to continue into the fourth quarter. However, the disruption is redirecting travellers, with India emerging as a preferred alternative destination. Hotels of Thailand headquartered Minor International are 'suffering' in the Middle East, but the conflict there could lead to an upward interest in India, said William E. Heinecke, founder and chairman of Minor International, ...Read More >
Aizwal (Mizoram) [India], September 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday dedicated Mizoram first railway line, the Bairabi-Sairang express to the nation, highlighting how the line will be a lifeline of transformation by helping people avail better services and local businesses will get access to the rest of the country. This is not just a railway connection, but it is a lifeline of transportation. It will revolutionise the lives and livelihoods of people of Mizoram. Farmers and businesses of Mizoram can reach more markets across the nation, PM Modi said. PM Modi who addressed t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 24 (PTI) ITC Hotels on Friday reported nearly 74 per cent rise in consolidated net profit for the second quarter ended September at Rs 133.29 crore, on higher revenue from operations. The company, which listed on the stock exchanges earlier this year post its demerger from ITC Limited, had posted a net profit of Rs 76.63 crore a year ago. In a statement, ITC Hotels observed that the hospitality sector remains well-positioned for expansion, backed by robust domestic travel, evolving consumer preferences, and continued government focus on tourism infrastructure. "The outlook fo ...Read More >
Lucknow: The UP govt will showcase the state's tourism potential at the upcoming Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) 2025 meet, scheduled to be held in Bangkok from Aug 26-28.An official said: "The event will serve as a powerful platform for UP to project itself as an attractive destination for both international tourists and investors. This will elevate the tourism potential and economy of the state to new heights."Officials said that the tourism department will showcase UP's cultural, spiritual and historical richness through a beautifully designed 36-square-metre stall, highlighting majo ...Read More >