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New Delhi [India], November 20 (ANI): Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman has completed 10 rounds of Pre-Budget Consultations in New Delhi as part of the preparations for the forthcoming Union Budget 2026-27. The meetings, held over the past days, brought together representatives and experts from key sectors of the economy -- from agriculture and MSMEs to capital markets, manufacturing, services, and technology. Each consultation was attended by Union Minister o ...Read More >
For the first time, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday (November 18, 2025) held a separate meeting with startup founders and representatives as part of her pre-Budget consultations. "Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. @nsitharaman chairs the fifth Pre-Budget consultation with the stakeholders from the startups ecosystem in connection with the forthcoming Union Budget 2026-27, in New Delhi, today," the Ministry of Finance announced on Tuesday on its social medi ...Read More >
India's hotel demand is set to outpace supply for the next three years, driving higher prices and occupancies, says ICRA. The rating agency forecasts a 5-6% CAGR in supply vs. 8-10% in demand, with expansion into Tier-II/III cities. Demand for hotels in India is expected to continue to outpace the supply addition, at least over the next three years, rating agency ICRA said Monday, inferring that the demand-supply mismatch augurs well for the pricing environment and occupancies for the key hospi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) India is likely to see a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5-6 per cent in premium hotel room additions between FY25 and FY28, as demand is expected to grow at a faster pace of 8-10 per cent, according to a report on Monday. As a result, occupancies across premium hotels are projected to improve by 200 bps to 72-74 per cent, and average room rents (ARRs) to Rs 8,200-8,500 in FY26, 3-6 per cent higher over the previous year, said rating agency ICRA in its r ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 27: Hyatt today announces the launch of a new World of Hyatt brand campaign in collaboration with renowned Bollywood actor Karisma Kapoor. Rooted in Hyatt's enduring purpose to care for people so they can be their best, the campaign brings to life the spirit of World of Hyatt--a loyalty program built on the guiding principles of loyalty extends beyond the member, choice is critical and recognition means everything. Also Read | Real Betis vs Atletico Madrid, La Liga 20 ...Read More >
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu secured a Rs 100 crore investment from Sobha Group Chairman Ravi PNC Menon for a world-class library in Amaravati during his UAE tour. Naidu presented Andhra Pradesh as a premier investment hub, highlighting its strengths and growth opportunities for UAE-based firms, ahead of the CII Partnership Summit 2025. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu welcomed Rs 100 crore investment from Ravi PNC Menon, Chairman of Dubai-based Sobha Group ...Read More >
Pune: India's wine industry is seeing flat or declining sales as deep post-pandemic discounting squeezed margins and inconsistent marketing spends by wineries failed to capture younger patrons. Also, heavy price promotion is now a routine practice in the trade even as consumers shift to white spirit cocktails, and ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages. "This has been a very unfortunate characteristic of the Indian wine market over the last few years, indiscriminate and unsustainable, and I would say, ...Read More >
Karan Patel, founder of Redfox Cybersecurity Pvt. Ltd., joins the board of Fairfield by Marriott Mumbai Andheri West. His diverse expertise exemplifies a strategic approach to entrepreneurship, navigating multiple sectors. Patel's leadership, coupled with the team's varied skills, positions the hotel as a hub for hospitality excellence. In India's entrepreneurial ecosystem, Karan Patel stands out for his pursuit of excellence across sectors. As the founder of Redfox Cybersecurity Pvt. Ltd., and ...Read More >
Each acquisition is expected to contribute distinct strategic value, from operational synergies and customer engagement to market expansion and experiential integration, EaseMyTrip stated. Travel booking platform EaseMyTrip's Board on Friday approved strategic acquisitions of four companies in a bid to build an integrated travel ecosystem. The company has approved the proposed investment of 49% of the aggregate post-completion fully paid-up share capital in four entities, including Doodlesdodl ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that there is no better time than now to invest in India's hospitality sector, as the industry continues to perform strongly amid the country's growing economic momentum. Addressing the Annual Conference and 105th Annual General Meeting of ASSOCHAM, Goyal said that India's travel and tourism sector is witnessing rapid growth but also faces several challenges that need to be addressed through joint efforts by the gov ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that there is no better time than now to invest in India's hospitality sector, as the industry continues to perform strongly amid the country's growing economic momentum. Addressing the Annual Conference and 105th Annual General Meeting of ASSOCHAM, Goyal said that India's travel and tourism sector is witnessing rapid growth but also faces several challenges that need to be addressed through joint efforts by the gov ...Read More >
New Delhi: Ahmedabad could host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. On Wednesday, the Executive Board (EB) of Commonwealth Sport, the Games' global governing body, recommended Ahmedabad to host the centenary edition of the CWG. The official announcement of the host city will be made on November 26 during the Commonwealth Sport's general assembly in Glasgow. Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse wrote on social media: "Bharat takes another giant leap in the global sporting ...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. Hilt ...Read More >
Kakinada: Union Industries and Mines minister of state Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma said reduction of GST on several goods by the central government will help farmers as prices of several farm equipment and agricultural inputs have greatly reduced. Speaking at a Super GST and Super Savings awareness programme in Bhimavaram on Tuesday, Varma said GST slab rates have been reduced on farming machinery to 5 per cent from 13 per cent. Further, the tax slabs have been reduced on agriculture inputs, i ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 19 : The stage is all set for the third G20 tourism working ... Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 19 : The stage is all set for the third G20 tourism working group meeting scheduled to take place in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir from May 22- 24, 2023 under India's presidency. According to a report, there has been a resurgence of confidence among the youth that foreign tourists would soon start travelling to Kashmir in great ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: In a bid to ensure the benefits of GST 2.0 reach every household, the Andhra Pradesh government has launched a comprehensive awareness campaign titled 'Super GST - Super Savings'. The initiative aims to educate citizens about the benefits of GST reforms through a series of awareness programmes across the State. During a video conference at his camp office on Monday, Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the GST 2.0 campaign's progress with the Cabinet Sub-Committee, direct ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Hospitality player Hilton on Monday announced the signing of Hilton Jaipur Kukas, growing its portfolio in Rajasthan, where it currently has six hotels. The 122-room Hilton Jaipur Kukas is set to open in 2029 and will be developed in partnership with Masbu Resorts Pvt Ltd. In Rajasthan, Hilton currently operates Hilton Jaipur and DoubleTree by Hilton Jaipur Amer, with four hotels under development -- Waldorf Astoria Jaipur, Conrad Jaipur, Signia by Hilton Jaipur, and a ...Read More >
Jharsuguda: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Odisha on 27th September. At around 11:30 AM, he will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects worth over Rs.60,000 crore in Jharsuguda. He will also address a public gathering on the occasion. These projects span across telecommunications, railways, higher education, healthcare, skill development, rural housing sectors, among others. In the field of telecom connectivity, the Prime Minister will commission mor ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The state government will be signing a series of agreements with a number of Indian and international entities when it unveils its ambitious new tourism policy here on Saturday. According to an official statement issued here, the agreements will be signed in the presence of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy during the Telangana Tourism Conclave 2025 to be organised at the Shilparamam in the city. Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao and a host of other dignitaries will also be gracing t ...Read More >
Excessive rains wreaking havoc in the form of cloudbursts, flash floods and landslides are becoming a perpetual curse for tourism in Himachal Pradesh during the monsoon season. However, with the withdrawal of monsoon, the hospitality industry is pinning hope on revival. The tourism sector, the main stake of Himachal, contributes over Rs 14,000 crore annually to the state gross domestic product (SDGP) and provides employment to a large population. "The room occupancy in the state which ranged ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 26 (ANI): Telangana Government is set to redefine the definition of Tourism in the state. Apart from regular visits to wildlife forests and waterfalls, the government is ready to introduce a slew of new services for both domestic and international tourists to ensure a delightful experience.The services include overnight stays in the forests and safaris, double-decked boat rides, helicopter tours, introducing traditional cuisine to every tourist, and makin ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 26 (ANI): Telangana Government is set to redefine the definition of Tourism in the state. Apart from regular visits to wildlife forests and waterfalls, the government is ready to introduce a slew of new services for both domestic and international tourists to ensure a delightful experience. The services include overnight stays in the forests and safaris, double-decked boat rides, helicopter tours, introducing traditional cuisine to every tourist, and mak ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 26 (ANI): Telangana Government is set to redefine the definition of Tourism in the state. Apart from regular visits to wildlife forests and waterfalls, the government is ready to introduce a slew of new services for both domestic and international tourists to ensure a delightful experience. The services include overnight stays in the forests and safaris, double-decked boat rides, helicopter tours, introducing traditional cuisine to every tourist, and mak ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 26 (PTI) Pune-based Ventive Hospitality on Friday said it plans to acquire 76 per cent stake in Soham Leisure Ventures, which owns 104-key Hilton Goa Resort and a land parcel in Goa. This transaction, valued at around Rs 320 crore, is an important step in Ventive's plan to double its room portfolio and invest in opportunities that add value, the company said in a statement. Further explaining the investment, the company said it proposes to enter into definitive agreements with Soha ...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 30 ...Read More >
Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh cabinet, led by chief minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, has approved the creation and filling of more than 4,200 govt posts across various departments. The move aims to strengthen key sectors, including power, health, and law enforcement.The newly approved positions include Bijli Upbhogta Mitras and technical mates for the state electricity board, trainee patwaris for land administration, trainee staff nurses and trainee medical officers for the health department, tra ...Read More >
Rajamahendravaram: Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh announced that tourism development is accelerating in the state with the support of both the central and state governments. During a press conference at his Rajamahendravaram camp office, he detailed the coalition government's actions over the past 15 months and the progress of various projects. He reported that the government has secured MoUs for tourism investments totalling Rs 10,644 crore. He also noted that inv ...Read More >
Kakinada: Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh has said Andhra Pradesh would become a world famous tourism centre also as the grant of industrial status to the tourism sector gave a boost to the state's tourism sector. The minister told the media at Rajamahendravaram on Sunday that the state government signed several MoUs for projects that promised investments of Rs.10,644 crore in the tourism sector, of which 88 projects have been launched with an investment of '698 crore. The tourism and hospital ...Read More >
Lucknow, Sep 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Uttar Pradesh government is envisioning and preparing a concrete action plan to realise the vision of "Viksit Uttar Pradesh - Samarth Uttar Pradesh @2047". The Yogi Adityanath-led government aims to make Uttar Pradesh a $1 trillion economy by 2030 and a $6 trillion economy by 2047. A special focus has been placed on future-oriented industries, including artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology, green energy, and agritech for achieving this objective. A ...Read More >
New Delhi /Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh Tourism wins 'Most Promising New Destination' award for Gandikota at BLTM 2025. The award was received by Padmarani Seela, chief marketing officer and communication officer of APTA, at the Business Leisure Travel and MICE Exhibition (BLTM 2025) in New Delhi. The state's tourism department showcased its diverse offerings, including heritage sites, pristine beach destinations, rural tourism experiences, and eco-tourism initiatives, at the event held from Frid ...Read More >
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