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Chennai, Oct 28 (UNI) Hospitality major Indian Hotels Company Ltd has signed an agreement with the healthcare major MGM Healthcare Group for building a Taj hotel in Puducherry. According to Indian Hotels, the 180-room Taj Pondicherry, a greenfield project, will be spread across a 52-acre property located on the outskirts of the White Town. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President, Real Estate & Development, Indian Hotels, said: "Pondicherry has witnessed a steady rise in domestic travel and a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 28 (PTI) India continues to be one of the most strategic growth markets for the Radisson Hotel Group, with the luxury hospitality chain increasing its presence in high-potential Tier-II and Tier-III cities across the nation, expanding to 47 new cities in the past 18 months, Radisson Hotel Group's South Asia Managing Director & COO Nikhil Sharma said on Tuesday. The Group currently has more than 130 properties in operation and over 70 under development in the country. Fuelled by ...Read More >
Antara Cruises unveils Antara Events, offering lavish event experiences aboard the MV Bengal Ganga. With customized itineraries and luxurious settings, guests enjoy personalized services, unique celebrations, and historical explorations along the Ganges. Antara Cruises promises unforgettable gatherings, ensuring events reflect the host's unique vision against the scenic river backdrop. Antara Cruises, renowned for its luxury river cruising, introduces Antara Events - a refined event experience ...Read More >
He expressed pride that Uttar Pradesh will host this national event after a gap of 61 years, calling it a grand celebration of youth discipline, national service, and the spirit of a self-reliant India. Adityanath directed officials to ensure that the Jamboree reflects the state's efficiency, organisation and hospitality, with arrangements for security, transportation, sanitation, health, accommodation, food, and cultural programs executed in full coordination on the lines of the Maha Kumbh. H ...Read More >
Lucknow: Reviewing preparations for the 19th National Jamboree of Bharat Scouts and Guides, to be held in Lucknow from Nov 23-29, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that the event should reflect UP's efficiency, culture, security, and hospitality, and arrangements should be made on the lines of 2025 Maha Kumbh.The event is scheduled to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while President Droupadi Murmu will preside over the closing ceremony. Uttar Pradesh is hosting the eve ...Read More >
Heritage Foods Ltd has acquired a 51% stake in health-focused ice cream brand Get-A-Way for Rs 9 crore. This strategic move aims to expand Heritage Foods' portfolio beyond traditional dairy into functional food categories. The acquisition, expected to be completed within 45 days, will make Get-A-Way a subsidiary. Dairy company Heritage Foods Ltd said on Monday it has acquired a 51 per cent stake in Peanutbutter and Jelly Pvt Ltd, which owns health-focused ice cream brand Get-A-Way, for Rs 9 cro ...Read More >
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. The Radisson hospitality brand has been in significant growth mode, especially in the past decade. In 2022, Choice Hotels acquired Radisson Hotel Group Americas with the rest of its international portfolio remaining under Radisson. From adding brands in its upscale and luxury portfolios to expanding its global reach, Radisson has matured to compete with the top hospitality brands. Much of this significant expansion has been ...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 Li ...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 th ...Read More >
Shimla: The third edition of the Shimla Flying Festival and Hospitality Expo took off on Saturday in Junga, situated around 35 kilometres from Shimla.The four-day event features a Paragliding Pre-World Cup and Pre-Asian League Championship, drawing nearly 60 pilots from countries including China, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Nepal, and Finland, along with participants from 10 Indian states.Naresh Chauhan, principal media advisor to chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, inaugurated the fest ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Hospitality major ITC Hotels has reported its highest ever Q2 income at Rs 885 crore, up 13% from same period last fiscal; and also highest Q2 profit at Rs 133 crore up 74% from last fiscal. ITC Hotels share price closed 0.9% higher Friday at Rs 221.65 when the broader market was down 0.4%. The company says its growth pipeline expands to about 5,900 keys with over 60 hotels and it has launched a new brand - "Epiq Collection - Member ITC Hotels' Group" -- to accelerate growth in the pr ...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, evolv ...Read More >
Shilpa Shetty in her restaurant - Bastian At The Top in Dadar, Mumbai. Author and columnist Shobhaa De recently opened up about the staggering scale of Mumbai's nightlife and the soaring success of Shilpa Shetty's luxury restaurant brand, Bastian. Speaking on the YouTube podcast Inside Out With Barkha Dutt, she claimed that Shilpa's Dadar outlet, Bastian At The Top, reportedly earns an astonishing Rs 2-3 crore every night. During her conversation with Barkha Dutt, Shobhaa De described the city' ...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 >
New Delhi: Author and columnist Shobhaa De has made a stunning revelation about the scale of Mumbai's luxury dining scene, citing the extraordinary earnings of Shilpa Shetty's flagship restaurant, Bastian At The Top. Speaking on the YouTube podcast Inside Out With Barkha Dutt, De claimed the upscale venue in Dadar reportedly generates Rs 2-3 crore in revenue every night. "There is one single restaurant in Mumbai which has a turnover of Rs 2-3 crore a night. On slow nights, it's Rs 2 crore and o ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's luxury goods market is projected to see 10 per cent growth to reach $12.1 billion by 2025, emerging as a significant player in the global luxury market, a new report has said. The luxury retail landscape is being reimagined, with brands moving beyond transactional spaces to offer curated lifestyle experiences, according to data analytics company Euromonitor International. South Africa (15 per cent), India (10 per cent), and the United Arab Emirates (9 ...Read More >
New Delhi , Oct 21: Record-breaking Diwali sales of Rs 5.40 lakh crore in goods and 65 thousand crores in services reflect India's economic strength and Swadeshi spirit, said trade body Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT). CAIT has released its comprehensive "Research report on Diwali festival sales 2025", based on an extensive nationwide survey across 60 major distribution centres, including state capitals and Tier 2 & 3 cities, conducted by its research wing, CAIT Research & Trade Devel ...Read More >
Anticipations for this festive season's trade have skyrocketed, expected to surpass five lakh crore rupees, as brick-and-mortar markets thrive like never before. This Diwali embodies a heartfelt Swadeshi celebration, where the virtues of Indian craftsmanship take center stage. Inspired by Prime Minister Modi's push for local product patronage and favorable GST changes, domestic trade is flourishing. New Delhi: The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Sunday stated that trade during the ...Read More >
Thailand is set to launch direct charter flights to Meghalaya by December 2025, marking a major milestone in strengthening tourism and cultural ties between the two regions. The initiative is expected to significantly boost travel between Thailand and India's Northeast, enabling Thai tourists to experience Meghalaya's breathtaking landscapes and vibrant traditions with ease. The announcement followed a Tourism Promotion event held on October 14, 2025, in Shillong, jointly organised by the Emerg ...Read More >
It's an extremely rare interview that was months in the making. Channel 2's Karyn Greer sat down one-on-one with Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian. As Georgia's largest non-government employer, Delta has an impact on our entire state. This year, the company is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Greer spoke with Bastian about Delta's legacy, the company's challenges, and what's ahead. Delta's impact on Georgia "It really is a very, very great time for the airline business. And Delta is leading ...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 >
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 pla ...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 >
New Delhi [India], October 2 (ANI): Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. marked its 80th Founders' Day on Thursday, paying tribute to the vision of its founders, J.C. Mahindra and K.C. Mahindra, who established the company on October 2, 1945. According to a Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. press release, the story of Mahindra began even before India's independence. In 1945, as the world emerged from war and uncertainty, the company placed an advertisement in a media outlet. Rather than promoting products, the ad m ...Read More >
Today, the portfolio encompasses a variety of property types and experiences appealing to a broad traveller demographic. With an extended brand portfolio that now encompasses the new premier, boutique, and retreats segments, Radisson Individuals provides even more opportunities for distinction and visibility for each hotel. Radisson Individuals is a soft brand offering independent hotels and regional chains the opportunity to join Radisson Hotel Group's global network and distribution platform, ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 26: Ventive Hospitality Limited (BSE: 544321, NSE: VENTIVE) ("Ventive Hospitality") announced today that it proposes to enter into definitive agreements to acquire a 76% stake in Soham Leisure Ventures Pvt. Ltd. (Soham). Soham owns the 104 operational keys Hilton Goa Resort and a land parcel in Goa. Also Read | Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Asim Munir Wait 'Somewhere in the Oval' for Almost Hour To Meet Donald Trump (Watch Video). In line with ...Read More >
With seasonal hiring at its peak amid the festivities, two in three gig workers see these temporary roles not just as a source of extra income but a chance at full-time jobs, a report by Indeed has revealed. The survey, conducted between April and September 2025, reveals that two in three job seekers are actively pursuing full-time roles, viewing festive jobs as potential gateways to sustainable careers rather than sources of quick income. However, a marked disconnect persists, as more than ha ...Read More >
Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has invested over Rs 100 crore to acquire more than 2 lakh shares of its subsidiary, ELEL Hotels and Investment Limited, through a rights issue. This investment supports the Rs 2,500-crore Taj Bandstand project in Bandra, which will feature 330 rooms and 85 apartments. Earlier, IHCL acquired over 3. Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) on Tuesday said it has invested over Rs 100 crore to acquire more than 2 lakh shares of its wholly-owned subsidiary ELEL Hot ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 23 (PTI) Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) on Tuesday said it has invested over Rs 100 crore to acquire more than 2 lakh shares of its wholly-owned subsidiary ELEL Hotels and Investment Limited via rights issue. ELEL Hotels and Investment Limited owns the leasehold rights for a land parcel at Bandstand Bandra, under which Taj Bandstand is proposed to be developed. In February, Tata Group-owned IHCL, the country's biggest hospitality player, had unveiled the Rs 2,500-crore Taj ...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 >
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