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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 >
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 ov ...Read More >
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 t ...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 bu ...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 mor ...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 a ...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 a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 25 (PTI) Shares of Nazara Technologies tumbled over 3 per cent on Monday, taking the total losses to 20 per cent in four consecutive days of decline as investors deserted shares of online gaming-related firms following a proposed regulation on money-based games. The company's stock tanked 20.37 per cent on the BSE since Wednesday. On Monday, shares of the firm declined 3.46 per cent to settle at Rs 1,115.80. Shares of gaming and hospitality firm Delta Corp dropped 3.08 per cent ...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 r ...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 ...Read More >
Gurgaon (Haryana) [India], August 20: Gardens of India, India pioneering luxury tea brand, is proud to announce its exclusive partnership with Grand Hyatt Gurgaon, part of the globally renowned Hyatt Hotels Corporation. This collaboration marks the beginning of a deeper engagement between Gardens of India and the Hyatt group, with the shared vision of redefining tea experiences across Hyatt properties worldwide. With three generations of expertise, Gardens of India has become a trusted partner ...Read More >
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