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IHCL opens Taj Skyline in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have thirteen hotels in Gujarat, including one under development.
ITC Hotels rolls out ‘100% Back’ offer
The ‘100% Back’ offer allows guests to book at any of the participating ITC Hotels and Welcomhotel, and receive the full amount as hotel credits that can be instantly redeemed towards exquisite experiences including delectable Food & Beverage, relaxing spa treatments & more.
The Asia Pacific Construction Pipeline, excluding China, remains steady year-over-year
During the third quarter of 2020, the Asia Pacific region, excluding China, saw 97 new hotels accounting for 20,587 rooms open, a 44% opening increase over the Q2 total, a sign that construction has resumed in much of the region.
IHCL expands its footprint in the East with the signing of three new Taj hotels
These new hotels are in partnership with Ambuja Neotia Group, who have already partnered with IHCL for two other hotels in the East – Taj Chia Kutir, Darjeeling, West Bengal and Taj Guras Kutir in Gangtok, Sikkim. These five projects will culminate to a total of 500 rooms.
Thomas Cook & SOTC extends their Assured Safe Travel Program with launch of Doctor on Call 24×7 service
The Doctor on Call service is an initiative to support and reassure customers by addressing their health and medical queries via tele-consultation, by ensuring an effective way to connect with top quality doctors while on holiday.
Waste recycling company Thermowaste Solutions, ties up with leading hotels to provide services
As the hotels take steps forward to eliminate plastic from their property, the company helps them track and measure their performance to make sure they move toward that end goal.
Festive travel trends in India: The growing curiosity among travelers to explore offbeat locations
Dharamveer Singh Chouhan, Co-Founder & CEO at Zostel shares his perspective his view on change in consumer travel trends during the festive season and the shift in tourism towards offbeat locations
