The new property will be launched under the ‘Eco Inn’ branding and is expected to commence operations before the end of year
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Sarovar Hotels and Resorts opens Geeta Sarovar Portico in Panipat
Spread across 4 acres of land, Geeta Sarovar Portico is an upscale and contemporary hotel offering well-appointed rooms including executive and presidential suites.
174m Travel & Tourism jobs could be lost due to COVID-19 and travel restrictions, says WTTC
Research reveals small yet positive job gains, driven by the return of domestic travel in a number of markets
The Pride Hotel ties up with a financial firm for the ‘Wedding at Pride’ initiative
To relieve the patrons from financial stress, the Pride Hotel has tied up with a financial firm to ensure finance doesn’t stop them in making their dream wedding come true.
Thomas Cook India & SOTC announce India’s first physical holiday roadshows
The series of customer-centric roadshows, in association with Accor and Marriott hotels, will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2020 from 11 am to 5 pm across key source markets – Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Pune, Kochi, Jaipur and Baroda
Kerala CM releases a Coffee Table Book on Thiruvananthapuram as part of the capital city heritage project
A stunning visual treat, Thiruvananthapuram – an Artist’s impression explores the city’s culture, heritage and life through a fascinating collection of shots viewed through the lens of Raghu Rai, coupled with graphic descriptions by writer Lekshmi Rajeev
The Postcard Hotel wins multiple honours at The World Travel Awards
The Postcard Dewa, Thimphu has been voted as ‘Asia’s Leading Luxury Boutique Hotel’ and ‘Bhutan’s Leading Boutique Hotel’, The Postcard Cuelim, South Goa has been voted as ‘India’s Leading Boutique Hotel’ and ‘Goa’s Leading Boutique Hotel’ and The Postcard Velha, Old Goa has been voted as ‘India’s Best Wellness Retreat’
Kerala Tourism wins World Travel Mart Award for exemplary activities during COVID-19
The RT Mission received the award for its innovative work on ‘Wok at Home Videos’ and storytelling audio and video series produced and presented by various Mission units in the state during the pandemic that has posed multiple challenges to the tourism sector
InterGlobe Hotels wins the 7th IGBC Green Champion Awards 2020
InterGlobe Hotels Pvt. Ltd. has been involved in the development of around 6 IGBC green ibis hotel projects so far in the country. The award was presented to JB Singh, President and CEO, InterGlobe Hotels in a virtual event organised recently.
‘Negative-Only’ flights elevate consumer confidence and increase tourism during holiday seasons, says GlobalData
Customers in India are postponing their travel plans as they are concerned about getting infected by the virus in the closed environment of an aircraft cabin. If airlines offer rapid antigen tests at the airport and ensure that only those who have tested negative are allowed to board, it will help in elevating the consumer confidence.
