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Thailand’s Centara Hotels & Resorts, planning to be among top 100 global hotel operators within five years, signed a Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) with Chiangmai Riverside Plaza Hotel Co. for a new property, Centara Riverside Hotel Chiang Mai, at a ceremony held recently in Bangkok. TT Bureau Centara Hotels & …

Sindhudurg, unknown to many in India, is the only place in Maharashtra that is approved for scuba and deep diving, apart from many other unique things. Red Carpet Travels has decided to promote this beautiful destination under the banner of Konkanut Cove and act as a Destination Management Company for …

Telangana, trying to make sure that tourists not only come to the state, but also have an extended stay, has several  projects in pipeline, including promotion of Hyderabad as an aviation hub. Announcement of infrastructure development worth more than `2,000 crores for the state capital is also likely to help …

Varanasi emerging as one of the key pilgrim centres in the country after opening of Kasi Vishwanath Corridor by the Prime Minister and spurt in tourism activities in the area prompt ADTOI to add new chapter in Uttar Pradesh, With this, the association adds to its strength in the country. …

Resumption of regular international commercial flights and easing of travel restrictions by the Indian goverment has given a boost to the aviation sector. India being Virgin Atlantic’s third largest market, the airline is excited to launch an additional flight from Delhi to London in June. Janice Alyosius During the pandemic …

Miral, leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, has not stopped developing tourist attractions in the UAE capital since 2010, with a new attraction coming up every year, says CEO Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi. Yas Island is now getting ready to host one of the biggest events …

After a long pause, Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB) reconnects with industry partners in India to update them about the new products that they can offer to their clients. It has already started to see confirmed groups from India now after the entry to Azerbaijan from India is relaxed. Hazel Jain …

Travel ranks high among people’s wishlist, but at the same time they find booking travel a tedious and frustrating experience. On average, travellers visit a whopping 38 different websites before booking their trip, according to recent research. Nisha Verma Travelport has unveiled findings of a new survey that highlighted excitement …

With its main source markets of Russia and Ukraine closed down, Goa will need to revive its traditional markets such as Germany, Poland and the UK by this October, says Nilesh Shah, President, Travel & Tourism Association of Goa. Hazel Jain Goa’s tourism industry is facing a difficult time. Not …

India seems to be in a sweet spot at the moment for Radisson Hotel Group, as the group plans to double its Indian footprint with addition of 148 hotels and resorts by 2025. Hazel Jain Radisson Hotel Group, planing to double its portfolio in India, unveils plans to add 148 …