Priyal Dutta

The demand for train travel in India has increased significantly this summer, with a 20% rise in ticket searches compared to last year. This surge is due to people seeking to escape the heat, weekend getaways, election travel, and summer vacations.

After signing a management agreement with Hindva Hospitality, LLP in March 2024, Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd announced the launch of 'The World', the largest All-Suite 5-star hotel in Gujarat and the first hotel by ROHL in Surat.

Booking.com has revealed that Albania is a highly sought-after family destination this summer, with increased searches and interest indicating a solid trend in travel preferences.

Starting May 31, SpiceJet will operate daily nonstop flights between Delhi and Phuket. The departing flight from Delhi is scheduled for 9 am, arriving in Phuket at 3.15 pm. The return flight departs Phuket at 4.15 pm and arrives in Delhi at 7.20 pm.

Sarovar Hotels has promoted Rajesh Ranjan, Nipun K Vig, and Akshay Thusoo to senior vice presidents for development, operations, and commercial respectively, as part of their growth strategy.

La Quinta by Wyndham is opening a 107-room hotel in Al Wahda, Abu Dhabi in May 2024. It's the second La Quinta by Wyndham hotel in the UAE and the sixth hotel in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Zuper Resorts Mumbai and Saj Hotels have partnered to offer guests nature-based experiences. Saj in the Forest, a wildlife resort in Pench National Park, is part of this partnership.

The Oberoi Residential Suites provide a sophisticated and tranquil residential experience for longer stays by The Oberoi Hotel Group. The suites come in two variants: Bay View Residential Suites and Luxury Residential Suites.

Lemon Tree Hotels has announced the signing of a new property called Keys Select by Lemon Tree Hotels located in Bareilly, a town in Uttar Pradesh.

HVS Anarock's report: UP and Rajasthan lead hotel brand signings. 328 new hotel signings added 29,143 keys. Domestic brands led, but international brands had double the average room count. Tier 3 and 4 cities are attractive for hotel investments.