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Stoke celebrates a Century of city status
One of the few cities in Britain to have been formed as a 'Federation', Stoke-on-Trent is set to celebrate a major 100th anniversary in 2010.Known affectionately world-wide as "The…
Yorkshire forges cultural exchange with Singapore
Singapore, 27 January 2010 - Welcome to Yorkshire, the official tourism agency for Yorkshire, today launched the first-ever cultural exchange programme between Singapore and…
Amanresorts launches London spa
(London, 15th January 2010) - One of London's most legendary and historic hotels, The Connaught in fashionable Mayfair, has recently undergone a renovation and welcomed the…
Restaurants reopen at Taj Mahal Mumbai
MUMBAI, India, December 21/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The legendary Wasabi, the historical Harbour Bar and Golden Dragon at the iconic The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai reopened their…
Hyatt to expand Indian portfolio
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H - News) and DB Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., part of DB Group, today announced management agreements under which Hyatt will operate five…
The Montcalm reopens in London
TOKYO, Dec. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- JAL Hotels Co., Ltd. announced that The Montcalm, a Nikko Hotels International property in London, has reopened after a year-long total…
Brits head up north for Christmas
The number of Brits searching for last minute Christmas and New Year breaks has surged in the past two weeks, with Yorkshire and the Lake District proving the most popular destinations…
Two new Marriott properties in India
Just in time for the busy travel season, Marriott International's (NYSE:MAR) upper-moderately-priced Courtyard by Marriott brand opened two new properties this past week in India, namely the…
Hilton Garden Inn arrives in India
MCLEAN, Virginia & NEW DELHI, India, 10 December 2009 - Hilton Worldwide has opened the doors of the first Hilton Garden Inn in the Asia Pacific region, marking the latest addition to…
Lakes based holiday operator hires Infinity PR
Luxury holiday park operator, South Lakeland Parks has hired Infinity Public Relations to handle its PR and media campaigns for 2010. The parks, which are located throughout…
Starwood continues Indian expansion
07 Dec 09 (TravMedia.com): Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the opening of The Westin Pune Koregaon Park (pictured) - the first of six new Westin…
Indian hotel launches new luxury bar
From this December, a fresh addition to Mumbai's social scene will keep a small crowd sweet with sunset cocktails, midnight mezzes and chilled-out beats into the early hours... But what…
Jet, Emirates announce partnership
India's Jet Airways has announced partnership plans with Dubai-based Emirates. The deal will incorporate codesharing on routes, as well as an FFP link-up.
Effective 15 December 2008, the…
Success in winter wonderland
The UK's ultimate indoor Christmas attraction, Santa's Magical Kingdom, at The Hop Farm in Paddock Wood, has opened to rave reviews from both visitors and attraction experts.…
Huge investment in Cheshire tourism
26 Nov 09 (TravMedia.com): Chester & Cheshire has benefited from a massive
Premier Inn to open 10 hotels in India
Premier Inn, the UK's biggest hotel chain, has launched its first hotel in India and announces plans to open nine further hotels in India in the next five years.
Premier Inn is expanding…
Red squirrels prove popular
Red squirrels in a woodland plantation near Hawes have proved to be a popular day trip for wildlife enthusiasts. Latest figures show that, in a 23-week period between July and…
Yorkshire Dales visitors give their views
Walking is the main reason people visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park, according to the results of a new survey. But the majority prefer to use a car rather than public transport to…
Ullswater ‘Steamers’ put smile on Pudsey’s face
Cumbrian cruise company, Ullswater 'Steamers' made a significant contribution to national charity Children in Need on November 18, when General Manager, Mark Horton,…
Behind the scenes in The Potteries
Stoke-on-Trent has launched a series of innovative behind-the-scenes tours, which are set to give group visitors to The Potteries an entirely different perspective of the city.Focusing…
Westin adds six hotels to global portfolio
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 19, 2009-- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the opening of six new Westin hotels the remaining six weeks of…
Ryanair to expand Liverpool ops in 2010
20 Nov 09 (TravMedia.com): Ryanair, the world's favourite airline, announced today (19th November) that it will add two new Boeing 737-800 aircraft to its existing fleet of six…
Novotel Liverpool City Centre opens
Accor has launched an exciting, innovative Novotel in a prime location near Paradise Street in Liverpool, England. Style-led, with a design to appeal to business and leisure…
Superbreak launches agent guide to London
Superbreak has launched its first ever agents guide to London as an ongoing sales tool for agency staff. It comes as the operator reports that sales through agents for London over the last…
Delhi airport gets green light for passenger charge
The Indian government has approved the levy of a Development Fee (DF) by the Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), according to a Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation report. The charge…
Air India Express takes delivery of B737-800
Air India Express has inducted another Boeing 737-800 aircraft into its fleet, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation reported. The low-cost carrier now operates 21 aircraft, and will use this…
‘Loud bang’ forces Qantas flight to land
A Qantas flight en route to Los Angeles was forced to turn back to Melbourne yesterday after what passengers described as a "long bang", the Sydney Morning Herald reported.
"We were still…
TravelConsult hosts Indian workshop for Gold Coast resort
With tourists from India becoming increasingly important to Australia's tourism industry TravelConsult is conducting interactive Workshop on Indian Culture and Customer Service for staff at…
India’s Crafts Mela gets presidential approval
Indian President, Pratibha Patil. Yesterday inaugurated the famed Surajkund Crafts Mela, in Haryana, on the outskirts of New Delhi.
Anil mathur reports from India that the Mela, now in its…
Fog hits Kolkata flights
Dense fog disrupted air traffic from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata, yesterday, The Times of India reported. Due to poor visibility, flights were suspended from 12…
Political dispute causes hotel chaos
Activists of an Indian political party have allegedly vandalised an upscale hotel in Mumbai, Anil Mathur reports.
The lobby and kitchen of the Lalit Intercontinental were damaged as the…
Hilton brings Doubletree brand to India
The 182-room, new-build Doubletree byHilton Gurgaon is scheduled to open in 2010 in this fast-emerging commercialhub close to New Delhi.
Martin Rinck, President Asia Pacific HiltonHotels…
Sabari expands India’s budget hotel market
The Chennai-based Sabari Group is continuing with its expansion plans in India's budget accommodation segment, Anil Mathur reports. The group, headed by KVR Ramani, has acquired the Nilgiris…
Fire hits Taj Mumbai
The hotel, one of thesites of the 26 November terror attacks, was empty when the incident occurred.There are no reports of casualties in the incident.
Taj is reported to have said that the…
Damaged Taj Mahal to be rebuilt
The Taj Mahal Hotel & Towers will be rebuilt following the devastation caused by yesterday's terrorist attack, The Times of India has reported. In a statement, the hotel's owner, Tata…
Bharat terminates IHG India deal
As reported previously by TDA earlier, Bharat Hotels in India has confirmed that it is terminating its franchise agreement with the InterContinental Hotel Group, Anil Mathur reports from…
Frasers enters India
Frasers Hospitality has signed contracts to manage its first three properties in India. The landmark signing marks the entry of the Fraser brand into the world's second most populous nation.…
Taj adds in India
Taj Hotels, Resort & Palaces has announced plans to add three more properties to its Indian portfolio, Anil Mathur reports. The first two, the 220-room Taj Mount Road, Chennai, and the…
Preferred announces Tristar partnership
The Preferred Hotel Group has announced that it has formed a partnership with Indian hotel group, Tristar Hotel Private Limited. The deal will initially see Tristar's 83-suite Svelte Hotel…
Oakwood to branch out in India
Serviced apartment leader, Oakwood Worldwide, has announced plans to broaden its portfolio in India. Ten new properties are expected to rise in key cities across the country by 2010,…
Low-cost airports next for India
Low-cost airports are the next step for the Indian airport industry, a report in the Hindu said.
Budget airports would offer better connectivity, lower costs for airlines and help to…
Ramada opens doors in Delhi
Wyndham has opened its first Ramada branded property India's capital, New Delhi. Anil Mathur reports that the 18-storey Ramada Plaza will contain 445 rooms, suites and serviced apartments.
Indian carriers request instalment scheme to pay dues
Indian airlines are calling for government intervention so that they can pay airport dues in instalments, just like they pay for fuel, a report said.
The Economic Times reported that…
THAI launches ‘Follow Your Dreams’ Promotion
Thai Airways has introduced its 'Follow Your Dreams' the winter promotion, offering international round-trip special fares from Bangkok to THAI's destination worldwide from now until the end…
New airport for Meghalaya
India's northeastern state of Meghalaya now has a new airport, Anil Mathur reports for TDA.
Baljek Airport is located at Tura, in the West Garo Hill district - an area rich in scenic…
RCI affiliates new Rajasthan property
Wyndham's RCI brand, which specialises in vacation exchange, has announced the addition of the Club Mahindra Fort Kumbhalgarh, in India's Rajasthan state, as its latest portfolio addition.…
New Delhi terminal delayed
The new domestic terminal at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, will not be delivered this year, The Times of India has reported. The Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) had…
Zuri hotels to launch in India
The Bengaluru-based Phoenix Group Global is to launch its own hotel brand; Zuri Hotels and Resorts, Anil Mathur reports from India.
Currently, the group runs three hotels under a franchise…
No more upgrades as Air India counts costs
Air India has put a ban on offering free First Class upgrades to passengers, the Hindustan Times has reported. The move has been introduced as part of a series of new measures aimed at…
Choice chooses management option
In an apparent change of strategy, Indian hospitality group, Choice Hotels, is moving away from the franchise model and into property management, Anil Mathur reports from India. Choice will…
Taj introduces Gateway brand
In a major development for the hospitality industry in India, Taj Hotels has introduced a new brand for the upscale market, Anil Mathur reports from India.
Called 'The Gateway', the new…
IHG goes it alone in India
In a major shift, the Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG) is parting company with the Bharat Hotels in India, which runs hotels under the Grand name.
Anil Mathur reports that fours…
India, Brazil & South Africa cooperate
India, Brazil and South Africa are working on a tripartite tourism cooperation agreement, The Economic Times reported.
"This agreement will certainly boost tourism activities as well as…
Dusit ventures into India
Dusit International has joined with Bird Hospitality Services to develop at least six hotels and resorts in India, the Bangkok Post has reported. The first hotel, Dusit Thani Delhi is…
FCm pushes ahead for 2009
FCm Travel Solutions has launched an aggressive global growth strategy for the next 12 months, with targets including a 30% expansion of its worldwide sales force.
FCm's Global Executive…
First Langham for India
Langham Hotels International is to open its first hotel in India through a management contract signed with Wadhwa Developers. The Langham Place, Koregaon Park, Pune, India is scheduled to…
Aitken Spence eyes up India
The hotel arm of Sri Lankan conglomerate, Aitken Spence, wants to enlarge its presence in India, Anil Mathur reports. The group launched in India last year and currently has two hotels in…
Ibis open in India
French hotel chain, Accor, and InterGlobe group of India, have opened India's first Ibis-branded hotel in Gurgaon, a suburb of New Delhi, Anil Mathur reports. Under the joint venture with…
Mayfair to expand
By Anil Mathur
India's Mayfair Hotels and Resorts is adding to its list of four properties. The Orissa-based company already has properties in Rourkela, Darjeeling, Puri and in the city…
Carlson, Sarovar to split?
Global hotel chain Carlson Hospitality may end its partnership with India's Sarovar Hotels & Resorts, the Times of India has reported. Carlson's exclusive arrangement with Park Plaza and…
Taj plans for Andaman Islands
Indian hotel giant Taj is considering developing a new luxury resort on the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, the Times of India has reported. If confirmed, the new development would be on 16.2…
Preferred partners Leela
Preferred Hotel Group is adding The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts to its collection. The Leela currently represents four of India'sleading luxury properties in Mumbai, Bangalore, Goa…
New palace for WelcomHeritage (pic)
WelcomHeritage Hotels has announced a new addition to its portfolio; the WelcomHeritage Gulaab Niwaas Palace. The luxury hotel in Pushkar, Rajasthan, offers 40 guest rooms.
Fortune for Bengaluru
Fortune Hotels is opening its second property in the south Indian city of Bengaluru (Bangalore). The 134-room Fortune Select JPCosmos is the Indian group's 24th hotel, and the third to open…
Holiday Inn for Chennai
Holiday Inn Estancia Chennai, a 200-room, 75-suite hotel, will open in 2011.
The hotel will be part of the 82-acre Estancia Integrated Township, a mixed use development.
The hotel is…
Leela hotel near Taj Mahal
India-based Leela Hotels has acquired seven acres of land near the Taj Mahal to build a five-star deluxe hotel with 300 rooms.
The site is within a kilometre of the Taj Mahal, one of the…
16 Hampton by Hilton hotels for India
Hilton Hotels Corporation has entered into an agreement to franchise its Hampton by Hilton brand to Marigold Hospitality Limited in India. Marigold Hospitality aims to franchise 16 hotels…
Marriott in Bangalore
Marriott International is to manage a 300-room golf resort, spa, and convention centre in Bangalore that will open in 2012.
The Bangalore Marriott Golf Resort & Convention Center at…
Carlson adds one more in India
The hotel is scheduled to open at the end of 2009. Owned by India's KAD Housing Pvt. Ltd, the 142-room Radisson Hotel Ghaziabad will join a growing number of hotels in the Radisson portfolio…
JV marks M&C Hotels’ foray into India
Millenniumand Copthorne Hotels is making its first foray into India, announcing a joint venture company there with Rakindo Developers to develop hospitality projects.
M & C Rakindo…
Marriots for India
Emaar MGF, one of India's leading real estate developers, has partnered with Marriott International Inc. to develop JW Marriott Hotels in New Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata and a Courtyard by…
DLF-Hilton projects in India
DLF and Hilton Hotels Corporation in India have signed management agreements involving seven new hotel developments in the pipeline.
This marks the second stage in the DLF-Hilton Joint…
Carlson to manage Radisson in Hyderabad
Carlson Hotels has signed a deal to manage a new hotel in Hyderabad. Radisson Plaza Hotel Hyderabad Banjara Hills, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2010, will be located towards the…
Carlson in Goa
Carlson Hotels has opened the Portuguese-themed Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Goa on the western coast of India.
Owned by the Phoenix Group Global, the 106-room resort off Goa's…
3 more Marriotts in India
Three more hotels are joining Marriott International's expanding hotel portfolio in India, bringing the total to 25.
The three are the 175-room JW Marriott Hotel Chandigarh…
Starwood opens first Westin in India
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has opened its first Westin property in India, The Westin Sohna Resort.
Close to both Delhi and Gurgaon, the new resort is 90 minutes from the New Delhi…
Aloft in India
Starwood is partnering Urbanedge Hotels to develop its aloft brand of hotels in India with the first two to open in Bangalore and Chennai.
aloft Bangalore, Whitefield, opens in 2010 with…
India Tourism office opens in Beijing
Qatar Airways has started its daily flights to the western Indian city of Ahmedabad.
The commercial capital of Gujarat state, Ahmedabad becomes the airline's eighth Indian destination and…
WelcomHeritage welcomes 3 more
India's WelcomHeritage group has added two more properties to its portfolio, with third under construction.
Located an hour's drive from Hyderabad, the 85-acre Pragati Herbal…
Leela plans pilgrim hotels
Leela Hotels is planning a chain of pilgrim motels near important religious destinations in India. The chain will be branded as Garden Hotels and the properties will have specialised herbal…
Ascott acquires 5th serviced residence in India
The Ascott Group has acquired its fifth serviced residence in India.
The 218-unit property, to be named Citadines Hyderabad Hitec City, is Ascott's first serviced residence in Hyderabad. It…
Golden Tulip blossoms in India
Golden Tulip Jaipur is the first of six to be opened next year.
The group opened its development office in New Delhi in May last year and has already signed new hotels currently being…
Domina Group enters India with 25 hotels
These would be four-star, 100-200 room-hotels and resorts located in the main cities or holiday resorts in India, including New Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Puri, Hyderabad, Bangalore and…
No trans fat at Taj
A type of unsaturated fat, it will no longer be used for cooking purposes in any Taj Hotel.
Commenting on this initiative, Raymond Bickson, Managing Director and CEO, Indian Hotels…
Leela Palaces on expansion trail
The new properties will be in Gurgaon Delhi NCR (to open Spring 2008), Udaipur (Winter 2008), Chennai (Winter 2009), South Delhi (2010), Hyderabad (2010) and Pune (2010). The total…
Oberoi goes into inbound
A spokesman quoted by The Economic Times said "India In Luxury" includes every element of the guest's visit from full board stay at Oberoi hotels to domestic air and surface transportations…
Thai targets India’s weddings and conventions market
According to Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) figures, some 430,000 Indian tourists visited Thailand last year, and arrivals are expected to jump 15% to 500,000 this year, The Nation…
Taj and Okura in alliance
Under the alliance, both Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces and Okura Hotels & Resorts have agreed to implement reciprocated points in each Loyalty Programme - the Taj Inner Circle and the…
One&Only Reethi Rah gets top prize
It also picked up the awards for being the 'Favourite Overseas Leisure Hotel, Middle East, Africa and the Indian
Ocean; and Favourite Overseas Hotel Spa, Worldwide' according to their press…
Shangri-La Mumbai to open 2009
The hotel will be Shangri-La's fifth property in India following Shangri-La Hotel, New Delhi, which opened in September 2005; and the Shangri-La Hotel, Bangalore; Palm Retreat Shangri-La,…
China to meet with India over tourism
Led by Shao Qiwei, chairman of the national tourism administration of China, the 32- member delegation was invited by the Tourism Minister Ambika Soni, according to Times of India.
The…
A Radisson in Kolkata
Thehotel will be located within a kilometre of the NSCBose InternationalAirport and is close to touristattractions like Salt Lake, Park Street Rajarhat, the Victoria Memorial,Raj Bhavan and…
China flies above India
These figures towerover India's26 million domestic and 24 million international passengers in 2006, thoughthey have recently been expanding at a sizzling rate of 30% per year.
Credit for…
Wake up, Mr Pilot!
Outraged passengers on a British Airways flight from New Delhi to London were delayed more than 12 hours because the pilot was too sleepy to fly.
Newspapers reported that furious…