Mayfair Spring Valley to cater India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train
Mayfair Spring Valley Resort has partnered with Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation as the official caterer for India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train, flagged off by Narendra Modi. Operating on the Howrah–Kamakhya route, the service elevates overnight rail travel with curated West Bengal and Assam cuisine. Passengers will enjoy regional vegetarian dishes and traditional desserts, prepared using locally sourced ingredients.
Vinitaly India Roadshow wraps up in New Delhi
The Vinitaly India Roadshow 2026 concluded in New Delhi, reinforcing Italy’s strategic focus on India’s expanding wine market. Organised by Veronafiere, the event preceded Vinitaly 2026 in Verona and brought together Italian producers with Indian importers, distributors, and HoReCa leaders. With India’s wine market growing at 8–10% annually, Italy remains among the top imported wine origins.
Machan Resorts expands value-led brand ‘Moments by The Machan’
Machan Resorts is accelerating growth of its value-driven brand, Moments by The Machan, targeting modern business and leisure travellers. Built on a technology-led model, the brand features digital check-ins, smart systems, and efficient service touchpoints. Strategically located, the hotels will offer compact, comfortable rooms, streamlined dining, and business-ready facilities, alongside versatile meeting and banquet spaces.
Seclude Hotels launches restored Royal Residence near Hampi
Seclude Hotels has introduced Seclude Hampi 1800, a six-bedroom royal heritage residence in Sandur, near the UNESCO-listed Hampi site. Once a home of the Sandur royal family, the property has been carefully restored, retaining original artefacts, paintings, and brass pieces. Set amid palm-lined gardens, it offers an intimate, culturally immersive stay while remaining close to Hampi’s historic temples, bazaars, and ruins.
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“Year 2026 is envisioned as a defining milestone year for Blink Brand Solutions, marking our evolution from one of the youngest and fastest-growing tourism marketing companies into a truly global, future-ready brand. Building on the strong momentum of the past three and half years and our consistent outperformance of overall Indian outbound growth, our vision for 2026 is anchored in expansion, innovation, and deeper market engagement and impact. By 2026, Blink aims to significantly expand its portfolio of represented destinations, hotels, attractions, and such suppliers and tourism-related services across East Asia, ASEAN, the Middle East, Central Asia, Europe, and even long-haul markets.”
Noel Saxena,
CEO, Blink Brand Solutions
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