Suba Hotels reopens refurbished GenX Property in Mirzapur
Suba Hotels has reopened Hotel GenX Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, following a comprehensive refurbishment. The property features 23 well-appointed rooms across two categories, designed for modern travellers. Guests can enjoy a refreshed restaurant and banqueting facilities. All rooms are equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi, LED TVs with digital channels, tea and coffee makers, minibars, in-room safes and essential bathroom amenities, enhancing comfort and convenience.
Nature Trails launches fifth resort with debut in Rishikesh
Nature Trails, the experiential hospitality brand of Thomas Cook (India), has expanded its footprint with the launch of Nature Trails Rishikesh in Uttarakhand, its fifth resort. The property offers 29 thoughtfully designed rooms with private balconies and sit-outs. Set amid open lawns and palm-lined pathways, the resort blends leisure, outdoor activities and dining experiences with Rishikesh’s serene Himalayan ambience.
Learn South Africa workshop series begins in Kolkata
South African Tourism kicked off its 11th ‘Learn South Africa’ multi-city workshop series in Kolkata on January 16, hosting over 60 travel trade partners. The programme will conclude in Lucknow on February 27, 2026. Designed to deepen destination knowledge, the workshops highlight South Africa’s cultural, adventure and emerging tourism offerings, enabling partners to create more personalised and diverse itineraries for travellers.
PHDCCI concludes National Young Chef Competition 2025-26 grand finale
PHDCCI, in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, IFCA and THSC, successfully concluded the maiden PHDCCI National Young Chef Competition (NYCC) 2025-26 at IHM Pusa, New Delhi. Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts and Nutritional Sciences, Pune, won the Grand Finale, while Maharashtra State IHMCT, Pune and IHM Pusa secured runner-up positions. Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat highlighted young chefs as torchbearers of India’s culinary heritage.
#FirstOpinion –
By 2026, Indian travel and tourism will move beyond volume-led growth to value-led differentiation. The next phase will be defined by smarter regional connectivity, data-driven demand forecasting, and experiences designed around intent rather than itinerary. Sustainability will shift from a narrative to a business imperative. At Group Concorde, our vision is to shape this evolution by enabling airlines and travel brands to enter, scale, and succeed in India through market intelligence, strong partnerships, and execution excellence, while ensuring the traveller remains central to every strategic decision.”
Ralph Van Eijk,
Chief Airline & Marketing Officer, Group Concorde
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