ATOAI organises Adventure Tourism Risk Management Seminar
The Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) hosted a seminar on “Indian Adventure Tourism – Risk Management” at The Park Hotel, New Delhi, on May 18, 2026. Hon’ble Union Minister of Tourism & Culture, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, attended the event along with policymakers, tourism officials and global experts. The seminar featured discussions on global SOPs, safety management systems, ISO 21101 standards, incident reporting, insurance frameworks, guide certification and regulatory mechanisms aimed at strengthening safety and sustainability in India’s adventure tourism sector.
Moustache adds new Uttarakhand property
Moustache Group of Hotels has launched Moustache Select Mohanchatti near Rishikesh, expanding its Uttarakhand portfolio to 10 properties across Hostels, Select and Luxuria. Located in a quieter part of the Rishikesh region, the 23-key property offers five room categories, a restaurant, lounge, terrace, garden, game room, pool, bonfire area and open outdoor spaces. The stay features bohemian-inspired interiors and a nature-led experience beyond the main town.
One Rep Global to represent COMO properties in India
One Rep Global has been appointed India representative for COMO Point Yamu, Phuket, and COMO Uma Bhutan, including COMO Uma Paro and COMO Uma Punakha. The partnership strengthens One Rep Global’s luxury hospitality portfolio as Indian travellers increasingly seek wellness-led, experiential and culturally immersive holidays. While COMO Point Yamu offers panoramic views of Phang Nga Bay in Phuket, COMO Uma Bhutan provides meaningful journeys.
Preferred Hotels launches Preferred Wellbeing
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has launched Preferred Wellbeing, a new global designation recognising more than 50 hotels and resorts offering holistic wellness experiences. The programme highlights properties delivering immersive journeys through spa sanctuaries, hydrothermal circuits, nature-based retreats, nutrition-led cuisine and personalised wellness programmes. Inspired by the brand’s Luxury Travel Report, the initiative reflects growing demand for transformational travel, genuine disconnection and meaningful luxury experiences.
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“At Radisson Hotel Group, we believe hospitality can be a powerful medium for social and economic transformation. Through our collaboration with THSC and The Job Plus, we are proud to have impacted over 850 young people across eight states, including Nagaland, Meghalaya, Manipur, Jammu & Kashmir, West Bengal, Delhi NCR, Himachal Pradesh, and Telangana. The programme has focused on regions where access to formal skilling and employment opportunities remains limited, and it is encouraging to see rural youth participating in the initiative achieve an 87% placement rate.”
Nikhil Sharma,
Managing Director & COO, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group
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