Ministry of Tourism & MakeMyTrip partner to promote guided tours
MakeMyTrip has partnered with the Ministry of Tourism to promote guided travel experiences across India under the “Incredible India” and “Dekho Apna Desh” initiatives. More than 350 guided tours across 60-plus cities are now bookable on the platform, with prices starting at INR 500. Experiences range from heritage walks and culinary tours to cycling, photography and artisan interactions, helping travellers discover India’s culture and destinations through local experts.
IndiGo launches Vijayawada–Varanasi–Kolkata flights
IndiGo has launched new flight services connecting Vijayawada with Varanasi and Kolkata, further strengthening domestic connectivity from Andhra Pradesh. Inaugurated by Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu, the services will operate thrice weekly on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The new connectivity is expected to support spiritual, commercial, educational, medical and tourism travel. Authorities are also considering additional connectivity from Vijayawada to destinations including Pune, Ahmedabad and Kochi.
Lemon Tree Hotels signs 110-Key property in Visakhapatnam
Lemon Tree Hotels has announced the signing of Lemon Tree Premier, Visakhapatnam, strengthening its presence in Andhra Pradesh. Managed by Carnation Hotels, the 110-key property will feature a restaurant, banquet hall, meeting facilities, fitness centre, swimming pool and spa. The signing takes Lemon Tree’s Andhra Pradesh portfolio to six operational and seven upcoming hotels, while expanding its upscale presence in Visakhapatnam alongside its existing Keys properties.
Keshav Suri Foundation highlights decade of inclusive livelihoods
Keshav Suri Foundation and The LaLiT Suri Hospitality Group have released two reports highlighting their efforts to advance education, employment and livelihoods for LGBTQIA+ and other marginalised communities. The Aditya Nanda Scholarship, instituted in 2019, provides 100% fee support alongside mentorship and career assistance. The assessment shows 34% of scholars have completed their programmes, 28% re-entered formal education and 31% are first-generation learners.
#First Opinion
“The 15th Conventions India Conclave comes at an important moment, with India’s MICE market projected to grow significantly by 2030. Yet the opportunity before us is much larger than market size. The best conventions create permanent movement of ideas, investment and relationships. Our challenge is not simply to bring more meetings to India, but to connect enterprises with markets, researchers with collaborators, startups with technology and India with global knowledge networks. CIC can help shape that future. A successful convention should be remembered not merely for who attended, but for what became possible because they met.”
Sudeep Samarendra Sarcar,
ED (Corporate) and CEO, India Exposition Mart Ltd.
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