Roseate Hotels & Resorts signs The Roseate Bhimtal
Roseate Hotels & Resorts, the luxury hospitality brand of Bird Group, has announced the signing of The Roseate Bhimtal, a boutique lakeside retreat in Uttarakhand, scheduled to open in December 2026. Marking the brand’s first management property in India, the 30-room hotel will overlook Bhimtal Lake in the Kumaon hills. Designed around nature, wellness and quiet luxury, the resort will offer serene experiences for travellers seeking an upscale mountain escape.
StarCruises introduces special 5-Night Cruises from Hong Kong to Japan & Vietnam
StarCruises has announced three special five-night sailings aboard Star Voyager from Hong Kong in 2026, offering extended cruise holidays across Japan and Vietnam. Departures on March 22, April 26 and May 3 will include two Okinawa Adventure cruises to Miyakojima, Ishigaki and Naha, alongside an Enchanting Vietnam & Sanya cruise visiting Halong Bay, Da Nang and Sanya. The voyages expand StarCruises’ portfolio of short and mid-length cruise options from Hong Kong.
Quick Shots
Your most unexpected skill outside travel?
Conducting workshops and guest lectures for tourism students.
One mistake in travel you’re glad you made?
I visited Khajuraho without any prior contacts or fixed plans. Surprisingly, it turned into one of my most relaxing trips—no calls, no schedules, just pure travel and exploration.
The travel buzzword you’re officially tired of hearing?
“Can we do packing?” – sometimes people focus more on packing than the experience itself!
Your go-to travel hack that always works?
Always report on time.
If travel had a theme song, what would yours be?
“Zindagi Ka Safar” by Kishore Kumar
Pradeep Kumar Rai,
Managing Director, Skyline India Travels
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