Pride Hotels expands Gujarat presence with Pride Elite Gandhinagar
Pride Hotels Limited has strengthened its footprint in Gujarat with the opening of Pride Elite Gandhinagar, in partnership with Ekarth Group. The 72-room hotel blends comfort and understated elegance, featuring Casablanca, a train-themed pure vegetarian fine dining restaurant, and Café Pride with rooftop dining. The property also offers versatile banquet spaces and a unique rooftop Jacuzzi dining experience.
Jamaica reopens to global Tourism from December 15, 2025
The Jamaica Tourist Board has announced the resumption of tourism from December 15, 2025, following swift recovery after Hurricane Melissa. Major resorts, including Sandals properties, have already reopened, while Half Moon Jamaica begins phased operations from mid-December. Hotels and attractions across Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios, and Kingston are fully operational. Jamaica is ready to welcome international travellers.
Taiwan Film Festival 2025 opens in New Delhi
The 2025 Taiwan Film Festival opened in New Delhi on December 12 at PVR Priya Cinema, highlighting cultural collaboration between India and Taiwan. Organized by Taiwan’s Ministry of Culture and TECC India, the festival premiered Demon Hunters, the first-ever India–Taiwan co-produced feature film. Directed by Mei-Juin Chen, the film blends Taiwanese folklore with Bollywood-style elements.
Sharjah to host UIM F1H2O World Championship finale
Sharjah is set to host the final round of the UIM F1H2O World Championship from December 19–21, 2025, at Khalid Lagoon. Organized by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, the event will determine the 2025 world champions for drivers and teams. Elite racers from global teams, including UAE contenders, will compete in what is regarded as one of the most prestigious powerboat racing events worldwide.
#First Opinion
“Industry forecasts indicate that while hotel room supply is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5–6% between FY 2025 and FY 2028, demand is projected to rise faster at 8–10%. Over the long term, this widening demand-supply gap is not conducive to sustainable sectoral growth. Persistent pressure on inventory can impact reinvestment, renovations, and service quality. At the Hotel Association of India (HAI), we have consistently advocated for hotels to be accorded infrastructure status, rationalisation of compliance requirements such as approvals and licences, and more favourable FSI norms. These reforms are critical to unlocking investment, accelerating inventory creation, and supporting India’s Tourism Vision 2047.”
K B Kachru,
President, HAI and Chairman – South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group
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