Numen Hospitality expands presence in Varanasi with Hotel Meera Palace
Numen Hospitality has expanded its portfolio with the addition of Hotel Meera Palace in Varanasi. Located in the prime Mahmoorganj area, the boutique property offers modern rooms, in-house dining and guest services for both leisure and business travellers. The hotel also enjoys close proximity to Varanasi’s iconic ghats and temples. With this addition, Numen Hospitality further strengthens its footprint in key destinations and will now manage the Sales & Marketing operations for Hotel Meera Palace.
Shillong Airport expansion to boost tourism
Meghalaya is set for a major connectivity boost with the Centre approving and awarding the contract for Shillong Airport’s runway expansion. The project is expected to allow larger aircraft to land in Shillong, improving access for tourists, business travellers and residents. The development is also likely to support Meghalaya’s eco-tourism, adventure travel and cultural tourism offerings across the Northeast.
Lemon Tree opens Keys Select in Amritsar
Lemon Tree Hotels has announced the opening of Keys Select by Lemon Tree Hotels, Amritsar, strengthening its presence in North India. Located close to the Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh, the 50-room property offers Keys Café, in-room dining, a boardroom and fitness centre. The hotel is positioned to cater to Amritsar’s growing pilgrimage, leisure and business travel demand.
BHVL plans ₹1,000 crore Karnataka expansion
Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited has announced an investment roadmap of around ₹1,000 crore in Karnataka over the next five years, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of Grand Mercure Mysuru. The plan includes new hospitality projects as well as modernisation of existing assets. The expansion aims to tap Karnataka’s growing experiential tourism demand and strengthen BHVL’s presence in the state.
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“WTC Ahmedabad 2026 is set to become one of Gujarat’s most significant travel industry gatherings, bringing together leading tourism boards, hospitality brands, travel companies, aviation partners, DMCs, and travel professionals from across India and international markets. Taking place on 3rd and 4th August in Ahmedabad, WTC aims to create a powerful platform for networking, collaboration, business growth, and meaningful industry connections. With participation from renowned travel leaders and brands including TBO.com, WTC represents a new era of travel trade engagement in the region. The event will offer opportunities for B2B meetings, destination promotion, partnerships, and industry discussions under one roof.”
Hiral Somani,
Founder – WTC
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