Mementos by ITC Hotels to debut in Siliguri
ITC Hotels Limited has signed a management agreement for ‘Mementos by ITC Hotels Siliguri’, expanding its West Bengal footprint. Nestled in the 700-acre Dagapur Tea Estate, the 22-acre luxury resort is set to open in 2029, offering 180 guest rooms, Kaya Kalp Spa, and expansive banquet spaces for weddings and events. With this addition, ITC’s portfolio in the state grows to 12 hotels (6 operational and 6 upcoming), totalling over 1,540 keys.
Odisha Deputy CM to grace IATO Convention in Puri
The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) delegation, led by President Ravi Gosain, met Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister and Tourism Minister, Smt. Pravati Parida, inviting her to the 40th IATO Annual Convention, to be held in Puri from August 22–25, 2025. The Minister confirmed her participation and pledged full support from the state government and Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC). Special arrangements will be made for seamless temple visits and beach beautification.
TGI Hotels launches ‘The Shore Trishvam’ in Puducherry
TGI Hotels & Resorts has launched ‘The Shore Trishvam – A Pondy Beach Resort’, a premium beachfront escape in Puducherry. Owned by Jayaram Hotels, the property features 65 chic rooms and 6 private pool villas, blending elegance with coastal charm. The resort offers expansive event spaces, including a 2,000-capacity lawn and modern conference hall, along with gourmet dining, a full-service spa, and direct beach access.
Tripura boosts tourism with INR 67 Crore project in Gomati
Tripura has launched a landmark INR 67-crore tourism development initiative under the ADB-funded Tripura Urban and Tourism Development Project (TUTDP). Chief Minister Manik Saha laid the foundation stone at Chabimura, with upgrades planned for Fatik Sagar and Amar Sagar in Gomati district. The project aims to enhance eco-tourism and showcase Tripura’s cultural heritage. Present at the event were Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury, MLA Ranjit Das, and other senior officials.
#First Opinion
“We urge the Government of India to immediately issue strong travel advisories against countries like Turkey and Azerbaijan, whose diplomatic posture and associations suggest implicit or explicit support to hostile regimes that promote or harbour terrorism from Pakistan. These countries thrive on Indian tourism, and it is unacceptable for Indian travellers to fund destinations that do not respect India’s security concerns. TAAI calls upon the travel trade across India to refrain from the promotion and sale of tourism to these nations until their governments demonstrate support for India’s fight against terrorism. No Indian tourist should be sent to a country that disrespects our soldiers, our citizens, or our sovereignty.”
Sunil Kumar,
President, TAAI
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