Quick Bites
A treasured travel souvenir?
A fridge magnet from every place I visited.
If you could time travel, which year would you relive?
Every year has taught me something.
A destination that completely surprised you?
Jordan
What’s your hidden talent?
Turning every trip into a full-on photo shoot.
An advice you would give to your 18-year-old self?
Don’t overthink – life works out beautifully.
A travel trend you secretly wish would disappear?
Copy-paste itineraries.
Amit Thadani, Director, Nik N Ami Travels
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts signs Ramada by Wyndham in Darbhanga, Bihar
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of Ramada by Wyndham Darbhanga, an 80-room hotel slated to open in September 2027. The property is being developed by Vijay Prakash, Partner of Shilit Hospitality LLP. Strategically located off NH 27 in Darbhanga, along India’s East West Corridor, the hotel offers easy access—9 km from Darbhanga Airport and 6 km from AIIMS hospital. The hotel will feature 80 rooms, an all-day dining restaurant, meeting spaces, fitness centre, swimming pool, large banqueting facilities etc.
Dharana at Shillim appoints Urvashi Mehta as Commercial Director – Wellness
Dharana at Shillim has appointed Urvashi Mehta as Commercial Director – Wellness. With over 25 years of experience in hospitality sales and marketing, Urvashi brings deep expertise across wellness, lifestyle, and luxury travel. Most recently, Urvashi directed commercial strategy for a portfolio of eight resorts, successfully driving business outcomes and cultivating global partnerships for a variety of segments. In her new role, she will focus on accelerating revenue growth in domestic and international markets while elevating brand presence through strategic digital campaigns, international roadshows, and key trade events.