Marriott signs South Asia’s largest Courtyard Hotel in Bengaluru
Marriott International has signed an agreement with Vedant Enterprises to develop South Asia’s largest Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Bengaluru. Scheduled to open in 2030, the 350-room Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru Hi-Tech Defense and Aerospace Park will feature dining facilities, a spa, fitness centre and swimming pool. Located within the 2,600-acre Defense and Aerospace Park, the property will offer approximately 2,000 sq. metres of meeting and banqueting space.
Ministry of Tourism partners with Eros to promote India through Cinema
The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, has signed an MoU with Eros to promote India’s tourism potential through cinema and storytelling. Announced by Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in London, the partnership will focus on short films, joint marketing campaigns and innovative promotional initiatives showcasing India’s diverse destinations and cultural heritage. The collaboration aims to strengthen Incredible India’s global visibility and inspire international travellers.
Suba Hotels opens Comfort Inn Cozystays in Dehradun
Suba Hotels Ltd has expanded its presence in Dehradun with the opening of Comfort Inn Cozystays, its fourth property in the city. The hotel features 24 Deluxe and Executive rooms, a 30-cover multi-cuisine restaurant, Cozy Nook, and Tulip, a banquet venue accommodating 50–60 guests. Offering modern amenities and convenient connectivity to corporate establishments and tourist attractions, the property caters to business travellers, leisure guests and small social gatherings.
Thomas Cook’s Nature Trails expands with seventh resort in Dodamarg
Thomas Cook (India) Limited’s experiential hospitality brand, Nature Trails, has expanded its portfolio to seven resorts with the addition of Nature Trails INA Resort in Dodamarg, Maharashtra. Located near North Goa, the three-acre property offers nature-led stays across three accommodation categories – Vana Forest View Rooms, Ira Cottages and Arka Cottages. Guests can enjoy trekking, birdwatching, archery, outdoor activities and multi-cuisine dining at Mitra restaurant. The resort marks Nature Trails’ fourth property in Maharashtra.
#First Opinion
“I welcome India’s visa reforms, which send a positive signal after years of challenges, including COVID-19 and geopolitical uncertainties. However, visas only open the door; they don’t give travellers a reason to choose India. We must market India like a brand, embrace digital storytelling, engage global influencers, promote diverse experiences and attract international MICE events. Seamless connectivity and service standards are equally important. As I had highlighted in my book Reclaiming Incredible, unlocking India’s tourism potential requires coordinated efforts between government and industry.”
Naveen Kundu,
Chairman, VOYAGE 1 GLOBAL DMC NETWORK LLC
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