Anantara Jewel Bagh Jaipur celebrates a milestone first year
Anantara Jewel Bagh Jaipur marks its first anniversary after a transformative year rooted in sustainability, cultural engagement, and steady growth. The property achieved a major green milestone with a 1.25 MW off-site solar PV plant in Bikaner, now supplying renewable energy to the hotel. Other initiatives include No Bin Day, food-waste reduction, composting, and responsible sourcing. The resort also strengthened community ties by supporting artisans and collaborating with village schools.
Hyderabad hosts India’s first conference on Weekend Tourism Economy
India’s first conference on “Building the Weekend Tourism Economy” was held in Hyderabad, positioning the city as the country’s emerging Weekend Capital. Organised by FTCCI and Telangana Tourism, the event highlighted Telangana’s strong weekend-travel potential fuelled by a 2.5 million IT and Life Sciences workforce. Speakers emphasised tourism as a lifestyle, with ₹15,000 crore invested in 31 projects under the new tourism policy.
IndiGo launches operations from new Navi Mumbai International Airport
IndiGo has announced the start of flight operations from the newly launched Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) beginning 25 December 2025. The airline will connect NMIA to ten major domestic destinations including Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Cochin. As Mumbai’s second airport, NMIA is designed to ease congestion and boost western India’s connectivity.
KBF unveils ‘Edam’ exhibition featuring 36 Kerala artists
The Kochi Biennale Foundation has announced the artist lineup for ‘Edam’, an exhibition showcasing the creative diversity of Kerala. Opening on December 13 alongside the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, the exhibition is curated by Aishwarya Suresh and K M Madhusudhanan and will feature 36 artists across multiple venues in Mattancherry. KBF leaders described ‘Edam’ as a platform celebrating Kerala’s cultural depth and contemporary artistic voices.
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“2025 has been a strong year for Le Meridien New Delhi, mirroring the resilience of India’s hospitality industry. Business across all key segments—corporate, leisure, MICE, and diplomatic—grew steadily, fuelled by the return of international travel, major events, and a rising “bleisure” audience. Le Meridien New Delhi continues to innovate with experiences that resonate emotionally. The “Great Delhi Do-Nothing” staycation encourages guests to pause, recharge, and embrace unhurried living—with breakfast in bed, surprise dartboard activities, and late checkout. While all segments continue to thrive, weddings will take the spotlight in 2026 with the launch of “The Great Delhi Dreams.” This campaign will position Le Meridien New Delhi as a premier venue for timeless wedding experience.”
Vice President & General Manager, Le Meridien New Delhi
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