City Express by Marriott makes India debut in Udaipur
Marriott International has launched City Express by Marriott Udaipur Nathdwara Highway, marking the brand’s debut in India’s affordable midscale segment. Located along NH-58, the 56-room hotel offers convenient access to Nathdwara, Udaipur and nearby attractions. Situated approximately 35 km from Maharana Pratap Airport, the property features modern guestrooms, complimentary Wi-Fi, workspaces, an all-day dining restaurant and a fitness centre, catering to leisure, pilgrimage and business travellers.
Radisson Hotel Group sees strong festive demand
Radisson Hotel Group is witnessing strong festive demand, driven by family getaways, leisure breaks and corporate travel. Radisson Blu Plaza Resort & Convention Centre, Karjat, expects 75% occupancy during Navratri and Dussehra, with Mumbai contributing 80% of bookings. Meanwhile, Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport anticipates over 95% occupancy, alongside 10% year-on-year growth in room rates, reflecting robust festive and business travel momentum.
The Fern Hotels & Resorts expands Gujarat presence
The Fern Hotels & Resorts has launched The Palm Regency Beacon Vapi, strengthening its footprint in Gujarat. Located in Vapi’s GIDC industrial hub, the hotel features 44 contemporary rooms and suites, Kuku multi-cuisine vegetarian restaurant and 24-hour in-room dining. Regency Boardroom and Palm Hall cater to meetings and social gatherings. Situated just 2 km from Vapi Railway Station, the property serves business and leisure travellers.
RARE India unveils Book Chronicling Boutique Hospitality’s evolution
RARE India has unveiled Right Out of Place at BRIDGES for Conscious Travel 2026, documenting two decades of boutique hospitality across India, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka. Developed with NYUCT, the archival publication profiles 55 pioneering hoteliers, conservationists and destination creators between 1997 and 2017. Curated by naturalist and author Hashim Nadir Tyabji, the book highlights independent hospitality ventures that shaped experiential tourism across the subcontinent.
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“We have seen great interest from Indian travellers to explore new destinations in South East Asia or we see them go back to their favourites in the region. This has been fuelled by the ongoing geopolitical challenges, and anyone who has the time and money at their disposal does not want to miss their much-desired getaway to recharge, learn and experience more from travel. Oman Air has seen steady progress in guests visiting the Sultanate of Oman, which is our prime objective being the national airline, and we also see reasonable interest from guests to travel across our network beyond Oman.”
Sunil V A,
Regional Vice President-ISC, Commercial Sales, Oman Air
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