Indians set new spending record in Japan in Q1 FY 2024
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Delhi office has shared the latest inbound consumption trends from the Japan Tourism Agency, revealing a surge in travel spending by foreign visitors. Indian visitors to Japan are contributing significantly to Japan’s travel economy spending 19.2 billion yen (approx. INR10,768 million) during the April-June period of 2024, a remarkable 120.7% increase from the pre-pandemic levels.
Antara Cruises announces new Ganga Journeys
Antara Cruises has announced the arrival of the MV Bengal Ganga to Varanasi, marking the beginning of its new spiritual and cultural journeys on the Ganga River. Following its relocation from Kolkata, the ship will dock at Namo Ghat and offer travellers an exclusive river cruising experience of the rich cultural and religious heritage of Varanasi and beyond.
Radisson Hotel announces sixth property in Bengaluru
Radisson Hotel Group has announced the signing of its sixth hotel in Bengaluru, the Radisson Hotel Bengaluru Aerospace Park, marking a significant expansion in India’s Silicon Valley. This new property, featuring 157 rooms, is expected to be operational by the second quarter of 2027 and will create over 250 job opportunities across various functions.
Lemon Tree Hotels signs a new property in Aurangabad
Lemon Tree Hotels has signed a license agreement viz Lemon Tree Hotel in Adalat Road, Aurangabad, Maharashtra. The property shall be managed by Carnation Hotels and is expected to open in FY 2028. This hotel will feature 60 well-appointed rooms, a restaurant, a banquet hall, a meeting room, a swimming pool, a spa and other public areas.
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“Madhya Pradesh Tourism (MPT) introduced gram stays, farm stays, and homestays as safe and culturally rich stay options. The state Tourism Board has set a target of supporting 1000 homestays in 100 villages in the coming time. The state is also a hub to experience amazing arts and crafts. MPT is promoting the local artisans to prepare eyeball-attracting souvenirs. Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board has begun achieving its goals of economic development and social development of the local community associated with the tourism sector with 305 homestays including 41 rural homestays spread across 16 villages.”
Shri Sheo Shekhar Shukla,
Principal Secretary Tourism and Culture Department and Managing Director Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board
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