22 Jul 2026

Borosil has expanded its offline retail presence by launching its first exclusive brand stores in Pune and Gurugram as part of its long-term omnichannel strategy. The company plans to open more company-owned outlets in key cities before expanding through a franchise-led model across India. The stores showcase Borosil's complete range of kitchen, dining, home and lifestyle products in one location, allowing customers to experience products before purchase. Borosil is also evaluating opportunities to enter markets such as Mumbai and Bengaluru as it strengthens its premium retail presence.Read more

22 Jul 2026

Morocco is planning to add 60,000 hotel beds before the 2030 FIFA World Cup as part of a broader strategy to strengthen its tourism sector and improve visitor infrastructure. The expansion will increase the country's hotel capacity by around 20% while complementing large-scale investments in transport, airports, stadiums and urban infrastructure. After becoming Africa's most visited destination last year, Morocco is now targeting 26 million tourists by 2030 by expanding air connectivity, promoting new destinations and positioning Rabat as a major cultural, sports and business hub.Read more

22 Jul 2026

Reliance Retail Ventures reported a decline in net profit for the first quarter of FY27 despite recording steady revenue growth and higher customer engagement. The company attributed the fall in profitability to continued investments in digital commerce and supporting infrastructure, which increased fixed costs and impacted margins. During the quarter, the retailer expanded its store network, added millions of new customers, and recorded a sharp rise in transactions, reflecting continued demand across its physical and digital retail formats.Read more

21 Jul 2026

Mizoram has positioned itself as an emerging destination for event tourism, highlighting its natural landscapes, improving connectivity and government support for the sector. During a regional summit in Guwahati, the state invited event management professionals to consider Mizoram for large-scale events. The government said event tourism could create jobs and boost local economies while showcasing the state's attractions and tourism calendar. Officials also highlighted improved rail and air connectivity, which has enhanced accessibility and strengthened Mizoram's readiness to host major tourism and entertainment events.Read more

21 Jul 2026

Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) and Prism, the parent company of travel technology firm OYO, emerged as the only hospitality companies among the top 10 firms in the 2026 GROHE-Hurun India Real Estate 150 rankings. The report highlighted hospitality as one of only two real estate segments to record valuation growth during the year, alongside retail. Prism more than doubled its valuation to INR 67,200 crore, while IHCL reached INR 93,300 crore. The rankings also showed hospitality's growing presence in India's real estate sector, with 24 companies collectively valued at INR 2.85 lakh crore, supported by Prism's growth and the entry of ITC Hotels following its demerger.Read more

21 Jul 2026

India should now place greater emphasis on enhancing the quality of tourist experiences rather than focusing only on increasing visitor numbers, Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said while addressing the FAITH Conclave in New Delhi earlier this week. He highlighted the need to strengthen visitors' connection with India's cultural heritage so they leave with a deeper understanding of the country's civilisation. The minister said a better travel experience could encourage international tourists to become long-term ambassadors for India, supporting the country's tourism growth through positive global word-of-mouth.Read more

20 Jul 2026

The Grand Cliff Resort in Munnar has received the Government of India's 5-star classification after undergoing a detailed evaluation of its facilities, service standards, operations, sustainability practices and guest experience. The recognition places the property among Kerala's highest-rated hospitality destinations. Along with its luxury offerings, the resort has also focused on responsible tourism, gender-inclusive initiatives, environmental conservation and community development. It has hosted international events and dignitaries, while continuing to promote sustainable tourism and local cultural preservation in the Munnar region.Read more

19 Jul 2026

ITC Hotels Limited has signed a management agreement for Welcomhotel Dehradun Selaqui, a 117-key hotel that will expand its presence in Uttarakhand and strengthen the Welcomhotel brand in North India. The project, being developed in partnership with Orions Hospitality, marks the company's second Welcomhotel signing in Dehradun under its asset-right strategy. The hotel will comprise guest rooms, multiple dining venues and over 45,000 sq ft of indoor and outdoor event space, catering to business travellers, leisure guests and the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) segment. Located in Selaqui, an emerging commercial and industrial corridor of Dehradun, the project is expected to benefit from growing tourism, infrastructure development and improving regional connectivity, while complementing ITC Hotels' recently opened Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels Madhuban Dehradun.Read more

Navi Mumbai News Desk

19 Jul 2026

Nexus Seawoods Mall will host the Purple Day Sale from July 10 to 12, offering discounts across fashion, footwear, electronics, accessories and lifestyle categories as part of a wider campaign across participating Nexus Select Malls. The three-day retail event will feature offers of up to 50% on selected merchandise from several national and international brands, alongside in-store promotions and customer engagement activities. The initiative comes as organised retail centres continue to use large-scale promotional events to increase footfall and drive consumer spending across multiple product segments beyond traditional end-of-season apparel sales.Read more

18 Jul 2026

Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters will open a new café at Vihang Ventura, a commercial development in Mira Road being developed by Vihang Ahead. The outlet will become the speciality coffee chain's second café in the Mira Road market and is among the anchor retail brands signed for the mixed-use commercial project. Located opposite the Kashigaon Metro Station, Vihang Ventura has been planned as a destination for retail, office space and food and beverage outlets. The addition of Blue Tokai forms part of the developer's retail leasing strategy as it seeks to attract established national brands to the project. Blue Tokai currently operates more than 258 locations across seven Indian cities and said the new outlet reflects its continued expansion into emerging suburban markets with growing residential and commercial activity.Read more