07 Jun 2026

Nexus Seawoods Mall in Navi Mumbai has launched the fourth edition of its Denim & Sneaker Fest, a retail-focused shopping event running until June 21. Timed to coincide with the back-to-school and college shopping season, the festival brings together a range of international and domestic fashion brands showcasing denim apparel and sneaker collections. Alongside product launches and seasonal promotions, the event features consumer engagement activities including sneaker customisation workshops, denim upcycling sessions and interactive DIY stations. The initiative forms part of the mall's efforts to drive footfall and retail spending during the summer shopping period by offering a mix of fashion-focused experiences, promotional campaigns and brand activations across its retail premises.Read more

07 Jun 2026

SOTC Travel has introduced a month-wise spiritual tourism calendar covering pilgrimage circuits, religious festivals and faith-based travel experiences across India and neighbouring countries amid rising demand for spiritually oriented travel. The curated programme includes destinations such as Char Dham, Kailash Mansarovar, Ayodhya, Varanasi, Tirupati and the Sri Lanka Ramayana Trail, alongside major religious events including Rath Yatra, Janmashtami, Dev Deepawali and Onam. The company stated that travellers are increasingly combining pilgrimage with cultural exploration, heritage tourism and immersive local experiences. SOTC added that demand is being driven by senior citizens, families and multigenerational groups seeking organised travel with integrated logistics, accommodation and on-ground support as spiritual tourism evolves into a year-round travel segment.Read more

Kolkata News Desk

06 Jun 2026

• SOTC Travel has expanded its retail network in West Bengal with the launch of a new outlet on B.T Road in Kolkata.
• The new branch marks the company’s ninth store in Kolkata and forms part of its strategy to strengthen its presence across key metropolitan and tier-I and tier-II markets.
• The location is expected to cater to families, professionals, entrepreneurs and younger travellers seeking domestic and international holiday packages.
• The company reported continued demand for spiritual tourism, luxury cruises, expedition travel and adventure-focused experiences.
• SOTC is also promoting travel protection solutions, including its TravSure initiative and visa rejection cover, to enhance customer confidence.Read more

05 Jun 2026

France has awarded its prestigious “Palace” distinction to six additional luxury hotels, expanding the country’s highest tier of hospitality recognition to 33 properties. The newly recognised establishments include three hotels in Paris alongside properties in Megève, Cannes and the Champagne region. Introduced in 2010, the designation is reserved for exceptional five-star hotels that meet stringent standards relating to service, location, heritage and guest experience. The recognition is widely regarded as one of the most sought-after accolades in global luxury hospitality.Read more

04 Jun 2026

Mister Hair Clinics, a Bengaluru-headquartered hair and skin care clinic network, has announced an expansion roadmap to increase its footprint from 16 clinics to 100 clinics across India by 2031. The company has opened franchise opportunities to support growth across tier-2 and tier-3 cities, along with selected metro markets. The strategy is anchored in a standardised clinical and operational model, with plans to expand its presence across multiple states while tapping into India’s fast-growing hair restoration and medical aesthetics marketRead more

Mumbai News Desk

03 Jun 2026

• Western Railway has completed the launch of 19 steel girders for a new 12-metre-wide foot overbridge at Marine Lines station as part of station upgrade works.
• The operation was carried out during a scheduled overnight traffic and power block using heavy lifting equipment and a large workforce to minimise disruption to suburban services.
• The new bridge is expected to improve passenger circulation, reduce congestion on platforms and enhance commuter safety at one of Mumbai’s busiest suburban stations.Read more

02 Jun 2026

• Luxury hotel operators including ITC Hotels, Radisson Hotel Group and The Leela have reported strong growth in domestic leisure travel during the summer season.
• Geopolitical tensions and travel disruptions in parts of West Asia, coupled with rising international travel costs, have prompted many affluent Indian travellers to consider premium domestic alternatives.
• Hill stations, spiritual destinations, wellness retreats and heritage locations have emerged as major demand drivers, with occupancy levels and bookings exceeding last year's performance.
• Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities such as Prayagraj, Katra, Amritsar and Bhubaneswar are witnessing increased visitor interest as travellers seek authentic cultural and spiritual experiences.
• Hospitality executives indicate that experience-led tourism focused on wellness, culture, gastronomy and local immersion is shaping travel preferences across India's luxury segment.Read more

01 Jun 2026

• Lords Hotels & Resorts has launched Lords Inn Katra near the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu & Kashmir to strengthen its presence in spiritual tourism destinations.
• The hotel features 45 rooms along with dining and hospitality facilities aimed at pilgrims and leisure travellers.
• The company stated that the expansion aligns with rising demand for organised hospitality infrastructure in pilgrimage-driven markets.
• Industry stakeholders highlighted sustained growth in spiritual tourism and increasing travel connectivity to Katra.
• The development forms part of the group’s broader expansion strategy across religious and leisure destinations in India.Read more

31 May 2026

• CBRE has released a report highlighting the rapid growth of lifestyle hotels across the Asia Pacific hospitality market.
• The report stated that Gen Z travellers are increasingly influencing hotel demand through preferences for experiential travel, local culture and technology-enabled stays.
• Lifestyle hotel supply in Asia Pacific recorded a 19 per cent CAGR between 2015 and 2025, significantly higher than the broader hotel market growth rate.
• The penetration rate of branded lifestyle hotels in the region is expected to increase from 1 per cent currently to 8 per cent based on the existing development pipeline.
• Singapore and Hong Kong SAR currently lead the region in lifestyle hotel penetration, while hotel conversions are emerging as a preferred growth strategy amid rising construction costs.Read more

30 May 2026

• IndiFrame has entered the Andhra Pradesh market with the launch of its first channel partner store in Kurnool in association with Varaahi Enterprises.
• The launch marks the company’s first dealer-led expansion under its new brand identity and forms part of a broader regional growth strategy across southern and western India.
• IndiFrame plans to open 10–15 channel partner stores across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Maharashtra over the next 12 months.
• The company is targeting Tier-II and Tier-III markets within India’s largely unorganised fenestration industry, which is estimated to be valued at INR 1.27 lakh crore.
• Kurnool has been identified as a strategic growth market due to ongoing infrastructure investment, residential construction activity and improving regional connectivity.Read more