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

29 May 2026

Air India and IndiGo have reduced planned domestic flight operations for the coming months as rising aviation turbine fuel prices and operational disruptions increase cost pressures on airlines. Air India has cut domestic capacity by around 22% for June and July, while IndiGo has scaled back portions of its planned schedule for the summer quarter. The reductions follow a sharp increase in fuel prices linked to geopolitical tensions in West Asia and airspace restrictions affecting airline operations. Industry officials said the cuts could lead to tighter seat availability and higher domestic airfares during the peak travel season.Read more

29 May 2026

• Tata Group-owned IHCL has opened the 6-key Taj Bush Lodge in the Big Five Balule Nature Reserve in Greater Kruger, South Africa.
• The property marks Taj’s entry into South Africa’s luxury safari and wildlife hospitality segment.
• IHCL said the lodge is the first of three Taj wilderness lodges planned for the Greater Kruger region.
• The company aims to strengthen its South African hospitality portfolio by connecting Cape Town tourism with Kruger National Park’s wildlife experience.
• The expansion comes amid rising global demand for experiential travel, safari tourism and luxury nature-based stays.Read more

Ahmedabad News Desk

28 May 2026

The Gujarat government has announced the reconstruction of the hostel complex of B J Medical College in Ahmedabad, which was severely damaged in a previous Air India crash at the site. The state plans to develop a modern facility at an estimated cost of INR 105 crore, with support from Tata Group, which has agreed to contribute INR 53.12 crore for the damage. However, families of victims have requested that the location be preserved as a memorial space for reflection and remembrance, seeking consultation before any final redevelopment decisions are taken.Read more

27 May 2026

• SAMHI Hotels reported a net profit of INR 566.54 crore for FY26, supported by improved hotel performance, portfolio expansion and sustained travel demand.
• The company continued to strengthen its presence across key business and leisure hospitality markets while expanding strategic partnerships and acquisitions.
• SAMHI also advanced new growth initiatives, including a large hotel project in Navi Mumbai and expansion into experiential hospitality through its investment in RARE India.Read more

26 May 2026

• Yatra Online reported a decline in quarterly profit and revenue during the March 2026 quarter amid geopolitical disruptions affecting international travel demand.
• The company stated that uncertainty linked to the West Asia conflict impacted MICE travel, leading to booking deferrals and cancellations.
• Despite short-term pressures, Yatra reported growth in gross bookings, corporate demand and operational performance across air travel and hotel businesses.Read more