Thomas Cook, one of leading travel consultants, said it has launched an outlet in Rudrapur city in Uttarkhand under its new Mini format. The Rudrapur outlet has been designed optimising space and will be manned by a two member team, equipped with technology via mobile devices for seamless online connectivity to central systems thereby facilitating […]
Dr. Reddyś laboratories, an Indian multinational pharmaceutical company, said it is introducing new packaging style for its products. Starting with the India market, the new packaging will be rolled-out in phased manner over the next six months for it´s 25 brands. Dr. Reddy’s partnered with global design and innovation consulting firm IDEO, and applied ´Human-Centred […]
Thomas Cook India’s Centre of Learning said it signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Madhya Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation to impart learning programmes in Madhya Pradesh. The project, named as ‘Explore Madhya Pradesh’, will impart learning via engaging modules to over 660 travel agents, covering 20 cities pan India in the next two months. On […]
Jet Airways, an India based international airline, today opened up its ‘priority advantage’ fast check-in service for economy class passengers. The service was earlier available only to passengers travelling by higher classes. However, unlike JetPrivilege members, normal economy class traveller will have to pay extra for getting this service. The service allows guests to check-in at […]
Tata-owned Indian Hotels Co Ltd denied reports that it was in talks with Hyderabad-based GVK Reddy family to merge their joint venture Taj GVK with Indian Hotels. The company was reacting to a news item in CNBC TV18 news channel claiming that the GVK family was negotiating a swap ratio for merging the two companies. […]
Be it buying goods and supplies or enrolling your kid into a school, bargain hunting is the most common thing that an Indian would usually do and now it has reached a new level. Indians are now considered as the world’s largest holiday bargain hunters, according to a new research report. Indian travellers want infinite […]
Lupin Ltd announced today that its US subsidiary, Gavis Pharmaceuticals LLC, has received final approval for its Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Capsules USP, 8 mEq (600 mg) and 10 mEq (750 mg) from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The capsule is for the treatment of patients with hypokalemia, or the deficiency of potassium […]
Kerala finance minister Thomas Isaac defended the new tax imposed on Western food items in Kerala even as it became clear that move could be open to a challenge on the lines on which Maharashtra’s beef ban was overturned. The communists of Kerala — not the biggest fans of American culture — imposed the ban […]
Jet Airways has announced special summer holiday packages starting at Rs 15,620 for 4 days and 3 nights in Goa. The packs go all the way up to Rs 1.04 lakh for a five-day package to Paris. The holiday packages include a Jet Airways return economy airfare (inclusive of all taxes), airport transfers, three star […]
Wonderla Holidays opened its Hyderabad Park for public preview, offering tickets at Rs 650 under a promotional scheme. The actual opening will take place on April 20. “Wonderia is now open for preview so that we can gear up for the big opening day. Almost 40 rides and attractions are now available for public to […]
Blue Coast Hotels Ltd, the owner of the property of Park Hyatt Goa Resort & Spa said the Bombay High Court has quashed the recent auction of the hotel by IFCI. “By Order dated March 23, 2016 uploaded on April 4, 2016, the Hon’ble High Court of Bombay has quashed and set aside the Order […]
Domino’s Pizza, the most popular pizza chain in India, crossed the 1,000 restaurant milestone today with the opening of its outlet in Unity One Mall, Janakpuri, New Delhi. The total number of cities covered has gone up to 227, making it the biggest food chain in the country. According to Euro Monitor Consumer Food Service […]
Mumbai-based Oberoi Group has won contracts to manage two new luxury hotels in Qatar, the hotel and hospitality group said. The first is a 250-key luxury hotel being developed in the West Bay area of Doha and the second a 148-key luxury serviced apartment building located in Lusail, Doha. In the hotel business, properties are […]
Due to low tariffs rates and discounts offered by hotels, resorts and airlines, India’s domestic tourism has gone up by 23.5% during the monsoon season as compared to 18.5% last year, said industry association ASSOCHAM. The ASSOCHAM survey reveals that there has been a surge in travel by Indians within the country in the last […]
Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited reported a 21% increase in its revenue to Rs. 231 Crores for the first quarter, while profit after tax rose 23% to Rs 25 Crores. Total number of new member additions increased 50% during the quarter compared to the same period last year. Total number of members were 186,000. […]
Travel services firm Cox & Kings Ltd said it has renewed its deal with InterGlobe Enterprises to continue to use the latter’s Galileo platform. “The agreement, taking immediate effect, enables Cox and Kings to continue to use Galileo Platform to distribute, manage and book travel management services for its customers,” it said. Galileo platform comprises […]
Café Coffee Day (CCD), India’s biggest branded eatery by far, said it is offering freebies to customers till July 26th as part of its 19th birthday celebrations. The company, which is trying to conduct is IPO, said it will gift back an offer to each customer who bills at CCD which will be redeemable with […]
Ginger Hotels announced its 34th hotel in the pilgrimage city of Tirupati. “Situated in the heart of the Tirupati city, the hotel provides the guests an easy access to places of worship, key transport modes and basic amenities of the city,” Roots Corporation said. Ginger Hotels is one of India’s largest hotel chains, and caters […]
After airlines, its hotels that are offering discounts for advanced booking. Hilton Worldwide, which also owns the DoubleTree brand, is offering 25% at the 14 hotels in its India portfolio if bookings are made before Sept 30 this year. The period of stay must be on or before January 17, 2016. “This offer is ideal […]
Lonely Planet India, the local arm of the prestigious travel guide company, has selected The Leela Kovalam situated in Kerala as the “Best Hotel for Relaxation” at its annual travel awards. The Raviz hotel has, in the past, won other awards from Lonely Planet India – Best Resort Hotel in 2012 followed by Best Hotel […]
