KASAULI TOURISM
Delhi's air woes drive demand for hill getaways, resort stays
Hotels and alternative accommodations are reporting increased bookings from Delhi as air quality deteriorates. Popular destinations for travelers include the hills for cleaner air and cooler weather. Younger travelers are opting for short getaways to leisure destinations nearby. Remote workers are also seeking overseas trips during this polluted period. Overall, there is a noticeable rise in demand for escapes from the city.
Radisson India bets on smaller cities to hit 500 hotels by 2030: MD Nikhil Sharma
Radisson Hotel Group targets five hundred hotels in India by twenty thirty. The company is expanding into emerging urban hubs and regional towns. Hotel conversions and religious tourism destinations are key growth drivers. Radisson expects faster pipeline conversion over the next two years. Strong domestic demand insulates India's hospitality market from global tensions.
Mountain bookings up 76 per cent in June as urban Indians flock to hills: Report
Indian mountain getaways are booming, with Zostel reporting a 76% surge in Shimla bookings and nearly 95% growth in other popular spots like Srinagar. Spontaneous travel is on the rise, with almost half of bookings made within three days of departure. Travellers are also exploring lesser-known destinations.
Roti, dosa & pooris disappear from menus across India as LPG shortage hits eateries
A commercial LPG cylinder shortage, stemming from the West Asia conflict, is impacting consumers across India. Restaurants are shutting down, menus are shrinking, and eateries are rationing food as cooking gas supplies dwindle. This disruption is forcing businesses to explore alternative fuels and raising concerns for the tourism sector.
Indians give new meaning to 'quick getaway' as last-minute bookings jump this year
Indians are increasingly making last-minute travel plans for the New Year. Overseas destinations like Thailand, Vietnam, and Dubai are popular choices. Domestically, places such as Udaipur, Dehradun, and Jodhpur are also seeing a surge in bookings. This trend indicates a shift towards spontaneous travel, with many bookings made within 15 days of departure.
Hotels gear up for busy Independence Day weekend
Hotels and resorts across India are experiencing high demand for the Independence Day long weekend, with many destinations already significantly booked. Room tariffs have increased by 10-15% compared to last year, driven by travelers seeking premium experiences. Popular destinations include Goa, Udaipur, Lonavala, and spiritual circuits, with cruise tourism also seeing a surge in interest.
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Brands are balancing the best of regional & national identities, driving an ‘identity regions’ culture
India's retail landscape is witnessing a surge in mall culture and e-commerce, driven by a universal shopping identity. While national brands dominate, regional identities are crucial, with IPL, biryani, and OTT content showcasing successful regional-national integration. Balancing USI with 'identity regions' fosters a unique equilibrium, celebrating India's diverse cultural tapestry.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation targets 100 hotels milestone in India over next 5-6 years
Hyatt Hotels Corporation plans to nearly double its properties in India to 100 within 5-6 years, driven by the flourishing travel industry and high demand for quality hospitality. The company will introduce additional global brands and expand its existing portfolio in key locations.
Radisson Hotel Group signs Glenview Resort in Himachal Pradesh's Kasauli
Radisson Hotel Group has signed Glenview Resort in Kasauli, expanding its presence in Himachal Pradesh to 10 hotels. The resort will open in Q4 2024, featuring various rooms, event spaces, a swimming pool, gym, and dining options. The location is easily accessible from Chandigarh International Airport and popular destinations like Shimla and Solan.
After busy summer, travel biz hots up in monsoon too
India's travel bookings surged 25% this monsoon. Rajeev Kale cites value and discounts. Hotel tariffs dropped 20-40%. Leisure Hotels, Radisson, SOTC see growth. Premium rates in Goa, Kerala, Coorg. Top short-hauls: Bhutan, Sri Lanka. Mehul Sharma's Signum Resort, Igatpuri occupancy up 24%. Popular: Malabar river festival, Alappuzha boat race, Dubare Elephant Camp.
Hyatt announces plans for India and Southwest Asia for 2024
The hospitality chain said this growth is timed to coincide with the expected rebound of leisure and business travel in the country and the sub-continent. The chain said in 2024, its brand expansion in India and Southwest Asia will continue with its Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Place and Hyatt Centric brands.
Rs 7 lakh a night: Indians ready to pay lakhs for Dec 31 hotel stay
Dec 31 Hotel Prices: Rents at Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts properties in Delhi, Jaipur and Udaipur are at record highs, a company spokesperson said. The Leela Palace Udaipur, which has no rooms available for December 31, was charging about ₹1,06,200 for a night's stay on Christmas on Booking.com previously.
Second-home fractional ownership: A new trend in India's real estate
With second-home fractional ownership, a highly popular practice in Europe's richer neighbourhoods and the US, gaining currency in India, doing so would need you to neither break the bank, nor sacrifice returns on investment.
Espire Hospitality plans to have 20 hotels by FY25 with Rs 560 crore capex
Espire Hospitality Group plans to expand its portfolio to 20 properties by 2024-25, with an investment of Rs 560 crore. The group currently operates 10 hotels and will add 200 more keys this year. The capital expenditure will be used for renovating, leasing, and upgrading existing properties. The company is exploring opportunities in leisure destinations like Goa, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, and Himachal Pradesh, as well as tier I cities.
Buying a vacation home could be your ultimate dream but are you ready for it?
Dreaming about a personal abode in nature’s lap is one thing, but can you fit it within your financial reality? A weekend property will cost a tidy sum. This will eat into a sizeable portion of your savings. Make sure your priorities are right before taking the plunge. Here are the key things you need to consider before buying a vacation home.
Himachal Pradesh open for tourists; Shimla, Dharamshala air services restored, says Tourism Director
The daily flights of Alliance Air from Delhi to Shimla and further from Shimla to Dharamshala have been resumed, Kashyap said, adding that the airline has discounted the fares for all the seats on Shimla-Dharamshala-Shimla and fixed rates at Rs 3,000 plus taxes.
Special commando force will be set up in HP police: Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
The state government will recruit 1,200 police personnel who besides curbing the drug menace will also play the role of tourism police, Sukhu said in a statement. The government also plans to change recruitment rules in the police department, he said. Replying to a question on tourism, Sukhu said the roads have been restored on war footing and now the tourists are welcomed in Himachal.
Himachal floods: 108 deaths, Rs 3738.28 cr monetary loss amid yellow alert in state for 5 days
Himachal Pradesh has reported over 100 deaths with an estimated cost of damage from flood and landslides at over Rs 3738 crore. Himachal Pradesh was the hardest hit among North Indian states. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for heavy rain until July 18 in the state. The Indian Government has released the second installment of State Disaster Response Fund amounting to Rs 180.40 crore from the central share.
Hotel signings expected to rise as good times roll on
Some chains looking to double signings as pent-up demand strong, say players. Jaideep Dang, managing director, hotels and hospitality group, India, JLL said the company’s hotels feasibility and project assessment practice has witnessed a 25% increase over last year.
Himachal Pradesh: 380 roads closed after fresh snowfall, marginal increase in tourist footfall in Shimla
The occupancy in hotels is expected to rise from the current 50 per cent to 70 to 80 per cent by Saturday as the snowfall is likely to increase the tourist rush on the weekend, said President of Tourism Industry Stakeholders' Association M K Seth.
Party animals check in, hotels sold out for New Year's eve
"We are seeing tremendous demand... It shows that the energy to celebrate and spend time with friends and family among people is very strong," said Kanika Hasrat, area director for Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand at Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL).
Indians shrug off Omicron scare, head to hills and beaches to welcome 2022
Vista Rooms cofounder Amit Damani said, "We are sold out for New Year's eve across destinations. From Kasauli, Mussoorie, to Lonavala, Goa and Alibag, the demand has been really high. Any cancellations that we got were offset by more demand from last-minute bookings, as city night life was hit by curbs."
Indians travel in big numbers to ring in the new year despite Omicron scare, spike in cases
Travel platform ixigo said it was seeing a substantial uptick in last minute search queries for travel in the last week of December. Search queries for Goa, Andaman and Nicobar and Udaipur had gone up by 75%, 78% and 71% respectively compared to the same time last year on the platform. A spokesperson for an Indian luxury hotel chain said its hotels in Udaipur, Corbett and Goa were doing 'great' business.
Tourist spots come back to life as the young hit the road
Travel and tourism have been devastated by the disease and the lockdown that ensued and while much of the industry is still dormant, this trend makes for a few positive signals.
Summer business gets hit in the North because of GST, state policies
The leisure markets of northern India witnessed a slump in business even in their peak season summer this year.
From celebrating Gudi Padwa to attending Navras: Draw up a plan for your leisure calendar for the upcoming months
In Maharashtra, Gudi Padwa replicates the concept of Ugadi and Baisakhi or the harvest festival.
Mixing leisure with business is Bengaluru's answer to achieving work-life balance
Bleisure - mixing business with leisure - is apparently the new popular trend among employees.
Music and dance festivals at tourist destinations signal the arrival of music tourism in India
Say hello to music tourism, which in the Indian context includes music and dance events at popular — and not so mainstream — cultural, heritage and tourist destinations.
HPTDC registers 16.12 per cent increase in turnover
Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) has registered 16.12 per cent increase in its turnover and earned a net profit of Rs 715.78 lakh.
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