Coastal Dakshina Kannada sees major hospitality expansion with four new five-star hotels planned. Investments aim to retain tourists who currently leave for Kerala or Kodagu due to luxury accommodation shortage.
The Times Hospitality Icons Awards Delhi-NCR 2025 recognized 55 outstanding restaurants, brands, and leaders in the capital's vibrant food and hospitality scene at a grand ceremony.
Odisha govt simplifies apartment registration by fixing stamp duty at Rs 50,000 for common areas, ending a long deadlock. This move will unlock thousands of pending property deals and empower resident associations.
Odisha cabinet approves amended tourism policy, slashing minimum investment for hotels to 10 rooms and hiking capital subsidy to Rs 100 crore to boost sector growth. Read more.
Global asset manager Blackstone Group invests $100 million for a 50% stake in Udaipur's Taj Aravali Resort & Spa, signaling strong confidence in India's luxury hospitality sector. Read more about this major deal and its implications.
Odisha government approves 7 major industrial projects worth Rs 55,783 crore, set to create over 14,500 jobs. Key investments in steel, semiconductors, and rare earths. Discover the details.
Sapigen Biologix plans a Rs 1,000 crore expansion in Bhubaneswar for new vaccines, seeking a 50% capital subsidy. The move aims to boost biotech in Eastern India and create jobs. Read more.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi launches Godabarish Mishra Adarsh Primary School scheme, laying foundation for 118 schools. A Rs 12,000 crore initiative aims to build 2,200 model primary schools. Read more.
India's hospitality sector is poised for explosive growth, projected at a 15-17% CAGR until 2030, driven by domestic demand and infrastructure development. Discover the key drivers and investment opportunities.
Odisha government finalizes the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri-Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER) plan, a key pillar for Viksit Odisha 2036. The corridor aims to boost the state's economy to $1.5 trillion by 2047. Read more.
Tourism Finance Corporation of India partners with Anchor Real Estate Fund to launch a Rs 1,000 crore hospitality-focused AIF. SEBI filings completed. Details inside.
India's new investment announcements hit Rs 26.62 lakh crore in Apr-Dec FY26, led by electricity & chemicals. Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Maharashtra attract 50% of proposals. Explore the sectoral & state-wise breakdown.
Odisha government greenlights 55 new hotel & resort projects worth Rs 3,211 crore since July 2024, adding 3,800+ rooms. Major brands like Hyatt & Marriott to expand in Bhubaneswar, Puri & tribal areas.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi intervenes, asks OPSC to fill 151 additional vacancies in state civil services for 2025 exam after job aspirants' resentment. Details inside.
Oil marketing companies hike commercial LPG cylinder prices by Rs 111 nationwide, increasing operational costs for hotels and restaurants. Domestic LPG prices remain unchanged. Read the full impact analysis.
Hotel Sonar Bangla Group acquires Peerless Hotels' Mukutmanipur property, plans more acquisitions in West Bengal and beyond. Focus shifts to rural tourism. Read more.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi's 2025 focused on jobs, ports & Rs 16 lakh crore investments. See how his admin balanced ambition with course-correction. Read the full analysis.
Explore the fascinating journey of luxury from ancient empires to modern India. Discover how exclusivity, hospitality, and guest expectations have transformed over centuries. Read insights from a hospitality expert.
NTA opens NCHM JEE 2026 registration for BSc Hotel Administration. Exam on April 25, 2026. Apply online before January 25, 2026. Start your hospitality career today!
Odisha's Mukhyamantri Bus Seva Yojana offers free bus travel to 15 lakh school students from April 2025. Learn about eligibility, application, and benefits.
NTA has released the NCHM JEE 2026 notification. Apply online from Dec 26, 2025, to Jan 25, 2026. The computer-based test is on April 25, 2026. Check eligibility now!
Visakhapatnam's hospitality sector hits record occupancy for New Year 2026, driven by tourism, events, and cool weather. Discover the surge in demand from luxury hotels to tribal tents.
Odisha's Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana will develop 25 birthplaces of freedom fighters & reformers into heritage museums with a ₹345 crore budget, boosting cultural tourism & local livelihoods.
Amidst the noise of 2025, these genuine stories of compassion from Bengaluru, Chennai, and beyond remind us that humanity still thrives. Read about the small moments that made a big impact.
Odisha's Deputy CM Pravati Parida virtually inaugurated 491 new Anganwadi centres, a key step in the state's mission to empower women and children. Discover the government's vision for a robust early childhood ecosystem.
Odisha's single window body greenlights 11 new industrial investments across seven districts, boosting metal, food, green energy, and IT sectors. Discover the key projects and their impact.
Odisha govt rolls out new policies to accelerate the Bhubaneswar–Cuttack–Puri–Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER), projected to contribute 33% of state GSDP by 2047. Read details on the mega development plan.
Maharashtra government permits restaurants and bars to operate until 5 am on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve following HRAWI's request. This move aims to boost tourism and hospitality during the peak festive season.
HRAWI requests Maharashtra govt to extend operating hours for bars & restaurants until 5 AM on Dec 24, 25, 31. Move aims to boost festive hospitality & tourism.
The second edition of the DLC Guide Mumbai 2025 concluded, reinforcing India's first global hospitality rating system. Discover how this initiative elevates standards.