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Encalm Debuts India’s First Women-Led Business Lounge

Encalm Hospitality has unveiled Encalm Prive, a premium business-class lounge at Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 1, marking a national first as a women-led domestic lounge. Set within the domestic departures area, Encalm Prive is designed as a tranquil retreat, blending refined

February 9, 2026

Aviation·India

India Widens e-Tourist Visa Reach

India has expanded its e-Tourist Visa programme to 166 countries, up from 156 last year, signalling a renewed and aggressive push for inbound travel. Updated quietly by the Ministry of Tourism in January 2026, the move follows India’s return to pre-pandemic foreign

February 9, 2026

Hotels·India

The Oberoi Group Unveils Private Jaipur Fort

The Oberoi Group has announced the opening of Naila Fort – An Oberoi Luxury Residence, its first foray into the private heritage residence segment, welcoming guests from 15 February 2026. Originally built in 1849 by the Champawat clan, the hilltop fort near

February 9, 2026

Hotels·Maldives

The Barefoot Eco Hotel Updates Green Tax

The Barefoot Eco Hotel has announced a revision to its Green Tax, effective 1 March 2026, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable and competitive travel in the Maldives. From this date, the Green Tax will be USD 6 per person per day, reduced

February 9, 2026

India

Budget 2026 Puts Tourism at the Heart of India’s Economic and Cultural Strategy

The Union Budget 2026–27, presented by Nirmala Sitharaman, has positioned tourism as a core pillar of India’s long-term economic development, shifting focus from short-term promotion to capacity building, infrastructure and global competitiveness. The announcements combine domestic tourism investments with reforms aimed at

February 2, 2026

India·The Jungle

Two Indian Wetlands Added to Ramsar List Ahead of World Wetlands Day

India has added two more sites to the global Ramsar list of Wetlands of International Importance, marking a significant conservation milestone ahead of World Wetlands Day on February 2. The announcement was made by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate

February 2, 2026

India·The Jungle

Mobile Phones Banned on Safaris Across Major Tiger Reserves in India

Mobile phones have now been banned on safari drives across several of India’s major tiger reserves, following fresh directions linked to Supreme Court guidelines aimed at reducing human disturbance inside core wildlife habitats, marking a significant shift in park regulations. The ban

February 2, 2026

Hotels·India

Sterling Strengthens Rajasthan Presence with Launch of Sterling Amargarh Jodhpur

Sterling Holiday Resorts has expanded its Rajasthan portfolio with the launch of Sterling Amargarh Jodhpur, a large-format resort set amid landscaped greens on Pal Road. The opening reinforces the brand’s focus on heritage-led destinations while catering to the growing demand for experience-driven

January 29, 2026

Hotels·India

Lemon Tree Hotels Signs New Premier Property in Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh

Lemon Tree Hotels has announced the signing of Lemon Tree Premier, Omkareshwar, further strengthening its presence in Madhya Pradesh. The new property is designed to cater to both business and leisure travellers, aligning with the brand’s value-driven and contemporary hospitality approach. Located

January 27, 2026

Hotels·India·The Jungle

IHCL Adds Tree of Life Sariska Manor to Its Rajasthan Portfolio

Indian Hotels Company has expanded its presence in Rajasthan with the onboarding of Tree of Life Sariska Manor, a conversion project located in Tehla, near the Sariska Tiger Reserve. The move strengthens IHCL’s Tree of Life brand, which focuses on intimate, design-led

January 27, 2026

Encalm Debuts India’s First Women-Led Business Lounge

India Widens e-Tourist Visa Reach

The Oberoi Group Unveils Private Jaipur Fort

The Barefoot Eco Hotel Updates Green Tax

Budget 2026 Puts Tourism at the Heart of India’s Economic and Cultural Strategy

Two Indian Wetlands Added to Ramsar List Ahead of World Wetlands Day

Mobile Phones Banned on Safaris Across Major Tiger Reserves in India

Sterling Strengthens Rajasthan Presence with Launch of Sterling Amargarh Jodhpur

Lemon Tree Hotels Signs New Premier Property in Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh

IHCL Adds Tree of Life Sariska Manor to Its Rajasthan Portfolio

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