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Keys Hotels, the mid-market brand of New York-based Berggren Hotels has now launched a new resort in Mahabaleshwar.

The hospitality division of Jaipur-based MRS Group is all set to launch a spa brand called ‘Rait ‘at Suryagarh.

Choice Hotels India, the franchise partner of Choice Hotels International has announced the launch of a new property ‘Comfort Inn Tulip Heights’

'Hotel Holiday Home’ and ‘Goofa-Ashiana’ in Shimla have been recently awarded with the Certificates of Registration-Quality Management System-ISO 9001 2008 by the BSI Management Systems (United Kingdom).

Himachal Pradesh in a bid to attract more number of visitors to its state has now decided to introduce houseboats on prominent lakes on the similar lines of Jammu and Kashmir.

Karnataka tourism department that had recently announced to provide helicopter-tourism facilities for the passengers will soon turn into reality by March 2011.

Anjenary, located off Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Road, about 23 kms from Nashik in North Maharashtra, will soon be turned into a tourism spot before the much-awaited Kumbh Mela kick starts in 2014-15.

The sixth edition of Kerala Travel Mart 2010 (KTM) that is set to kick start from September 23-26 at Bolgatty Palace in Kochi has witnessed registration of more than 1,500 participants from India and abroad.

The DoT (Department of Tourism), Government of Karnataka has identified 5 new source markets namely Japan, Scandinavia, China, Spain and South America to create awareness about the destinations and attract key suppliers from these markets.

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has laid the foundation stone for a newly integrated terminal at the Tirupati Airport (TIR) in Andhra Pradesh on September 1st.

The Bihar tourism department in an attempt to attract more number of visitors to the state will now develop the Ghats of the city, similar on the lines of Varanasi, to increase tourist flow

Vishakhapatnam with its tourism attractions like Indira Gandhi Zoological Park Rishikonda Beach, Dolphin's Nose, Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Rishikonda Beach, registered over one-and-a-half lakh tourists during the first 5 months of this year

The Bihar State Tourism Development of Corporation (BSTDC) is all set to launch a river cruise in Ganga River from Kolkata to Patna and has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Assam Bengal Navigation (ABN).

The group that operates 10 hotels under 3 different brands - The Pride Hotel (five-star luxury brand); Pride Biznotel (Business hotels); and Pride Resorts is planning to set up 30 properties by 2015.

The Gateway Hotel, a hospitality brand of the Tata Group-promoted Indian Hotels Company (IHC), in association with Aryan Hospitality Pvt Ltd will set up a new property in Kolhapur

Kerala blessed with its lush green landscapes and many famous tourism destinations like Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Munnar, Kovalam Beach, Bolghatty Palace and others other has been voted as the best Asian holiday destination

The newly constructed Guru Tegh Bahadur Memorial in Delhi will be thrown open to tourists in September, a month before CWG (Commonwealth Games) kick starts

India's leading hospitality company, Lords Hotels and Resorts is all set to expand its footprint by setting up new properties in the near future.

India's well-known river cruiser, The Bengal Pandaw Cruises is all set to kickstart its second tourism season from October till April.

The Gujarat government in an attempt to make Gujarat a major tourism attraction has allotted Rs 350 crore for infrastructure and development of tourism in the state

Chambal Tourism Promotion Council (CTPC), in collaboration with Department of Tourism (DoT), Government of Madhya Pradesh is all set to organize 'Chambal Challenge 2010' from October 11-16

Nagaland has received the award of India's Most Picturesque Destination of the year 2008 held at Hotel Crown Plaza, New Delhi, on August 25th .

Hyderabad is all set to get new-age signboards in the near future, an initiative that will be jointly undertaken by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC)

Saputara hill station located in the "Dang" district of southern tip of Gujarat will soon be turned into a major tourism hub.

Bihar is all set to get 2 new luxury hotels from the Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation (BSTDC).

‘WelcomHeritage’, a joint venture between ITC Hotels and The Maharaja of Jodhpur, is on a major expansion mode and has signed 5 more properties in India

Orissa that had recently announced a new tourism policy for the state will soon be finalized within a month by the state tourism department.

Guwahati’s well-renowned tourism attraction, Dighalipukhuri Park that has been witnessing a huge turnout of visors lately will now undergo a makeover from the Assam Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC).

India in an attempt to woo more number of visitors from abroad has now allotted a total sum of Rs.275 crore for tourism promotion overseas.

India’s Lalit Suri Hospitality Group, which runs the Lalit chain of hotels in key properties including Udaipur, New Delhi, Kolkata, Jammu & Kashmir( J&K) among others has announced that it will invest a total of Rs 2500 crore

India’s premium hotel chain, Oberoi Hotels and Resorts plans to foray into Thailand in the next 3 years as part of its plans to double the number of hotels under its brand.

The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) that actively promotes its state as a major tourist attraction has now invited proposals from hoteliers to operate and maintain an 84-room three-star hotel

The 26th IATO (Indian Association of Tour Operators) annual convention will soon kick start on September 2nd at Hotel Inder Residency, Udaipur, Rajasthan with the theme ‘Tourism In the New World Order’.

The Tamil Nadu government will soon set up an amusement complex for children at the island grounds in Chennai

Bihar’s famous city, Rajgir will soon get a new hi-tech aerial ropeway as the state cabinet has now approved Rs 10.84-crore proposal to replace the existing chair-lift aerial ropeway.

Delhi-based low-cost airline, SpiceJet expanded its network by adding Madurai as the 20th destination.

Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation’s luxury train ‘Royal Rajasthan on Wheels’ is all set to commence its first commercial tour this season from September 5th.

Kerala’s well-renowned Idukki Dam will soon be turned into a tourism spot as District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) has chalked out plans to set up a garden on the lines of Malampuzha.

Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) that actively promotes its state as a hot tourism destination is now looking forward to upgrade and expand well-known places and MTDC resorts

India’s hospitality chain, Alliance Hotels & Resorts Ltd is all geared up to expand its portfolio by setting up new properties in Northeast India and Lakshadweep.

The Punjab government in order to boost the state’s tourism sector is all set to replicate the ‘Ahmedabad Heritage Walk’, for the promotion of the tourism industry.

Mumbai’s ITC Maratha and ITC Grand Central in a bid to go green have now launched eco-friendly initiatives.

Bengaluru-based Royal Orchid Hotels is all set to expand its footprint by setting up new properties and to fund its new projects, the company will raise up to Rs 150 crore.

Ras Maestros Technology Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Ras Resorts & Apart Hotels Ltd is all set to introduce handheld multimedia devices at Indian heritage sites effective October.

Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) in a bid to woo more number of tourists from Nepal to their state has now begun campaigning in Kathmandu,

Delhi-based InterGlobe Hotels‚ a joint venture between InterGlobe Enterprises and Accor Asia Pacific is all geared up to expand its ibis hotel network across India.

Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL) in order to cater to the increasing passenger traffic has now unveiled Rs 1,000 crore terminal one expansion plan.

Goa in an attempt to boost the state’s tourism sector is all set to create mega tourism circuits in collaboration with neighboring Maharashtra and Karnataka.

In a bid to provide better connectivity to Jamshedpur and increase the tourist inflow, Deccan Charters, India’s leading general aviation services companies

Goa is all set to organize its first-ever International Travel Mart (ITM) in Panaji on October 14-17.