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Chennai-based Oriental Hotels that is on a major expansion drive in South India will soon set up 2 new hotels in Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) and Bengaluru (Karnataka) at the total investment of Rs. 160 crore.

In order to promote Lucknow as the next tourism hotspot and make people aware of the city, the state department of tourism and culture is now contemplating on encouraging citizens to connect with people

Himachal Pradesh dotted with many tourism spots like Shimla, Manali, Rohtang Pass, Kangra, Chamba among others has been witnessing an upsurge in the tourism sector recently.

India’s budget brand, Peppermint Hospitality has launched its first property ‘Peppermint Hotel’ at Millennium City Centre in Gurgaon, Delhi.

The Haryana government in a bid to promote its state as the key tourism destination will now implement some of the tourism projects through Public Private Partnership (PPP) model.

Mumbai-based Mirah Hospitality, a Mirah Group venture is all set to expand its F&B (Food & Beverage) segment by investing around Rs 100 crore by 2012-13.

Hotel Leela venture, one of the major players in the Indian hospitality sector is all set to unveil its new property, Leela Palace New Delhi which will be partially functional in the first week of October.

Udaipur Palace Resort & Spa. Sheraton had previously entered into an agreement with Rockwood Hotels & Resorts Ltd as a part of its expansion plan in Asia Pacific to foray its brand in Udaipur.

Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur and Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu is all set to become ‘sister cities’ as the administrations of both cities have decided to promote ties between them by entering into an agreement.

In order to ensure safety and security of tourists across Tamil Nadu, the state tourism department has now formed ‘Tourist Security Organization’, a specialized agency which will work jointly with the Tamil Nadu police department.

The much-anticipated Gurgaon Shopping Festival, an initiative developed by Haryana Tourism along with Haryana Travel Mart, REDCO (Real Estate Development Council) and District Administration Gurgaon will kick start on September 27th

Kerala tourism in an attempt to woo more number of travellers from the domestic market, will organize road shows in 6 Tier II cities of India starting from August 6th to September 30th.

India’s leading real estate developers, Raheja Developers made its foray into the hospitality sector by opening of the mid-segment Tata Group hotel chain Ginger at Raheja Square, IMT Manesar, Gurgaon.

Gurgaon-based Cinnamon Stays, which had earlier started its boutique apartment cum Bed and Breakfast (B&B) services with an inventory of 5 rooms, last year, is keen to increase its room inventory by adding 10 more rooms

Tourists in Goa will now be able to visit the famous Lamgao caves for it has been recently added to the Goa heritage circuit.

The West Bengal government in order to woo more number of visitors is now trying to create and identify new tourist destinations in Birbhum and Murshidabad districts.

Uttar Pradesh tourism department which is expecting a huge influx of tourists during the CWG (Commonwealth Games) event has decided to revive the 'light and sound' show' near Agra Fort.

Jaipur’s well-renowned astronomical observatory, Jantar Mantar has now been declared as an UNESCO World Heritage Site thus making it Rajasthan’s second monument

Kerala’s major tourist attraction, Munnar will now be getting an eco-township in the near future. The state government would soon prepare a master plan which would clearly define the different zones

Uttarakhand state, an home to many tourist spots and beautiful hill stations including Mussoorie, Nainital and Kausani will now be showcased in the 2011 Berlin Tourism Fair

India’s Great Indian Nautanki Company Pvt Ltd has now opened Culture Gully, its maiden entertainment and leisure venture at ‘Kingdom of Dreams’ a new tourism paradise which is soon going to be unveiled in Gurgaon, NCR.

India’s Reliance Group is currently negotiating with Universal Studios, one of the oldest American movie studios to build a 400 acre theme park and resort in India

In order to woo more number of tourists, Jammu and Kashmir’s major tourism spot, Yousmarg will now undergo a facelift and modernization work.

Corbett National Park’s first luxury-resort, Corbett Leela Vilas, has announced a special wildlife luxury package with heavy discounts (valid from 13th to 16th August only),

Chennai-based Ceebros Group that recently launched its second hotel in Chennai will further expand its position in the Indian hospitality segment

Kerala tourism’s global consumer travel website, www.keralatourism.org has been awarded the prestigious PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association) Gold Award 2010 for the best website.

Corbett Leela Vilas, a luxurious hotel іn Corbett National Park hаѕ unveiled a new “Monsoon Hungama” package for the ongoing monsoon season.

Chennai-based Oriental Hotels Ltd (OHL) is all set to expand its footprint across Southern India within the span of next 5 to 6 years.

Fatehpur Sikri, the architectural marvel that boasts of many historical monuments will undergo a facelift keeping in view the upcoming Commonwealth Games (CWG).

To develop Karnataka’s coastal infrastructure, the Coastal Development Authority has now embarked on 3 ambitious projects totaling Rs 1,800 crore.

India’s leading hospitality company, Cambay Hotels and Resorts, that owns a chain of hotels and resorts across various parts of India has recently launched a new property ‘Cambay Sapphire-CRN’ at Bengaluru.

The Nrupatungabetta Ecological Education Park near Unkal in Hubli has now turned into a picnic hot spot after undergoing a makeover at the total cost of nearly Rs 1.20 crore.

Indore city has now got itself a brand new hotel from global hospitality chain, Carlson Hotels Worldwide.

The Maharashtra Tourism Department Development (MTDC) that has introduced a specially woven-package tour ‘Asa ha Maharashtra’

The Indian government is all set to upgrade around 3,700 kilometers of National Highways (NHs)

In order to enhance the communication links of the tourists and locals, the authorities in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) have started restoration work on the historical 'Ashai Bagh Bridge'

The Gujarat tourism department has been adjudged as the best upcoming Tourism Department by Safari India, a prestigious regional tourism magazine that covers India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan and South East Asia.

Malaysia’s low-cost airline, AirAsia will be soon setting up a world-class customer centre that will mainly cater to the important guests from the growing Indian market. Sutherland Global Services,

Calicut-based Hotel Company, Kadavu Resorts is all set to expand its footprint in the Kerala hospitality sector by setting up a five-star hotel cum convention center at Wayanad district.

Delhi’s 2 busiest stations - Rajiv Chowk and Chandni Chowk will be getting escalators from the Delhi metro ahead of Commonwealth Games (CWG).

Luxe Worldwide Hotels, a collection of premier luxury hotels from around the globe has added a new Indian hotel ‘Sayaji Pune’ to its portfolio.

To help the travelers easily connect to Mysore, the KSRTC (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation) has now introduced 6 Volvo buses that will ply between Mandya and Mysore districts

Jharkhand’s 6 government inspection bungalows situated at major industrial towns and mining hubs will soon be converted into swanky hotels or rest houses in a private-public partnership.

The Chennai-based business and hospitality firm, Sabari Group will soon expand its footprint by setting up its hotel business unit in Pune, Coimbatore and Madurai.

Bikaner’s famous heritage hotel Lallgarh Palace has undergone a major makeover by undergoing overall upgradation of the palace suites, kitchen and verandahs.

Orissa state will be getting a new tourist attraction, first marine biotechnology park near Rambha in south Orissa's Ganjam district from the state government.

Aarey Milk Colony located in Goregaon East, a suburb of Mumbai will be soon turned into a tourism zone

Gujarat state that boasts of unique trees will soon have its list of heritage trees -the tallest, oldest, most flowering ones, including the ones with cultural and historical importance.

Before CWG (Commonwealth Games) kick starts in the month of October, the Himachal Pradesh government has decided to equip the state’s tourist guides with English language skills

The Delhi government in a bid to make the journey more hassle-free for tourists especially foreigners visiting Delhi during the time of CWG (Commonwealth Games) will launch a website in the month.