Maharashtra

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

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.

Air India, India's largest and oldest airline will soon introduce daily Mumbai-Abu Dhabi flights effective November 1st thus increasing the frequency from 5 weekly flights to daily flights.

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

India’s budget airline, GoAir has announced the addition of 4 new destinations - Patna, Pune, Leh and Lucknow to its growing network.

Konkan Railway (KR) that runs along the Konkan coast of India will now be operating 3 special Ahmedabad-Madgaon-Ahmedabad trains in order to clear the extra rush during the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations

According to the information revealed by Indian Civil Aviation Minister, Praful Patel, the airports of key Indian cities including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Delhi and Cochin have witnessed a jump in revenue from commercial activities

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 leading domestic airline, GoAir is all set to increase frequency of flights to Nanded, Maharashtra from Delhi, Mumbai and Nagpur effective August 28th.

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

Mercure, the mid-scale brand of Accor Hospitality which had unveiled its first hotel in Bengaluru in 2009, recently opened its third property ‘Mercure Lavasa’ in Maharashtra.

The Mumbai International Airport Pvt Ltd has now introduced pre-order booking facility at duty-free outlets at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) to facilitate passengers.

Mumbai’s luxurious property, Grand Sarovar Premiere has been adjudged as ‘Hotel of the Year’ at Sarovar Hotels 16th Annual Meet, which was held at Hometel Chandigarh.

Indian Hotel Company Ltd (IHCL’s) flagship property in South Mumbai, The Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai is all set to open its Palace Wing on 15th August.

The Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Ashok Chavan who was addressing the delegates at the recently held Hotel and Restaurant Association Western India (HRAWI)

The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) which regulates the Indian travel industry has announced the winners of the second edition of TAAI Travel Awards held at Taj Lands End.

RCI, one of the global leaders in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands has added a new property

Mumbai’s 5 star hotel, The Orchid which also happens to be Asia’s first five-star ecotel hotel, has been recently awarded with the Golden Peacock Environment Management Award 2010 in London.

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.

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

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

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

In a bid to attract more number of visitors, Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) along with Pune-based Offbeat Destinations has launched a special tour titled 'Asa Ha Maharashtra

Courtyard by Marriott Pune Hinjewadi, the luxurious hotel located in the heart of Pune city will now focus on the travel trade fraternity to attract more number of guests.

Pune’s first international economy hotel ‘Ibis Pune’ that is all geared up to upgrade its facilities in a huge way registered an occupancy rate of 32 per cent from January - June.

The main runway at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is expected to be closed for a few hours every day for repair.

‘Novetel Mumbai Juhi Beach’ that is located in the heart of Mumbai city is all set to get Serena Spa, a spa brand from serene spa Pvt Ltd (SSPL) on July 25th.

n a bid to highlight the challenges faced by the travel and tourism industry, Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) which regulates the travel industry, has decided to present a White Paper

To develop Mumbai’s suburban railway system, the World Bank has approved a $430-million loan (Rs 2,000-odd crores) for the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP)’s 2A project.

India’s Suba Group of Hotels recently unveiled its third hotel in Andheri, Mumbai.

India’s Jet Airways Konnect will launch daily Kolkata- Ranchi flights from June 23rd to offer travellers seamless connectivity from Jharkhand capital, to Mumbai and Delhi.

The Maharashtra state government has decided to set up a virtual film studio that will display various aspects of India’s tinsel town’s glory and will enable tourists to see the shooting of documentaries, advertisements and television serials.

VITS Aurangabad, the luxury business hotel by Kamat Hotels India Limited (KHIL) has added a new Four Fountains Spa, a gym, a swimming pool and an activity room to its 92-room property.

Planet Hollywood, the American theme restaurant and hotel chain, will soon open a five-star hotel in Mumbai

Four Seasons Hotel, Mumbai, has recently launched a banquet hall ‘The Pavilion,’ spread across 300 sq metres, on the hotel’s lawn.

The Pinnacle Design Studio that had previously launched India’s first themed restaurant, bar and lounge concept, Rainforest Resto-bar in Belapur, Navi Mumbai

Several No Development Zones (NDZ) will be converted into Tourism Development Zones (TDZ) by the Maharashtra government.

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) has launched a special train tour package from Mumbai to Kashmir, as a part of their summer bonanza.

Signwrite India, a company that manufactures writing instruments made its foray into the wellness industry by launching their spa and wellness brand called ‘Divine Self’.

Hong Kong-based hotel chain, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has signed an agreement with Pallazzio Hotel and Leisure Limited to run the Shangri-La Hotel, Mumbai which will be launched in September 2010.

Asia Pacific’s leading luxury hotel chain, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, is all geared up to open its doors in September.

The Research, Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO), Indian Railways, and Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) have signed a memorandum of understanding for the second phase of Mumbai Urban Transport project.

A new business luxury hotel by Express Inn, a chain of business luxury hotels from Shelar Properties Pvt Ltd, is expected to open in the month of May.

Ratnasagar Beach Resort, the maiden hospitality venture of Shivratna Group is gearing up to increase its service offerings. The resort that has been developed on 2kms of land on Bhatye Beach, has 30 rooms currently.

Mumbai’s luxurious hotel ‘Leela Kempinski’ has been ranked among the world’s best hotels in Expedia Insiders’ Select list for 2010

Mumbai is all set to welcome ‘Courtyard by Marriott, Mumbai International Airport’, a premium business hotel from Marriott International Inc.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. will launch a new hotel, Westin Mumbai Garden City, in Mumbai on December 1, 2009.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide launched its first hotel in Pune - Westin Pune Koregaon Park, on November 15, 2009.

Jet Airways has taken a leap by introducing a daily flight on the Mumbai-Kathmandu route, on its list.