Hotel giants bet India’s local travel boom can defy slowdownMajor hotel groups are investing heavily in India. They expect a surge in domestic travel to drive growth. This expansion continues despite...
09 Jun, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Indian households continue to pay among the lowest cooking gas prices in the world: Petroleum MinistryThe Indian household continues to buy cooking gas much cheaper than the household in any neighbouring country, and far below the price paid...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
After Hauz Rani fire, Delhi authorities start acting against hotels for rule violationsAuthorities are inspecting hotels in Delhi for fire safety violations. This action follows a fire that killed 21 people. Hotels in areas li...
06 Jun, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
The City of Gold starts coming back to life after its darkest hourDubai's economic landscape is tested after regional conflict. Aviation, hotels, and real estate see impacts. Luxury retail also faces press...
29 May, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
Inside an African hotel where asylum seekers deported by the US are imprisonedAsylum seekers deported from the United States are being held against their will in Equatorial Guinea. The Trump administration struck a de...
28 May, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Which country is known as the Land of Smiles?Land of Smiles: Thailand is celebrated globally as the Land of Smiles. This nickname reflects the genuine warmth and politeness of its peop...
21 May, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
Bengal secretariat moving back to Writers' Buildings: Small traders hope for revival of businessesSmall traders in Kolkata's BBD Bag area are hopeful as the West Bengal government returns to the Writers' Buildings. The move, after 13 yea...
11 May, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
Job losses to worsen due to commercial LPG price hikes, Industry associations sayHotels and restaurants are facing a severe blow due to a significant hike in commercial LPG cylinder prices. Industry associations are urgi...
01 May, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
One hike, many shocks: Indians can't ignore the Rs 933 LPG cylinder price increaseCommercial LPG cylinder prices have surged by Rs 933, impacting India's small food businesses. This price hike threatens to increase meal c...
01 May, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Is your paneer real? Maharashtra orders restaurants to disclose types of cottage cheese used in billMaharashtra's Food and Drug Administration now mandates restaurants and eateries to clearly disclose if "paneer" is genuine or a substitute...
01 May, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
A tiny Arctic village in Alaska is trying to revive its polar bear tourism industryKaktovik, Alaska, a village near the Arctic Circle, is planning to restart polar bear tourism. The village, which hosted thousands of touri...
24 Apr, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
Zomato drops pricing clause after pushback, source saysEternal's Zomato app has 24 million consumers and 300,000 listed restaurants. As demand for food delivery boomed, Eternal shares have more ...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Kashmir tourism struggles a year after Pahalgam attack as occupancies remain below 50%Kashmir's tourism sector is struggling to recover a year after a terror attack, with hotel occupancies significantly lower than previous ye...
23 Apr, 2026, 08.26 AM IST
UAE hotels find peace in war, go for renovations and upgradesPremium hotels in Dubai are undertaking renovations. This is happening due to a slowdown in tourist numbers. Some hotels will close for up ...
21 Apr, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
West Asia conflict disrupts aviation, leads to 15–20% dip in inbound tourist traffic; Rs. 18,000 crore net loss for industry: PHDCCI reportIndia's vibrant tourism and hospitality sector is currently reeling from the impact of conflicts in West Asia. With inbound tourist arrival...
16 Apr, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Indian restaurants' 'slowdown' is ringing up a ₹79,000 cr bill as Iran war chokes LPG supplyThe Indian dining scene is looking at a staggering monthly loss of ₹79,000 crore as a result of a commercial LPG shortage. This hiccup is f...
16 Apr, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
A ₹18,000 crore blow seen for India's aviation story as West Asia conflict clips wingsIndia's aviation and tourism sectors are currently navigating turbulent skies due to the unrest in West Asia. Airlines are challenged with ...
16 Apr, 2026, 04.04 PM IST