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Why Saudi Arabia imports sand despite being covered by desertDespite vast desert landscapes, Saudi Arabia imports construction-grade sand due to its smooth, wind-shaped grains being unsuitable for con...
DS Group to hike investment in hospitality segment to Rs 1,500 cr: Vice-Chairman Rajiv KumarDS Group is boosting its hospitality investment to Rs 1,500 crore. The conglomerate plans to double its room count ahead of its 2029 target...
A very online Israeli army spokesman is the face of war for millions of ArabsAvichay Adraee, Israel's Arabic-speaking military spokesman, has become a prominent figure. He uses social media to issue warnings ahead of...
Room for less: Could short-stay hotels be the next big thing in hospitality?Hourly Hotels: This works on a pay-for-use model where guests pay only for the duration they need a room — typically 3-9 hours. The busines...
Beyond the room: Why India Inc's luxury hospitality bet is becoming an experience businessIndia's luxury hotels are evolving beyond just rooms. Companies are now creating immersive experiences that blend wellness, food, and cultu...
Hotels strive to be found as AI models conduct travel searchWith people increasingly adopting AI to help plan their vacations, hotels are working to make sure that you check them out -- and check in....
Airbnb expands into hotels, cars, groceriesAirbnb, facing tighter local regulations on short-term home rentals, announced Wednesday it is adding boutique hotels, car rentals and groc...
Word of the Day: XenodochialWord of the Day: Xenodochial reminds us that openness toward strangers has been valued across civilizations for centuries. At a time when f...
MakeMyTrip expands Myra into a full conversational booking assistantMakeMyTrip has unveiled Myra 2.0, a significant upgrade to its AI-powered travel assistant, enabling complete conversational booking journe...
Domestic flows powering Indian markets despite FII exit: Gautam TrivediDespite foreign investor outflows, domestic investors are bolstering Indian equities, keeping benchmark indices resilient. Market veteran G...
Chip companies chase expert chefs to serve expatsSemiconductor firms establishing operations in Sanand are actively seeking cooks to prepare authentic Filipino and Malaysian dishes for the...
Spain and Portugal flight and hotel bookings jump as tourists avoid Middle EastSpain and Portugal are seeing a rise in summer travel demand as tourists shift away from conflict-affected Middle East regions. Flight and ...
How AI is quietly reshaping the travel industryArtificial intelligence is quietly revolutionizing the travel industry. Backend systems are becoming smarter, handling bookings, pricing, a...
Rush for Maha Kumbh Mela leads to surge in tourist footfall in AyodhyaThe ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj is boosting tourism in Ayodhya, with a significant rise in searches and hotel bookings since Octobe...
Travel and accomodation platforms report surging demand for Maha KumbhAccommodation and travel platforms are seeing a significant rise in demand for the Maha Kumbh mela in Prayagraj, starting Monday. Oyo and M...
Holiday travel trends 2024: Goa tops charts as India plans extended festive getawaysGoa tops travel searches for the upcoming holiday season. Hill stations like Manali and Mussoorie are also popular. Azerbaijan and Malaysia...
Indians taking multiple international trips surge by 32% in the past year: MakeMyTrip reportThe number of Indians taking multiple international trips has increased by 32% over the past year, with popular destinations including the ...
OYO-owned Weddingz ties up with Lemon Tree HotelsWeddingz will craft specific targeted campaigns and undertake search engine marketing and performance marketing campaigns to drive higher i...
Religious destinations topping travel charts in India, bookings expected to increase in coming monthsFor instance, Tirupati topped the trending list by a substantial margin in terms of flight searches on travel search engine KAYAK for trave...
Hotels enhance online presence to boost direct bookingsThe strategy of offering competitive rates over online travel platforms is being done to save on margins being shaved off by online hotel a...