January 20, 2025
The vessel will sail two India itineraries in 2026
River cruise vessel Charaidew II will join National Geographic-Lindblad’s fleet of chartered ships, with two departures in India scheduled for 2026.
Read More…December 19, 2024
The two properties will share 520-keys between them and open by 2030
Accor has inked a management contract with Dangayach Group to develop two new luxury hotels in Goa’s booming tourism market in India.
Read More…November 8, 2024
More than 100 agents turned up to find out more about the south Indian state
Kerala Tourism celebrated a record-breaking turnout in Australia last week, with more than 100 Australian travel professionals across Sydney and Melbourne in attendance.
Read More…September 3, 2024
Australian luxury travel advisors rise early for The Taj Mahal to themselves
One of the benefits of an early rise when travelling is avoiding crowds, as this group of Australian travel advisors in India at the moment can attest to having woken at 5am for a sunrise viewing of the iconic Taj Mahal with virtually no other soles around.
Read More…July 9, 2024
‘The Queens Palace’ opens in India’s ‘Pink City’
Raffles Hotels & Resorts has announced the highly anticipated opening of Raffles Jaipur, a majestic retreat that brings the brand’s gracious service, elegance, and enchanted glamour to one of India’s most vibrant destinations.
Read More…May 14, 2024
DMC expands global reach with representation down under
Subcontinent destination management company Indian Holiday (IHPL) has established an outpost in Australia as the firm responds to an uptick in tourist demand, primarily for India, following the pandemic.
Read More…April 3, 2024
Sofitel Jaipur Jawahar Circle slated to open in 2028
Accor has signed a partnership agreement for the development of Sofitel Jaipur Jawahar Circle. A sister to Accor’s luxury hotels Fairmont Jaipur and Raffles Jaipur (opening mid 2024), the new-build Sofitel Jaipur Jawahar Circle luxury hotel is scheduled to open its doors in 2028.
Read More…March 26, 2024
India demand soars, deeper regional focus in Europe for Tailor-Made Journeys
Abercrombie & Kent is preparing for a brand refresh and website overhaul that will include the luxury travel company’s first trade portal offering.
Read More…November 17, 2023
Indian DMC seeks great foothold down under
Tamara Kobiolke’s Numinous Luxury Travel Representation has been appointed as the exclusive representative of Creative Travel in Australia and New Zealand. Creative Travel is India’s longest-standing destination management company, established in 1977.
Read More…August 1, 2023
The Leela Ashtamudi, A Ravis Hotel features rooms, suites and houses
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has opened its second hotel in Kerala, The Leela Ashtamudi, A Raviz Hotel. The new addition joins The Leela Kovalam, A Raviz Hotel, and builds on the brand’s presence in the coastal state with the two resorts offering very distinctive and unique backwater and beach experiences, completing the much sought-after and serenely beautiful Kerala itinerary. Both additions were previously flagged by LATTE in early 2022.
Read More…July 3, 2023
Four itineraries through Africa, South America and India
Captain’s Choice has revealed its 2024 Private Jet Journeys, a collection of trips to some of the world’s most remote and remarkable destinations that forgoe the formalities of commercial air travel. Captain’s Choice guests enjoy expedited airport arrangements, private terminals where possible and seamless, direct flights.
Read More…June 1, 2023
French luxury expedition operator establishes India presence
PONANT is expanding its presence in India to support the company’s growth and provide a local base to address the unprecedented increase in luxury expedition cruising demand in the country.
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