Kuhelika Roy Choudhury

Mumbai

Sr. Journalist at T3 Travel Trends Today

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Marriott unveils new brand ‘Series by Marriott’; Partners with Concept Hospitality

1 month ago | traveltrendstoday.in | Kuhelika Roy Choudhury

Signs founding deal with Concept Hospitality in India to affiliate The Fern brands with Series by Marriott. Marriott International has announced the global launch of its newest collection brand, Series by Marriott™, designed for the midscale and upscale lodging segments. The new brand marks a strategic expansion of Marriott’s global portfolio, aiming to bring regionally established hotel brands, into the Marriott Bonvoy ecosystem.
The Leela set to launch IPO on May 26

1 month ago | traveltrendstoday.in | Kuhelika Roy Choudhury

Schloss Bangalore Limited eyes expansion and enhanced brand positioning with proposed equity offering across owned and managed luxury properties. Schloss Bangalore Limited, operating under the brand name “The Leela,” is set to launch its initial public offering (IPO) of equity shares on Monday, 26 May 2025. The offering will comprise shares with a face value of ₹10 each, aggregating up to ₹35,000 million.
Costa Navarino makes India debut ahead of direct flights to Greece

1 month ago | traveltrendstoday.in | Kuhelika Roy Choudhury

Showcases offerings to build momentum and improve accessibility for Indian travellers. Costa Navarino, a leading sustainable destination in Greece, has officially marked its debut visit to India, aiming to build stronger ties with the Indian travel trade fraternity and unveil its market strategy.
IIFA 2025 spurred tourism surge across Rajasthan: JECC GM

1 month ago | traveltrendstoday.in | Kuhelika Roy Choudhury

As the curtains fell on the 25th International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA), held on 8 – 9 March 2025 at the Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre (JECC), Travel Trends Today (T3) caught up with Manuj Ralhan, General Manager, Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre (JECC) and Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre, Accor behind the scenes to understand the event’s impact on JECC’s business and revenue outlook. IIFA 2025 drives business visibility for JECC?
Airlines issue latest travel advisory for passengers

1 month ago | traveltrendstoday.in | Kuhelika Roy Choudhury

Several airlines have advised passengers to arrive at least three hours before departure to accommodate enhanced security checks. In light of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, major Indian carriers, including Air India, Akasa Air, IndiGo, and SpiceJet, have issued travel advisories urging passengers to arrive at airports at least three hours prior to departure. The move comes in response to heightened security measures mandated by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS).
Quality over Quantity: Sarovar’s steady steps in mid-market segment

1 month ago | traveltrendstoday.in | Kuhelika Roy Choudhury

Posts 16 – 17% growth in 2024, eyes over 15% sustained growth ahead. Talking about the response received in 2024, Ajay Bakaya, Managing Director of Sarovar Hotels & Resorts, shared exclusively with T3 that the company experienced a year-on-year growth of approximately 16–17% over 2023. Of this growth, around 60% came from same-store performance, while the remainder was driven by new hotel openings.
Sharjah seeks to become a key stop for GCC region travellers

2 months ago | traveltrendstoday.in | Kuhelika Roy Choudhury

To leverage the unified GCC tourist visa, joint tourism campaigns, cultural exchanges, and cross-promotional events to boost its appeal. The GCC region is steadily reinforcing its position as a global tourism powerhouse, with international arrivals reaching 73.64 million in 2023, according to GlobalData. Sharjah plays a key role in driving this growth and is now actively targeting the Indian market to further expand its tourism reach.
Air Astana carries 160,000 passengers between Kazakhstan & India in 2024

2 months ago | traveltrendstoday.in | Kuhelika Roy Choudhury

Ranks India second priority market; number one in both traffic & proportion. Celebrating two decades of connecting Kazakhstan and India, Air Astana has announced the launch of its new Almaty – Mumbai route, with thrice-weekly flights commencing 20th April 2025.
India in top 6 markets for Atlantis Dubai; Contributes 4-5% revenue share

2 months ago | traveltrendstoday.in | Kuhelika Roy Choudhury

Witnessed approx. 10% growth in 2024 compared to 2023, with Atlantis The Royal recording a higher growth rate than Atlantis The Palm. Atlantis Dubai strengthened its presence in the Indian market by hosting networking dinners and recognising the efforts of its travel partners in key Indian markets – Delhi and Mumbai, in collaboration with its India representative, Indiva Marketing.
Accor & InterGlobe strengthen India strategy; strategically tie-up with Treebo

2 months ago | traveltrendstoday.in | Kuhelika Roy Choudhury

Sets benchmark to establish 300 hotels by 2030, to offer enhanced travel and hospitality benefits to their respective loyalty program members. Accor and InterGlobe have deepened their strategic partnership to create a robust hospitality platform, featuring a diverse portfolio of brands and distribution across all market segments. Aims to establish a network of 300 hotels under Accor brands across India by 2030. What does this initiative bring?