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MakeMyTrip expands its operations to over 150 countries including major travel markets like the UK, Germany, Japan, Italy, and France. The travel platform is all set to adhere to multiple international compliances, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

EbixCash joins hands with Sheraton Travels to inaugurate their new EbixCash Travel Experience Centre in Connaught Place, Delhi. Naveen Kundu, Managing Director, EbixCash Travel, announced, “We plan to open approximately 30 centers similar to this one in tier two, tier three, and tier four cities across the country.”

Samir MC, Managing Director, Fortune Park Hotels said, “We are excited to share that this year has been fantastic for us. We are thrilled to share that we have plans to open another eight to ten hotels in diverse destinations across the country in the next few months.”

Zubin Saxena, Managing Director & Area Senior Vice President – South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group said, “By 2025, we aim to double our presence in the country with the addition of approximately 150 hotels and resorts. We have signed our first Radisson Collection property in Hyderabad, set to be operational by 2026. We also have 12 hotels in the pipeline across India, including cities like Raipur, Jamshedpur, Vadodara, and Chandrapur.”

The Grand Ho Tram Strip, unveiling its newest piece of the puzzle – Ixora Ho Tram by Fusion. As the resort and entertainment complex continues to evolve, Ixora emerges as a captivating gem, adding a new dimension of luxury and allure to The Grand Ho Tram Strip’s prestigious destination.  The introduction of Ixora Ho Tram by Fusion, with its well-appointed villas and residences, offers a spacious and private environment for groups of friends and families, ensuring a truly enjoyable and enriching experience. This new addition, combined with the existing 1,100 hotel rooms across the InterContinental Grand Ho Tram and Holiday Inn Resort Ho Tram Beach, provides guests with diverse range of accommodations with world-class amenities. Walt Power, CEO, The Grand Ho Tram Strip said, “The addition of Ixora Ho Tram by Fusion to The Grand Ho Tram Strip signifies our unwavering commitment to providing an exceptional and captivating experience for our guests. This new property further solidifies our position as the premier resort and entertainment destination in the region. We are thrilled to introduce Ixora, which will undoubtedly enhance the overall guest experience and contribute to the continuous development of the Ho Tram tourism region as a top destination in Asia.” 

Shrikant Wakharkar, Area Vice President- Hyatt Hotels, North India & General Manager Hyatt Regency Delhi said, “We plan to open mid-scale hotel segment in the next 6-8 months in destinations like Goa, Bodhgaya, Dehradun and a couple of more.” 

Award-winning hospitality brand, TUTC, expands its portfolio to bring its signature uber-glamping and suave getaways to select destinations in the hills of Shimla, jungles of Central India and Rajasthan, and even to city outskirts in Chandigarh.  Pioneers of glamorous camping , TUTC’s tryst with romance of nomadic tents encompassing all luxuries that modern civilization can offer, has already carved a niche in the luxury travel segment. Further, the brand’s choice of showcasing unique and authentic experiences in remote, distinctly different destinations of Ladakh, Nagaland and Prayagraj, has won accolades from discerning experiential and immersive travellers.  TUTC runs the Chamba Camp Thiksey and Chamba Camp Diskit in Ladakh, the Kohima Camp in Nagaland that operates only during the Hornbill Festival, and the Sangam Nivas Camp in Prayagraj for the world famous Kumbh Melas that occur every six years.   Rajnish Rai, Chief Operating Officer and founder member of Ultra Resorts and Hotels Pvt Ltd that now operates brand TUTC, remarks “Expansion plans have been in the works for the past few years now. Given that choice of destination is an integral part of the TUTC philosophy, we took this time to scout and zero down on the right locations and experiences. Very importantly also, the partners who we would like to showcase. TUTC is all about experiencing the road less travelled with luxurious, immersive living supported by unparalleled hospitality. Wildlife and super-stylish escapes in short, accesible distances from cities were the focus areas for the expansion.” 

SaffronStays, which started with one property in October 2015 in Matheran called SaffronStays Parsi Manor, announced its expansion plans to other parts of the country. Devendra Parulekar, Co-Founder, SaffronStays, says, “We currently have 28 properties and plan to add 40 more by the end of December 2017. The goal is to have over 2,000 properties managed and branded by SaffronStays in the next five to seven years. Now that we have cracked the product-market fit, achieved unit-level and even transaction-level profitability, and also understood all the operational problems associated with the model and figured out ways to overcome these problems, we think it is time to raise some serious money to rapidly scale the business.” According to the company, it has clocked over USD 1 million in revenues in less than 19 months since it started. SaffronStays is largely operational around Mumbai, Pune, Goa and a few chosen locations in Uttarakhand, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu.