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The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has signed a Vivanta hotel in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. This greenfield project marks the brand’s debut in Vellore. The 100-key property will feature a contemporary design and vibrant spaces. The hotel will offer an all-day dining restaurant, a stylish bar and a pool lounge bar. For meetings and social gatherings, it will house multiple meeting rooms and a banquet hall spanning over 2,500 sq. ft. Guests can also enjoy recreational amenities, including a well-equipped gym and a swimming pool.

Cholan Tours has launched a pioneering women-led e-auto initiative in Madurai, training 20 women to become certified electric auto-rickshaw drivers in the historic Temple City. Calling it a “small step toward empowering the women of Madurai,” Pandian Kumaravel, Founder & MD, said the programme will soon expand to other cities across Tamil Nadu, with Trichy next in line.

Tamil Nadu emerged as a leading travel destination, attracting 306 million domestic and 1.6 million international tourists in 2024, revealed Venkatesan Dhattareyan, Regional Director (South), MoT, GoI, at TTE 2025 in Madurai. “While these figures highlight vast opportunities, they also underline the responsibility of sustainable growth,” he said, stressing the importance of leveraging this momentum for further investment and development in India’s tourism sector. India recorded a major tourism boost in 2024, with 9.95 million foreign tourists and 2,950 million domestic travellers. Domestic tourism is projected to reach 30 million by the year-end.