The sixth edition of Très, South Asia’s premier boutique travel showcase, concluded successfully at Andaz Delhi on May 2. Spanning two days, Très 2025 featured over 80 boutique hotels, retreats, lodges, camps, and innovative travel concepts rooted in luxury and mindful tourism experiences across the subcontinent. The event attracted more than 60 overseas travel operators from key markets, including the UK, France, Australia, the US, and Germany, alongside over 100 Indian travel companies from across the nation. This year, the event was proudly supported by Gujarat Tourism and its Heritage Tourism Association as the Principal Sponsor, with Uttar Pradesh Tourism serving as the Lead Sponsor. Additional support came from Madhya Pradesh Tourism and Rajasthan Tourism, all receiving enthusiastic appreciation from both the domestic and international travel trades, as well as the boutique hospitality community. “We believe the subcontinent is a premier global destination for leisure, luxury, and inspirational travel, distinguished by its unique diversity and transformative experiences. Très serves as an ideal platform to showcase these exceptional travel offerings. We are immensely grateful to our lead sponsors for their significant support, which has been a tremendous source of motivation for all involved,” said Sowmya R Vijaymohan, Director of Très. The guiding vision of Très is to connect a select group of meticulously curated properties and travel experience providers with a precisely targeted audience of tour operators and travel facilitators. This collaboration aims to stimulate travel within India as well as neighbouring regions like Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan, fostering broad and sustainable industry growth. Unlike traditional trade shows, Très facilitates bespoke, one-on-one appointments between buyers and sellers tailored to business interests, strengthening partnerships and exploring new markets for positive business …

Resorts World Sentosa, in collaboration with Marriott International, is all set to launch Singapore’s newest and most anticipated luxury destination, The Laurus, a Luxury Collection Resort, in the third quarter of 2025. The hotel will be an all-suite, 183-key luxury-branded property that redefines hospitality in the region. Nestled in the heart of RWS, it promises an immersive escape of sophistication, personalised experiences, and exceptional design inspired by Singapore’s rich cultural tapestry.

Salil Panigrahi, Co-founder and MD, Atmosphere Core, “We plan to expand in India and the Indian Ocean region by offering unique experiences and differentiated products to couples and guests. An all-women-managed hotel will be open in Bhopal soon to commence its Indian operations.”

Royal Orchid Hotels signed a new upscale lifestyle property in Uttarakhand’s Mussoorie. This 70-key hotel will feature luxurious suites, multiple food & beverage options and various zones for weddings, conferences, and social gatherings. With this addition, ROHL’s footprint in the Uttarakhand region will increase to six hotels.

Vikram Cotah, CEO, GRT Hotels & Resorts, said, “Our travel trade partners have been integral to our growth journey. Events like these allow us to reconnect, exchange ideas, and explore new possibilities together. At GRT Hotels & Resorts, we believe in creating not just stays but stories – and our partners help us take those stories far and wide.”

Elie Younes, Executive VP and Global Chief Development Officer, Radisson Hotel Group, said, “India is in the top three geographies for us. We want to be in luxury, be in the big cities, but the economic boom that’s happening in India must translate into secondary cities. We must continue to play that game.”

The Andhra Pradesh government has introduced a major financial reprieve for hotel bars by significantly reducing their licence fees and registration charges. The new policy lowers the combined annual charges for bars in three-star and higher hotels from ₹66.55 lakh to ₹25 lakh, aiming to boost the hospitality sector.

The central government is developing a comprehensive online portal to boost the country’s position as a global healthcare destination. Prataprao Jadhav, MoS (Independent Charge), Ayush & Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, said that the new digital platform will integrate hospitals, facilitators, travel agents, hotels, translators, and other support services in one place.

Jonathan Heastie, Portfolio Director, Travel Sector, RX Global, said, “India is witnessing the second highest outbound growth after China. It has experienced an increase of 12%, impacting Asia’s outbound market. However, China remains the dominant source market for the Asia-Pacific region, with over 130 million travellers, followed by the USA and Germany.”

GRT Hotels & Resorts hosted a vibrant meet in the capital, bringing together key players from the fraternity for an evening of networking, knowledge sharing, and partnership building. The event witnessed participation from some of the most respected names in the industry, reinforcing GRT’s commitment to strengthening its travel trade relationships across the country. The gathering showcased GRT Hotels’ expanding portfolio and innovative experiences across South India, with special emphasis on its award-winning resorts and urban escapes. Guests were also given exclusive updates on new offerings, signature experiences, and the brand’s vision for the year ahead. Speaking on the occasion, Vikram Cotah, CEO, GRT Hotels & Resorts, said: “Our travel trade partners have been integral to our growth journey. Events like these allow us to reconnect, exchange ideas, and explore new possibilities together. At GRT Hotels & Resorts, we believe in creating not just stays but stories – and our partners help us take those stories far and wide.”