Housed within the historic Bawlas ki Haveli, a heritage property dating back to 1820 that was once gifted to a Rajput noble of the royal court of Mewar in Udaipur, Minimalist – Lake Pichola Edit carries forward the timeless charm of old Udaipur. Originally used to host distinguished guests during the princely era, the haveli reflects the richness of traditional Rajasthani architecture through its terracotta walls, intricate jharokhas, and heritage-inspired detailing. The section that now houses the property was historically known as the Mardana Haveli, a space reserved for hosting male guests, as the purdah system was prevalent during that...
The acquisition marks Ziptrrip’s first buyout within three years of its operations, underlining both the pace at which the company has scaled and its intent to build depth beyond core corporate travel. The move expands its presence across business leisure, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) and experiential travel, segments that demand stronger supply networks and higher levels of execution. Going forward, Ziptrrip will focus on strengthening its platform and partner network, with an emphasis on deeper collaboration and operational efficiency. This positions the company to deliver high quality, customized travel experiences across MICE and Business leisure at scale, added...
People confined to indoors are increasingly turning to online platforms for purchases spanning daily essentials to cooling products and consumer electronics. While this also means a heavier workload for delivery executives, the platforms said they are taking measures to help them cope with the weather.People confined to indoors are increasingly turning to online platforms for purchases spanning daily essentials to cooling products and consumer electronics. While this also means a heavier workload for delivery executives, the platforms said they are taking measures to help them cope with the weather.
With people increasingly adopting AI to help plan their vacations, hotels are working to make sure that you check them out — and check in. “What a hotel needs to do to get well referenced by search engines is not the same thing that they need to do to get referenced by artificial intelligence,” said Johanna Benesty at BCG. Moreover, not all AI models “work in the same way,” she added.With people increasingly adopting AI to help plan their vacations, hotels are working to make sure that you check them out — and check in. “What a hotel needs to...
Skilled hospitality workers, trained at considerable cost by Indian hospitality players, are leaving for Dubai, Singapore and cruise lines, drawn by better wages and global working conditions. The pipeline that domestic tourism’s explosive growth depends on is being drained faster than it is being filled.Skilled hospitality workers, trained at considerable cost by Indian hospitality players, are leaving for Dubai, Singapore and cruise lines, drawn by better wages and global working conditions. The pipeline that domestic tourism’s explosive growth depends on is being drained faster than it is being filled.
The Pune-based company behind Mealawe and DeskDyne is scaling a shared food operating backbone across home meals, workplace dining, kitchen networks, and AI-assisted internal technology. It is building an integrated daily food infrastructure platform that serves the same food demand pool across multiple eating occasions – at home, at work, and across institutional environments. The company currently operates across 10 Indian cities, serves over 150,000 meals per month, and is now focused on expanding to a national footprint of 21 cities through a shared operating backbone, said a release.The Pune-based company behind Mealawe and DeskDyne is scaling a shared food...
Scheduled to open in December 2029, The Fern Residency Chandrapur, Series by Marriott, will feature 57 rooms and suites, thoughtfully curated to offer a refined and comfortable stay experience for both business and leisure travellers. Guests will be able to enjoy an all-day dining restaurant offering diverse culinary options in thoughtfully designed settings, ideal for both casual dining and business engagements. This addition marks another milestone in the group’s continued expansion across key markets, further strengthening its presence in Maharashtra, where the brand now has 46 properties operational and opening shortly, said a release.Scheduled to open in December 2029, The...
NILE Hospitality to open Rajkot’s first international hotel, Park Inn & Suites By Radisson this year
The launch of the hotel is expected to elevate Rajkot’s hospitality landscape by bringing internationally benchmarked hospitality standards to a city witnessing strong industrial, commercial, and infrastructure-led growth. As a key business hub in Gujarat with thriving engineering, manufacturing, automobile, and SME sectors, Rajkot continues to see rising demand for professionally managed branded hotels and quality event venues. The hotel marks NILE Hospitality’s seventh operational partnership with Radisson Hotel Group, further strengthening the growing long-term collaboration between the two organisations.The opening is also particularly notable as Park Inn & Suites by Radisson Rajkot is positioned as the first of many...
Spread across over four acres, the 55-key Tree of Life Wayanad overlooks the picturesque Banasura Lake with expansive views of the surrounding landscape. The resort features an all-day dining restaurant and bar, along with wellness and recreational facilities including a pool and spa, said a release.Spread across over four acres, the 55-key Tree of Life Wayanad overlooks the picturesque Banasura Lake with expansive views of the surrounding landscape. The resort features an all-day dining restaurant and bar, along with wellness and recreational facilities including a pool and spa, said a release.