Industry Insights

LaRiSa Hotels and Resorts has signed Nabha Haveli by LaRiSa, its first resort in Punjab, marking an expansion of its portfolio in North India. The heritage property near Patiala will add to the brand’s growing presence across the country

The Indian Association of Tour Operators met with the Governor of Manipur to discuss the Protected Area Permit system, connectivity gaps, and the need for broader tourism promotion, reaffirming support for the state’s engagement with global markets

Nasi and Mee has opened its flagship restaurant at Phoenix Marketcity, Chennai, marking its third outlet in the city. The launch includes a limited-time Korean menu alongside its Southeast Asian offerings

The 2025 Pair’d Margaret River Region x Range Rover festival hosted more than thirty events across Western Australia’s South West, attracting guests from Australia and overseas

Goa Tourism concluded its Bahrain Roadshow with strong participation from trade, media, airline partners, and the Goan community. Officials highlighted new tourism themes and the Feels Like Goa campaign to strengthen engagement with the Bahrain market

Akasa Air has added Dibrugarh as its 32nd destination and will begin three weekly direct flights to Bagdogra from February 1, 2026, along with through flights to Bengaluru

South African Tourism has launched the 11th edition of Learn SA, aiming to train more than three hundred Indian travel partners across four cities as part of its continued market engagement

Parisian Café hosted its Cake Mixing Ceremony 2025 in Gurgaon, bringing guests and patrons together to prepare the festive blend. The Christmas cakes will be available from December 6 at both its outlets

L’Opéra and the Delhi Development Authority have opened Café du Jardin at Asita Park, offering a new outdoor riverside café experience along the restored Yamuna floodplain, where the INR 50 park entry ticket is redeemable at the café

HQ27 opens in Gurgaon with ten dining and lifestyle concepts, bringing cafés, patisseries, gourmet stores, South and North Indian cuisine, and cocktail-led formats together in one precinct designed for everyday visits