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Hotel companies in India bank on loyalty programmes to attract customers

Earlier in March, the Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), under its loyalty program, Taj InnerCircle, reached 10 million members

Lemon Tree Hotels likely to list its subsidiary Fleur Hotels in 2026

Patanjali Keswani, chairman and managing director, Lemon Tree Hotels, also said in the Q3FY25 earnings call that the company would be debt-free in three years

JioHotstar hits 200 million subscribers as IPL plays winning knock

This year, Gupta added that views on JioHotstar for live cricket are designed to be deeply immersive, offering a high attention quotient

EaseMyTrip CEO, Italy's Deputy PM discuss strengthening tourism corridors

He further stated that they also discussed the growing interest of Indian students in studying abroad and the potential for investments in Italy's hospitality sector

Luxury rush: Hospitality industry may add 100,000 keys in 5 years

Ascott aims to double rooms to 12,000 by 2028; Hilton Hotels plans to grow operations by 10x in the next 10 years

JioStar Network onboards 28 sponsors for TV premieres of 'Pushpa 2'

The highest-grossing movie of 2024, with a gross box office collection of Rs 1,043 crore as per Ormax Media, will be aired across South India's general entertainment channels

Sarovar Hotels invests ₹120 cr in a TN project, its highest investment ever

"This project (Sarovar Portico, Sriperumbudur) opens up in the next two months and is our largest investment till now," said Ajay Bakaya, chairman, Sarovar Hotels and director, Louvre Hotels India

French company Accor Hotels aims to have 300 hotels in India by 2030

Currently, Accor Hotels has 71 operating hotels in India, with 40 hotels in its pipeline.

India continues to be a priority market for Wyndham Hotels and Resorts

Currently, it has nine operational hotel brands in India, with Ramada being its leading brand in terms of demand

Bodhitree Multimedia signs Rs 500 cr MoU to build media hub in Guwahati

This partnership aims to create Guwahati's first media city, positioning Assam and the Northeast region as key players in the global entertainment sector

Blockbuster Tuesdays: PVR Inox to offer tickets starting ₹99 from April 8

However, due to government-mandated pricing regulations in certain South Indian states, a different pricing structure might apply in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh

Cordelia Cruises to expand fleet with two ships from Norwegian Cruise Line

With this, Cordelia Cruises, operated through Waterways Leisure Tourism in India, will more than double its current capacity, enabling it to explore new regions

Connected TV emerges IPL's 'impact player' as ad rates go through the roof

Advertisement rates for CTV are up in the range of 10-20 per cent, while the inventory for advertisements on linear television is not full

Public shareholders collectively demand board revamp, says Dish TV CEO

The public shareholders collectively own 95.96 per cent of the shares as of December 2024, as per BSE, while the promoter group, Essel Group, holds 4.04 per cent

Prime Video to offer Apple TV+ as add-on subscription in India from April 2

Apple TV+ will be the latest addition for Prime Video's overall content collection, with present add-on subscription features

JioStar Network's COLORS Rishtey to return to DD Free Dish from April 1

The channel said in a release that with COLORS Rishtey's return, viewers can once again experience shows like Doree, Khatra Khatra Khatra, Mahakali, Mahaveer Hanuman and more for free

Athlete endorsements up 32% in 2024, led by cricket and other sports

Apart from endorsements, the Olympic Games Paris 2024 also fuelled the growth of emerging sports sponsorships, which rose by 19 per cent to Rs 2,461 crore last year

Brands make a beeline to ride Ayush Hu Mai's Croissant-Prashant reel wave

Britannia Industries was the first to jump on the viral Croissant-Prashant reel and even renamed its Britannia Treat Instagram account to Britannia.Prashant

JetSynthesys to take e-sports global, starting with Middle East entry

JetSynthesys already made an investment in the Middle East region through Jetapult, a gaming investment start-up backed by JetSynthesys and Accel

JioHotstar clocks record 1,370 million viewers in IPL opening weekend

The digital viewership of the first three matches was 40 per cent higher than last season