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PVR INOX launches Cinemagic to position cinemas as lifestyle destinations

PVR INOX is rolling out its luxury multiplex brand Cinemagic in Delhi, adding gaming zones, nail bars and perfumery corners as part of a broader push to turn cinemas into lifestyle hubs

Ventive Hospitality eyes expansion into more leisure destinations in India

Backed by Blackstone, Ventive Hospitality aims to double its hotel footprint with a Rs 2,000 crore capex plan, expanding into leisure destinations after acquiring the Hilton Goa Resort

Mahindra Holidays to invest ₹1,000 cr as it enters leisure hospitality

Mahindra Holidays and Resorts India will invest ₹1,000 crore to set up Mahindra Hotels and Residences India and launch its new luxury brand, Mahindra Signature Resorts

2025's breakout stars: Regional films rewrite year's box office script

Strong content and authentic storytelling helped regional films dominate India's box office in 2025. With fewer Hindi releases, Gujarati, Malayalam and Marathi movies drew large audiences nationwide

YouTube drives travel inspiration as 81% Indians plan to splurge: Report

A Google-Kantar study shows YouTube is now the top source of travel inspiration for Indians, with rising digital engagement and a strong shift towards premium

DreamFolks eyes diversification beyond airport lounge services in India

Global airport lounge operations unaffected by India exit; co aiming for margin growth from new ventures

Advent Hotels plans to expand in metro cities, focus on luxury segment

Mumbai-based Advent Hotels International is set to list on the BSE and NSE on November 13 and plans to expand in metro cities through upper upscale and luxury hotels

YouTube's creative ecosystem added over ₹16K cr to India's GDP in 2024

YouTube said its creator ecosystem supported 9.3 lakh jobs, expanded AI tools for creators and announced new partnerships with IICT and AIIMS to strengthen skills and digital learning in India

Kochi ranked among Booking.com's top 10 must-visit destinations for 2026

Booking.com's Travel Predictions 2026 shows Kochi rising among global hotspots as travellers seek hyper-individual journeys shaped by culture, memories, astrology and meaningful personal experiences

Producers, platforms turn to AI-powered content to cut costs, boost output

Streaming firms and studios ramp up AI-driven films and series to cut costs and speed up production

90% Indians exposed to fake endorsements in 2025: Deepfake Deception List

A new McAfee report warns that deepfake-driven celebrity endorsement scams are rising sharply in India, exposing millions to fake ads, manipulated videos, and phishing traps

MakeMyTrip, Emoha launch senior-friendly holiday packages from ₹76,999

MakeMyTrip has teamed up with senior care brand Emoha to offer curated, safety-first holiday packages for travellers aged over 60, with tailored support, flexible pacing, and elder-friendly features

Thomas Cook India eyes 50 million leisure travellers over next five years

Rising disposable incomes, GST reforms, and year-round travel habits are set to fuel India's tourism momentum, with Thomas Cook India projecting 50 million leisure travellers over the next five years

Birla Estate partners with Gujarat Titans as principal sponsor for IPL 2026

Aditya Birla Real Estate has partnered with Gujarat Titans as the principal sponsor for IPL 2026, aiming to strengthen brand presence and connect with fans across India through cricket

JioHotstar joins Netflix as it crosses 1 billion downloads on Google Play

With over 500 million monthly active users, JioHotstar leads the OTT market in the country, the person aware of the development added

BLS International reports 26.8% rise in net profit to ₹175.23 crore

BLS International's Q2 profit jumps 27% to ₹175 crore on strong visa and consular growth; enters hospitality sector with UK hotel acquisition

Digital media drives 97% of ad violations in April-Sept: ASCI report

ASCI's half-yearly report for FY26 shows most ad violations came from digital platforms-led by Meta, websites, and Google-with betting and personal care ads topping the list

Radisson Hotel Group plans to expand to 200+ unique locations in India

India's infra growth and tier-II and III markets to drive demand

Weddings, MICE make room for a record year-end hotel, travel bookings

India's 45 lakh weddings, festive travel, and corporate events are set to drive record hotel rates and occupancies, capping another strong year for the hospitality industry

Hindalco Q2 profit up 21% to ₹4,741 crore, to invest $750 mn in Novelis

Hindalco Industries reported a 21.3% rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 4,741 crore in Q2FY26, driven by aluminium business gains and Novelis' strong performance despite challenges