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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

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

ICC Women's Cricket World Cup final logs 446 million viewership

The India-South Africa final at DY Patil Stadium achieved the highest-ever reach for women's cricket, matching the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 final viewership

Vedanta Resources to invest $1.5 billion to launch CopperTech in US

Vedanta Resources will invest $1.5 billion to form CopperTech Metals in US, expanding copper output from Zambia's Konkola Copper Mines to strengthen America's energy and infrastructure supply chain

Nadar family tops philanthropy list again with ₹2,708 crore donations

HCL founder Shiv Nadar and family donated Rs 2,708 crore in 2025, topping the EdelGive Hurun list; Rohini Nilekani leads among women philanthropists with Rs 204 crore

Adani's Kutch Copper inks MoU with Caravel Minerals for Australia project

The partnership gives Kutch Copper access to up to 100% of output from Caravel's Western Australia project, strengthening India-Australia supply chains in critical minerals

Amazon MX Player doubles users' time spent on CTV, mobile viewing

Amazon MX Player has doubled its viewing time on CTVs and mobile devices through hit shows like Rise and Fall and a focus on unscripted entertainment and AI-driven innovation

Chalet Hotels sees 'rapid growth' once new room occupancies stabilise

Business travel, MICE, and wedding season expected to drive Chalet Hotels' occupancy and RevPAR growth in H2 FY26

Chalet Hotels reports ₹155 cr profit in Q2FY26, declares first dividend

Chalet Hotels reported a strong turnaround in Q2FY26 with a ₹154.84 crore profit and nearly 95% revenue growth, announcing its maiden interim dividend and debuting the ATHIVA brand.

Europe winter travel costs for Indians drop up to 40%, says Cox and Kings

Europe remains a top pick for Indian travellers, and this winter brings extra cheer - package prices, airfares have fallen by up to 40% between November and February, according to Cox and Kings

Zee Sports inks 3-year broadcast and digital rights deal with UPKL

The Zee Sports-UPKL deal will see three seasons of live kabaddi action broadcast in Hindi and streamed on Zee5, expanding the sport's regional reach and fan base across India

Thomas Cook, SOTC revive China tours as Indian travel demand surges

New China portfolio by Thomas Cook India and SOTC offers curated itineraries for leisure, MICE, and bleisure travellers as demand rebounds with renewed flight connectivity