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India’s hotel sector is seeing a sharp lift from the wedding economy, with demand flowing not only into rooms but also banquets, catering and beverage sales. Industry bookings are now stretching as far as 2027, underscoring how weddings are becoming a multi-year demand engine for hospitality operators.
India’s hospitality sector is pressing for easier access to land to develop budget-friendly hotels, arguing that a shortage of affordable rooms is constraining tourism growth and raising travel costs. Industry executives say policy support on land availability, especially in high-demand destinations and transport hubs, could unlock a wider hotel pipeline and improve India’s competitiveness as a visitor destination.
IHG Hotels & Resorts and Chase are revamping their co-branded credit card portfolio, replacing the long-standing $49 IHG Select card with a new IHG One Rewards Premier Select Credit Card and broader changes across the lineup. The move signals a push toward higher-fee, higher-benefit products aimed at frequent travelers and loyalty members willing to pay for richer rewards.
Kerala has begun integrating artificial intelligence and advanced digital tools into its tourism sector as part of a broader effort to position the state as an international experiential destination, Tourism Minister P.C. Vishnunadh said on the eve of World Tourism Day. He said the government's upcoming tourism policy will give greater thrust to technology-led reforms, start-up support, barrier-free access and smarter destination management.
The Food Safety department shut down 25 eateries across Andhra Pradesh after surprise inspections uncovered serious violations ranging from unhygienic kitchens and improper food storage to the use of unauthorised colours and flavour enhancers. Officials said more than 100 kg of cooked food was seized and destroyed, while 30 legal cases were filed and 15 establishments were served notices to correct deficiencies.
Hospitality-focused startup Dextr AI has raised $6.7 million in seed funding led by Elevation Capital, with participation from Foundation Capital, as it looks to expand its AI agents across global hotel markets including India. The company says its software is already handling more than 1 million interactions a month for hundreds of properties across North America and Europe, while automating reservations, guest requests, staffing and marketing.
Crazy Mohan's beloved comedy play Chocolate Krishna is set for a special staging in Coimbatore by his brother Maadhu Balaji and the Crazy Productions team, in an intimate performance aimed at senior citizens at Geri Care Skilled Nursing Facility & Senior Citizens Clinic. The show is part of the troupe's Chamber of Humour format, which takes theatre into schools, colleges, factories, hospitals and care homes, blending entertainment with personal interaction and remembrance.
On September 26, 2026, India marked World Tourism Day with a focus on revitalizing its tourism sector post-pandemic. The event highlighted the government's initiatives to boost domestic and international travel, emphasizing sustainable tourism practices.
Dextr AI, a startup focused on AI solutions for the hospitality sector, has successfully raised $6.7 million in seed funding led by Elevation Capital. This investment aims to enhance customer experiences and operational efficiency through advanced AI technology.
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