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JW Marriott's appointment of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan underscores its commitment to purposeful luxury, mindful travel experiences, and deeper engagement with influential global traveler segments.&nbsp;

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The geopolitical disruptions unfolding across West Asia have unexpectedly redrawn the contours of India’s summer travel season. As international routes face cancellations, rising fares, and uncertainty, Indian travellers are increasingly redirecting their plans toward domestic destinations and short-haul Asian escapes. The result is not merely a seasonal shift, but potentially the beginning of a larger structural realignment in how—and where—Indians choose to travel.

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The world’s densest rhino habitat is also its most overlooked, until now. On the banks of the Brahmaputra, Assam's newest luxury retreat, Rhino &amp; River Wildlife Retreat &amp; Spa, is making the case for a destination that has always deserved more than a passing glance.

The River, the Rhino and the Spell

WTTC research reveals 68 million international arrivals, US$135 billion in visitor spending, and a tourism sector growing more than twice the global average.

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Mumbai welcomes a new expression of Pan-Asian cuisine with Gong, a culinary venture that brings together immersive design, a strong sushi programme, and a menu shaped by contemporary Asian flavours.

Gong Strikes a New Culinary Frequency in Mumbai’s Dining Scene

Sabyasachi Mukherjee believes luxury is about emotion, not price. His travels prove it. From the monsoon streets of north Kolkata to a horse carriage arrival at Taj Falaknuma Palace, every destination he loves is an act of remembering. &nbsp;

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