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Santosh Kumar, Regional Head – South Asia, Booking.com, discusses why Kochi is one of the top trending destinations on the platform.

How Kochi Became One of the World’s Top Trending Destinations for 2026

Celebrating its 10th edition, the Serendipity Arts Festival has transformed Goa into a global stage for art, culture, and ideas. Founder Sunil Kant Munjal speaks with SOH about building a festival of this scale and now expanding it beyond India’s shores.

A Festival Where Ideas Take Flight

India’s top restaurateurs give lessons of leadership in the restaurant industry.

12 Leadership Lessons from India’s Most Inventive Restaurateurs

IHCL’s Taj InnerCircle–NeuPass partners with Shangri-La Circle and MyMillennium for strategic marketing collaborations.

IHCL’s Taj InnerCircle–NeuPass Expands Global Reach

The new campaign highlights Sarovar Hotels’ expanding portfolio, showcasing recent and upcoming openings in destinations such as Pathankot, Alwar, Sriperumbudur, Sindhudurg, and Goa. By presenting these emerging markets alongside well-established properties, the initiative reinforces Sarovar Hotels’ position as a trusted partner for a wide range of travel and hospitality needs.

Sarovar Hotels Wraps Up the 10th Edition of ‘Sarovar Source Sales Calling’ in Delhi

Acknowledging the shifting dynamics of the global hospitality sector, the company has co-created a five-day immersive learning experience with ESSEC Academy, Singapore.

IHCL Partners with ESSEC Academy to Strengthen Leadership Development

Tourism and hospitality are not just economic drivers; they are “mirrors of a nation’s soul,” believes Dr Shashi Tharoor, Member of Parliament, &amp; Chairman, External Affairs Committee of Parliament, as he shares his thoughts on the pillars for Viksit Bharat 2047 and the many ‘Incredible Indias’ waiting to be discovered.

Come And Find Your Own India: Dr Shashi Tharoor on Discovering the Many Indias

With award-winning sanctuaries in the Maldives and a growing presence in India and beyond, ELE|NA is redefining luxury wellness—delivering meaningful experiences for travelers, hospitality brands, and the broader industry.

ELE|NA Introduces Signature Wellness Philosophy to Elevate India’s Hospitality

The Karnataka government announced a slew of initiatives to boost tourism in the state during the inaugural session of the annual FHRAI conference.

Karnataka: The next tourism hotspot?

The Union Minister of Tourism &amp; Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat calls for greater investment for the Indian tourism sector. &nbsp;

Pulling for Infrastructure Status

India’s recent GST cut on hotel rooms up to ₹7,500 per night is set to reshape the hospitality landscape, with industry experts weighing in on how the reform will boost domestic travel, and the sector’s growth trajectory.

GST Cut to Fuel India’s Hospitality Growth

Laura Houldsworth, Managing Director-Asia Pacific, Booking.com, discusses why the Indian market matters more than ever.

India Is Our Highest Priority: Laura Houldsworth

Will Mandarin Oriental finally pay heed and make it to India? James Mabbutt, Vice President, Development Asia Pacific, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, weighs in.

India is Very Much Top of Mind For Us As a Luxury Brand: James Mabbutt

In a candid conversation, India’s Union Minister of Tourism &amp; Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, reveals the inner workings of his ambitious plan to revolutionise the nation's tourism sector, from addressing the complexities of FTAs to unveiling plans for the 'world's biggest museum'.

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SOH Exclusive: Nikhil Sharma,&nbsp;Managing Director &amp; COO – South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group, on how the company is driving LGBTQ+ inclusion with purpose, people-first leadership, and empathy.

8 Key Ways Radisson is Championing LGBTQ+ Inclusion in South Asia

The LaLiT Hotels, under the trailblazing leadership of hotelier Keshav Suri, has emerged as a pioneering force for LGBTQIA+ inclusion in India. In celebration of Pride Month, SOH explores how the group sets itself apart through its deep-rooted commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

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How Kochi Became One of the World’s Top Trending Destinations for 2026

A Festival Where Ideas Take Flight

12 Leadership Lessons from India’s Most Inventive Restaurateurs

Come And Find Your Own India: Dr Shashi Tharoor on Discovering the Many Indias

Pulling for Infrastructure Status

India Is Our Highest Priority: Laura Houldsworth

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How Kochi Became One of the World’s Top Trending Destinations for 2026

A Festival Where Ideas Take Flight

12 Leadership Lessons from India’s Most Inventive Restaurateurs

IHCL’s Taj InnerCircle–NeuPass Expands Global Reach

Sarovar Hotels Wraps Up the 10th Edition of ‘Sarovar Source Sales Calling’ in Delhi

IHCL Partners with ESSEC Academy to Strengthen Leadership Development

Come And Find Your Own India: Dr Shashi Tharoor on Discovering the Many Indias

ELE|NA Introduces Signature Wellness Philosophy to Elevate India’s Hospitality

Karnataka: The next tourism hotspot?

Pulling for Infrastructure Status

GST Cut to Fuel India’s Hospitality Growth

India Is Our Highest Priority: Laura Houldsworth

India is Very Much Top of Mind For Us As a Luxury Brand: James Mabbutt

Bharat Ki Khoj

8 Key Ways Radisson is Championing LGBTQ+ Inclusion in South Asia

DEI Isn’t a Project at The LaLiT—It’s in Their DNA