Maryam Farooqui

Audience going to catch a movie in a PVR Inox property will see less number of ads as the multiplex chain is reducing ad volume to drive footfalls which remains under pressure.

The wait time for Schengen visas is particularly high for Indian travellers intending to visit popular destinations such as France, Germany, Italy, and Spain and these countries often experience a high volume of visa applications, leading to longer processing times and appointment waitlists.

The wait time for Schengen visas is particularly high for Indian travellers intending to visit popular destinations such as France, Germany, Italy, and Spain and these countries often experience a high volume of visa applications, leading to longer processing times and appointment waitlists.

While Fortune Hotels has no target for international expansion, in India it plans to scale up by 50 percent in terms of hotel openings.

As the company looks to gain incremental subscriber market share, it is counting on its regional DTH brand called Zing which was revamped with extended set-up box lifespans to four from 2 years.

The hospitality chain is betting big on tier II and III markets where the metrics, like occupancy and room rates, are tracking strong. The company is also tapping into the growing market of spiritual tourism, with destinations like Ayodhya in focus.

Experts believe that the record-high GST collections for April can be connected to various demands arising from hotter summers as more Indians purchased air conditioners and executed that long-pending trip to cooler destinations.

Metros and tier I cities are driving 50 percent of the merchandise sales, tier 2 towns contribute 30 percent of the business, and other markets make up the rest.

The PVR Inox MD Ajay Bijli said that the multiplex chain is increasing its luxury screen portfolio but is not being very aggressive as not all screens can be premium. He wants the properties to be both affordable and aspirational

Despite visa free offer for Indian tourists, the new visa processing system that permitted VFS Global to facilitate visas levied additional fees of $18.5 and $5 which became a concern for many travellers.