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The Indian state of Uttar Pradesh eyes investments of more than $3.9 billion (Rs 32,000 crore) in the hospitality and tourism sector, according to a report published in Business Standard. The investment could create an additional 80,000 accommodation units through hotels and resorts, addressing the room availability deficit. Religious tourism surged post the consecration of the Lord Ram temple in Ayodhya on Jan. 22. Uttar Pradesh anticipates an annual tourist footfall of 850 million by 2028, emphasizing the expansion of hospitality units in tourism hubs like Varanasi, Ayodhya, Prayagraj, and Agra, Business Standard daily reported. "To cater to this increasing demand, the state is looking to create a robust supply of accommodation units with the development of hotels, resorts, and homestays," a government official was quoted as saying in the report.

UTTAR PRADESH RECEIVED hospitality investment proposals worth approximately $12.2 billion, or Rs 1 trillion, in the last two years after introducing its 2022 tourism policy. The Indian state, which hosted the Global Investors Summit in February 2023, sees tourism as key to reaching its $1 trillion economy goal by 2029. The state aims to expand tourism infrastructure and hospitality properties through private sector partnerships, Business Standard reported, citing government officials. "The proposed investments include hotels, resorts, guesthouses, wellness centers, and homestays across all 75 districts," said Mukesh Kumar Meshram, principal secretary of tourism and culture in UP, according to the report.

U.S. TECH ENTREPRENEUR Bryan Johnson and former Google engineer Debarghya Das say the fact that some Indian hotels are offering clean air as a service reflects the severity of air pollution in New Delhi and neighboring states Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab. The crisis has also spread to other metropolitan cities, including Mumbai and Kolkata. In mid-November, monitors recorded a "severe plus" air quality index of 493-more than 30 times the World Health Organization's limit-indicating dangerously high PM2.5 levels, the highest this year. According to WHO guidelines, 24-hour average PM2.5 concentrations should not exceed 15 micrograms per cubic meter more than three or four days annually. During his six-day visit to India to promote his book "Don't Die," Johnson shared on X a poster from the Oberoi Hotel in Bengaluru, showcasing guest room air quality at 2.4, achieved with smart air filters in every room.

SOUTH INDIAN CITY Hyderabad topped the list of most-booked cities in India for 2024, according to a recent study by OYO. Religious tourism remains strong, with Puri, Varanasi, and Haridwar as key spiritual destinations, drawing large numbers of pilgrims. OYO's annual "Travelopedia 2024" report analyzes travel trends using its booking data. "2024 has marked a year of transformation in global travel," said Shreerang Godbole, OYO's global chief service officer. "Travellers are embracing flexibility, whether for business or leisure. Remote work trends are driving demand for both quick getaways and long stays." Hyderabad led bookings, with growth in both leisure and business travel, followed by Bengaluru, Delhi, and Kolkata, the study found. Uttar Pradesh remains India's top travel state, with Maharashtra, Telangana, and Karnataka also showing strong booking volumes. Smaller towns like Patna, Rajahmundry, and Hubli saw up to 48 percent year-on-year booking growth, indicating rising interest in non-metro destinations.

If you decide to plan for a romantic tour with your partner, Then watching beautiful Sunset and Sunrise with your loved one is the feeling that can't be describe in words. You and your Partner in the lap of nature and watching beautiful sunset/sunrise having hand in hand. Here are few top most sunset/sunrise spots in India.

If you decide to plan for a romantic tour with your partner, Then watching beautiful Sunset and Sunrise with your loved one is the feeling that can't be describe in words.