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By Manu Vardhan Kannan
Published on December 18, 2025
Booking.com, one of the world’s leading online travel platforms, in collaboration with Meltwater, has named ‘Noctourism’ as India’s Travel Word of the Year for 2025. The term reflects a growing preference among Indian travellers to explore destinations after dark, choosing experiences such as stargazing, night safaris, illuminated cityscapes, and relaxed evening explorations that allow for deeper, more meaningful travel moments.
The rise of Noctourism points to a clear shift in how Indians are travelling, moving away from rushed itineraries and sunrise checklists towards slower, more immersive experiences. Travelling at night also offers the comfort of cooler temperatures and a chance to see destinations through a completely different lens, making travel feel calmer and more personal.
The research also highlights a wider evolution in travel vocabulary that defined how Indians explored the world. Alongside Noctourism, terms such as Calmcation, focused on rest and rejuvenation, Microcations, centred around short and efficient breaks, and Frolleagues, where colleagues travel together as friends, gained strong traction. Together, these trends underline how emotion, intention, and balance shaped travel choices throughout the year.
Booking.com’s Travel Word of the Year research analysed over 10 million data points from more than 3,00,000 verified sources, including media coverage and online conversations. The findings offer a clear view into how Indian travellers are redefining travel with purpose, personal meaning, and flexibility at the core.
Among the most influential travel terms of the year, Noctourism stood out strongly, with a large majority of Indian travellers showing interest in night-time experiences. Calmcations reflected a growing focus on wellness and stress-free travel, while Frolleagues highlighted the blending of work, friendship, and travel. Eco-scapes emerged as another key trend, showcasing the rising importance of sustainable travel choices, while Bucket-list breaks represented once-in-a-lifetime journeys driven by long-held dreams.
Other emerging expressions such as Solo Group Travel, Gastro-trails, Impulse Escapes, and Microcations further reflected the desire for cultural depth, food-led journeys, spontaneous trips, and better work-life balance through travel.
The research also revealed distinct generational preferences. Gen Z travellers leaned towards individuality, sustainability, and spontaneity, while Millennials favoured meaningful experiences, cultural immersion, and shared travel with colleagues and friends.
Commenting on the trend, Santosh Kumar, Regional Manager, South Asia, Booking.com, said,
“Travel in 2025 marks a shift towards deeply intentional and personalised journeys for Indian travellers. With growing interest in after-dark experiences such as night safaris, stargazing escapes, and vibrant night markets, Noctourism emerged as a powerful expression of how people want to explore destinations differently. Every trip today is about self-discovery, connection, and experiences that align with personal values.”
As travel continues to evolve, Booking.com’s insights highlight how Indians are no longer just visiting destinations, but choosing experiences that feel meaningful, balanced, and emotionally rewarding.
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By Hariharan U
Published on August 25, 2026
Eros Hotel New Delhi is reinforcing its commitment to responsible water management during World Water Week 2026 by highlighting a range of initiatives focused on reducing water consumption, promoting mindful usage and recycling wastewater across its operations.
Organised annually by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), World Water Week brings global attention to water-related challenges and the importance of responsible water management. The 2026 edition is being held from 23 to 27 August.
At Eros Hotel New Delhi, water conservation has been integrated across guest areas, kitchens, back-of-house operations and public facilities through a combination of water-efficient infrastructure and awareness initiatives.
The hotel has installed water-saving aerators across taps in guest room washrooms, kitchens and back-of-house areas to regulate water flow and improve consumption efficiency. Public washrooms feature sensor-operated taps, helping reduce unnecessary water usage, while guest rooms are equipped with dual-flush WC cisterns that allow guests to use water according to requirements.
The hotel's sustainability approach also focuses on creating greater awareness among guests and employees. Water conservation tent cards placed in guest rooms encourage visitors to adopt mindful water-use practices during their stay. Awareness posters across kitchens and back-of-house areas further reinforce responsible water consumption among employees and operational teams.
A key element of Eros Hotel New Delhi's water management strategy is the 100% recycling of wastewater. Treated recycled water is utilised for horticulture and cooling towers, reducing the hotel's dependence on fresh water for selected operational requirements while ensuring wastewater is put to productive use.
By combining water-efficient fixtures, wastewater recycling and awareness programmes, Eros Hotel New Delhi continues to integrate resource-conscious practices into its daily operations.
The initiatives reflect the hotel's broader approach to making water conservation a shared responsibility among guests, employees and operational teams while strengthening its ongoing sustainability efforts.
Eros Hotel New Delhi is a luxury hotel located in the heart of the city, offering accommodation, dining and hospitality facilities for leisure and business travellers.
Published on August 22, 2026
Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj, hosted an exclusive ‘Rome After Dark’ experience by Victoria’s Secret, marking the launch of the brand’s latest Very Sexy Collection and bringing together fashion, luxury and experiential retail.
Inspired by the romance and mystique of Rome, the launch transformed the Victoria’s Secret store into an immersive setting reflecting the collection’s distinctive aesthetic and after-dark appeal.
Actor Triptii Dimri joined the event as the special guest, adding a celebrity and fashion dimension to the evening. Her presence further enhanced the launch, which brought together the brand’s signature fashion identity with an experience-led retail format.
Speaking on the occasion, Arjun Gehlot, Director, Ambience Group, said that luxury retail destinations are increasingly defined by the experiences they create alongside the brands they house. He highlighted the mall’s focus on bringing leading international and premium brands together with experiences designed for an evolving, fashion-conscious consumer.
Shahista Gehlot, Director, Ambience Group, added that contemporary luxury is increasingly about being distinctive, relevant and ahead of the curve. She noted that the ‘Rome After Dark’ experience combined fashion, trends and a strong sense of occasion, reflecting the evolving retail environment at Ambience Mall.
The Very Sexy Collection takes inspiration from Rome’s timeless romance and after-dark allure. Through the ‘Rome After Dark’ narrative, Victoria’s Secret has created a retail experience centred around discovery and engagement while retaining the brand’s distinctive visual and fashion language.
The launch also underlines Ambience Mall Vasant Kunj’s continued focus on premium and luxury retail. The destination brings together international and Indian brands spanning fashion, beauty, lifestyle and dining, positioning itself as a destination that combines shopping with fashion, culture and entertainment.
Over the years, Ambience Mall has also hosted prominent celebrities for brand launches and engagements, further strengthening its role within Delhi’s premium retail and lifestyle landscape.
With Victoria’s Secret’s latest collection at the centre of the evening and Triptii Dimri adding a celebrity presence, the ‘Rome After Dark’ launch showcased how luxury retail is increasingly moving beyond conventional shopping to create immersive and experience-led brand interactions.
TSG Aura Resort hosted a special lunch for students of Government Middle School, Sitapur, Shaheed Dweep, South Andaman, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.
The initiative was planned to give the young students a warm and memorable experience. The resort team spent time with the children, interacted with them and shared moments of happiness during the gathering.
More than just providing a meal, the occasion gave the team an opportunity to connect with the students and make them feel valued and appreciated. Through initiatives such as this, TSG Hotels & Resorts continues to engage with the local community and support efforts that contribute to the well-being of people in the destinations where it operates.
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