Pride Hotels & Resorts has expanded its presence in Madhya Pradesh with the launch of Pride Plaza Indore, a 141-room upscale hotel on AB Bypass near Rau. The new property marks the group's second hotel in Indore and the first Pride Plaza brand entry into the city.

The launch also carries a personal meaning for the group, particularly for S.P. Jain, Chairman and Managing Director, Pride Hotels & Resorts, who hails from Sagar district in Madhya Pradesh. For the group, the opening represents both a business milestone and a homecoming.

"It gives us immense pleasure to launch our own hotel in the heart of India, Madhya Pradesh, in Indore. This property holds a special place for us, it is the 8th hotel owned by the group, and to have it here in Madhya Pradesh, the state I call home, makes this moment truly personal for me and for all of us at Pride Hotels,” said Jain.

Pride Plaza Indore features 141 well-appointed rooms, a swimming pool, six versatile event venues, three restaurants, a pool side lounge & bar and an expansive banquet space. The property has been planned to serve both business travellers and the city's growing wedding market, along with MICE events and social celebrations.

With the opening, Indore becomes the only city in Madhya Pradesh to have two Pride properties, with Pride Plaza Indore joining Pride Premier Indore. Along with the group's existing hotels in Bhopal, Ujjain and Jabalpur, the launch takes Pride Hotels' presence in Madhya Pradesh to five hotels.

Speaking about the group's growth strategy, Satyen Jain, CEO, Pride Hotels Limited, said, “As we move into an exciting new phase of expansion, one of our core strengths has been our strategically located and highly diversified portfolio of hotels and resorts across India. Our presence has been consciously built across key business and gateway markets, high-growth leisure destinations, and culturally significant pilgrimage hubs. This diversification has given us a balanced and resilient portfolio, with 67 percent of our keys in business markets, 18 percent in leisure cities, and 15 percent in pilgrimage destinations allowing us to capture year-round demand from corporate travellers, government business, weddings, MICE, domestic tourism, and social celebrations,”

The new property also reflects Pride Hotels' focus on creating hotels that connect with their destinations. Atul Upadhyay, Executive Director, Pride Hotels, said, "Pride Plaza Indore is a true reflection of our 5 Senses philosophy, bringing together the warmth of local hospitality with the sights, sounds, flavours and traditions of Madhya Pradesh. We are confident that under the leadership of Prantik Sengupta, general manager, Pride Plaza Indore, this property will carry the Pride brand forward and set new benchmarks for hospitality in the region."

With its location, event spaces and range of dining and leisure facilities, Pride Plaza Indore is positioned to serve Indore's business and social demand while strengthening Pride Hotels & Resorts' growing footprint across Madhya Pradesh.

Qatar Airways has reached a new milestone in its onboard connectivity programme with 150 Starlink-equipped widebody aircraft, including the world’s first Starlink-equipped Boeing 787-9.

The airline has also completed the Starlink rollout across its Boeing 787-8 sub-fleet in seven months, with more than half of its Boeing 787 fleet now equipped with the technology. Qatar Airways remains on track to complete the rollout across its Boeing 787 fleet by the end of 2026.

The latest milestone follows the airline’s earlier rollout across its Boeing 777 fleet in nine months and Airbus A350 fleet in eight months. Qatar Airways now operates Starlink-equipped Boeing 777, Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 fleets, making it the world’s first and largest Starlink-equipped widebody fleet.

Starlink Wi-Fi on Qatar Airways can offer speeds of up to 500 Mbps, allowing passengers to stay connected while travelling. The service gives travellers the option to work, stay in touch with family and friends or enjoy online entertainment during their journey.

Qatar Airways was also the first airline to offer Starlink connectivity on long-haul and ultra-long-haul routes across six continents. Complimentary gate-to-gate Starlink Wi-Fi is being made available across more journeys on the airline’s global network, covering destinations across the Americas, Australasia, Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

Since Starlink connectivity was introduced onboard in October 2024, more than 23 million passengers have used the service across over 86,000 Qatar Airways flights.

The airline’s Starlink installation programme has now crossed 83 per cent completion, with up to 323 Starlink-equipped flights operating daily. The expansion is aimed at making fast and reliable onboard connectivity a more regular part of the passenger experience. Passengers can access complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi throughout their journey through seamless Privilege Club membership authentication or enrolment.

Taj Agra is inviting guests to make the most of the monsoon season with a specially curated Monsoon Staycation, combining comfortable accommodation with dining and wellness benefits for a relaxed getaway in the historic city.

The staycation offer provides guests with savings across key aspects of their stay, including accommodation, food and beverages, and spa and salon services.

Guests can avail 25% savings on breakfast-inclusive stays, along with daily breakfast at the designated dining venue. The offer also includes 25% savings on food and beverages and 25% savings on spa therapies and salon services during the stay.

Speaking about the offer, Bikram Pradhan, Revenue Manager, Taj Agra, said, “The monsoon season offers a wonderful opportunity to slow down, reconnect and enjoy a more leisurely getaway. Through our Monsoon Staycation, we are delighted to welcome guests to Taj Agra for a relaxed and enriching experience, with thoughtfully curated dining and wellness benefits.”

Additional benefits under the offer include up to 8% NeuCoins on eligible bookings and spends, along with standard Wi-Fi throughout the stay.

Key Offer Details:

• 25% savings on breakfast-inclusive stays
• Daily breakfast at the designated dining venue
• 25% savings on food and beverages
• 25% savings on spa therapies and salon services
• Up to 8% NeuCoins on bookings and eligible spends
• Standard Wi-Fi during the stay

The Monsoon Staycation is available for bookings from 18 July to 23 August 2026, with stays valid from 18 July to 30 September 2026.

Located in Agra, Taj Agra offers guests a blend of contemporary hospitality and the cultural heritage of the destination, making it a setting for leisure escapes, celebrations and business stays.

Booking:

Guests can book the offer through Taj Hotels' official booking platform.