Sunburn Festival, Asia’s largest and most iconic electronic dance music (EDM) festival, has officially announced its flagship 2025 edition in Mumbai, marking a significant moment in India’s music and live entertainment history. The three-day festival will be held on December 19th, 20th and 21st, 2025, bringing the signature Sunburn experience to India’s entertainment capital for the first time.

Founded in 2007, Sunburn transformed Goa into a global music tourism hub and became a symbol of India’s love for electronic music. Now, after nearly two decades and a vibrant legacy, the festival embarks on a bold new journey to Mumbai, a city that reflects its scale, diversity and unrelenting energy.

This strategic shift follows a fan-driven vision. A recent survey revealed that 1 in 2 fans wanted the flagship festival outside Goa, with Mumbai emerging as the top choice. This year's relocation is also timely, given Sunburn’s ascent on the global stage, having secured the #8 spot on DJ Mag’s ‘Top 100 Festivals of 2025’, solidifying its place in global dance music culture.

Sunburn’s 2025 theme, ‘Ascend: Beyond the Real’, reflects its evolution into a multidimensional festival that transcends music. The new creative direction promises a surreal journey through sound, light, and space that inviting fans to experience an alternate realm where frequency and energy fuse into immersive magic.

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Karan Singh, CEO of Sunburn, shared,

“Goa will always be an integral part of our story, but building a legacy also means growing beyond boundaries. Mumbai’s creative pulse and youth culture make it the perfect canvas for Sunburn’s next chapter. With the support of the Government of Maharashtra, we are proud to help shape Mumbai’s rise as India’s festival capital.”

Atul Patne, Principal Secretary of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra, added,

“By bringing landmark experiences like Sunburn to Mumbai, we are nurturing a vibrant music tourism economy. Sunburn’s arrival is a major step in reinforcing Maharashtra as a cultural and entertainment powerhouse.”

Sunburn has a rich history with Mumbai. It was here that the festival hosted Avicii’s breakthrough set in 2011, Swedish House Mafia’s 25,000-strong show in 2013, and Martin Garrix’s massive 50,000-fan concert in 2018. These landmark moments cemented the city’s deep connection to Sunburn’s DNA.

The 2025 edition promises everything Sunburn is loved for international headliners, homegrown talent, cutting-edge stage design, and world-class production. From David Guetta and DJ Snake to Skrillex, Tiësto, and The Chainsmokers, Sunburn’s stages have always hosted the best in the business.

Now, with its move to Mumbai, the festival levels up once more, promising stronger infrastructure, enhanced accessibility, and the unmatched spirit of a city that lives and breathes music.

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Get ready to Ascend. Sunburn Mumbai 2025 awaits.

Global hospitality technology company OYO has reported a 20% year-on-year (YoY) growth in summer holiday bookings. The highest surge came from Coorg, which recorded a massive 480% growth, followed by Tirupati (84%), Vishakhapatnam (82%), and Kochi (77%).

These insights are based on booking trends between April and June 2025 (Q1 FY26), reflecting a strong preference for family vacations and group travel. Religious tourism also emerged as a key driver of bookings.

Travelers opted for short-haul trips to favourites like Shimla, Nainital, Manali, Mussoorie, and Pondicherry. Offbeat destinations such as Chikmagalur, Pachmarhi, Mount Abu, and Lansdowne also gained traction among domestic tourists.

The growth was further fueled by two extended weekends in April, Mahavir Jayanti and Vaisakhi (April 10–13), and Good Friday and Easter (April 18–20). Other key weekends like Buddha Purnima (May 10–12) and Eid-ul-Adha (June 6–8) also saw increased demand, especially across North India.

OYO Total Holidays, the brand’s integrated travel services platform, also contributed to this growth by offering seamless travel solutions. The platform includes strategic tie-ups with airlines, transport services, top-rated restaurants, and certified guides, enhancing the travel experience.

Commenting on the performance, Varun Jain, Chief Operating Officer of OYO, said, “The growth is an outcome of our sustained expansion efforts in key leisure markets and a sharpened focus on premium and family travel segments. With an enhanced portfolio of more than 1300 company-serviced hotels, OYO is well-positioned to sustain this momentum through the upcoming festive and winter travel seasons.”

As part of its summer strategy, OYO also rolled out complimentary stays at over 1,100 company-serviced hotels in popular holiday destinations, encouraging repeat visits and boosting bookings.

This travel push aligns with the government's domestic tourism initiatives by making travel more accessible and affordable. Through its expanding hotel network in tier-2 and leisure destinations, OYO is helping spread tourism beyond metro cities.

The brand’s tech-led booking platform offers ease and reliability for families, solo travelers, and women groups, complementing initiatives like Swadesh Darshan and UDAN to boost regional tourism.

In a significant boost to Ayodhya’s hospitality sector, Ramada by Wyndham is set to launch a new 70-room upscale hotel in Faizabad by July 2026. The project, developed by Sonu Sonkar in collaboration with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, aims to support the growing demand for quality accommodation in this culturally vibrant and rapidly evolving city.

Strategically located in the Faizabad Industrial Area along NH 28, the hotel will serve a broad spectrum of visitors, from religious pilgrims and domestic tourists to business travelers. The upcoming property will feature well-appointed guest rooms, an all-day dining restaurant, meeting spaces, a fitness center, and other modern amenities in line with the global Ramada by Wyndham standards.

“It is a privilege to bring the globally respected Ramada brand to Ayodhya, a city witnessing tremendous growth and spiritual significance. This collaboration with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts represents our shared vision to provide high-quality, international-standard accommodation that supports Ayodhya’s tourism and development goals,” said Sonu Sonkar, owner of the new property.

Rahool Macarius, Market Managing Director, Eurasia, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, added, “Ayodhya is evolving into a key destination for both spiritual and leisure travel. Partnering with Mr. Sonkar on this project reflects our continued commitment to expanding in high-potential, culturally significant markets across India. We look forward to introducing the dependable and trusted Ramada experience to more travelers in the region.”

This marks Wyndham’s third hotel in the Ayodhya region, underlining its strategic focus on tier-2 and tier-3 cities in India, especially those with rising spiritual and heritage tourism.