WILDLIFE RESORTS IN INDIA

The Oberoi Group unveils ‘Vindhyavilas’—A luxurious wildlife retreat in Bandhavgarh
The Oberoi Group has opened The Oberoi Vindhyavilas Wildlife Resort in Bandhavgarh, nestled within 21 acres of forest. This new resort features 19 luxury tents and two villas with private pools. Designed to harmonize with the local environment, the resort offers exceptional service, luxury, and an immersive experience celebrating Bandhavgarh's rich biodiversity.

Meet the CA whose love for jungles led to a recent 500X subscribed IPO
Gajendra Singh Rathore transitioned from being a Chartered Accountant to promoting eco-tourism with Jungle Camps India. Launched in 2002, the company focuses on sustainability and minimal environmental impact. In December 2024, Jungle Camps India had a successful stock market debut.

Strong Start! Jungle Camps shares list at 90% premium over IPO price on BSE SME
Jungle Camps India shares soared on their BSE SME debut. The stock listed at a 90% premium. The IPO was oversubscribed 490 times. The company operates award-winning eco-friendly resorts. These resorts are located near wildlife and tiger reserves in central India. Two properties ranked among TripAdvisor's Top 25 Small Hotels in India.

Jungle Camps India IPO opens today, raises Rs 8.3 crore from anchor investors
The company has allotted 2.04 lakh equity shares for Market Maker, 11.63 lakh equity shares for anchor investors, 19.4 lakh equity shares allocated for QIBs, 5.82 lakh equity shares for NIIs, and the Retail (RII) portion accounts for 13.58 lakh equity shares.
Jungle Camps India secures BSE SME nod for IPO, aims to raise Rs 30 crore
Jungle Camps India (JCIL) has received in-principle approval for its IPO from the BSE SME Exchange after submitting the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) in July. The company plans to raise around Rs 30 crore through the issuance of 40,86,400 equity shares with a face value of Rs 10, via the book-building route.

Jungle Camps India aims Rs 100 cr revenue by 2028; firms up IPO plans
Jungle Camps India Ltd, which provides wildlife and conservation-focused lodges to guests, on Wednesday announced plans to achieve Rs 100 crore in revenue by FY28 from Rs 18 crore in FY24.
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ITC's Hotel Group signs two Storii properties in Rajasthan
Expected to open in early 2025, the company said Storii by ITC Hotels, Jaipur and Storii by ITC Hotels, Jawai, will exemplify the brand’s ethos to offer immersive experiences. Including the recently announced signing of Storii Jaisalmer, Brand Storii will now have a total of three properties within the state of Rajasthan.
Indian Hotels and CG Hospitality extend partnership to step up presence in experiential segment
Indian Hotel Co Ltd (IHCL) and CG Hospitality are planning to expand their presence in the experiential vacation segment, aiming to increase the number of hotels from 11 to 25 and the number of keys from 900 to 2500 by next year. They plan to invest approximately Rs2000 crore for this expansion. The initiative, called Ekyam, will focus on adventure experiences in destinations across the Indian Ocean and Greater Himalayan regions, as well as wildlife escapes. This move comes as Indian travelers seek more immersive and unique travel experiences.
IHCL expands partnership with CG Hospitality; eyes 25 hotels in Indian sub-continent by 2025
The portfolio of 25 properties by 2025, will include 11 operating hotels with 900 keys and will add another 14, which will be under one platform -- 'Ekyam' -- to pursue opportunities in destinations that offer adventure experiences across the Indian Ocean and Greater Himalayan regions and wildlife escapes, IHCL Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Puneet Chhatwal told reporters.
Oberoi Group to open 50 new hotels by 2030
Oberoi also said that hotel rates need to increase in India. “I sometimes feel our rates in India should be much higher. I urge all our colleagues to drive rates up. Because we have amazing hotels. Whether it’s Taj, Leela, or Oberoi. Our hotels are world class in India,” he said.
Radisson Hotel Group unveils its new Radisson Blu Resort in Rajasthan
The Radisson Hotel Group has expanded its portfolio in India with the opening of the Radisson Blu Resort located in Kumbhalgarh, Rajasthan. The hotel, which is situated near UNESCO World Heritage Kumbhalgarh Fort, is the only Indian Green Building Council-certified property in the region. Guests can access the property via Maharana Pratap Airport in Udaipur and Udaipur City Junction Train Station.
From Gir Forest to Kaziranga National park, forest trails in India
Gir Forests in Gujarat, known as home of the Asiatic lions. There are many resorts that dot the region & offer Gir guided tours daily.
Wildlife lovers unite against alarming tiger deaths in the region
With 15 tiger deaths reported around Nagpur jungles in the last three months, the city’s wildlife lovers want strict steps taken to check this alarming phenomenon.
What’s afoot at Ranthambore?
There is little clarity about the proposal to open Ranthambore Tiger Reserve to night safari. Wildlife lovers have pointed out that under the eco-tourism guidelines issued in 2012 by the National Tiger Conservation Authority, such reserves are meant for conservation rather than tourism.
Bird-watchers' paradise Gharana wetland dying a slow death
He said the wildlife protection department was in possession of only five acres of marshy land in the wetland while the rest was being occupied by villagers.
Royal family could have played big role in conservation: Cricketer Saad Bin Jung
Saad Bin Jung has weaved a fictional epic tale of how the lives of royalty, tribals and wildlife are intertwined in his new book 'Matabele Dawn'.
IHCL seeks Sebi nod to raise Rs 1,000 cr via debentures
Tata group hospitality major, IHCL, has sought Sebi's approval to raise Rs 1,000 crore through issue of debentures on rights basis.
Destinations for cool summer vacation to soak up the sun
Head for the mountains of Himalaya in the North and experience the still-chilly climate that makes Shimla, Manali and Dharamshala popular summer getaways.
Wildlife adventure in India is an experience of a lifetime
Wildlife adventure is not only a great choice for a holiday with kids, it is also one of the best ways to connect with nature
Ban in core areas of tiger reserves will hit tourism: Pune tour operators
The operators said that tourists who otherwise would have made tiger reserves a part of their travelling itinerary during Diwali, will now switch to other destinations.
New panel to ready tiger tourism norms in 10 days
Another panel has been set up by the ministry of environment and forests to decide eco-tourism guidelines in core areas and peripheral buffer zones of tiger reserves, and submit a report within 10 days.
Tour operators' Pench proposal glosses over govt norms on tiger tourism
Tour Operators for Tigers had submitted to the Madhya Pradesh government to run the exclusive Africa-style eco-tourism zone adjacent to Mowgli land–Pench Tiger Reserve.
Study twist to debate on ban on tourism in core of tiger reserves
Data from a published research shows that less than 0.001% people living in vicinity of tiger reserves are employed in resort and tourism business, and even those who are engaged have low-paying jobs like gardening and housekeeping.
Incredible India
With tourism sector seeing growth, the most popular forms of tourism in our country are cultural and historical monument tours, followed by ever increasing wildlife and birding tours.
New leaf out of Jungle Book, in a luxury tree house
It's a chance to live the Tarzan or George of the Jungle kind of life atop a tree, sans rope swinging or yodeling.
Hospitality majors see biz in wildlife lodges
Indian safari seems to have come of age, with Taj Hotels, ITC and Leisure Hotels scouting for properties to promote high-end tours.
Sound & bytes to eco-tourism
Ecotourism is the new-found love of overworked advertising, IT and hospitality industry professionals. CB Ramkumar, Tiger Ramesh and Ram Ramachandran, for instance, are professionals who have found their true calling: eco-tourism.
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