India-the fresh hunting ground for Marriott : As the hospitality market in North America and Europe is touching a saturation point, Global hospitality major, Marriott International is all set to enter three new emerging markets in Asia-India, China and Middle East. Presently the company boasts of seven properties within India and is soon opening a 308- room hotel in Hyderabad.

Airfares to be affected by a steeper ATF price: Air travelers need to get prepared to spend more on their domestic travel. All major domestic airlines-Jet Airways, Air Sahara and Indian Airlines have raised their domestic fare by 10 % with effect from June 21. There is good news for the passengers too. A return economy fare between Delhi and Bombay of Rs 4444 is being offered by Air Sahara at a meager Rs 20 extra between the same points by second AC. The catch is that you have to get the ticket 30 days in advance

More new budget Airlines are about to hit the Indian Skies: At least two no frills budget airlines are to hit the Indian skies shortly. One is Kingfisher Air by the liquor baron Vijay Mallya set to be launched by the end of the year with eight Airbus 320.The other one is a Low Cost Carrier(LCC) from Air India ,code-named Air-India Express, slated to take off by April '05 with six aircrafts.

Summer Sensation: Ittars are readily available in the market to grace every occasion round the year .But special attention are given to them during this period of the year. Ruh Khus and gill(smelling of freshly wet earth) add to the tangy notes of summer. Mukul Gandhi, the seventh generation of Gulabsingh Jhorimal (in the trade for 188 years),claims that those who love the traditional stuff continue to frequent their shop.