Businesses in Gujarat are offering discounts to customers who have voted in the Lok Sabha election on May 7. Various trade and industry associations, clubs, and brands are running special campaigns to boost citizen participation in democracy. Discounts range from 5% to 50% at restaurants, fashion stores, malls, petrol pumps, and other commercial entities for voters. The initiative aims to encourage voter turnout and celebrate the democratic duty of citizens in Gujarat.
Adani Group is set to build two premium segment hotels in the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) airport campus in Ahmedabad. The hotels will be commissioned over the next five years, adding 300 keys each to the city's hospitality sector. Adani Group will not manage the hotels and will instead hand over the management to a hospitality partner.
As the ICC Men s World Cup begins in Ahmedabad, traditional accommodations like hotels and homestays are fully booked, leading to a surge in demand for unconventional lodging options. Community halls, hospitals, and even universities are stepping up to meet the overwhelming demand. Even five-star hotels are quoting high prices, pushing individuals to explore alternatives like home stays.