Easing travel restrictions spur hotels recovery
Indonesia’s recent policy moves are aimed at spurring recovery for the country’s hotels sector, which like many of its regional neighbours has struggled during the pandemic.
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The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts Expands Footprint in South India With Signing of Two Properties
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts today announced the signing of a management agreement for two properties, The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel and The Leela Ashtamudi, a Raviz Hotel in Kerala, expanding its footprint in South India and fortifying the brand’s resort portfolio. The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel returns to The Leela portfolio after three years while The Leela Ashtamudi, a Raviz Hotel will be a significant new addition to the brand portfolio to complete the much sought-after and serenely beautiful Kerala itinerary.
IHCL and Chef Sanjeev Kapoor Honour the Medical Fraternity
In line with its ethos and values, Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, played a role in the country’s battle against COVID-19. IHCL’s #MealsToSmiles initiative distributed over 4.5 million meals to healthcare providers, who were at the forefront of the pandemic. Ahead of the festival of colours, IHCL and Chef Sanjeev Kapoor will host a #HealWithHoli-themed event to commemorate the medical fraternity in Mumbai.
HVS Monday Musings: Improving Road Infrastructure – A Catalyst for Indian Travel & Tourism Growth
The Indian government has placed greater emphasis on road development in the country in recent years to promote economic growth and progress. The government has planned massive investments to bring the country’s 6 million kilometers (km) long road network – the world’s second-largest – at par with that of the US and European countries in the coming years.
By Mandeep Lamba and Dipti Mohan
Announcing a strategic partnership between Optimum Hospitality and Daniel Diosi & Partners
I am personally thrilled to announce our strategic partnership with Optimum Hospitality, a Vietnam-based international asset management company.
By Daniel Diosi, Entrepreneur, Daniel Diosi & Partners
IHCL Reaches a Milestone Of 50 Years of Managing the Iconic Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur
MUMBAI, Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has reached a significant milestone of completing 50 years of managing the iconic Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur. Mr. N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons graced the occasion and thanked Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur, Chairman and Managing Director, The Lake Palace Hotels & Motels Private Limited, for entrusting IHCL with the care of this architectural marvel and a palace with such illustrious history.
HVS Monday Musings: Is it Time to Cautiously Resume Inbound Tourism in India?
India has prolonged the suspension of scheduled international commercial passenger flights till the end of October 2021 due to the ongoing pandemic. Only flights under bilateral air bubbles, special flights, and cargo flights are permitted to operate. However, the central government is planning to welcome international travelers back to the country soon, albeit with several strict guidelines and protocols in place as the prospect of a third wave still looms large. The Indian government also recently announced its plans to provide free visas to the first 500,000 tourists once scheduled international commercial travel resumes in the country.
By Mandeep Lamba and Dipti Mohan
Taj Named Strongest Hotel Brand In The World
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), South Asia's largest hospitality company, announced that its iconic brand, Taj, has been rated the Strongest Hotel Brand in the World by Brand Finance, the world's leading brand valuation consultancy in its annual 'Hotels 50 2021' report. This report recognizes the most valuable and strongest hotel brands across the globe.
Taj Is India's Strongest Hospitality Brand
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), South Asia’s largest hospitality company, announced that its iconic brand – Taj – has been rated as the Number One hospitality brand in India by Brand Finance in their coveted ‘India 100 2021’ report. In addition, it has continued to retain its position amongst the Top Two strongest brands in India across all sectors. Brand Finance is the world's leading brand valuation consultancy.
PolyU School Of Hotel And Tourism Management Tops World Ranking
The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has again excelled in university rankings, taking top spot in the “Hospitality and Tourism Management” category of ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2021.
Kew Green Hotels Continues South East Asia Expansion, Launching Two Cassia By Banyan Tree Group In Bangkok, Thailand
Kew Green Hotels, one of the leading UK and international hotel management companies with over 55 hotels in its portfolio, continues its expansion in South East Asia, announcing the signing of two Cassia by Banyan Tree Group properties in Bangkok to be delivered by Siamese and Kew Green Management Company Thailand: Cassia by Banyan Tree Group Rama 9 and Cassia by Banyan Tree Group Ram Intra.
Australia Unveils $928 Million Covid-19 Stimulus Package For Tourism Industry
The Australian government unveiled a A$1.2 billion ($928 million) tourism support package on Thursday, aimed at boosting local travel while international routes remain closed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Dash Living Collaborates With Ovolo Hotels To Launch Two New Generation Of Serviced Rental Solutions In Hong Kong
Dash Living, Asia's pre-eminent serviced living community in Hong Kong and Singapore, today announced the launch of two major new Hong Kong projects in Aberdeen and Sheung Wan in collaboration with designer hotel group Ovolo. The two additions to the portfolio demonstrate how Dash Living is developing new multi-property partnerships in the region and how Ovolo Group is adapting to new market conditions.
A New Vision: ‘Elevating the Everyday’ with Nina Hospitality
L'hotel Group, a member of Chinachem Group, today unveils its brand transformation to Nina Hospitality. The new identity reflects the brand's promise of 'Elevating the Everyday' through personalised experiences that blend top-notch service with a friendly and approachable ambience throughout their properties. Nina Hospitality's service from the heart, across their hotels, serviced apartments and residences, creates memorable moments that feel like home. Guests are invited to discover new brand touchpoints through an array of offerings, such as the 'Hello Nina' staycation package comprising of an exclusive one-on-one private experience with master chefs and baristas.
Artotel Group To Manage Tijili Benoa And Tijili Seminyak Bali
At the end of the year 2020, ARTOTEL Group has successfully added 2 new hotels to its portfolio, TIJILI SEMINYAK, and TIJILI BENOA. These two hotels will both be operated under ARTOTEL Curated brand, as modern boutique hotels that suitable for middle class.
UNWTO Works With Government Of Indonesia To Restart Tourism In Bali
UNWTO has concluded a first in-person visit to Bali since the start of the pandemic. The delegation met with key figures from the Government of the Republic of Indonesia to advance collaboration as the country gets ready to reopen its borders to international visitors and restart tourism.
Australia's Skye Suites Set To Skyrocket With New Leadership Team
SKYE Suites, the leading innovative hotel division of global real estate developer Crown Group, are bolstering their leadership team to skyrocket success in 2021. While other businesses restructure and streamline, the affordable-luxury hotel brand is expanding and equipping itself with some of the best minds and intellects in the hotel industry with three recent leadership appointments.
ONYX Hospitality Group and Ratanakorn Asset expand partnership with world’s first YOO Beach Club
ONYX Hospitality Group, one of the region's leading hotel management companies, is expanding its partnership with leading Thai real estate company Ratanakorn Asset for three new developments in the eastern Thai city of Pattaya. The partnership will see the launch of the world's first YOO Beach Club on Na Jomtien Beach, the Asia-Pacific region's first Yoo2 Hotel, and Southeast Asia's first Shama Hub property, both to be located on Wongamat Beach.
Hilton Named ‘Most Socially Responsible Hotel Management Group of China’
SHANGHAI - Hilton was recently named the "Most Socially Responsible Hotel Management Group of China," at the 15th China Hotel Starlight Awards. Hilton won additional accolades at the property level, with Waldorf Astoria Beijing and Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund named among the "Best Luxurious Hotels of China," and Hilton Shenzhen Futian and Hilton Guangzhou Baiyun recognized as one of the "Top 10 MICE Hotels of China".
Tokyu Hotels adapts to Japan’s changing future
As one of the largest hotel chains in Japan, Tokyu Hotels Group has always stepped up to take the initiative in an emergency, its executives said, and that has been the case in the current COVID-19 crisis.