The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC), in partnership with the Hotel Investment Forum India (HIFI) honored Amruda Nair, young CEO of Aiana Hotels & Resorts with the Rising Star Award South Asia on 17 November 2016 at the JW Marriott Hotel Mumbai Sahar.
General Hotel Management Ltd (GHM) has joined hands with Rajesh LifeSpaces, one of Mumbai's most trusted real estate companies, to bring The Chedi brand to the hospitality market in India's wealthiest city. Rajesh LifeSpaces' strategic move into the hospitality arena, with the Singapore-based luxury hotel management company as their venture partner, adds a new dimension to its long and successful track record of providing lifestyle residential properties in Mumbai.
Dumbell joins the Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel with 16 years of Marriott leadership experience. Previously, he served as General Manager of the Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield, where he was honored with the 2016 General Manager of the Year Award by Marriott International, Asia Pacific. He has also held General Manager roles with the Renaissance Kiev Hotel, Breadsall Priory Marriott Hotel and Country Club and Northampton Marriott Hotel, among other leadership positions.
CIO Power List provides the perfect setting for India’s mightiest CIOs and undeniably the most powerful personalities of the year. It’s a recognition for CIOs who have created boundless possibilities and scale by using information communication and technology with a genuine obsession to deliver superlative performance. On May 12 and 13, CORE Media honoured India’s most influential and dynamic IT leaders shaping business at CIO Power List 2016. The gala two-day event was hosted at Lonavala’s iconic Fariyas Hotel, with KPMG as the Knowledge Partner. The selection was based on the CIO’s online reputation, business publications and technology magazines, combined with data on awards, honours and recognitions won, achievements till date, a random sampling of social media engagements, and a nation-wide survey of peers in the CIO community. And finally there were inputs from the CIO himself/herself on their key moments in the last 12 months.
Rodas, an ECOTEL Hotel, in Mumbai makes sustainability integral to the company's business strategy. The article focuses on the strategies used by the Hotel towards conservation of resources and reduction in landfill waste with concomitant savings.
TajHotels Resorts and Palaces today announces the opening of its luxury hotel Taj Santacruz, Mumbai. Strategically located just off the Western Express Highway, the hotel offers a vantage point of access, with proximity to the city's financial and entertainment centres. The newest addition in Taj's home city, and the fourth group hotel in the financial capital, Taj Santacruz is a tribute to this historic city and its pulsating cosmopolitan spirit.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced the official opening of the highly anticipated St. Regis Mumbai. In partnership with Pallazzio Hotels & Leisure Limited, the hotel marks the entry of the St. Regis brand in India and South Asia. With this debut, the ultra-luxury brand has tripled its global footprint over the past decade, reaching 34 hotels in the most coveted destinations around the world.
Bengaluru-based MRG Hospitality and Infrastructure, which owns a chain of boutique hotels under the 'Goldfinch' brand, has acquired the four-star business hotel Aura Grande in Mumbai for Rs 100 crore. The 94-room hotel is located in the Andheri suburb of the city.
The Leela Palaces, Hotels, and Resorts is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Sameer Sud as the General Manager of The Leela Mumbai, the flagship hotel of the The Leela Group. Mr Sud has enjoyed a long association of over 20 years with The Leela Group holding varied positions and has ably led teams within the Leela properties in Mumbai, Goa and Bangalore. He was previously the Resident Manager at The Leela Palace Bangalore. Having graduated from the Institute of Hotel Management, Mumbai, Mr Sud will now oversee the overall operations and management of The Leela Mumbai. This 391-room iconic hotel is set amidst 11 acres of lush landscaped gardens, cascading waterfalls and a lotus fountain. The Leela Mumbai offers all the facilities the discerning traveller would expect from a five star luxury hotel with an experience of the essence of India. Mr Sud, started his career in hospitality with The Leela Group as a part of the prestigious Leela Management Training Programme. This executive training programme has delivered over the years, quality professionals who are now at the forefront of some of the Leela properties as well as many leading hotels chains.
Mr. Rakesh Sarna, will join Indian Hotels Company Limited as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer on 1st September, 2014. Mr. Sarna will take over from Mr. Raymond Bickson. In this role, Mr. Sarna would be responsible for steering the growth of the organization as it continues to be positioned as a strong India based hotel group with strategic presence in chosen markets outside India.
Four Seasons veteran Vikram Reddy has recently taken over as the General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai from his previous position as General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta.
Anil Chavan has been promoted to the position of associate general manager, Oakwood Premier Mumbai, where he was previously director of sales and marketing. Anil has been with Oakwood Premier Mumbai since November 2009 when he started as associate director of sales, before being promoted to director of sales, then director of sales & marketing. With 17 years’ experience in the travel and hospitality business, his hotel career included stints with Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Le Royal Meridien, InterContinental and Marco Polo. Besides India, Anil has worked in Dubai and speaks English, Hindi and Russian. Anil holds a post-graduate Management in Marketing qualification from the Wellinkars Institute of Management, after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts, in Philosophy, from the University Of Mumbai.
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT), today announced the debut of its iconic brand in India with the highly anticipated St. Regis Mumbai in the third quarter of 2015. Owned by Pallazzio Hotels & Leisure Ltd., the Palladium Hotel is currently undergoing an extensive rebranding and will soon fly the St. Regis flag, bringing bespoke luxury and refined elegance to the city of Mumbai. Located in Lower Parel, one of the most prestigious addresses in the city, the hotel combines timeless sophistication with modern luxury and is a befitting debut for the St. Regis brand in this fast growing market.
JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts continues to grow its India presence with the opening of its second hotel in Mumbai– JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar. The brand new property promises a sophisticated retreat within the energetic city of Mumbai. Ideally located just one kilometre from the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Mumbai, the hotel is an ideal destination for business and leisure travelers alike. Download images.
Shyam KAIKINI (ESSEC IMHI 2003) has been appointed Executive Vice President for Lodha Group, a Mumbai based real estate developer into housing and commercial projects. Prior to that Shyam spent 9 years with Taj Hotel group. He started as Director Operations for 2 years, Office of the Executive Director IHCL for 2 other years and General Manager of the iconic Taj Lake Palace Udaipur until February 2015.
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts today announced the appointment of Kurt Straub as Vice President of operations for India. In his new position, Straub will be responsible for executing the company's operational and growth strategy in India, a country that plays an important role in Hyatt's global expansion plans. Straub has assumed his new role at Hyatt's headquarters in Gurgaon effective February 20, 2015, reporting to Peter Fulton, Group President, Europe, Africa, Middle East and Southwest Asia, Hyatt.
Bharat will be joining Absolute Hotel Services as Assistant Revenue & Distribution Manager India/Middle East, reporting to Regional Director of Sales, Revenue and Marketing. He is responsible in assisting revenue and distribution functions for all hotels and resorts in India and Middle East.
Priya will be responsible for Marketing Communications & PR functions for all hotels and resorts in India and Middle East. She will report in to Regional Director of Sales, Revenue and Marketing based in the Mumbai office.
Sanjay Umashankar has been appointed as general manager of Vivanta by Taj – President, Mumbai. Prior to this, Umashankar was general manager of Blue Sydney, Australia where he introduced new strategies to improve occupancy and diversified the market mix. Of his 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Umashankar has spent the last 11 years with the Taj Group. During this time, he has been the general manager of Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur and has also served as resident manager at Taj Lands End, Mumbai.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced that it will relocate its global headquarters from the United States to India in March 2015 for a month-long immersion. Starwood President & CEO Frits van Paasschen and the company's top executives will split their time between Mumbai and Delhi, conducting day-to-day business from this important global destination with immense potential for outbound travel. Following the company's successful relocations to China in 2011 and Dubai in 2013, this third leadership move underscores Starwood's unique approach to cultivating a global culture and fostering relationships in key growth markets.