Om Arham Ventures today announced the signing of an upscale 190-room Wyndham hotel in Guwahati, Assam, developed in partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company by the number of properties. The brownfield project is scheduled to open in the second half of 2028.
Marriott International's Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan proudly announces the appointment of Lakshmanan Ramanathan as their new General Manager. With an illustrious career spanning over 25 years in the hospitality industry, Ramanathan brings a wealth of knowledge and a demonstrated track record of excellence to his new role. Renowned for his unwavering passion and exceptional talent in hospitality, he is poised to lead Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel to new heights of success.
Hotel Ibis Limited, a hotel development company in Bangladesh today announced the signing of Ramada by Wyndham Cox's Bazar Kolatoli Beach under a franchise agreement with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
IHG Hotels & Resorts partners with Doreen Hotels & Resorts to open Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan.
InterContinental Dhaka has recently announced the appointment of Marc Reissinger as area general manager for Dhaka and general manager at InterContinental Dhaka.
The company continues growth momentum in SWA by growing its core brands across key markets.
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hospitality companies, has announced the opening of the first holiday Inn in Bangladesh. Holiday Inn, one of the world's most iconic and trusted brands, has welcomed a new property in the heart of Dhaka. Holiday Inn Dhaka City Centre has opened its doors and is welcoming guests to experience the 'Brighter Side of Travel'.
Oakwood, the leading serviced apartments brand with over 50 years of history, today announced the signing of a management agreement with Aara Hospitality to debut the brand in Bangladesh. Scheduled to open in April 2022, Oakwood Hotel & Apartments Dhaka will add to Oakwood's enlarging footprint across South Asia in support of its goal to double the global portfolio of managed properties by 2025.
An experienced hospitality professional, Christopher Baker has been appointed as the new General Manager of Amari Dhaka as of 1 October, 2020.
InterContinental Hotels Group® (IHG), one of world's leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Evalona Limited for two new build hotels in Bangladesh. The 200-room Holiday Inn Resort Kuakata is due to open in early 2026 and the 150-rooms Crowne Plaza Kuakata will open its doors to guests in Q1 2028. Located on the second largest beach in Bangladesh, both hotels will be best in class products in the country.
Radisson Hotel Group continues to expand in South Asia's exciting destinations with the signing of its first hotel in Khulna, the third largest city in Bangladesh and a major hub for trade and tourism.
IHG announced the opening of InterContinental® Dhaka in partnership with Bangladesh Services Limited. The luxury hotel is situated in a prime and one of the most prestigious locations in the capital city, Minto Road with easy access to the downtown business district.
With more than three decades of hospitality industry experience, Subroto has worked for some of the industry's leading brands. He has been part of the Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts team in General Manager roles since 2014.
In 2013, Paul was appointed Hotel Manager at PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney, where he oversaw the Engineering, Front Office, Restaurants, Bars and Events, and Housekeeping teams. In a career spanning more than 20 years in operations and F&B, Paul had worked at Cypress Lake Resort in Hunter Valley, as well as hotel brands such as Radisson, InterContinental Hotels Group and Rydges. Paul’s promotion to General Manager will see him taking charge of the 277-room Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka. Located in central Dhaka, the hotel is situated prominently in the centre of Bangladesh’s Diplomatic Zone and commercial district, and in proximity to the city’s historical sites and shopping options.
Constantinos S Gavriel has been appointed as the new general manager of Le Méridien Dhaka. The luxurious five-star hotel made the announcement through a press release issued on Thursday. Gavriel said: “I am thrilled to be joining Le Meridien Dhaka, and I am looking forward to working with the team to elevate the guest experience to the next level within this dynamic and growing market.” He was the general manager of The Renaissance Aktau Hotel in Kazakhstan before being appointed by Le Méridien Dhaka. He has also worked for the Le Méridien Hotels and Resorts in 2003. The British national started his career as a business development executive at The Kensington Hilton in London and has held various positions within Marriott since 2011. After working for 14 years in London, Gavriel’s first experience overseas began as cluster director of sales and marketing for Rosewood Hotels and Resorts in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh. Later, he worked in Abu Dhabi along with Russia and Kazakhstan. He holds a bachelor’s degree in International Hotel Management from The University of North London and has an experience of 24 years in the related field.
As part of its global commitment to develop and empower future women leaders, Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced a partnership to support Asian University for Women (AUW). Starting this year the partnership will see over 50 Marriott volunteers serve as mentors to AUW students, and six AUW students will be given the chance to experience working with Marriott in Hong Kong and locations across south Asia, gaining personal experience of how the world's largest hospitality company operates.
In 2016, Asia and the Pacific received 309 million international tourist arrivals, 9% more than in 2015; by 2030 this number is expected to reach 535 million. Over 20 countries gathered in Bangladesh on 16-17 May for the 29th joint meeting of the UNWTO Commissions for Asia and the Pacific and South Asia, to discuss challenges facing the sector in the region, opportunities for sustainable tourism development and the programme of work of UNWTO in Asia for the coming two years.
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts will roll out its second property in Bangladesh in the north-eastern city of Sylhet when the Mövenpick Hotel Sylhet Bangladesh opens in 3Q2018.
Dusit International, one of Thailand's foremost hotel and property development companies, is set to expand its global footprint once again with the opening of DusitPrincess Dhaka, the company's first property in Bangladesh, under a long-term arrangement with a subsidiary of Lakeshore Hotels Limited.
The move follows a steady and concerted focus on Bangladesh, with projects already underway in Cox Bazaar and the capital Dhaka, as the international hospitality management firm continues to develop its presence in South Asia.