India is expected to become the world's third-largest aviation market by 2024-25 and is investing heavily in expanding its airport infrastructure to improve internal connectivity, especially to Tier 2, 3 & 4 cities. The country’s operational airport count has significantly increased from 50 in 2000 to 153 in 2020, with plans to build an additional 100 by 2024.
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India's largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of its first hotel in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh. This management contract is a greenfield project slated to open in 2026.
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India's largest hospitality company, today announced the opening of Norbu The Montanna an IHCL- SeleQtions hotel at Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. It lies secluded amidst the Dhauladhar mountain range surrounded by the scenic landscape of the Kangra Valley.
The Westin Rishikesh Resort & Spa, one of the most iconic resorts in Marriott International's diverse portfolio in India, has announced the appointment of Amardeep Singh as its General Manager. Amardeep will be responsible for spearheading the resort launch, managing finance performance, guest engagement & relationships.
The hotel industry in Mumbai, India's financial hub, is, at last, experiencing a sustained recovery, fuelled primarily by a resurgence in corporate travel and large-ticket conferences and events. For instance, the city's occupancy surpassed 80% for the first time since the pandemic thanks to the IPL and some conferences that were held in the city in April and May 2022, and the city hasn’t looked back since.
City's leading luxury hotel, JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar is pleased to announce the appointment of Rahul Prashar as the Director of Rooms. A seasoned hotelier, Rahul will be responsible for room division operations and will be helming to scale up property's offerings for guests by creating a superior experience.
Sofitel Mumbai BKC, the elegant, luxury hotel in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex, introduces Waris Hasan Qureshi as the new Indian Master Chef at Jyran. The award-winning signature restaurant, serving authentic cuisine inspired by the Northwest Indian Frontier Province, will now be helmed by Chef Qureshi, who specializes in Awadhi, Hyderabadi, and Kashmiri cuisines.
Radisson Hotel Group has today announced its first experiential resort under its recently launched Radisson Individuals Retreats brand extension. Located in Palampur - Himachal Pradesh, Rakkh Resort, a member of Radisson Individuals Retreats is set against the pristine backdrop of the Dhauladhar snow-capped ranges. A mélange of traditional ambiance and barefoot luxury, the ethos of the resort is built on sustainability and community engagement.
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India's largest hospitality company's iconic brand Taj, today announced the opening of Taj Amer, a new oasis of modern luxury in Jaipur. The hotel's design seamlessly blends contemporary elegance while paying homage to Rajasthan's traditional architecture and offers stunning views of the ancient Aravali Range.
The global revenue from the metaverse* is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 44% between 2022 and 2030, reaching US$1.5 trillion, and is expected to transform a number of industries around the world. Technically speaking, the metaverse is a shared interactive virtual environment where users can create virtual identities and avatars by combining various emerging technologies like virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), artificial intelligence (AI), spatial computing, etc.
A seasoned and versatile hospitality professional with a career span of 30+ years possesses niche expertise in operations management, F&B operations, and Guest relationship management. In past he has worked with brands like ITC Hotels, Intercontinental Group of Hotels, and Fortune Park Hotels Ltd. He has been associated with pre-openings as well as running hotels and has accomplished operational success in all spheres. Before joining Sarovar Hotels, he was last associated with Pugdundee Safaris a renowned wildlife resort chain. He holds a Hotel Management degree from ISM, Ranchi. He is an avid photographer and nature enthusiast
JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu, one of Mumbai's most sought-after 5-star luxury hotel announces the appointment of Sachin Shet as the Hotel Manager. Sachin comes with an extensive experience of over 21 years in hospitality owing to his leadership roles in luxury hotels across India.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Regency Trivandrum in Kerala. The hotel is the third Hyatt property in the state of Kerala following the opening of Grand Hyatt Kochi and Hyatt Regency Thrissur, and the fifteenth Hyatt Regency hotel in the country - a significant milestone in Hyatt's brand growth in the Indian market. Hyatt Regency Trivandrum is designed for business and leisure travelers to enjoy seamless and energizing experiences, borrowing inspiration from the rainforest, beaches and low coastal hills that are distinctive to the state of Kerala.
Spas have become a standard amenity at most hotels in recent decades, with several hotel chains placing a strong emphasis on offering top-notch spa facilities to guests. According to a Global Wellness Institute report, prior to the pandemic, the spa industry was growing at a CAGR of 8.7%, reaching US$111 billion in revenue in 2019; hotel and resort spas accounted for over 40% of the industry’s revenue.
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India's largest hospitality company, today announced its debut in Bharuch with the opening of a Ginger-branded hotel. Designed on the philosophy of re-imagined lean luxe, Ginger Bharuch offers guests the opportunity to blend the lines of work and play in the midst of dynamic spaces that boast of a seamless co-existence of contrasts.
India is slated to take over the G20 group of nations' presidency for a year, beginning on 1st December 2022 and ending on 30th November 2023. During this period, the country is expected to host over 200 meetings at 56 locations, across metropolitan cities like Delhi and Mumbai, and state capitals like Lucknow, and important tourist and historical sites like Udaipur, Agra, Varanasi, and Hampi, among others. Hosting these G20 meetings will put a spotlight on several lesser-known tourism destinations and heritage sites in the country, bringing them to the forefront of the global tourism map.
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts recently announced the promotion and appointment of Aagman Baury as the General Manager of The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, Delhi.
JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar is pleased to announce the appointment of Tripurari Singh as the new Director of Food & Beverage. In his new role, he will be responsible for leading operations of food and beverages at the property.
Mr. Namby has previously been associated with renowned hotel chains in notable roles, wherein he ensured that the hotels ran in profits even during the difficult times of pandemic by targeting an influx of domestic travelers. Under his leadership, the hotels have received high honors from renowned publications such as Travel + Leisure and Conde Nast Traveller, among its many other accolades.
With a focus on promoting Environmental Stewardship under its ESG+ framework of Paathya to drive its sustainability and social impact measures, Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, announced that 35 per cent of its hotels in South India have succeeded in fulfilling their energy requirements from renewable sources. This is in line with IHCL’s commitment towards energy conservation and long term goal of deriving no less than 50 per cent of energy across all hotels from renewable sources by 2030.