Rachita Sood has been appointed as Director Of Operations at Sofitel Mumbai BKC
Rachita Sood has recently been appointed as the new "Director Of Operations" at the Sofitel Mumbai BKC.
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HVS Monday Musings: Reviving Luxury Trains in India
Luxury travel has recovered faster than other global travel segments following COVID, and according to a recent report, the global luxury travel market is expected to grow at an 8.8% CAGR from 2021 to 2028, as demand for unique, highly personalized, and exclusive experiences grows. In line with this trend, luxury train travel is also reviving around the world. The luxury tour operator, Luxury Gold, for example, has reported a 17% increase in demand for tours which include luxury rail journeys.
By Mandeep Lamba and Dipti Mohan
Radisson Resort Goa Baga opens doors in the vibrant beach city of Goa
Radisson Hotel Group, one of the world's largest hotel groups, is delighted to announce the opening of Radisson Resort Goa Baga strengthening its presence in India's vibrant beach city of Goa.
IHG signs a new Holiday Inn Express hotel in Gujarat
The company is strategically expanding presence of its leading mainstream brand by tapping into new markets within India.
Can the Hotel Lease Model Gain Momentum in India?
Lease agreements are a less common type of contract in the Indian hotel industry, as opposed to mature markets like Europe, where they are widely used due to the presence of several institutional hotel investors and owners. In fact, some European hotel companies, such as Pandox, have grown by focusing primarily on the leased model.
By Mandeep Lamba and Dipti Mohan
Hotelogix enables India's Amritara Hotels and Resorts to manage group operations with centralised control
Hotelogix, a globally leading cloud-based, enterprise-grade Hotel Property Management System provider, announced that it has technologically empowered India’s Amritara Hotels and Resorts to gain centralised control over its group operations.
The Hyatt Regency brand enters the Pink City with Hyatt Regency Jaipur Mansarovar
The 245-room property strengthens Hyatt's brand presence in India, marking the first Hyatt Regency hotel in the state of Rajasthan
All-inclusive Resorts are Regaining Popularity
All-inclusive resorts, as the name suggests, typically provide guests with bundled services and amenities ranging from accommodation, multiple dining options with unlimited meals and beverages in most cases, to spas and various sports, entertainment, and cultural activities as part of the pre-paid resort rate. The packages may differ from one property to the next, but one thing is certain travelers can completely relax and enjoy the vacation, knowing that there won’t be any surprise payments when they check out.
By Mandeep Lamba and Dipti Mohan
Sumit Mehta has been appointed as Front Office Manager at Aloft New Delhi Aerocity
Aloft New Delhi Aerocity is delighted to announce the appointment of Sumit Mehta as Front Office Manager. With his thorough knowledge and exemplary expertise in front office operations, Sumit will elevate guests' experience to greater heights.
IHG Hotels & Resorts strengthens presence in the NCR region with a new Holiday Inn signing in Gurgaon
The company continues to expand its mainstream portfolio, in line with its growth ambition for the country.
Rethinking Hotel Loyalty Programs in the Post-COVID World
Loyalty programs are not new in the airline and hotel industries, dating back to early 1980s when American Airlines introduced AAdvantage, one of the world’s first travel loyalty programs. Hotel chains quickly jumped on board, with Holiday Inn and Marriott being credited with the first hotel loyalty programs in 1983. Since then, loyalty programs have not only been an effective marketing tool for increasing customer loyalty, but also for increasing repeat customers and revenue for hotels.
By Mandeep Lamba and Dipti Mohan
Abhay Singh has been appointed as International Sous Chef at Four Seasons Mumbai
From the glittering islands of the Maldives to the Island City of Mumbai, Chef Abhay Kumar Singh has made a grand voyage to join Four Seasons Mumbai's culinary team as International Sous Chef. In his last role, Chef Abhay was responsible for the kitchens of the very exclusive Four Seasons Maldives Private Island at Voavah. His expertise lies in curating menus featuring the best of Western cuisine, such as Mexican, Mediterranean and Arabic.
Raymond Wong has been appointed as Master Chef – Asian at By The Mekong - The St. Regis Mumbai
Chef Raymond, Master Chef - Asian at By The Mekong brings with him over 28 years of rich culinary experience.
Siddharth Kochhar has joined Wyndham Hotels & Resorts as Development Manager for Eurasia
Siddharth Kochhar joins Wyndham as Development Manager for Eurasia from hospitality company Bloomrooms. Siddharth brings local knowledge and expertise in new business opportunities in the mid-market sector across India.
Nikhil Sasidharan has been appointed as Development Manager for Eurasia at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Nikhil Sasidharan joins Wyndham as Development Manager for Eurasia, focusing on opportunities in the leisure segment in sought-after destinations in South India, such as Goa, Kerala and more. He worked as General Manager for Lemon Tree Hotels, heading up operations and revenue management for hotels in Goa, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Jaipur.
Arpit Pant has been appointed as Development Director for Eurasia at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Arpit Pant is the new Development Director for Eurasia. With 20 years of experience working in hotels, residences and vacation rentals in multiple markets across South Asia and the Middle East, Arpit has served several roles involving asset management, feasibility, sales, marketing and finance.
Vidhi Jain has been appointed as Marketing & Communications Manager at Jaipur Marriott Hotel
Vidhi Jain commences her new stint at Jaipur Marriott as Marketing & Communications Manager. In her new role, she will be responsible for elevating and maintaining the hotel's brand positioning, creating invigorating marketing campaigns aligned with the hotel's key goals, and driving additional revenue through tactical campaigns. She will be an integral part of the Sales & Marketing team enhancing the digital presence across platforms, driving PR, Communications and Media Relations for the hotel.
Pramod Kumar has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Jaipur Marriott Hotel
Jaipur Marriott Hotel is pleased to have Pramod Kumar as Director of Sales & Marketing. Pramod brings along a wealth of expertise in the Sales & Marketing and Revenue Management domain. In his new stint, he will be responsible to drive commercial objectives and enhance the brand positioning.
Alain Ducasse, founder of École Ducasse visits India to inaugurate the first École Ducasse campus in the country
Alain Ducasse, founder of École Ducasse and the world’s most-awarded Michelin-star chef is visiting India to inaugurate the first École Ducasse campus in the country. The campus is located at Indian School of Hospitality (ISH), Gurugram which is founded by hospitality veteran, Dilip Puri. Alain Ducasse’s visit will strengthen the partnership between ISH and École Ducasse, both part of Sommet Education’s global network of schools.
IHCL Announces The Opening of Vivanta Katra at Vaishno Devi
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India's largest hospitality company, today announces the opening of Vivanta Katra, Vaishno Devi in Jammu and Kashmir. Nestled along the foothills of the Trikuta mountains, the hotel is located in the picturesque Himalayan range with easy access to the holy shrine of Vaishno Devi.