Raffles Udaipur, a flagship hotel in the Raffles Hotels & Resorts' portfolio and the revered brand's first location in India, offers a fresh perspective on the city of Udaipur and region of Rajasthan, from a 21-acre private island set in the middle of the serene Udai Sagar Lake.
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), South Asia's largest hospitality company, announced the opening of its new hotel, Taj Lakefront in Bhopal. With its landmark location and contemporary design, the hotel draws inspiration from the rich architecture, history and culture of Madhya Pradesh.
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Nashik announces the appointment of Ms. Laltlanpari Varte as the Director of Spa & Wellness.As the Director of Spa & Wellness, she will implement hand-crafted signature spa and recreational experiences at the hotel's exquisite spa, salon and fitness center which also houses an internationally acclaimed ASB squash court. Her expertise in spa, salon and wellness functions coupled with a deep insight into personal fitness and natural living principles, gives her an edge in luxury wellness programs and experiences.An industry specialist with extensive experience of over 13 years in luxury spa operations, Ms. Varte has worked with several reputable hospitality groups across India including the Trident Hotels, Taj Hotels, Hyatt Hotels and Conrad Hotels & Resorts.Specializing in Ayurveda therapies, beauty treatments and cosmetology, Ms. Varte will focus on establishing the spa and wellness center at Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Nashik as a leading luxury spa destination, offering specially curated signature therapies that harmonize ancient philosophies and modern science. Ms. Varte will ensure that only the best, natural, and premium ingredients are used to cleanse, tone, and refresh the body and mind for complete rejuvenation.
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.
Colliers today announced the appointment of Abbishek Sharma as Executive Director, Corporate Solutions | Asia Pacific. Based in Gurugram, India, and reporting into Abhishek Bajpai, Managing Director, Corporate Solutions | Asia Pacific.
Fairmont Jaipur, brand's flagship property in the Pink City announced the appointment of Gaurav Malhotra as their Executive Chef.
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Radisson Hotel Group is proud to achieve a historic milestone of 100 operating hotels in India with the opening of Radisson Bhopal. With more than 20 years in operation, Radisson Hotel Group is one of the leading international hotel groups in the country with seven distinct brands and a presence across over 60 locations encompassing key business, leisure and gateway centers. Boasting one of the most widely connected domestic network in India, the Group has been growing at an exceptional momentum with plans to open 14 new hotels in 2021 and more than 60 hotels in the next five years.
Four Seasons Mumbai is proud to announce the appointment of Radhika Mathur as Marketing Communications Manager, joining the bustling city hotel to further enhance its strong Public Relations. In this role, she will engage to improve the brand visibility of the industry leading hotel, and its award-winning Food & Beverage offerings.
South Asia's largest hospitality company, today announced the opening of Vivanta Goa, Miramar in Panjim. The stylishly designed hotel is perched on the rim of Miramar Beach, with sweeping views of the Arabian Sea.
If ‘virtual’ was the key trend in the meetings, incentives, conferences, and events (MICE) industry in 2020, ‘hybrid’ has been the buzzword in 2021, as in-person attendance made a comeback at large-scale events in various countries. All popular international MICE locations are taking measures to resurrect the segment, with Singapore and the UAE leading the way, having hosted multiple hybrid events successfully in the past year, with even international delegates in attendance.
Fortune Hotels, a member of ITC's hotel group has inked an operating agreement for a resort in Benaulim, South of Goa. Poised to open in October, this attractive resort is the third alliance of the chain in Goa. With this latest addition, Fortune Hotels now has 50 alliances across 43 cities of India.
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), South Asia's largest hospitality company, today announced the conversion of hitherto operating heritage resort, The Naini Retreat in Nainital, Uttarakhand into an IHCL SeleQtions resort. A hill station, Nainital is also popularly known as the Lake District of India. This resort will be operated by Leisure Hotels Group under a franchise with IHCL.
Radisson, an upscale hotel brand today announced the opening of Radisson Bhopal in the capital city of Madhya Pradesh. Situated in the heart of the city, the hotel is conveniently located within a 40-minute driving distance from Raja Bhoj International Airport and 10 minutes from Habibganj Railway Station. The hotel spans across 4,500 sqm and provides an ideal stay for both leisure and business travelers visiting the city. Radisson Bhopal also provides easy access to tourist attractions like Sanchi Stupa, Upper Lake, Van Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary and Bhimbeteka Caves.
The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott International, announces their third collaboration with celebrated fashion designer and Global Explorer Margherita Maccapani Missoni, unveiling a limited-edition scarf inspired by her travels to The Luxury Collection’s properties in India. A vibrant destination with endless discoveries, India is a kaleidoscope of craft and color, history and epicurean delights, and Margherita captures her transformative experience traveling throughout Goa and Delhi. The scarf, created exclusively for The Luxury Collection, is available for retail on The Luxury Collection Store beginning in September 2021. All proceeds will be donated to Collective Good Foundation to help advance their work to support pandemic relief in India.
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Nashik is proud to welcome Anirban Dasgupta as Executive Chef. A culinary maestro with an illustrated career spanning over two decades of hospitality and culinary proficiency, Chef Anirban will not only oversee the hotel's signature restaurants, the banquet kitchen and in-room dining operations but also spearhead the experiential and eclectic food and beverage concepts at the hotel.
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Nashik is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Siddharth Joshi as Director of Sales & Marketing.
After an outstanding career trajectory with over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Julien joins Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Nashik as Hotel Manager.
The luxury hotel segment, which currently accounts for around 11% of India’s total quality hotel supply, has regained developer interest in recent years due to its tremendous potential on account of limited supply. Domestic hotel brands such as IHCL, Oberoi, and ITC traditionally dominated the luxury segment in India. However, in recent years, several international hotel chains, including Marriott, Accor, Hilton, and Hyatt, have entered the luxury and ultra-luxury hotel categories in the country, making the segment more competitive. As a result, luxury properties contributed 11% of overall brand signings by key in 2020, up from 9% in 2018.
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Nashik is extremely delighted to announce the appointment of Gopinath Gopalan as the General Manager.Gopinath has spent over two decades of his illustrious hospitality career in achieving iconic milestones for several esteemed marques, he has been responsible for overseeing multiple pre-opening hotels, repositioning of luxury brands, and played pivotal leadership roles in iconic luxury hotels such as Park Hyatt Goa, Grand Hyatt Mumb ai, The Leela Palace Bangalore, and Oberoi Hotels & Resorts in Mumbai, Udaipur, and New Delhi.Being a veteran and a passionate leader in pre-openings and luxury hospitality, his proficiency and meticulous operational techniques will play a significant role in establishing Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Nashik as one of the most sought-after lifestyle-led leisure destinations in Western India.As General Manager, Gopinath with his intuitive insights, underpinned by his strong compassion for each colleague and guest, will oversee the strategic and financial performance of the property and is committed to provide the highest quality of genuine hospitality to each guest, while driving engagement and interest within the local and international markets. He had successfully opened and positioned the Hyatt Regency Ahmedabad, which was also recognised as the 'Favourite New Business Hotel in India' by Condé Nast Traveller Reader's Choice Award in 2016 and was a mong 'Condé Nast Traveller's Hot List' of top eight hotels in India in 2016.