Indian Hotels Company's (IHCL) iconic brand, Taj, today announced the opening of Taj Chia Kutir Resort & Spa, Darjeeling in the state of West Bengal. The resort is situated in the world renowned Makaibari Tea Estate, founded in 1859, and home to the world's first tea factory.
Fortune Hotels, a member of ITC's hotel group today announced the signing of four individual operating agreements for hotels in Candolim (Goa), Deoghar (Jharkhand), Haldwani (Uttarakhand) and Tirupur (Tamil Nadu).
The gradual revival of demand in the past few weeks is ushering in a new era of price war tactics in the Indian hotels sector. Hotels are resorting to drastic rate cuts in their quest to attract guests and stay afloat during these trying times. Price wars are not a new phenomenon in the sector and our experience says that this is not the best strategy as it often results in more pain than gain.
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of world's leading hotel companies has signed a management agreement with Regal Emporia Infratech (a subsidiary of Investors Clinic), for Holiday Inn Greater NOIDA West in Boulevard Walk, a mix use development by Home & Soul. The new-built hotel will have 140 keys and is expected to be operational by first quarter of 2023. The development will further strengthen brand's presence in NCR and enable IHG to sustain growth momentum in the midscale segment within the Indian market.
Hotelogix, a leading enterprise-grade cloud PMS provider is pleased to share its successful initiative of running an online refresher Training programme that helps hotels keep their staff continuously well trained even amid the global pandemic.
All hotels strive to improve and reduce costs on an ongoing basis. During the normal course of operations, hotels try to achieve this by implementing various techniques, such as using alternate products, implementing process improvements, enhancing inventory management, and evaluating more efficient equipment, which allow them to save certain costs during the year. But the question here is whether these efficiencies are significant enough.
Indian Hotels Company's (IHCL) iconic brand, Taj, today announced the opening of its new hotel in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Soaring over 18 storeys, Taj Skyline will be an elegant addition to Ahmedabad's historic and modern architectural landmarks in the city.
In the last few weeks, the Indian hotels sector has started to witness green shoots of recovery driven by the growth of leisure tourism and the onset of the festival and wedding season in the country. The impaired sector, however, has barely resurfaced from the perils of the daunting COVID crisis, with occupancy in most major markets showing fledgling signs of improvement.
Due to the ongoing travel restrictions and the circumstances around the current pandemic situation, ITB India organiser has decided to hold the inaugural ITB India 2021 as an entirely virtual event, set to take place from 7 - 9 April 2021. The new event format provides exhibitors and attendees with both maximum safety and planning certainty. The virtual show welcomes over 400 Indian and Southeast Asian buyers from MICE, Corporate and Leisure sectors. ITB India 2021 Virtual will be hosted on ITB Community in Asia (ITB Community), which is a one of a kind, unrivaled 24/7 experience for trade professionals to forge connections, strike conversations with industry peers and do business all-year-round.
The St Regis Mumbai has appointed Nicholas Dumbell to lead The Best Address as general manager. A veteran hotelier, driven by passion and creativity, Dumbell, who is better known as Nick, is a multi-cultural global citizen with 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Having commenced his career in London with leading International hospitality chains, he soon became a part of Marriott International's myriad brands spanning the last two decades.
Shobhit Sawhney has been appointed the new General Manager of Park Hyatt Hyderabad - one of the most luxurious 5-star hotels in the City of Nizams. A seasoned hotelier with a career spanning over 20 enriching years across various brands in India and overseas, Shobhit was earlier handling the role of General Manager at Hyatt Regency Pune.
With an increasing focus on wellness, hotel and restaurant interiors have become more than just an aesthetic appeal. The curation of a well-designed space enhances the purpose for which it was intended. As a result, ergonomics will play a key role in hospitality projects enclosing multi-purpose spaces ranging from guest rooms to conference halls to bars and restaurants. It is critical to get the correct layout to amplify the customer experience, using empathetic design to map out a guest's journey from room to room with seamless efficiency.
The Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), South Asia's largest hospitality company, announced the opening of The Connaught, New Delhi. The Connaught presents a unique and striking design, combining the art deco charm of Connaught Place and contemporary luxe interiors. Strategically situated in New Delhi's prime area, Lutyens, The Connaught will be a part of the SeleQtions brand - a named collection of hotels and resorts.
Food & Beverage (F&B) has always been a significant component of hotel operations and revenue. Several hotel chains have created their own iconic in-house restaurant brands over the last few decades. Dining at these hotel restaurants, known for their high-quality cuisine and celebrated chefs, had a novelty factor that was missing from the options available outside of hotels.
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), South Asia's largest hospitality company, reported its Consolidated and Standalone financials for the second quarter ending September 30th, 2020.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of Hilton Goa Resort under the hotel company's flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts. This opening marks Hilton's third property in Goa. Located atop the scenic, terraced slopes of Saipem Hills, overlooking the Nerul River, the resort extends Hilton's signature hospitality and tranquil retreat to leisure and business travelers. The chic full-service resort is 34 kilometers from the Goa International Airport and is ideally located 10 minutes away from the popular Candolim and Calangute beaches. The resort is operated by Hilton and owned by Soham Leisure Ventures Pvt. Ltd.
Subhrajit Bardhan has been appointed as the General Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Ahmedabad. Bardhan comes with 25 years of work experience in domestic and international markets, with notable expertise in food and beverage, revenue management and operations management. His work achievements indicate him to be an innovative and result-oriented business leader with extensive knowledge in all aspects of the hotel industry.
Fortune Hotels, a member of ITC's hotel group today announced the opening of its maiden property in the hill town of Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh. Primarily the first branded hotel in town, Fortune Park Dalhousie is the latest addition to the chain's hill resorts after Mussoorie, Mashobra, Solan, Mcleodganj and Ooty; it is Fortune Hotels' fourth alliance in the state.
Pre-COVID, the hospitality sector had successfully adopted technology at the first point of customer contact with increasing number of bookings being done online. However, technology adoption during the other phases of the customer journey was still lagging as hotel rooms followed the standard practices using nearly defunct tech in rooms. The situation, however, changed drastically during the COVID era when tech features, such as keyless check-in and digital menus, that were once considered as luxuries suddenly became necessities for hotels to remain relevant.
Radisson Blu Mumbai International Airport opened its doors to the iconic city of Mumbai today. The 206-room hotel is the latest addition to the growing portfolio of Radisson Blu brand in India. The contemporary upper-upscale brand that delivers personalized service and stylish living spaces is present in 36 locations including all major metros and gateway centers across India.