The Re-Imagined Ginger, Wakad In Pune Unveiled
Ginger unveiled their renovated and re-imagined hotel in Wakad, Pune. The new look is in line with the refreshed identity of the brand reflecting a completely fresh and contemporary take on design.
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Cris Thomas has been appointed as General Manager at Sterling Kodai Lake Resorts and Hotels
Sterling Holidays, India's leading travel and tourism brand, founded with a dream of making holidays an active part of the Indian consumer's lifestyle has recently appointed of Mr Cris Thomas as General Manager- Sterling Kodai - Lake.
Rustamjit Singh Sekhon has been appointed as General Manager at Sterling Manali
Sterling Holidays, India's leading travel and tourism brand, founded with a dream of making holidays an active part of the Indian consumer's lifestyle has recently appointed of Mr Rustamjit Singh Sekhon as General Manager- Sterling Manali.
Santosh PK has been appointed as General Manager at Sterling Thekkady
Sterling Holidays appoints Mr Santosh PK of as General Manager- Sterling Thekkady.Sterling Holidays, India's leading travel and tourism brand, founded with a dream of making holidays an active part of the Indian consumer's lifestyle has recently appointed of Mr Santosh PK of as General Manager- Sterling ThekkadyMr Santosh brings with him over 20 years of Operational experience from the Hotel Industry. He has been associated with Sterling since April, 2017 and his last assignment was with Sterling Munnar as General Manager. Prior to that he was associated with Le Meridian, Taj Residency and Holiday Inn.
Lemon Tree Hotels debuts in South India’s Vijayawada
Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd., today marked its entry into Vijayawada with the launch of the 101 room hotel - Red Fox Hotel, Vijayawada. Set on the banks of the Krishna River in the city of Vijayawada, it is an ideal destination for both business and leisure travellers. Just 1.5 kms from the railway station, it is in close proximity to the ornate Kanaka Durga Temple, nestled on the Indrakeeladri Hill, the Undavalli Caves featuring ancient rock-cut temples and the Bhavani Island on the Krishna River. The hotel's strategic location offers multiple options to experience the city's tradition, architecture and ethos. For recreational activities in the close vicinity, Raghavaiah Park and VMC Disneyland promise an engaging experience.
How to Create Hotels that Are Profitable?
As a hotel consultant, I am often asked a pertinent question: Do hotels make profits in India? The challenges in building, operating, buying and selling hotels are a plenty. Investors frequently point to the relatively lower risk associated with other commercial asset classes such as office buildings, retail developments and warehouses. The highly dynamic and perishable nature of the hotel business pushes them to question the very veracity of it.
By Achin Khanna, Managing Partner, Hotelivate Private Limited
The Ritz-Carlton Debuts in The Dynamic Metropolis of Pune, India
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C has launched The Ritz-Carlton, Pune, the second hotel in India from the iconic luxury hotel brand.
Swati Dhir has been appointed as General Manager at Hyatt Regency Ludhiana
Hyatt Regency Ludhiana has announced the appointment of Ms. Swati Dhir as General Manager. Following a distinguished career in hospitality and with over 25 years of experience, Ms. Swati Dhir has been appointed General Manager of Hyatt Regency Ludhiana. Her most recent assignment was as General Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Goa Panaji.Ms. Dhir brings with her intricate knowledge of the industry and international operating standards. Prior to joining Hilton Worldwide in July 2011, she led various leadership roles in Sales & Marketing for the Taj Group locally and internationally. Ms. Dhir holds a Diploma in Hotel Management from the Institute of Hotel Management, Lucknow and an MBA in Marketing from the Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad.In her new role, Swati will be responsible for the entire operations and will spearhead the growth and development of the hotel. Swati is a skilled revenue analyst and market strategist; her core expertise lies in delivering successful outcomes by empowering teams and building efficient processes. Her belief in hard work, performance, attention to detail and an appetite for constant innovation will help Hyatt Regency Ludhiana provide a true Hyatt experience to all its guests. In addition to being a cricket fan, she is an avid reader, and the travel bug has taken her to many a places.
Cygnett Hotels and Resorts opens its latest property at Jim Corbett - Cygnett Resort Alaya
The resort offers an ideal combination of warm human touch in the periphery of the wild environment of Corbett National Park with exquisite experiences for guests to savor.New Delhi, Cygnett Resort Alaya, Jim Corbett, is situated in Ramnagar further down in the hidden village of Kyari, that offers an environment to experience life both in leisure and business dimensions. Tucked in the picturesque landscape in the periphery of Corbett National Park, the resort is perfectly suited to spend holida ys in absolute privacy that city dwellers long for. The views of inspiring panoramic mountain, misty jungle & swift river from the resort offers a perfect backdrop to enjoy the greens.Ideal for stay during summers as well as winters, visitors can have a good time by indulging in a wide variety of adventure and activities. Even a quiet time can be comforting. Staying at the resort with loved ones is a charming experience, as guests unwind and surrender to the serenity of the place in the lower Himalayas.The resort is a great halt point for those going up into the hills or for corporate looking for an ideal team building/networking place with dynamism to energize everybody. Cygnett Resort Alaya treats guests with perfect hospitality, and warm and friendly behavior.The resort, designed by experienced professionals, offers thoughtfully appointed rooms and catering with delectable choices of culinary experiences.
IHG continues to expand presence in new markets in India
InterContinental Hotels Group® (IHG), one of world's leading hotel companies has signed a management agreement with Jindal Holidays Private Limited for a new Holiday Inn Resort in Corbett, Ramnagar. The hotel will feature 100 keys and is expected to be operational by Q1 2023. The development marks the debut of Holiday Inn Resort brand in the oldest national park in India, which attracts significant number of visitors, annually.
Sapnil Kalkar has been appointed as General Manager at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Bengaluru Hebbal
Sapnil Kalkar has been appointed as the General Manager of Howard Johnson by Wyndham Bengaluru Hebbal. The hotel which is a is a part of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts offers the signature warm, friendly experience that the HoJo brand has been synonymous with, since decades. Post joining, he took over the reins of the property and has put together a new management team that includes many industry veterans in an effort to revamp the HoJo experience.Sapnil comes with over 25 years of rich industry experience in the hospitality sector and is now looking to apply this in energising the Howard Johnson brand in the city. His expertise has been a perfect blend of culinary accomplishments and long stints of managing hotel operations. It is his long-standing expertise and his penchant for excellence that often sees him visit various hotel management colleges/institutes as a guest lecturer. A chef at heart, in his free time Sapnil likes to cook, travel and write blogs about his culinary experiences and experiments.He is known in the industry for his sharp industry acumen and eye for detail. He plans to not only enhance and revitalise the hotel's image but to also make their food and beverage selection unique and different from the general offerings of standard hotels that many travellers are accustomed too.
IHCL And Les Roches Choose “Next General Manager Of India”
The Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), South Asia's largest hospitality company and Swiss institution Les Roches Global Hospitality Education, ranked number 3 of the world's top institutions for hospitality management by the QS World University Rankings 2019, announced the winners of the "Next General Manager of India". The campaign, a joint initiative launched in July 2019, was to identify top talent in hospitality in India.
Marriott opens Le Méridien hotel in South Indian city, Hyderabad
Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts today announced its debut in the city of Hyderabad, the capital of Southern India's Telangana state. Located in Gachibowli, a leading corporate hub and home to global tech giants, Le Meridien Hyderabad provides guests with an intimate and urban sanctuary in one of one of India's most dynamic cities. The hotel design draws inspiration from the city's rich heritage of craftsmanship and culture, blending minimalistic style with timeless chic elements.
First Hyatt Hotel Opens in Himachal Pradesh State, India
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of its first mountain resort property in India, Hyatt Regency Dharamshala Resort, in the scenic Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. Surrounded by mountains and lush forests, the resort's signature Hyatt Regency offerings and insightful service will now be available to travellers visiting the region. The hotel's opening marks an important step for the growth of the Hyatt Regency brand in India, joining 11 other Hyatt Regency properties in country. Hyatt Regency hotels aim to provide a stress-free travel experience for guests by providing seamless access to everything guests need under one roof.
Karma Hotels opens its new property in North India’s Jim Corbett National Park
Karma Group has announced the opening of Karma Sitabani, in the Jim Corbett National Park, part of the Corbett Tiger Reserve in the picturesque heartland of Uttarakhand in Northern India.
Taj Tirupati Opens Its Doors In The Holy City Of Tirupati
The Indian Hotels Company's iconic brand, Taj, today announced the opening of its new hotel in Tirupati. The city is home to the renowned shrine of Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, one of the most visited religious sites on earth. Located in close proximity to the Tirumala hills, Taj Tirupati offers unparalleled views of the hills.
Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty Launches Two Bedroom Luxury Houseboat
Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty launches the first-ever two-bedroom luxury houseboat 'Nattika'. Enjoy the scenic beauty of Vembanad Lake and engage in fishing, kayaking and other interactive island experiences. The floating marvel is eco-friendly and can accommodate up to four adults and four children.
Ginger Signs A New Hotel In Varanasi
Ginger is delighted to announce the signing of a new hotel in the holy city of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
The Hotel Volatility Index 2019
The Hotel Volatility Index (HVI), now in its third year is released as part of Hotelivate 2019 Indian Hospitality Trends and Opportunities Report. The HVI tracks the performance of 80 well-established, stabilized hotels - 60 urban and 20 leisure properties - across positioning that have been operational since 2011 or earlier in the country. Together, these 80 hotels represent nearly 17,000 rooms in 21 different cities in India. Unlike the nationwide average that considers the new supply coming in, the HVI consists of the same base of stabilized hotels each year, enabling an identical comparison over time.
By Manav Thadani and Juie Mobar
Kerrie Hannaford has been appointed as VP Commercial for Accor India & South Asia at Accor India and South Asia
Hospitality group Accor Hotels has appointed Kerrie Hannaford as the vice president commercial for Accor India & South Asia. An industry sales and marketing veteran, Hannaford has been part of the Accor family since the last 15 years. After holding positions at IHG and Starwood Hotels (now part of Marriott) in Australia, she joined Accor in 2005.In 2007 Hannaford was appointed to head sales, distribution & revenue management for Australia and then moved to New York City as the vice president of global sales for North America.In 2013 she was promoted to senior vice president where her role was expanded to cover the management of Central America and the Caribbean Hotels in addition to USA and Canada. Prior to her current role, Hannaford was working as the area director of sales and marketing at Accor New Zealand, Fiji and French Polynesia leading the sales, marketing and distribution direction for all brands and hotels within the region. Hannaford has a bachelor of business from Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.