Airbnb, which is planning to go public by next year, has been looking towards India and China to meet its growth goals, and OYO with its sizeable footprint in these two markets fits in neatly with these plans.
BENGALURU, India - Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) contemporary luxury brand, announced the appointment of Srijan Vadhera as General Manager of Conrad Bengaluru.
Messe Berlin, one of the world's leading trade fair companies, announced today that it will be organising the inaugural ITB India in 2020. The 3-day business-to-business travel trade show and convention will take place at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, India, from 15 to 17 April 2020. The show will bring together key travel industry leaders and buyers from cities across India, and international exhibitors from the MICE, leisure and corporate sectors. ITB India will also have a Hosted Buyers' Programme that will cater to buyers from first, second, and third tier cities in India.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world's leading hotel companies, today announced the opening of seven more Holiday Inn Express hotels from the IHG-SAMHI partnership. The hotels are spread across some of the key cities in India, including, Pune, Hyderabad, Nashik, Ahmedabad and Bengaluru.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of world's leading hotel companies has signed a Management Agreement with Indroyal Hospitality Services Pvt Ltd for Crowne Plaza® Amaravati. The 300 rooms hotel will be the first IHG hotel in the city and is expected to be operational by 2024.
India's hotels are heavily dependent on food and beverage (F&B) as a revenue generator, and have a significant opportunity to boost foreign and leisure demand, according to findings from the 21st edition of the Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) Survey report.
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), South Asia's largest hospitality company signed a management contract for two hotels in Goa adding 506 rooms to its pipeline. The Company will take over the management of the legendary 207 key Cidade de Goa which will form a part of the SeleQtions portfolio - a named collection of hotels and resorts with a distinct character. An additional 299 rooms which are under construction, will be added to the same complex under the Taj brand scheduled to open by the end of this year.
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), South Asia's largest hospitality company introduces its iconic brand, Taj to Alwar in Rajasthan. This will be the twelfth IHCL branded hotel in the state.
The India Hotel Market Review 2018 is a collaboration between Horwath HTL and STR. In this report, we examine Occupancy, Average Daily Rate and Revenue Per Available Room for several key markets. We have concentrated upon all-India numbers and 13 key markets, which carry 67% of total chain-owned/managed/affiliated inventory.
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), South Asia's largest hospitality company is introducing the iconic Taj brand in Himachal Pradesh with the opening of Taj Theog Resort & Spa, Shimla. Nestled amidst thick Cedar forests and spread over five acres, every nook and corner of the hotel offers mesmerising views of the mighty Himalayas.
Rajwardhan Singh Rathore has recently joined as the dynamic Food and Beverage Manager at Crowne Plaza Pune City Centre. With over 12 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Rajwardhan has a vast knowledge and experience in the food and beverage department and is all set to revolutionize the functioning of the restaurants at Crowne Plaza Pune. He has worked with several hotels across the country including Sayaji Hotel Indore, Oberoi Group of Hotels and The Imperial.
InterContinental Hotels Group(IHG), one of world's leading hotel companies has signed a management agreement with Tipping Point Hospitality Private Limited for Holiday Inn Goa Candolim. Nestled amidst two of the North Goa's famed and popular destination - Candolim and Calangute, the hotel is expected to welcome guests in November 2019.
Sumeet brings with him a professional experience of more than 14 years with core expertise in Food and Beverage operations and Marketing.
Hyatt Regency Pune is pleased to announce the appointment of Shobhit Sawhney as the new General Manager. He brings with him a deep understanding of the hospitality industry after having worked at different hotels across India and overseas. An alumni of IHM Mumbai, Shobhit Sawhney has close to two decades of rich work experience in the industry. During his tenure he has worked with brands like the Oberoi hotels, Hilton and Intercontinental hotels. His stint with the Hyatt brand began with Grand Hyatt Mumbai followed by Park Hyatt Goa which was also his last assignment in the same capacity. He has a well-defined vision for the hotel and is committed to taking it forward by adding more energizing experiences at the property. His pleasing personality and can-do spirit make him an excellent leader for the team. In his personal time he likes to spend time with his family and is an avid fitness enthusiast with a passion for cycling.
In his previous role, Shaun held the position of Director of Rooms at Taj West End, Bengaluru. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the Institute of Hotel Management Goa. Shaun joined IHCL in 2005 in the Front Office department at The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai.
Ritesh Sharma previously held the position of General Manager at Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad. Ritesh holds a degree in Hotel Management from SRM Institute of Hotel Management, Chennai and undertook the Executive Management Program from S.P Jain Institute of Management. He has also attained the Six Sigma Black Belt certification from the Indian Statistical Institute. Ritesh started his career with IHCL eighteen years ago, in the Front Office department at Taj Coromandel, Chennai.
Prior to this, Parvinder held the position of General Manager at Taj Madikeri Resort & Spa, Coorg. A Hotel Management graduate from the Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Parvinder joined IHCL in 1997 in the Front Office department at Taj Mahal, New Delhi.
Meena Bhatnagar previously held the position of Executive Housekeeper at Taj Lands End, Mumbai. A Commerce graduate, Meena holds a Diploma in Hotel Management from Delhi University and a Bachelor of Education from Anamalai University. Meena has over thirty years of experience in hospitality and joined the Company in 2004 as an Executive Housekeeper at Rambagh Palace, Jaipur.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the rebranding of Hyatt Place Goa/Candolim to Hyatt Centric Candolim Goa, marking the brand's second hotel in India. Located in prime destinations across the world including New York, Miami, Madrid, Tokyo and Chicago, the Hyatt Centric brand serves as a launch pad to destination exploration and discovery for millennial-minded travelers who want to be in the middle of the action.
Ginger opened its first prototype hotel with a complete new brand identity at Panjim, Goa after an intensive repositioning exercise. The current portfolio of the other 45 plus hotels will be repositioned reflecting the new brand identity and brand promise. Ginger will introduce the lean luxe segment, the first of its kind in India.