Leading hotelier & ex Oberoi president Kapil Chopra announced the launch of his latest hospitality venture The Postcard Hotel - a brand of unique, intimate luxury hotels in India and the world. The hotels are aimed at the leisure seeking audience and will be found in destinations by the sea, the mountains or jungles rich in wildlife.
Hilton today announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The property, which is the latest addition to Hilton's growing portfolio in India, is an iconic structure that is centrally located in the heart of India's first World Heritage City near the Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway, offering expansive views of the city. DoubleTree by Hilton Ahmedabad is a unit of Hirise Hospitality Pvt Ltd and managed by Hilton.Towering over the central business district, DoubleTree by Hilton Ahmedabad is ideally located to provide guests easy access to the city's major industrial hubs, business district, and shopping, dining and entertainment arenas for a holistic destination experience. The hotel is 35 minutes away from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.
Swiss International Hotels & Resorts has entered into a management agreement with H&L Residency for a Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites in Bahadurgarh City, India, just over a mile away from Delhi. The 88-room hotel, currently under construction, is scheduled to open in December 2020.
Popularly known as the 'Pink City', Jaipur has for years been positioned as one of the leading leisure destinations in the country. It is part of the Golden Triangle along with Delhi and Agra, and home to spectacular palaces, havelis and forts that are a testament to the rich culture and heritage passed on through the centuries. Its hotel industry, thus, has a strong leisure orientation, although recent economic and infrastructural changes have brought about a change in the nature of demand captured by the city's hotels. Herein, we have elaborated on the key market segments served by Jaipur's hotel industry and their characteristics.
Yatra Online, Inc. (NASDAQ: YTRA) (OTCQX: YTROF), one of India's leading online travel companies, has entered into a strategic partnership with Agoda, a part of Booking Holdings (Nasdaq: BKNG), to offer its Indian hotel rooms to Agoda's global travellers. Under this agreement, Agoda, one of the world's fastest growing online travel agents (OTA), will now have access to Yatra.com's inventory of more than 100,000 accommodation options in over 1300+ Indian cities and towns.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the worlds leading hotel companies today announced the opening of Holiday Inn Express Chennai OMR Thoraipakkam. This marks the opening of the third Holiday Inn Express hotel in India this year, adding to the brands accelerated growth in the country.
AccorHotels has appointed Ranju Singh as complex general manager, Novotel Goa Shrem Hotel and Novotel Goa Resort and Spa.A seasoned hotelier, he brings with him over 25 years of rich hospitality experience with several brands, including Taj and Hyatt Hotels.Prior to joining AccorHotels, Singh was general manager, Taj Holiday Village Resort and Spa, Goa.Singh will be responsible for the overall management, strategic direction and leading the two established properties while continuing to delight guests.
Indian hospitality sector is expected to witness an exponential growth over the next three years, with the branded hotel chains set to see a 50 percent growth in their capacities by 2022, on the back of rising demand hugely outstripping current supply, a recent PwC report has said.
The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of ITC Grand Goa, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, on Arossim beach in Cansaulim, South Goa. Reinforcing its successful collaboration with ITC Hotels in India, the property celebrates the spirit of Goa and the rich culture of the destination. The resort's village-styled architecture draws inspiration from the region's Indo-Portuguese heritage, blending classical elegance with a distinctive regional allure. The Luxury Collection's hotels across India are renowned for their award-winning dining options, and ITC Grand Goa is no exception, offering six signature dining experiences that bring to life the colors and flavors of the destination. The 252-room resort will also feature expansive indoor and outdoor meeting & banquet spaces as well as a spa showcasing time-honored Indian wellness principles through a curated menu of treatments and services. Set amongst 45 lushly-landscaped acres, with direct access to the pristine Arossim beach, ITC Grand Goa embraces the captivating culture of Goa.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world's leading hotel companies, today announced the opening of Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru Whitefield ITPL. The property is the second Holiday Inn Express hotel to open its doors from the IHG - SAMHI partnership. With 161 efficiently design, contemporary rooms, best in class in-room amenities and a great service culture, the hotel aims to empower guests visiting Bengaluru to accomplish their travel goals.
The country's stunning scenery is matched by resorts that are both beautiful and eco-friendly
Leisure Inn VKL Kochi officially opened to guests today The 53-room hotel overlooks the Chilavanoor Lake This property will be StayWell Holdings seventh operational property in India, the second hotel in Southern India, and first Leisure Inn in Kochi. One of Asia Pacific's largest hotel management companies, StayWell Holdings has extended its international footprint this week with the opening of the group's second Southern Indian property - Leisure Inn VKL Kochi.
JLL has appointed Jaideep Dang as managing director of its Hotels & Hospitality Business. Based in Gurugram, India this is Dang's second stint with the firm wherein he will lead the specialised hotels and hospitality practice.
UMIT GOGIA has been appointed as General Manager, Heritage Village Resort & Spa, Manesar. Sumit will be responsible for all aspects of the hotel's operational functions along with sales and marketing and revenue management.
Global hospitality chain, Hilton (NYSE: HLT), today expanded its footprint in India with the launch of DoubleTree by Hilton Goa - Panaji. This opening marks Hilton's 18th property in India. A unit of Goldfinch Hotels (part of MRG Group) and managed by Hilton, the 160-room hotel reinforces Hilton's commitment to double its presence in the country over the next few years.
The Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) today announced its second hotel in Odisha with the signing of a new Vivanta hotel in Bhubaneswar through a management contract with Lifeline Multi-Ventures. The signing is in line with the company's strategic expansion plans for driving aggressive growth.
For years, the luxury hospitality businesses around the globe have witnessed a succession story. Passed by many generations, the majority of such brands are built on years of trust and experience as the credit lies in their years of market presence. While there is always a risk associated with new brands, older ones have had their share of runs and miss before learning to be the customers' choice over other platforms.
StayWell Holdings have today announced the signing of a new hotel in Kochi, Kerala Leisure Inn VKL Kochi located in the heart of the city will be launched in the last quarter of 2018 This property will be the second hotel in Southern India and first Leisure Inn in Kochi One of Asia Pacific's largest hotel management groups, StayWell Holdings, has announced it will further expand its Leisure Inn portfolio in India, with the opening of Leisure Inn VKL Kochi scheduled to launch in the last quarter of 2018.
The hotel exuberates luxury with spacious rooms, sophisticated meeting spaces and an array of delicious dining options. With workspace, high-speed Internet access and a spectacular view of the bustling ITPL district in Whitefield, the guest rooms are perfect for working and relaxing.