2016 Hotels in India: Trends & Opportunities
The season's first rainfall. A child's first words. Your very first pay check. Beginnings are a cherished feeling! Why should it be any different in the world of hotels?
By Achin Khanna and Diksha Chopra
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Narendra Prabhu has been appointed as General Manager at Signature Club Resort
Signature Club Resort, the newly launched lifestyle club at Devanahalli, has announced the appointment of Narendra Prabhu as General Manager. The club resort by BCV Developers Pvt. Ltd., a joint venture of Brigade Enterprises with Classic Group and Valmark is managed by Brigade Hospitality and is set to revolutionize the hospitality landscape in Bengaluru by introducing the ‘Club Resort’ concept to the city. A passionate hotelier with over 18 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, Narendra Prabhu joins Signature Club Resort with expertise in national and international hotel operations. Beginning his career with leading hotels like Accor Group and Poppy Group of Hotels, Narendra brings with him experience in various aspects of hotel management – from Restaurant Operations and Revenue Management to Corporate Human Resources and Project management. Speaking of his appointment, Narendra Prabhu said “It’s a pleasure to be appointed as the General Manager of Signature Club Resort – the first of its kind, club resort, in Bangalore. Heading the property from the pre-opening days is an added privilege as the team has been built together. I look forward to managing Signature Club Resort with a team that is fostered on passion and efficiency.” Narendra has an MBA in International Business specializing in Hotel Management from University Of Western Sydney, Macarthur International Institute, Sydney, Australia.
Sivaprasad Gangadharan has been appointed as Senior VP for Enterprise Sales at Hotelogix
Leading global PMS providers Hotelogix have announced the appointment of respected hospitality veteran, Sivaprasad Gangadharan as ‘Snr Vice President’ for enterprise sales. With over 15 years of rich experience in hospitality and travel technology, Sivaprasad was an integral part of the sales force at renowned organizations like IDeaS Solutions and IDS Software. In his new role, the former regional director will help Hotelogix strengthen its grip on the enterprise market.
Nicholas Dumbell has been appointed as General Manager at The Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel
Dumbell joins the Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel with 16 years of Marriott leadership experience. Previously, he served as General Manager of the Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield, where he was honored with the 2016 General Manager of the Year Award by Marriott International, Asia Pacific. He has also held General Manager roles with the Renaissance Kiev Hotel, Breadsall Priory Marriott Hotel and Country Club and Northampton Marriott Hotel, among other leadership positions.
Marriott International Announces the Opening of Fairfield by Marriott, Lucknow
Marriott International Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) announced the opening of its brand new hotel in the city –Fairfield by Marriott, Lucknow. This hotel is the second Marriott property to launch in Lucknow after the 'Renaissance Lucknow' which opened in September 2015. The Fairfield by Marriott brand is a leader in the moderate-tier category, and caters to value minded, momentum seeking travelers. The brand's objective is to define hospitality at its best by offering relaxing spaces, natural décor and comfort home-food. Fairfield aims to restore and rejuvenate guests mentally and physically, so that they can achieve the most optimum performance.
Tabrez Alam has been appointed as Food & Beverage Manager at U Tropicana
Academically qualified with a degree in Hotel Management, Tabrez brings along, diverse experience of over 10 years with in-depth knowledge, experience and training in all aspects of food and beverage operations with a focus on true hospitality. He has been building up his extensive background in Food and Beverage for the past decade and sharpened his skills with various premium hotels brand across the globe including Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts, Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces and Oberoi Hotels & Resorts.Untitled
Radisson Blu Opens Its First Resort And Spa In Karjat, India
Radisson Blu Resort & Spa Karjat, located in the sub district of Raigad, is now open. Situated in the natural surroundings of verdant greenery and awe-inspiring landscapes of the nearby hills, Karjat is a popular weekend destination for regional tourism and international travelers.
Russell Shane Gregory has been appointed as General Manager at U Tropicana Alibaug
U Tropicana Alibaug has announce appointment of Russell Shane Gregory as General Manager of the resort, effective August 1, 2016.
ISHC Now Accepting Nominations for the 2016 Rising Star Award South Asia to be Presented at HIFI
The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC), in partnership with the Hotel Investment Forum India (HIFI) is now accepting nominations for the Rising Star Award South Asia to be presented at HIFI on 17 November 2016 at the JW Marriott Hotel Mumbai Sahar.
W Goa, opening 29th September, 2016
Namaste - switch off and tune out by the sparkling Arabian Sea, at the new W Goa which opens this September. W Hotels' first property in India is located in the tropical paradise of North Goa's coast, with secluded beaches, pristine sands and coconut palms, lined with dramatic red cliffs and scenic views.
Internet Moguls launches version 3.0 of Revenue Management Solutions
Internet Moguls launches version 3.0 of Revenue Management Solutions Asias' most trusted hotel marketing agency Internet Moguls, today, unleashed their Revenue Management version 3.0 for 8 countries that they serve. Chief Mogul and Author of various white papers and studies on the subject, Avi Arya, said that "I think we've hit the sweet spot in this new version of our solution for small and mid-sized hotels, the right mix of revenue management tools and backed by 24 hour trained revenue management experts coupled with an army of digital marketing experts with an award winning creative team , gives the hotel a No excuses solution; So plug into our network, a 7 day set up and the hotel owner and general manager is free to do what they do best and transfer the revenue promises made to the CFO to an able team of professionals and systems , with a track record of delivering over 20 million in revenues for over 550 hotels across the globe. I am the son of a small hotel owner and I understand their problems and the Moguls Revenue and Digital Solutions are made for small and mid-sized hotels who struggle to find honest partners that have a time tested infrastructure of people + systems . We're very excited because before this press release went out we got a few "it's working Avijit , why the hell didn't you launch this earlier " mails from clients. I would love to talk to hotels who think we understand their problems and can help them , email me at [email protected] and here is a video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzZ9NdnX8nw that we made for you look forward to hearing from you."
Simmi Sood has been appointed as Marketing Communication Manager at Hyatt Regency Gurgaon
Simmi Sood has been appointed as the Marketing Communication Manager of Hyatt Regency Gurgaon. Simmi comes with over 15 years of experience in the Media and Marketing space, and a strong background in communication and marketing.
K.B. Kachru has been appointed as Chairman Emeritus and Principal Advisor at Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, South Asia
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups, announces that K.B. Kachru has been appointed Chairman Emeritus and Principal Advisor, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, South Asia, effective July 1, 2016.
Sascha Lenz has been appointed as Executive Assistant Manager Food and Beverage at Grand Hyatt Goa
Grand Hyatt Goa has taken aboard Sascha Lenz as the Executive Assistant Manager to spearhead the food and beverage operations across the resort. With over 18 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Sascha has been associated with hotels such as the Sheraton and the Mandarin Oriental, prior to joining Hyatt, in the year 2007. Originally from Germany, Sascha started his career in 1999 after which his impressive food and beverage knowledge; as well as managerial skills have taken him from his home country to the United States of America, Hong Kong, Russia and then to United Kingdom. Sascha’s career with Hyatt started at Grand Hyatt Berlin as the Assistant Director of Food and Beverage. He was subsequently assigned to Russia, at the Hyatt Regency Ekaterinburg, which was his first stint as the Director Food and Beverage and later transferred to Hyatt’s first Andaz hotel at Liverpool Street, London in the United Kingdom. As the new Executive Assistant Manager, Food and Beverage at Grand Hyatt Goa, Sascha is responsible for planning, organising, and controlling the work of the food and beverage division, ensuring smooth, efficient and up-to-standards running of the hotel’s facilities and food and beverage outlets, as well as maintaining high professional standards of quality and service. With his expertise and fresh insights, Sascha will ensure Grand Hyatt Goa continues to provide guests with the best culinary experiences and service; and drive F&B innovation and creativity.
Subrata Banerjee has been appointed as General Manager at Marasa Sarovar Premier, Tirupati
Mr. Subrata Banerjee joined the Marasa Sarovar Premier family of stellar personalities as General Manager. With over two decades of experience, Mr. Banerjee is bound to shape the hotel with his rich insights.
Anand Ganesan has been appointed as General Manager at Renaissance and Fairfield by Marriott, Lucknow
Marriott India has appointed Mr Anand Ganesan, an industry veteran with over 25 years of experience across three continents and multiple brands, as General Manager. He will lead operations at Renaissance, Lucknow and Fairfield by Marriott, Lucknow. The appointment comes as Marriott Group reshuffles its leadership team to infuse a fresh vigor and energy into the operations of the group’s two leading hotels in the city.
ITB Berlin announces first co-branded India show
ITB Berlin is pleased to announce its co-branded India show, Bharat International Tourism Bazaar, the first pure outbound show for the Indian market , to be held in New Delhi from 3rd to 6th October, 2016. It is an alliance that focusses on the Power of the Indian Traveller, and the show will be organized by Cross Section Media, the country's first mover in B2B travel marts, initiated over twenty years ago.
Joydeep Ghosh has been appointed as Director Sales and Marketing at Mövenpick Hotel & Spa Bangalore
oydeep Ghosh has recently been re-appointed as Director, Sales and Marketing at Mövenpick Hotel and Spa Bangalore. Joydeep brings with him an extensive experience in sales and marketing geographical boundaries. At Mӧvenpick Hotel and Spa Bangalore his role would be to add on to the existing sales revenue, get new companies on board and to look after the smooth operations of sales and marketing. He will be actively involved in strategizing and planning of marketing initiatives. His responsibilities will also involve leading the team to achieve the sales targets and motivating them. With enriched experience of over 20 years, Joydeep will take Mӧvenpick Hotel & Spa Bangalore to new heights and ascertain for gaining its market share and highlighting the flagship property of Mӧvenpick Hotels and Resorts in India.
RP Rama has been named India's Top Travel & Hospitality CIO at India's CIO Power List 2016
CIO Power List provides the perfect setting for India’s mightiest CIOs and undeniably the most powerful personalities of the year. It’s a recognition for CIOs who have created boundless possibilities and scale by using information communication and technology with a genuine obsession to deliver superlative performance. On May 12 and 13, CORE Media honoured India’s most influential and dynamic IT leaders shaping business at CIO Power List 2016. The gala two-day event was hosted at Lonavala’s iconic Fariyas Hotel, with KPMG as the Knowledge Partner. The selection was based on the CIO’s online reputation, business publications and technology magazines, combined with data on awards, honours and recognitions won, achievements till date, a random sampling of social media engagements, and a nation-wide survey of peers in the CIO community. And finally there were inputs from the CIO himself/herself on their key moments in the last 12 months.
Jayshree Vakode has been appointed as Human Resource and Admin Officer at Eastin Residences Vadodara
Mr. Kabir Mehra, General Manager of Eastin Residences Vadodara, is pleased to announce two recent hotel appointments for a premium 4-star boutique apartment hotel located in Alkapuri, the central business hub of Vadodara City, effective May 2016. Shital Joshi has been appointed as Front Office Manager and Jayshree Vakode as Human Resource and Admin Officer for Eastin Residences Vadodara.