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.
When the world reads about Make in India, what does it imagine? Maybe motorbikes whizzing off the production line or hi-tech fighter jets defending our nation. Perhaps pharmaceuticals or IT or maybe the extraordinary Indian textile industry? How about restaurants or the hospitality sector? Hmm... Maybe not. But why not? Perhaps it’s some kind of involuntary association between the word "Make" and images of machinery or factories. As investors and managers in the Indian hospitality industry, we would argue strongly that our sector is a natural candidate for the world’s best companies and brands to Make in India.
Marriott International Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) further expands its footprint in India with the opening of its fifth hotel in Pune, The Pune Marriott Suites. The addition of this new hotel means that Marriott International will be managing the largest number of hotels in the city of Pune.
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world's largest and most dynamic hotel groups, announced today that it has acquired full ownership of Country Development & Management Services Private Limited (CDMS), the joint venture between Country Inns & Suites by Carlson, Inc. and Chanakya Hotels Private Limited that was set up to pioneer the Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM brand in India. The Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM brand in India will now be managed by Carlson Hotels (South Asia) Private Limited, the Indian affiliate of Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. This acquisition also includes four Radisson Blu hotels managed in India by CDMS.
As per the Report of the “Working Group on Tourism” for the 12th Five year Plan(2012-17) set up by the Planning Commission, for a projected annual growth of 12% in Foreign Tourist Arrivals, the requirement of additional hotel rooms under classified category in 2016 over 2010 is estimated to be 1,90,108. Construction of hotel is primarily a private sector activity. The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India only classifies operational hotels under its voluntary scheme of classification/approval of hotels.
Travel Tripper, the industry's most innovative provider of hotel reservation and e-commerce solutions, today announced the opening of a new global delivery center in Hyderabad, India. This new office will capitalize on Hyderabad's rich pool of technology talent and serve as a development and client service center for Travel Tripper's expanding worldwide operations.
Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, has announced that travel on the platform nearly tripled in India in the last year. "Countries all over the world continue to embrace home sharing, and we are excited that India is at the forefront of this movement," said Nathan Blecharczyk, Airbnb co-founder and CTO. "For countless families, home sharing is an economic lifeline. It helps people around the world turn one of their greatest assets into a tool to make ends meet. In a country like India where technology is unlocking new and exciting opportunities, I am thrilled the government is keen to make it easier for locals to be part of the sharing economy."
Leading global hospitality association, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), will host its first annual India CIO Forum from September 28-30, 2016 at The Oberoi Udaivilas property in Udaipur, Rajasthan India.
New Delhi -- Luxury Hotels Group (LHG), a World Hotel Marketing company, today announced a tie up with the renowned Ambassador Group of Hotels for its GDS Services. This partnership will help the Ambassador Group to amplify its identity with the most comprehensive suite of distribution tools in the industry, by generating awareness, increasing access and enabling ease of booking.
lebua Hotels and Resorts, the Bangkok based luxury hotel management company, will expand its portfolio with the opening of its latest luxury hotel lebua Lucknow, in the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, on 25th April, 2016. The property marks the brand's third hotel in the country, joining lebua Resort, Jaipur and lebua Lodge at Amer, Jaipur.
Leading accommodation provider Oaks Hotels & Resorts, a division of Minor Hotel Group (MHG), is continuing to strengthen its international foothold, today announcing the development of Oaks Bodhgaya in northeast India in partnership with GP Group and Top Travel & Tours Pvt. Ltd.In an investment deal worth approximately AU$8.7 million, Oaks Bodhgaya is currently under construction and nearing the final stages of development, scheduled to open in Q4 of this year. The property will be completed in two phases, which will ultimately add a further 138 keys to Oaks Hotels & Resorts' growing management portfolio. The first phase will see the launch of 78 guest rooms, as well as a selection of onsite amenities, including a restaurant, conference precinct, terrace with meditation area and landscaped gardens, while phase two – also currently under development – will add a further 60 rooms to the property's inventory.The Oaks Bodhgaya announcement comes off the back of Oaks Hotels & Resorts' recent news that it will make its Indian debut with the opening of Oaks Neemrana, located southwest of New Delhi, in late 2017.Chief Operations Officer of Oaks Hotels & Resorts, Mr Mike Anderson, commented, "Following on from the Oaks Neemrana announcement in January and underpinned by Minor Hotel Group's global expansion strategy, we are delighted to reveal that we will be introducing the Oaks Hotels & Resorts brand into India earlier than first anticipated with the launch of Oaks Bodhgaya later this year."India has immense tourism growth potential and we look forward to having a strong presence in both Neemrana, Rajasthan and Bodhgaya, Bihar once both properties open their doors over the next two years," he said. Located in the state of Bihar in the country's northeast, Bodhgaya is a key religious site and place of pilgrimage and is thought of as the epicentre of Buddhism. The Mahabodhi Temple can be found here which is home to the famous Bodhi Tree where Buddha is said to have obtained enlightenment. The temple is the most important of the four main pilgrimage sites related to the life of Buddha and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002.For more information on Oaks Hotels & Resorts, visit www.oakshotels.com
Mr. Muneesh Budden, General Manager of U Tropicana Alibaug is pleased to announce appointment of Dr. Manisha Rakesh Hadke as Spa Manager of U Sante Spa at U Tropicana Alibaug.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the official opening of Hyatt Regency Chandigarh in Northern India. Located 153 miles (246 kilometres) from India's capital of Delhi, Hyatt Regency Chandigarh is the first Hyatt- branded hotel to open inChandigarh, the city planned by world renowned Swiss-French architect and planner Le Corbusier.
The smart luxury and intuitive service of the Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand debuts in India with the opening of Conrad Pune. Located in the heart of the central business district, the iconic Art Deco inspired Conrad Pune is the epitome of curated experience, services and sophisticated style. The hotel is managed by Hilton Worldwide and owned by Palm Grove Beach Hotels Pvt. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of the K. Raheja Constructions Group.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies today announced the opening of two Holiday Inn Express® Hotels in India; Holiday Inn Express®Chennai - Old Mahabalipuram Road and Holiday Inn Express® New Delhi - International Airport Terminal 3.
Rodas, an ECOTEL Hotel, in Mumbai makes sustainability integral to the company's business strategy. The article focuses on the strategies used by the Hotel towards conservation of resources and reduction in landfill waste with concomitant savings.
This report from RezNext and FICCI on the technology landscape for travel and hospitality provides a quick look at the current pace of technology automation, consumer trends, impact of mobile technology and trends with online hotel distribution.
Meena, a Post Graduate in English literature, hails from Panipat, the “City of Weavers”. Her career in Hospitality Sales spans almost two decades across association with brands like The Park Hotels, The Oberoi Group and Hyatt Hotel Corporation.
Puneet Baijal, a dedicated Hyatt professional, has been appointed general manager at the new Hyatt Regency, Chandigarh. To Baijal, "leadership is action, not position". A determined yet considerate leader, Baijal sees his new role as an opportunity to be able to serve his fellow team members and local community. As a hotel general manager, he is looking to develop future hospitality talent and, whilst in Chandigarh, contribute to the growth of the Hyatt Brand.
Baar (CH)/Ras al Khaimah (UAE)/Gurgaon (India), March 14, 2016 –Four months ago Swiss International announced its new collaboration with Innovest Ventures and started a new office for Development and Representation in Gurgaon for India. The plan was and is to enable investments to the tune of $200 million in the hospitality sector in India. The announcements by the Government of India to focus on the "Make-In-India, Digital-India and Startup India" initiatives are the great impetus for this development.