Courtyard by Marriott, Gurgaon is delighted to announce the appointment of Namit Vijh as the new Director of Rooms for the hotel. Namit will be responsible for the overall functioning of the rooms division and will spearhead various functions like front office, housekeeping, reservations and guest service.
Arif Patel has been named as AccorHotels’ new vice president of sales, marketing & distribution for India. Patel has more than two decades of experience with large domestic brands such as ITC hotels and Oberoi hotels. Most recently he was Starwood’s regional director of sales & marketing for South Asia.
Leading accommodation provider Oaks Hotels & Resorts, a division of Minor Hotel Group (MHG), is forging ahead with its international expansion plans, announcing the launch of its first property in India, Oaks Neemrana, scheduled to open in 2017.Neemrana is a fast developing business hub located southwest of New Delhi, on the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor, a mega infrastructure project worth US $90 billion, approximately 90 km from Gurgaon and 140 km from Jaipur. Its history dates back to the 15th century with the construction of the famous Neemrana Fort Palace, which was restored in 1991 and subsequently converted into a hotel that began attracting tourists to the destination. Now a major industrial hub with a Japanese and Korean investment zone, Export Promotion Industrial Park (EPIP), RIICO Industrial Zone 1 & 2 and Knowledge City, the buoyant economy of the region is making Neemrana a lucrative option for individuals and companies to bring their businesses.Currently under development and catering to both corporate and leisure guests, the 116-key Oaks Neemrana will feature a combination of vibrant, self-contained Studios and One and Two Bedroom Apartments, complete with all the essential comforts the Oaks Hotels & Resorts brand is renowned for. The property will also offer a selection of guest amenities, including a pool with swim-up bar, well-equipped gymnasium, children's play zone and two distinct dining destinations – an all-day dining restaurant with sky garden, plus lobby café and lounge bar. The hotel will also feature a dedicated conferencing and meeting space with the capacity to accommodate up to 80 delegates.Chief Operations Officer of Oaks Hotels & Resorts, Mr Mike Anderson, commented, "We are thrilled announce our entrance into India and the introduction of the Oaks brand into a fifth country."Our strategy for Oaks Hotels & Resorts is to focus on expanding our network through ongoing development and we will continue to explore opportunities throughout the Asia Pacific region to complement our existing portfolio in Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates."India's burgeoning economy offers immense growth potential and, while Oaks Hotels & Resorts is already well established as a leading hotel brand in Australia, we are eager to develop the brand further afield as we continue to add properties in new destinations," said Mr Anderson.Adding to its appeal, Oaks Neemrana will form part of a larger lifestyle development that will also see the completion of NSP Acardia Mall – Neemrana's newest shopping and entertainment destination – which will conveniently be positioned beneath the hotel. An additional, internationally branded hotel is also under development in the neighbouring tower, which is expected to open shortly after the Mall and Oaks Neemrana.For more information on Oaks Hotels & Resorts, visit www.oakshotels.com
TajHotels Resorts and Palaces today announces the opening of its luxury hotel Taj Santacruz, Mumbai. Strategically located just off the Western Express Highway, the hotel offers a vantage point of access, with proximity to the city's financial and entertainment centres. The newest addition in Taj's home city, and the fourth group hotel in the financial capital, Taj Santacruz is a tribute to this historic city and its pulsating cosmopolitan spirit.
The survey, representing 1,295 hotels in various cities across different star categories in India, presents key statistics for the industry. It provides information about financial performance, marketing media usage patterns, guest segmentation, etc.
Pullman's presence now extends to over 100 hotels in 92 countries in some of the world's most vibrant destinations. And by 2025, that figure is set to double, to 200. Spotlight on new openings in India, the United States and Cuba.Four new openings are emblematic of Pullman's strategic global footprint. Well established in Asia, the brand's 100th opening is in New Delhi, India. Now it's time to set course for the Americas and the Carribean, with inaugural openings in two new countries, Miami USA and Cayo Coco in Cuba. One of the largest European airports, Paris Charles de Gaulle, also see a new Pullman address this winter 2015. We take a look at the first three of these latest hotels…
Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces announced its latest addition with the opening of the highly anticipated Vivanta by Taj - Guwahati, Assam. This hotel will be a doorway to the unexplored and magical North East India.
Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces announces the opening of Taj Bangalore, the latest addition to the group's luxury portfolio and the sixth Taj group hotel in the Garden City. Conveniently located minutes from Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, Taj Bangalore will offer guests a world of sophisticated luxury.
In his new role, Sahai will effectively leverage his experience of managing diverse leadership responsibilities of Guest Services, Rooms Division Management, F&B Operations, Administration, Project Management, conceptualising events, driving revenues and managing human assets at Courtyard by Marriott, Agra. Sahai has over fifteen years of experience in the core hospitality and customer oriented operations with luxury hotel chains like The Oberoi Group and The Leela Hotels. Prior to joining Marriott International, Sahai held the role of General Manager at The Leela Palace Udaipur. He worked with The Leela Group for over 5 years. Earlier, he was associated with The Oberoi Group for a decade, where he had started his professional career.
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world's largest and most dynamic hotel groups, today announced the signing of a portfolio agreement with Mushtaq Group of Hotels to open seven hotels comprising 817-rooms under the Radisson Blu®, Radisson® and Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM brands, in the northern Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The seven hotels will be located in the main gateway markets throughout the state and will position Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group as the largest international hotel operator in Jammu and Kashmir. The first hotel is expected to open in the fourth quarter of 2016 in Srinagar.
Absolute Hotel Services India is pleased to announce appointment of Sangay Rinchen as General Manager of Eastin Easy Kurseong Darjeeling, the first international brand in Kurseong, Darjeeling scheduled for opening in March 2016.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest global collection of independent luxury hotels, is pleased to announce the addition of four exciting and distinctive new properties in Asia – including its first Legend collection hotels in Bali and Shanghai – ending 2015 on a very successful note. Located in three popular leisure destinations and one up- and-coming business hub, these four highly anticipated openings are poised to inject new life into Asia's independent hotel market and present the brand's loyal travelers with an exciting new perspective on the hospitality experience.
Eros Hotel, New Delhi recently appointed Parmeet Singh Nayar as its new general manager. He will be responsible for the hotel’s entire operations and lead Shangri-La’s – Eros Hotel, New Delhi in continually delighting guests with the Shangri-La hospitality. http://join.travelmanagers.com.au/He will also oversee the hotel’s food and beverage refurbishment to bring a new and exciting dining experience in the heart of the city.
Absolute Hotel Services India is delighted to announce recent appointments of Mr. Kaushik Bhaumik as General Manager of Eastin Easy Kolkata and Mr. Avinash Subba as Associate Director of Sales.
Absolute Hotel Services India is delighted to announce recent appointments of Mr. Kaushik Bhaumik as General Manager of Eastin Easy Kolkata and Mr. Avinash Subba as Associate Director of Sales.
Starwood Hotels and Resorts said it will look at entering into joint ventures with property developers to develop hotels in India or holding a minority stake in the project as part of its plan to expand in the country. The company, which opened its first St Regis hotel in Mumbai on Thursday, operates around 47 hotels in India under seven brands including Le Meridien, Sheraton and Aloft. These hotels are run through management contracts with the property owners. The company plans to add another 10-12 hotels in the next one year.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced the official opening of the highly anticipated St. Regis Mumbai. In partnership with Pallazzio Hotels & Leisure Limited, the hotel marks the entry of the St. Regis brand in India and South Asia. With this debut, the ultra-luxury brand has tripled its global footprint over the past decade, reaching 34 hotels in the most coveted destinations around the world.
Zone by the Park Chennai (Tamil Nadu, south eastern India) is now open, with 36 rooms and four suites. The hotel is the third Zone by The Park property and the first to open in Chennai. Priya Paul, Chairperson of The Parks Hotels said, “Though different from The Park, we wanted to create a brand that would channel its inimitable spirit. A new brand with a new vision for the global citizen.” The hotel’s design is overseen by London-based designers Project Orange, working with Priya Paul, Chairperson of The Parks Hotels. The hotel seeks to establish a connection between the traveller and the local culture by creating a contemporary collage of the country and its’ traditions.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) today unveiled its 10th Crowne Plaza® hotel in India, in the capital city Rajasthan, Jaipur. The hotel is the newest addition to IHG's growing portfolio in India and is the tenth Crowne Plaza hotel in the country.
Swiss International announced the opening of a new office for Development and Representation in Gurgaon for Southern Asia, with an emphasis on India, given the fact that Make-In-India and Digital-India initiative as announced by Government of India is going to give great impetus to hospitality sector. This came to form, as a result of an agreement between "Swiss International" and "Innovest Ventures" of India. The agreement is part of the companies' shared strategy to build a rnational brands within the next 5 years enabling investment to the tuneof USD 200 Mn.