Author: Asmita Mukherjee
Novotel Pune announces the appointment of Abhijeet Gadgil as the Director of Sales & Marketing. With 12+ years of experience, Abhijeet is a performance driven professional and has an outstanding record of achievements. With a rich experience in the industry he will bring a combination of sales expertise together with a natural ability to motivate and nurture a dynamic team. Abhijeet commenced his journey in the field of hospitality with BBA in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Kohinoor IMI – School of Hospitality Management. He started his career with The Pride Hotel Pune as a Management Trainee in 2010…
India’s organization for promoting chefs “Indian Culinary Forum” along with World Association of Chefs Societies organised the Competition Seminar for Hot kitchen and Culinary Arts. The aim of competition educational seminar was for renewal and fresh licence for judges to Judge various National and International Culinary events. The seminar was attended by various Corporate Chefs, Executive Chefs and Culinary Professors. The seminar focussed on all the aspects of the Hot Kitchen program for World chefs who endorsed Hot Kitchen competitions. The participating judges were evaluated on “Mise En Place, correct professional Preparations, service, presentation and taste. It was an enthralling…
Dhawa a brand by Banyan Tree Group enters Maldives with an idyllic island retreat set on the North Malé Atoll. The all-villa Dhawa Ihuru invites sun-seekers and marine life enthusiasts to explore its new dining and leisure offerings as the property unveils new facilities following a rebrand from Angsana Ihuru. Located only a 20-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport, Dhawa Ihuru is set amid azure waters with signature vibrant interiors and a collection of relaxed dining venues designed to promote natural immersion and connectivity through local flavours in stunning settings. The new Twin Island dine-around concept offers travellers a…
Eco Glamp, a luxury retreat is thrilled to launch its Winter Fiesta 2023, for couples that enables a unique glamping experience in the breathtakingly luxury Saklana Valley. From January to March, guests can stay in Eco Glamp’s luxurious geodesic domes and Himalayan Safari tents, surrounded by nature and far away from the hustle and bustle of city life. This is an opportunity like no other to fully immerse yourself in the natural environment and enjoy an unforgettable glamping experience at Eco Glamp. Guests can explore the nearby attractions, take part in outdoor activities, or simply relax in their luxury…
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,100 hotels across more than 95 countries, today announced the signing of The Earth Amritsar, Trademark Collection by Wyndham, its first for the brand in India. Expected to open in early 2024, the 57-room heritage hotel will be operated in collaboration with Earth Suites & Resorts Private Limited, a hotel operator with properties currently in Amritsar, Goa and Raipur. Located in the heart of Amritsar, the northwestern Indian state of Punjab and home to the famed Golden Temple, the holiest destination of the Sikh religion, the sprawling five-acre…
Lemon Tree Hotels announced its latest signing of a franchised hotel – Lemon Tree Resort, Kumbhalgarh, Rajasthan. The property, which shall be franchised by Lemon Tree Hotels Limited, is expected to open in December 2023. This property will feature 59 well-appointed rooms, a restaurant, a bar, meeting rooms and a swimming pool. Maharana Pratap Airport, Udaipur is about 90 kms from the property, while the Falna Railway Station is 80 kms away. Speaking on the occasion, Vilas Pawar, CEO – Franchise Business, Lemon Tree Hotels commented, “We are pleased to kick off the year on a high note by announcing…
Udman Hotels, the boutique hotel brand by Ferns N Petals, has announced the opening of a brand new 4-Star luxury property in Haridwar. Located on the main Haridwar-Rishikesh highway, the hotel is a short walk away from the famous Har Ki Pauri. One of the biggest additions to the new Udman Hotel is ‘The U Kitchen’ a smart casual dining restaurant with delicious multi-cuisine offerings for the guests. The U Kitchen offers the unique option of curating and customizing every dish as per the guest’s personal preferences. The comfortable seating arrangement and ambiance alongside a wide range of Indian, modern…
As It’s the end of a glorious year, Novotel Hyderabad Airport conducted an exhilarating appreciation week for their employees with some fun activities and initiatives. The event started with a thrilling Zumba session for the employees with a renowned Zumba Trainer from the city. The employees relished it thoroughly and all happy faces were witnessed. Followed to this NHA distributed sewing machines to Nireekshana, an NGO – a unit run for HIV affected families. As an attempt to show their appreciation for their talented team and catapult them into the new year, Novotel Hyderabad Airport organized a day filled with…
Oetker Collection, the luxury brand behind legendary hotels such as Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Le Bristol Paris, Brenners Park Hotel & Spa Baden-Baden, Eden Rock – St. Barths, and more is seeing a doubling of revenues from the Indian market. According to 2022 data, nearly half (46%) of the Indian guests received at the Oetker Collection hotels booked suites – a high percentage compared to other markets. Asmita Mukherjee spoke with Timo Gruenert, Chief Executive Officer of Oetker Collection to understand their plans for the growing Indian market. As per the statistics, in the past 5 years (which include two years…
According to TOI, as per the latest development, all those heading toward Mussoorie and Nainital will not be allowed entry to the towns without prior hotel bookings on December 30 and 31. If reports are to go by, this rule has been put into place to manage the heavy traffic and tourist influx in the two popular destinations on New Year’s Eve. The decision was taken during a meeting of Uttarakhand police, which was chaired by State Director General of Police (DGP) Ashok Kumar at police headquarters. He added that only tourists with valid hotel bookings on December 30 and…
