Author: Asmita Mukherjee
Ohri’s Group is a 40 year old Hyderabad based F&B legacy which houses more than 25 unique restaurant brands. The story of Ohri’s started with the grandparents of Amar Ohri, the current MD of Ohri’s Group, who started a small food joint called Eatmore in the Basheerbagh area of Hyderabad. Eatmore’s chole bhature and ice cream became so popular that several more outlets came up while the first outlet still keeps serving customers. The growth of Ohri’s from Eatmore to the 25 plus brands that Hyderabad loves was neither easy nor quick. 40 years ago the culture of eating out…
Absolute Hotel Services is delighted to announce addition of Eastin Easy Bhubaneswar, Odisha to its Hotel Management Collection, in the mid-market segment. Compact and smart, the property will have 36 elegant, well-appointed rooms, fitness centre, multi cuisine restaurant and a swimming pool. Expressing his views on this signup, Sameer Dharkar, Managing Director, South Asia and Middle East, “our partnership with Sanjib Kumar Rout, Chairman and Managing Trustee of Rout Education Trust, further strengthens our foray into the Eastern Zone of India. We intent to showcase our capability and successful experiences in this space, through our defined operational processes,…
Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre (NHCC) & Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC) announced the elevation of Amarjeet Singh as the Director of Marketing for the property. In his present role, he will be responsible for strategizing, budgeting, planning, and implementing marketing and communication activities for the property in line with the business requirements. Amarjeet has a proven track record of 18 years with extensive experience in Marketing and Communication. He has also been nominated as the best Marketing & Communications Manager at the Hospitality India Awards by Hotelier India Magazine. He has worked in the hospitality sales & marketing teams and…
Leisure Hotels Group (LHG), an experiential luxury resort chain in North India, has been witnessing 25% Y-O-Y growth (compared to pre-covid levels). Vibhas Prasad, Director of Leisure Hotels Group said that buoyed by their rapid growth the group is exercising their expansion strategy by launching a boutique property in Naukuchiatal in the current year and a high-end luxury property in Mussoorie within the second quarter of 2023. The brand also has plans to expand its presence to Corbett Park, Jaipur and Goa. Leisure Hotels Group’s portfolio boasts of 29 hotels with both owned and managed properties. While speaking about the…
Amit Ganpuley, Food and Beverage Manager of Hotel Sahara Star believes that fresh, light and healthy foods are the new elements of the F&B industry for the next decade. Asmita Mukherjee met Ganpuley recently to know his future plans for the award-winning F&B offerings of the hotel brand. Could you please tell us more about your restaurants, how many brands you have and what are their specialties? Sahara Star boasts of 5 food & beverage brands such as The Earth Plate, Namak, East Asian Spice Trail, Mabruk, and Ocean- Private dining room. The Earth plate is the global cuisine restaurant that includes a…
Fortune Miramar Goa, a member of ITC’s hotel group made its presence felt at the India Hospitality and F&B Pro-World-Expo 2022. The hotel won across two major categories at the event this year as it grabbed the ‘People’s Choice’ and ‘Goa’s Best General Manager’ awards. Speaking on the occasion, Ricardo D’Lima, Cluster General Manager Goa and West Coast, Fortune Miramar Goa, said “Receiving these awards is an honour, especially after the pandemic. It demonstrates Fortune’s unwavering commitment to delivering guest delight with a focus on warm hospitality and impeccable services. We look forward to scaling new milestones and receiving many…
Bacardi announced the appointment of Vinay Golikeri as Managing Director, India & Neighboring Countries. Golikeri will be responsible for leading commercial operations across the market for the company’s portfolio of premium spirits and will continue to ensure ongoing sustainable and profitable growth for the business. In his new role, Golikeri will head the India Leadership Team and will report to Vijay Subramaniam, Regional President, Asia, Middle East & Africa, and Global Travel Retail. “India is a dynamic and fast-evolving market, and is vital to our global growth,” said Subramaniam. “As we continue to develop the Bacardi portfolio of premium…
The NRAI (National Restaurant Association of India) Hyderabad Chapter, is hosting the largest Conclave of the Indian Restaurant Industry, Indian Restaurant Conclave 2022 (TIRC) on 13th September 2022 at HICC. The prestigious one-day Conclave will be formally inaugurated by Shri KT Rama Rao, Minister for MAUD, I & C and IT, Government of Telangana. Over a thousand delegates including all the stake holders of the Restaurant industry, prominent restaurateurs of India, Foreign Delegates, Investors and Bureaucrats from pan India, will be part of the Conclave. NRAI will be conducting its 40th Annual General Meeting during the Conclave. This is the…
As part of a global initiative by Hyatt Hotels, Hyatt Centric MG Road Bangalore has collaborated with women-led small businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Hyatt Centric MG Road Bangalore offers an opportunity to small businesses to showcase their products by offering them prominent spaces in the hotel for the exhibit. Hyatt Centric MG Road Bangalore started their initiative with 2 women owned local enterprises – Elemental by Nanya which creates eco-friendly statement pieces made of solid concrete and Colorishta by Irene James, a showcase of colorful and interesting paintings. The curated selection of items are displayed and on sale…
The Leela Palace Udaipur, in collaboration with World On A Plate has curated an experiential dining pop-up with Celebrity Chef Sarah Todd. Chef Sarah will be curating a 6-course degustation menu that highlights her innovative French Indian cooking style combined with signature flavours for simplicity and elegance. The pop-up dinners are scheduled to be hosted on 3rd and 4th September 2022, with limited seats available on prior reservation. Chef Sarah’s culinary magic, served against majestic backdrop of Sheesh Mahal restaurant overlooking the lake Pichola with the signature Leela hospitality, is sure to create a memorable experience for all guests. The…
