Author: HBI Staff | Hyderabad
The state excise department has suspended the licenses of 68 pubs and bars in and around the city for violating regulations, pending further orders. Notices have also been issued to 77 other establishments. Webcasting measures are being implemented to monitor whether alcohol is served without verifying proof of age or if establishments violate any time-related regulations. Actions taken within the past month include: 1. Mandatory installation of two CCTV cameras at bar counters. 2. The excise department and police will have access to monitor the CCTV footage. 3. Administrative authorities will also oversee the camera feeds. 4. Notifications will be…
The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI is slated to host a conclave titled ‘Empowering Hospitality’ at The Grand Bhagwati in Ahmedabad on Friday, June 21, 2024. The conclave will have Nalinkumar Chaudhary, Director, Gujarat State Fire Prevention Services, Gandhinagar and Ms Sukanya Pondugala, Assistant Director (Technical), Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), GoI as the Chief Guests for the day. The event will feature speakers – Dr V. Pasupathy, Food Safety Expert & Founder of Parikshan FSS Pvt Ltd; Mr M Arunkumar, Managing Director of Envu India and Mr Hemant Khadse, CEO, East Corp Group…
The Federation of Telangana Chamber of Commerce and Industry – FTCCI under the aegis of the Government of Telangana and the Telangana Tourism Board is all set to host the FTCCI Experiential Tourism MICE Conclave managed by iCONEX in Hyderabad on Monday July 29th and Tuesday 30th, 2024, at HICC. This four-day event Starting from 2 Day experiential FAM trips on Saturday 27th July and Sunday 28th July 2024 followed by the conclave on Monday July 29th and Tuesday 30th, 2024 aims to boost sustainable inbound and outbound tourism in Telangana and attract a global influx of tourists including six specially-curated…
Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Limited (ASPHL) announces the signing of a new hotel under the brand name THE Park in the foothills of Nainital, Uttarakhand. THE Park Hotels is the pioneer of luxury boutique hotels in India, which houses some of India’s most inventive restaurants, liveliest bars and happening nightclubs. The 65 well-appointed room hotel will be located in the periphery of the picturesque Jim Corbett National Park, India’s first national park. It will offer a mix of rooms and tree houses designed to offer comfort while basking in the natural beauty. To open in Amgarhi in Nainital, the hotel…
Les Roches is excited to announce its collaboration with the UN Tourism for the “Plug and Play” contest, a unique initiative under the UN Tourism Artificial Intelligence Global Startup Competition. This contest seeks to harness the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and deep technologies to enhance sustainable tourism for the benefit of people, the planet, and prosperity. As international travel rebounds to nearly 90% of pre-pandemic levels, the tourism industry is on the cusp of a technological revolution. AI’s pivotal role in reshaping tourism is underscored by its ability to enhance personalized travel experiences, optimize operational efficiencies, and promote…
According to ET, Hospitality giant OYO is reportedly in advanced discussions to raise around INR 1,000 crore in fresh funding, just weeks after withdrawing its IPO application. According to sources cited by ET, family offices of prominent Indian corporate executives, including Ramesh Juneja and Rajeev Juneja of Mankind Pharma, as well as stock market expert Anand Jain, are likely to invest in the hotel chain. Last month, OYO officially withdrew its IPO documents from market regulator SEBI. Founded in 2012 by Ritesh Agarwal, OYO is a hospitality service company that aims to provide easy-to-book and affordable accommodations worldwide. The company…
Digi Yatra, the facial-recognition technology-based check-in service at airports, might soon be implemented at hotels and public places like historical monuments, according to Suresh Khadakbhavi, CEO of Digi Yatra Foundation. A prototype for this use-case has already been developed, and discussions are ongoing with various government agencies, including the Ministry of Tourism. “The vision is to create a travel stack for seamless movement across India,” Khadakbhavi said in an exclusive interview with The Hindu, discussing the future applications of Digi Yatra. This expansion aims to enhance the travel experience for tourists, who currently need to produce a passport for check-in…
Hilton, with a brand value of USD11.6 billion, has retained its title as the world’s most valuable hotel brand for the ninth consecutive year, according to new data from Brand Finance, the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy. Hyatt, with a brand value of USD6.0 billion, secured the second spot again. Hilton and Hyatt are the only two hotel brands to feature in the Brand Finance Global 500 2024 ranking. Eight out of the top ten brands included in the ranking decreased in brand value, and over 60% of US brands featured in the ranking also decreased, indicators that the industry…
Virgin Hotels, the luxury lifestyle hospitality brand by Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group, has announced its first London hotel to open on 1st August 2024in the heart of Shoreditch. Continuing its global expansion, London will be the eighth Virgin Hotels location as it brings the brand home to its birthplace and where it all started for Sir Richard and the Virgin Group. It will become the 17th property for the wider Virgin Hotels Collection, having just announced a new property in Kenya and following the successful launches of Virgin Hotels Edinburgh and Virgin Hotels New York in 2023. The hotel…
According to The Financial Express, Mumbai-based Bharat Agri Fert & Realty Ltd. (BAFRL) is set to focus on real estate development and the hospitality business. The company plans to build luxurious 3 and 4-BHK residential flats in a G+13 floor building in Vile Parle and convert its existing premises at Fort into modern commercial offices covering up to 35,000 sq. ft. BAFRL is in advanced negotiations with a leading fertilizer producer to lease out its existing fertilizer facilities. Additionally, the company is expanding the capacity of Anchaviyo Resorts from 46 to 125 rooms, targeting it as a prime venue for destination…
