Author: HBI Staff | Hyderabad
According to Business Today, hotels-to-cigarettes conglomerate ITC Ltd is making significant strides towards listing its hotels business, with plans to carry out the demerger in 2024. The conglomerate’s next board meeting on August 14 is expected to shed light on the upcoming course of action, according to a recent report by The Economic Times. ITC Limited’s board has already granted in-principle approval for the demerger of its hotels business under a scheme of arrangement. This move comes as part of ITC’s strategic restructuring, with the company retaining a stake of approximately 40% in the new entity. The remaining shareholding of…
In Honour of the 76th Independence Day, Hilton India is launching a first-of-its-kind Braveheart Brunch on August 13th and 15th across its hotels nationwide. The Braveheart Brunch is a unique initiative to pay homage to the valour of our armed forces, who were at the forefront of India’s struggle for freedom and celebrate India’s diverse culinary heritage. From the iconic Ladhaki Thukpa inspired by the Ladakh Regiment to the traditional Puran Poli representing the Maratha Regiment and the Kanyakumari Fish Curry of the Madras Regiment, the menu is inspired by an archive of regimental recipes from the Army Supply Core…
India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), a Mini Ratna public sector undertaking under the aegis of the Ministry of Tourism, announced another astounding financial performance for the quarter ending June 30th, 2023, achieving the highest-ever turnover and Profit in comparison with the first quarter of the past six years. The company achieved a turnover of INR 121.83 cr in Q1 2023-24 as compared to INR 98.40 cr in Q1 2022-23 – registering a growth of 24%. The Profit before tax climbed to INR 25.51 cr as against 18.05 cr during the corresponding quarter last year, showcasing 41% growth. Profit after tax…
The search for nutritious food grains which are planet friendly as well as climate resilient has put the spotlight on an ancient Indian superfood ‘millets’. Contributing towards growing their preference and popularity not only in India but also internationally, the ITC Hotel Group, known for its superior culinary excellence, and sustainability ethos has taken the initiative to launch an extensive range of Millet based breads across ITC Hotels and select Marriott International hotels in India and the APAC region that includes countries like Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Indonesia. The initiative aspires to make a meaningful contribution to Government of…
Luxeglamp EcoResorts, that pioneered India’s first luxury glamping project, has introduced the “Luxeglamp Celestial Glamp” an enchanting new celestial-themed glamping experience at Luxeglamp Kodaikanal. Set amidst the breathtaking beauty of nature in Kodaikanal, the specialty of the Celestial Glamp is that the entire Glamp is based on a Celestial-Theme inside and outside the dome. While inside the dome guests will experience ethereal blinking stars and the moon, outside the dome guests can gaze at the starry night through a specially imported telescope amidst a starry backdrop. Antony Thomas, CEO & Founder of Luxeglamp EcoResorts commented “We wanted to further…
TajSATS Air Catering Limited, an industry leader in Inflight Catering announced the opening of a new kitchen located at the recently inaugurated Manohar International Airport at Mopa in Goa. It is already present at Dabolim Airport in the state. Manish Gupta, Chief Executive Officer, TajSATS said, “As an industry leader in air catering TajSATS continues to strengthen and scale its operations. Goa is a globally recognized leisure destination and the second airport will significantly boost the tourism sector. Our kitchen was specifically designed for the demands of today’s world travelers, as private aviation and charter flights continue to gain global…
With over two decades of experience inhospitality, Srivatsa has worked with renowned brands like TheOberoi Group, One & Only Resorts, The Ritz Carlton, Taj hotelsand IHG. Srivatsa comes from the Rooms Division background. Srivatsa joined the Hyatt family in 2010 where he joined as anAssistant Front Office Manager at Grand Hyatt Muscat. Later, hejoined Hyatt Regency Ahmedabad(pre-opening) as Front OfficeManager and then he moved to Hyatt Regency Lucknow(pre-opening) as Rooms Division Manager. After his stint with HolidayInn Express in 2018 as General Manager, Srivatsa joined back theHyatt family with Hyatt Pune as Director of Rooms. His last stintwas as Director…
Anggel’s Share, in association with Flor de Caña, is proud to announce the inaugural Flor de Caña Sustainable Cocktail Competition in India. This unique event is part of Flor de Caña’s global initiative to promote sustainable mixology practices and celebrate the art of bartending. Organized by Flor de Caña worldwide, Anggel’s Share has taken the lead in hosting this prestigious competition in India. Bartenders from 23 bars across Mumbai, Bangalore, and Delhi are participating in the competition, which started with a month-long promotion of their curated cocktails at their respective bars. Some of the participating bars are Foo, 10 Speakeasy…
Institute of Bakery & Culinary Arts (IBCA) organised an Orientation Program to welcome its new batch who took admission in Culinary and Pastry Arts courses. Orientation day aimed to make students acquainted with the surroundings and meet the faculty members, administrative staff, and accomplished instructors on the campus. The objective of the event was to give the new students information about their chosen courses and familiarise them with the various resources on campus. The objective of the event was to help students adjust to the campus through a series of activities and sessions organized as part of the orientation program.…
The Fern Hotels & Resorts has announced the launch of Mysa Zinc Journey by The Fern, Nani Devati, Gujarat. This is the company’s 25th operational hotel in Gujarat. The resort is located a short 45 minutes drive from Ahmedabad, making it an attractive staycation option for both corporate and leisure guests, for their conferences & meetings, corporate events, social celebrations or just a get-away break from the city. Mysa Zinc Journey by The Fern, Nani Devati offers 24 luxurious rooms and suites with a refreshing view of the golf course. All the rooms are fully air-conditioned, with Eco-Friendly lighting and…
