Author: HBI Staff | Hyderabad
King’s Business School and the hospitality sector’s Energy and Environment Alliance (EEA) are launching an executive education programme developed with input from the industry’s leaders to help them to embed Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) measures in their businesses. The programme was developed through discussion with over 40 senior hospitality leaders who emphasised the role of COVID and recent energy price spikes, alongside the new IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, in providing both an impetus and an opportunity to accelerate progress on environmental measures ahead of the commitment made by over 100 countries to reach net zero CO2 emissions by 2050.…
The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) in collaboration with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) successfully concluded its latest Food Safety Supervisor Training in Advance Catering (FoSTaC) programme on July 27 at the Hotel Manoshanti in Goa. The intensive training witnessed participation of 39 hospitality professionals, equipping them with the essential knowledge and skills to ensure safe and healthy food practices. The initiative underlines the industry’s commitment to meeting the demands of health-conscious and food safety-aware consumers. The FoSTaC programme was inaugurated by Dr Praveen Andrews – Trainer, Mr Digambar Mangeshkar – Operation Manager…
The newly launched Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts Amritsar has announced the appointment of Khurram Zahid as the Director of Food & Beverage. Khurram brings over 15 years of experience to this this five-star property in Amritsar. He has worked with Marriott international for over a decade. Having worked at some of the renowned hotels across India, he is an all-round highly motivated and accomplished hospitality professional, with extensive strategic operations expertise. As the Director of Food & Beverage at Le Méridien Amritsar, Khurram will be responsible for overseeing the diverse dining establishments while maintaining sustainable practices. In his new…
Hotel Ibis Limited, a hotel development company in Bangladesh today announced the signing of Ramada by Wyndham Cox’s Bazar Kolatoli Beachunder a franchise agreement with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. Cox’s Bazar is the prime beach and tourist town in Bangladesh, situated alongside the beach of the Bay of Bengal, boasting a 120 Km unbroken coastline , reachable through motor transport. This town is situated in the Chittagong Division in south-eastern Bangladesh, beside ‘Myanmar (Burma)’. Located about 150 km south of Chittagong Metropolitan city, Cox’s Bazar is connected both by air and road with the capital of Bangladesh, Dhaka and the prime…
Sterling Holiday Resorts announced the opening of its new resort in Vythiri, Wayanad. This is Sterling’s 2nd resort in the bustling tourist destination of Wayanad, adding to its existing resort at Sultan Bathery. With this, Sterling’s portfolio in God’s Own Country extends to seven. Nestled amidst a lush 4.5-acre green landscape with 27 beautifully furnished suites and cottages, the main attraction of Sterling Vythiri Wayanad is the tranquil rivulet of the Kabini river flowing through the resort. An awe-inspiring 80 ft giant bamboo thicket and a restored Russian army truck provide unique selfie-spots in the property. Within a 2-hour drive from…
The Fern Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of its first Fort resort, The Fern Bambora Fort, Bambora-Udaipur. This is the company’s 13th hotel in Rajasthan. Nestled in thebreathtakingly rugged landscape of Bambora village, the fort offers a picturesque and enchanting setting for its guests. The resort is accessible from Maharana Pratap Airport, Udaipur’s Ranapratap Railway Station and Chittaurgarh Junction Railway Station. The resort’s location allows guests to explore the surroundings and also take in all the attractions in Udaipur. The Fern Bambora Fort, Bambora-Udaipuroffers an exceptional stay experience with 32 regency-fashioned well-appointed rooms and suites. All rooms are fully…
According to sources, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced strong growth momentum in the Asia Pacific region for the first half of 2023 (1H2023). With approximately 9,100 hotels in over 95 countries, Wyndham has been increasing its offerings for guests and owners throughout the region. The outstanding performance in 1H2023 was attributed to three significant factors: the resurgence of bleisure travel in Asia Pacific, a rebound in domestic and international travel demand in Greater China, and the introduction of exciting new brands and hotels in strategic markets across the region. Guests were drawn to the appeal of Wyndham’s brands, while…
The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India(HRAWI) welcomed the latest Public Notice issued by the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) directing Copyright Societies to not collect royalties for playing sound recordings at wedding functions or other such social festivities associated with marriage. The DPIIT has clarified that such collections are in violation of Section 52 (1) (za) of the Copyright Act 1957, which specifies that the performance of literary, dramatic or musical works or the communication of such works or sound recordings during bonafide religious ceremonies including marriage processions and related social festivities, does not…
FSSAI, Northern Region along with Radisson Blu, Kaushambi organized a millet awareness event based on the theme “Millets: From Farm to Plate” on 31st July, 2023 specially for the chefs of numerous acclaimed hotel chains and students from several hospitality as well as culinary institutes. Navneet Jain, Group CEO, Radisson Blu, Kaushambi Delhi NCR and Radisson Blu Towers Kaushambi Delhi NCR, was one of the dignitaries in the event and provided tremendous support to FSSAI, Northern Region for successful organising of the event. Sanjay Kaushik, Senior Regional Director,Operations Radisson group, South Asia was also instrumental in making the event a great success. He…
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a management agreement with Ginger Tree Goveia to bring a new hotel to Goa, India. voco Goa Arpora is set to open its doors in January 2025 as the next stride forward in IHG’s ambitious regional growth strategy for the premium brand. Earlier this year, IHG announced the signing of two voco hotels in the country across Jim Corbett and Gurugram. The latest signing marks the rapid expansion of– voco – IHG’s seventh brand in the country in a prime leisure destination and further strengthens IHG’s footprint in the country. The distinctive…
