Author: HBI Staff | Hyderabad
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…
India Expo Centre & Mart Greater Noida announced the 6th edition of India International Hospitality Expo 2023! The event will be held from August 2-5, 2023, at the India Expo Centre and Mart in Greater Noida. The inauguration ceremony o of IHE 2023 shall be held on August 2, 2023, at 11:00 am. Shri Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Honorable Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, will be the chief guest, Shri Raghubir Singh Bali, Chairman of HP Tourism Development Corporation Ltd., as the guest of honor. Shri Prabodh Saxena, IAS, Chief Secretary Government of Himachal Pradesh, will also grace the occasion. Himachal Pradesh…
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has been awarded “Franchisor of the Year – Hotels & Motels” in India, at The Franchise Awards 2023. The awards ceremony, held in Delhi on 16th July, represents India’s most distinguished recognition in the franchising domain. This year marks the 19th consecutive year of the event, which brings together industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries under one roof to applaud organisations with exceptional business acumen, unwavering passion, and remarkable achievements in the franchise industry. The awards are adjudicated by an independent panel of experts and enjoy the support of Francorp, a prominent franchise consulting firm. Wyndham Hotels…
According to sources, in 2022, a private bank filed a complaint against the 5-star hotel Holiday Inn in Palarivattom, alleging that the hotel availed a loan of INR 118 crore by pledging an asset, which was later resold without the bank’s knowledge. As a result of the complaint, 12 people were booked in connection with the matter, including top executives of Indroyal Hotels Private Ltd, the hotel’s parent company. Following the bank’s complaint, the Chief Judicial Magistrate Court directed the Ernakulam Central Police to register a case. The accused individuals include MD Sugathan Janardhanan, Director Suni Sugathan, Additional Director Sulin…
Millet Marvels – a start-up incubated at Nutrihub, ICAR-IIMR; and GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd., in association with the Indian Institute of Millets Research (ICAR-IIMR) & Nutrihub; announced the launch of the first of its kind millet exclusiveMillet Marvels Restaurant in an airport, at the RGI Airport, today. The Restaurant was formally inaugurated by Dr C Tara Satyavathi, Director, ICAR-IIMR and Dr B Dayakar Rao, CEO, Nutrihub; Pradeep Panicker, President & CEO, GMR Hyderabad International Airport (GHIAL); Ms Rishika Reddy, Executive Director, Millet Marvels and Dr Bharat Reddy, Founder & CEO, Millet Marvels, graced the occasion. Dr C Tara Satyavathi,…
The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) organized an insightful seminar aimed at simplifying the Goods and Services Tax (GST) for the hospitality industry in Panaji. The seminar was held on the heels of the 50thGST Council meeting which took place on July 11, 2023, in New Delhi. The event was hosted on July 25, 2023 at the hotel – Fortune Miramar, drawing attendance from forty-two hospitality professionals including hotel and restaurant owners from across Goa. CA Jinit R Shah, a seasoned Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of experience, conducted the seminar, providing in-depth knowledge and practical…
