Author: HBI Staff | Hyderabad

The Fern Hotels & Resorts, India’s leading environmentally sensitive hotel chain, is pleased to announce the launch of Koolwal Kothi Zinc Journey by The Fern, Nawalgarh. This is the company’s 12th hotel in Rajasthan. The Kothi prides itself on its vintage furnishings and painstaking attention to detail while emulating life of 80–100 years ago. The resort is located in a lovely garden next to a spacious green roundabout. The location allows guests to live the lifestyle of the Maharajas of Rajasthan. The resort is ideally located close to the nearest tourist attractions and is 130 km from Jaipur International Airport,…

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Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru Hebbal has announced the appointment of Kadambari Sabharwal Talwar as the new General Manager of the hotel. With a radiant career spanning over two decades in the realm of hospitality, Kadambari brings an unrivaled blend of expertise and passion to her esteemed role. Kadambari has carved a remarkable path in the hospitality industry through her innate ability to ensure smooth hotel operations, craft ingenious sales and marketing strategies, and foster lasting connections with both customers and other members of the hotel industry. In her new role at Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru Hebbal, Kadambari will spearhead the…

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Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of its first hotel in Kolhapur, Maharashtra under the Gingerbrand. The hotel is a Greenfield project and will be designed around the brand’s lean luxe design and service philosophy of offering a vibrant, contemporary, and a seamless hospitality experience to its guests. Commenting on the occasion, Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development, IHCL, stated, ” IHCL with its diverse portfolio of brands has witnessed a rapid expansion in Tier 1 and 2 cities. Well known for its tourism potential and an established commercial hub, Kolhapur…

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Digital travel platform,Agoda, unveils the user preferences of Asian travellers and the choices they make while booking hotels. The insights collected over the past two months reveal that almost half (46%) of the travellers from Taiwan opted for breakfast included, followed closely by Vietnamese (43%), and Indian travellers (42%). On the other end, the statistics found South Korea (29%), Japan (27%), and Malaysia (23%), ranking 8, 9, and 10 respectively on the breakfast requirement popularity table. When comparing domestic with overseas travel, Agoda noticed travellers on an international trip are more likely to opt for some comfort and peace of…

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Cheesiano Pizza announced its venture into the vibrant city of Hyderabad. With an impressive track record of ten outlets strategically located in prime areas of Pune, Cheesiano Pizza is poised to revolutionize the QSR market with its commitment to superior quality and service. Cheesiano has launched a new brand Burgerino in Pune and is coming to Hyderabad now.  Co-founded by Sachien Tilve, Niraj Bora, and Prasad Tilve, Cheesiano Pizza has become a local favorite due to its focus on using the freshest ingredients and delivering freshly baked items every time. Buoyed by its success, the brand is now embarking on a journey to establish its…

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Taj Mahal, New Delhiplayed host to an epicurean evening with The Culinary Chronicles as part of its exclusive Rendezvous series presented by The Chambers. The iconic Hotel welcomed Chef Thomas Bühner – the face of German gastronomy – from the former 3 Michelin starred restaurant La Vie to present his curation of ‘down to earth’ flavours.   Known for his mastery of flavours, Chef Thomas Bühner earned the first Michelin star for La Table Restaurant in Dortmund in 1991, followed by a second one 1998. Today, Osnabrück, in Germany’s North Western corner, houses one of Germany’s best restaurants – La…

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IHG has announced thesigning of a management agreement with T&K Construction Private Limited for its first Holiday Inn hotel in Bhutan. The 100-keys Holiday Inn Thimphu is set to open its doors in Q2 2025, and will bring an internationally renowned brand to leisure and business travellers visiting the country. The hotel marks IHG’s second brand in Bhutan, complementing the existing Six Senses Bhutan. Bhutan’s captivating landscapes and natural beauty have garnered attention among leisure experiential travelers on a global scale. In line with the Bhutan Government’s proactive efforts to establish the country as a premier international holiday destination, Holiday…

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The Association of Hospitality Professionals successfully concluded the highly anticipated 6th edition of AHP Hospitality Excellence Awards 2023 at the USI Auditorium in New Delhi. This prestigious event celebrated the exceptional achievements of hospitality professionals and honoured the winners of the AHP Hospitality Challenge 2023. The AHP Hospitality Challenge 2023 showcased the industry’s top talent including specially-abled professionals and their expertise in a wide range of categories. Participants from all corners of the country displayed their creativity, passion, and dedication, setting a new benchmark for excellence in the hospitality sector. With over 350 hospitality professionals competing in 17 diverse…

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Signum Hotels, a fast-growing hotel management company in India, is thrilled to announce its expansion into the vibrant city of Dubai with ‘360 Stays by Signum’. This marks a significant milestone as the company enters the Middle East market, bringing its expertise in managing premium apartments to the renowned location of La Mer Dubai. 360 Stays by Signum will manage 24 serviced apartments in La Mer and will be offering exceptional services to cater to the needs of high-net-worth individuals. Speaking on the development, Mehul Sharma, Founder & CEO – Signum Hotels & Resorts said, ‘We are elated and excited to…

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The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) has joined hands with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) – The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) to promote sustainable practices and foster a green building movement within the hospitality industry. The MoU was signed between the two organizations at a recent seminar organized by HRAWI on Life, Property and Environment Safety for the Hospitality Industry in Mumbai. This marks a pivotal moment for the hospitality sector as HRAWI and CII-IGBC come together to create a sustainable built environment for hospitality projects across India. With a shared vision to prioritize environmental…

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