Author: HBI Staff | Hyderabad
Taj Mahal, New Delhi played host to the second panel in the ‘She Remains the Taj’ series. The evening re-iterated IHCL’s commitment to gender diversity and empowerment of women. The timeless Taj Mahal, New Delhi presented an exquisite evening with leading voices celebrating the spirit of women. The panel was graced by distinguished leaders from various walks of life – H.E. Ms. Ritva Koukku-Ronde, Ambassador of Finland to India, Ms. Satyavati Berera, Partner, PwC India, Dr. Sanjukta Parasor, Indian Police Service, Dr. Ritu Garg, Chief Growth & Innovation Officer Fortis Healthcare and Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & CEO, IHCL.…
The Tham Brothers – Ryan & Keenan, of Pebble Street Hospitality – are ready to enter the Bengaluru F&B market with the launch of their first restaurant at Forum Rex Walk, Brigade Road. Strategically located in the heart of the city, Foo offers a vibrant dining experience within the ‘Casual Dining’ space. The menu offers over 100+ Asian dishes, all in tapas format so one can experience a fabulous variety of dishes ranging from sushi, dim sum, Nikkei Peruvian ceviche & salads, to pan Asian small & big plates, all helmed by culinary master, Chef Eric Sifu. The Foo menu…
Global travel technology company OYO, in a recent letter to the Ministry to Tourism, Government of India requested that the ministry intervene and investigate the running of Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) and order eviction of erring executive committee members. The representation by OYO says that FHRAI’s actions are detrimental to small hotel owners. It also points out that constant tussle and that their continued malafide friction with organized players like OYO, discourages SME’s and entrepreneurs from progressing and moving ahead with times and technology. It urged the Hon’ble MoT to take necessary action against FHRAI’s…
The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) in collaboration with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) conducted its Food Safety Supervisor Training in Advance Catering (FoSTaC) programme on 20th February at the Hotel Kohinoor in Diu. The programme was inaugurated by Mr Shivam Mishra, Dy. Collector & Additional Director Tourism, Diu; Dr Sultan, Health Officer- Diu; Mr Rohit Solanki, Food Safety Officer – Diu; Mr Yatin Fugro, HRAWI – UT Coordinator and Mr Vivekanand, FSSAI Trainer. 33 hospitality professionals participated in the training programme that was conducted by Mr Vivekanand, FSSAI Trainer. “This was the third training programme…
Indian weddings are defined by a myriad of elegant ceremonies and modern elements, wrapped in the beauty of age-old traditions and stories. Honoring this ethereal bond is the story behind ‘Shaadi by Marriott Bonvoy’, which has transformed the face of luxurious and opulent wedding experiences. Curated with personalization at the heart of it, these bespoke weddings come alive with great food, exquisite décor and unparalleled service excellence. Marriott International through a musical evening in collaboration with the most eligible bachelor of the country Tiger Shroff, ace director and producer Karan Johar and the very talented guru of contemporary dance Shiamak…
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a Vivanta branded hotel in Thane in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The brownfield project is slated to open by 2025. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development, IHCL, said, “Thane is a leading business and industrial hub for the state of Maharashtra being a part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. This signing is in line with IHCL’s focus on expanding its presence in key emerging markets of India. We are happy to partner with B.K. Holidays and Resorts Private Limited.” The 122 keys hotel…
Barbeque Nation is launching a street food festival ― ‘Jatt Set Go’ (Dhaba/Highway-based festival) ― that allows its esteemed customers savour the taste of a choice of zesty, popular street food preparations that are really spicy, and crunchy in every bite. The food festival will commence from 24th February 2023 till 12th March 2023 across all Barbeque Nation outlets in Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Amravati, and Aurangabad. On this occasion, Faiz Azim – Chief Operating Officer, Barbeque Nation Hospitality Limited, said, “We are pleased to invite our guests to relish and celebrate the food festival ― ‘Jatt Set Go’. We…
The Kerala government on Sunday agreed with the United Nations (UN) Women to boost women-friendly activities in the state’s tourism sector. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by Kerala Tourism and UN Women India agreed to work towards promoting gender-inclusive tourism sites in the state. The MoU was signed by Kerala Tourism Director P B Nooh and UN Women India representative Susan Ferguson, and it would be implemented by the Responsible Tourism Mission, a government release said. “As per the pact inked at the first-ever Global Responsible Tourism Summit in Kumarakom near this city, both parties will promote women-friendly tourism…
After a “record surge” in tourism in Jammu and Kashmir, some politicians are also having a leisure time in Kashmir and other parts of the Union Territory, Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy said on Thursday. He made the remarks while addressing a gathering at an event, without naming anyone. “After Independence, the tourism footfall in Jammu and Kashmir has seen a record surge. If we look at figures for one year, in 2022, it was about 1.8 crore tourists in J&K,” the Union Tourism Minister said. Reddy said earlier there were “hardly any tourists”, but today some politicians are “also…
The Food Connoisseurs India Convention 2023 – West India Edition recently hosted the largest congregation of professionals from the hospitality industry in the city on 15th Feb, 2023. Spearheading the convention which held conferences, exhibitions and awards was the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI). President of the Association – Mr Pradeep Shetty spoke to the audience on ‘Venture into a Food and Beverage: Turning Dreams into Reality’. The conference focused on micro-trends that are altering the palate, brand and capacity building, food tech, cloud kitchens and food deliveries, among other developments. The Convention aimed to foreground the…
