Author: HBI Staff | Hyderabad
World Cancer Day held every 4 February is the global uniting initiative raising worldwide awareness, improving education and catalysing personal, collective and government action, where everyone comes to work together to reimagine a world where millions of preventable cancer deaths are saved and access to life-saving cancer treatment and care is equitable for all. Created in 2000, World Cancer Day has grown into a positive movement for everyone, everywhere to unite under one voice to face one of our greatest challenges in history. Taj Coromandel is proud to participate in this initiative along with Apollo Cancer Centre, Teynampet, Chennai. Volunteers…
Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, has announced its partnership with VFS Global for a hospitality-focused academy in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. This association aims to provide skilling opportunities to the youth in the community. Gaurav Pokhariyal, Executive Vice President – Human Resources, IHCL, said, “Skill building is one of the key initiatives of IHCL’s ESG + framework of Paathya. Given the growing potential of tourism in Uttar Pradesh, this will help leverage the untapped potential of the region and create employability. This centre will also help to cater to IHCL’s significant presence in the state with 17…
After a week of intense cooking and judging across six Indian cities, YCO 2023—the world’s biggest culinary olympiad—finally came to a finish at a spectacular Closing Ceremony and Awards Night in Kolkata. A day before the event—in a nail-biting finish—the Top 10 finalists of YCO 2023 had been selected in the Grand Finale held at the IIHM Global Campus, Kolkata. Among the Top 10 Finalists were: Azerbaijan, England, France, India, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand and the USA. Emil Zeynalzade of Azerbaijan was announced the winner of the 9th International Young Chef Olympiad. Other than winning the gold medal,…
M/S Juhi Sons, a firm based out of Bareilly today announced the opening of Ramada Encore by Wyndham Bareilly under a franchise agreement with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in Western Uttar Pradesh. Bareilly, a city in Uttar Pradesh is equidistant (250KM) from state capital, Lucknow, and national capital, New Delhi, which makes it a notable point between two major cities in North India. Since 1992’s economic liberalization in India, Bareilly has experienced rapid growth and has gained significance as a major trading hub. Located in a prime area of Civil Lines, Ramada Encore by Wyndham Bareilly has green views of the popular…
Samosa Singh, one of India’s leading food and beverage services company today launched its ‘First Ever’ QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) outlet in Bangalore, Garuda Mall, MG Road. Samosa Singh is known to be one of the popular Indian snack brand that strives to make nostalgic household Indian delicacies available across online and offline channels by combining consumer data, technology, and a high bar on quality. The opening of the QSR outlet saw a huge footfall and some fun activities organized by the brand team. The brand’s USP lies in their unique triangle interlocking structure that prevents oil from seeping within,…
Raffles Udaipur is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Gautam Khanna as the new Director of Operations. Gautam brings a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry spanning over 14 years to his new position at Raffles Udaipur. During this time, he has been associated with renowned hotel chains like ITC Hotels and Marriott International. His last assignment was as the Director of Food and Beverage of Pullman and Novotel at the Aerocity in New Delhi. In this role, Gautam will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the hotel, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and driving operational excellence.…
With over 12 years of luxury hospitality sales and marketing experience, a versatile individual, Saket Verma has been promoted to the position of Director of Sales and Marketing (DOSM) at JW Marriott Kolkata. This goal-oriented and conscientious individual is in charge of implementing new sales and marketing activities to accentuate hotel room and event sales. Saket, a dynamic professional has enjoyed an exponential career growth with top tier hospitality brands since completing his graduation in Bachelors in Hotel Management and Hospitality Administration from Institute of Hotel Management, Goa. He undertook his Industrial Training at The Oberoi, Bengaluru and his professional…
The Goa chapter of the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) was formally launched at a resort near Panaji on Thursday with the objective of serving as a platform for advocating fair business policies, providing education and training to sector employees and promoters, to facilitate networking and collaboration, maintaining industry standards and supporting local businesses and cuisines. The launch of the Goa chapter of the NRAI, a national association which represents the interest of more than five lakh restaurants across the country, comes at a time when a recent study revealed that nearly 50 percent of the money spent by…
Six Senses is taking its wellness and sustainability formula to a sanctuary in Napa County, an agricultural haven producing some of the world’s most sought-after wine. Named after the natural thermal Aetna Springs discovered in the 1870s, the original resort thrived until the 1970s as a natural spa destination, with Aetna Mineral Water also sold throughout the American West. “Six Senses Napa Valley will marry the region’s beauty with the unique natural resources of the original Aetna Springs,” said Six Senses CEO Neil Jacobs. “Working with Weller Development Partners, Pegasus Capital Advisors, and committed sustainability partners, we have the right…
Glenmorangie Highland single malt whisky today reveals its bold new packaging, designed to convey the deliciousness of its single malt in India. Inspired by its whisky’s award-winning flavours, the brand has reimagined its packaging with an elegant new bottle, vivid colours and playful details. This follows the brand’s relentless pursuit of bringing to life its whisky’s whimsical spirit in the most wonderful ways for its consumers. Following the recently launched India campaign – The ‘Delicious Design Project’, an immersive digital art X music experience that re-imagined moments of brand enjoyment, the global pack will now be launched in India to showcase…
