Author: HBI Staff | Hyderabad
The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) in collaboration with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) conducted two Food Safety Supervisory Training in Advance Catering (FoSTaC) programmes on 9th and 10th February 2023. The former was held at the D. Y. Patil School of Hospitality and Tourism Studies in Navi Mumbai and the latter at the IHM in Dadar. 69 hospitality professionals, 40 in Navi Mumbai and 29 in Mumbai, participated in the training programmes that were conducted by Mr Praveen Andrews. The training programme at the D. Y. Patil School of Hospitality and Tourism…
Highlighting the need for open and honest conversation between a brand and its customers, Ritesh Agarwal, OYO Founder and Group CEO, announced a new feature for Valentine’s Day to encourage customers to share their unbridled and honest feedback, complaints, criticism and suggestions. Ritesh Agarwal, in a LinkedIn post, wrote: “OYO was conceptualised and built with feedback from you, our customers, and you will always be our first love. And today, we are all ears to listen. Whether it’s admiration, disappointment, or criticism – we would love to hear it all.” “Starting today, we are launching a simple quick experimental feedback…
The restaurants and mobile food services market is estimated to be valued at US$ 2.29 trillion in 2023 and is projected to record a CAGR of 3.0% between 2023 and 2033 to reach an expected valuation of US$ 3.08 trillion by 2033. Restaurants and mobile food services are expected to expand as technology replaces the meal delivery sector in the marketplace. As both businesses and consumers benefit, the implementation of automation and improved procedures in the food industry is quickly gaining popularity. The social media age, Gen Z, and the twenty-first century have all contributed to phenomenal growth in the…
Edesia, multi-cuisine restaurant at Crowne Plaza New Delhi Okhla is all set to host the 13th edition of the hotel’s signature food festival ‘Dilli 6’. Tracing its roots back to the first season in 2011, the festival has been themed as ‘Bazaar-E-Purani’ , an ode to the iconic market places of Chandni Chowk which have stood through times, generations and dynasties. Staying true to the tradition, the kitchen team has roped in street food ‘khansamas’ from the by lanes of Dilli 6 to curate a unique dining experience- Chandni Chowk Ki Galiya! Embark on a culinary journey with trademark…
Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, today announced the acquisition of its first property in Switzerland as it continues its growth trajectory and international expansion. The flagship property – Le Richemond – was founded in 1875 and is located on the banks of Lake Geneva in a prime location at the heart of the city’s business district and a short walk from the city’s luxury designer boutiques. The acquisition forms part of the Group’s strategy to build its brand profile in gateway destinations across the world. The move signals Jumeirah’s appetite for investment in…
The Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach Hotel recently appointed Mohammad Imran Khan as their Cluster Revenue Manager. Khan brings over more than a decade of knowledge in e-commerce, branding, distribution strategy and channel marketing among other things. As Cluster Revenue Manager, Khan will be responsible for managing and optimising revenue for Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach, Novotel Vijayawada Varun and The Bheemili Resort managed by Accor within the hotel group, developing and implementing strategies to increase revenue and providing guidance and support to the individual hotels in the cluster. Khan is known to be result driven professional who is passionate about all…
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the signing of its first hotel in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh. The Greenfield hotel will be branded Vivanta. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development, IHCL said, “This signing is in line with IHCL’s strategy of strengthening its presence in India’s emerging markets. Rajahmundry is home to large industries and is close to India’s largest off shore gas fields. It is also one of the largest bullion centres in India. We are delighted to partner with Sailaja Hotels and Resorts Pvt Ltd for a Vivanta hotel in the city.” The 120 keys hotel…
Hotel Association of India (HAI), the apex body of the Indian Hospitality has been focusing on raising Industry standards . In addition HAI members take a lead when it comes to social issues like sustainability, inclusion, community engagement and concern for the society at large. These issues are raised in several forums and also highlighted in all possible ways- through the media, the body’s newsletter, magazine etc. During the recently concluded fifth edition of the Association’s signature event namely HAI Hoteliers’ Conclave, there was a full session dedicated to ESG. Another key session “View from the top- LeaderSpeak in which…
Hyatt Place Vadodara, the fifth Hyatt Place in the country which recently celebrated the successful completion of its first year of operations, presents ‘Baradari Lucknow – Nawabi Wedding Food Festival.’ This food festival will be a one of a kind for the city of Vadodara as it will offer traditional Nawabi delicacies expertly crafted by fourth generation Khansamas from Lucknow, whose ancestors served in the court of Raja Mahmood. The 10-day event which will be held at the hotel’s Infinity Poolside deck is touted to provide an unforgettable experience to guests with an arrival of the fourth generation Khansamas later…
Bira 91 announced the launch of ’Strawberry Cream Ale’ – a Valentine’s Day special limited-release beer. This unique deep gold-hued beer boasts a delicate malty aroma and a creamy, sweet texture that finishes smooth and clean. Infused with fresh strawberry puree, the bright fruity notes enhance both the aroma and flavor, making it the ideal choice to raise a glass and toast to the special occasion of Valentine’s Day. The beer will be exclusively available, until stocks last, at Bira 91 Taprooms in Koramangala and The Bengaluru International Airport, India starting February 13, 2023. According to Tinder’s Year in Swipe Report,…
