Author: HBI Staff | Hyderabad
Hotelivate has announced Chris Nassetta – President and CEO, Hilton as a keynote speaker for the 18th Edition of the Hotel Investment Conference – South Asia (HICSA) in Bangalore from 11th – 13th April 2023. Taking place over two and a half days, the main conference is set to be hosted at the expansive conference space spanning Hilton Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park and Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park. Nassetta’s keynote session will take place on Day 1 of the Conference. Nassetta has been pivotal to the company’s fast paced growth and success for over a decade.…
Sahara Star and Aamby Valley City hosted the first edition of its culinary competition, A Star Culinary Competition 2023, on January 4th and 5th, with the semi-finale held at Sheila Raheja Institute of Hotel Management followed by Finale at Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai. The theme of the competition was “Art on the Plate” and as the name suggests the young culinary artists donned their Chef Caps to exhibit their culinary skills and demonstrated their culinary prowess at their best. The jury panel consisted of prominent figures from the F&B industry. The “A Star Culinary Competition” was sponsored by Virchand Khimji, Harbour Exports and Anusuya Fresh.…
Hospitality design specialist Studio Moren has announced a strategic partnership with the Energy and Environment Alliance (EEA) – an international not-for-profit coalition driving the decarbonisation of the hospitality industry – to provide expertise on sustainable architecture and interior design practices across the sector. The EEA’s mission is to develop the first universal sustainability standard for the hospitality industry, including the design, build and operation of buildings. Studio Moren, working in collaboration with EEA and its other partners, will utilise its substantial knowledge and experience designing effective and energy-efficient hotel and hospitality projects to help steer the ongoing development of the…
IHCL today announced the signing of two Taj-branded resorts on the islands of Suheli and Kadmat in Lakshadweep. The Greenfield projects are slated to open in 2026, and will be developed by IHCL. Speaking on the occasion, Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, IHCL, said, “This signing is in line with IHCL’s pioneering spirit, which has put several destinations such as Rajasthan, Kerala, Goa and Andamans on the global tourist map. The sustainability-focused development will aim to create minimal footprint while preserving the fragile eco-system in yet another unexplored location. We see significant potential in Lakshadweep, with its…
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group with over 430 hotels across India, the Middle East, Africa and Turkey, expands its Fairmont Hotels & Resorts portfolio in India with the signing of Fairmont Shimla Fagu. Expected to open its doors in 2026, the property will be newly built on a ~2.5-acre hilltop plot of land at an altitude of 2,400 metres in Fagu, Shimla. The 105-key luxury resort will be the fourth Fairmont property in India, following Fairmont Jaipur, which opened in 2012 , Fairmont Mumbai, which is currently under construction and Fairmont Udaipur. For Fairmont Shimla Fagu, Accor is partnering with…
GoMMT, booking.com and Agoda were the top three distribution channels that brought in the highest room nights to Indian hotels in 2022, according to statistics by global tech solutions provider STAAH. Expedia, STAAH- Direct Bookings, Travelguru, airbnb, HRS, EaseMyTrip and Hotelbeds also featured in the Top 10 Online Channels for India. STAAH is a New Zealand-based technology company specialising in hospitality solutions that powers a property’s distribution network through Online Travel Agencies (OTA) and direct bookings. Globally, booking.com, Agoda and Traveloka held the top three spots generating the highest room nights. STAAH data also showed that hotels were more…
A newly renovated India Coffee House, located on the Coffee Board premises on Ambedkar Road was inaugurated today by Shri. Rajesh Agrawal, IAS, Additional Secretary DOC, Ministry of Commerce, Government of India in the presence of Shri Neeraj Gaba, Director, Plantation, DoC, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Dr. K G Jagadeesha, IAS, CEO and Secretary, Coffee Board, Government of India, Shri N N Narendra, IOFS, Director of Finance, Coffee Board, Government of India and Dr. M Senthil Kumar, Director of Research, Coffee Board, Government of India. Renovated at a cost of around Rs. 22 lakhs, the décor and interiors of…
RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (RateGain), a global provider of SaaS solutions for travel and hospitality, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Adara Inc. (Adara) through an asset purchase agreement. The Silicon Valley headquartered global leader in predictive consumer intelligence to enhance its AI-powered DaaS (Data as a Service) and Martech offerings to form the World’s most comprehensive travel-intent and data platform powered by AI. With digital channels playing a significant role in influencing travel decisions, it is critical for marketers and commercial teams to look at ways to capture intent accurately and target…
Ghai brings in with him 2 decades of illustrious experience in luxury hotel operations with prestigious brand such The Leela palaces, Hotels and Resorts, Marriott International and Ananda In The Himalayas. In his previous assignment as Director Operations, he was instrumental in driving efficiencies in operations and technology transformation for Radisson Hotel Group, South Asia. Jatish is known for his strong analytical skills, astute business acumen along with a mindset of building long – term relationships. His revenue management expertise will play a significant role in establishing Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Nashik as commercially successful luxury lifestyle Hotel in…
According to HT, The Kerala food safety department officials on Tuesday shut down 40 hotels, imposed a fine on 62, while 28 others were given a warning after raids were conducted across the state, a day after a nurse working at the medical college hospital in Kottayam died of suspected food poisoning. Members of the Democratic Youth Federation of India, ruling CPI(M)’s youth outfit, also attacked the “Hotel Park” in Kottayam from where the 33-year-old nurse Reshmi Raj ordered an Arabian chicken dish “al faham” on December 29. She was later hospitalised in serious condition and died on Monday. Later,…
