Author: HBI Staff | Hyderabad
Accor, a world-leading augmented hospitality group with over 430 hotels across India, the Middle East, Africa and Turkey, signs its first Mercure property in Kathmandu, Nepal. Set to open in 2023, Mercure Kathmandu will bring 102 keys to Ring Road, offering great proximity and connectivity to the city’s main attractions and centre. Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, is steeped in rich history, long associated with ancient traditions and vibrant culture. The hotel is only a short journey from the airport and close to the bustling city centre and iconic city attractions, which include many World Heritage Sites such as the…
Lemon Tree Hotels announced its latest signing of a franchised hotel – Keys Lite by Lemon Tree Hotels, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The property, which shall be franchised by Lemon Tree Hotels Limited, is expected to open in December 2023. Dehradun, the capital, is the most populous city of Uttarakhand. Located in the Doon Valley at the foothills of the Himalayas nestled between the Song river, a tributary of Ganga, on the east and the Asan river, a tributary of Yamuna, on the west. The city with a picturesque landscape and mild climate is a gateway to popular tourist destinations of Mussoorie,…
With an estimated revenue of 50,000 crore rupees and an average growth rate of 25%, India will soon become the world’s top wedding destination. According to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) estimate, over 32 lakh weddings will be solemnised between November 14 and December 14. The wedding market is expected to generate business worth Rs 3.75 lakh crore in this period. Taking India’s Destination wedding to newer heights, NRI’s are choosing India over any other destination in the world to tie the knot. One of India’s most favourite royal wedding destination, Noor Mahal Palace Hotel in Karnal is…
The effects of the pandemic have altered the way we travel. Travellers are becoming more concerned with their travel choices these days. Following the pandemic, various trends such as workcation, staycation, co-working spaces and so on have emerged. The “Hotel in 2032” report from Noesis Capital Advisors, India’s leading hotel advisory firm, offers information on an overview of the global hospitality sector and the current and upcoming trends in the hotel in the next decade. It also includes some exquisite analyses of the hospitality market from industry leaders. Based on the “Hotel in 2032” report, between the period of 2022…
Paving the way for the Global Hospitality Industry, in a one of its kind remarkable feat, 10 properties of the ITC Hotels Group have attained “Net Zero Carbon Status” by achieving coveted “LEED Zero Carbon Certification”by USGBC [United States Green Building Council] This achievement reaffirms ITC Hotels commitment to responsible luxury and sustainability. Already, ITC Hotels is the world’s largest chain with the maximum number of LEED Platinum certified properties as per USGBC. Anil Chadha, Divisional Chief Executive, ITC Hotels said, “Responsible Luxury is our guiding ethos at ITC Hotels. We endeavour to create planet positive experiences. The Net zero…
United Nations World tourism Organisation(UNWTO) recognizes villages which are an outstanding example of a rural tourism destination with recognized cultural and natural assets, for sustainability in all its aspects – economic, social and environmental, that preserve and promote rural and community-based values, products and lifestyle and have a clear commitment to innovation. For the same, last year, they selected44 villages from 32 countries across five regions, From that list…. here is a list of 5 best sustainable Villages to spend ones new year eve where tourism preserves cultures and traditions, celebrates diversity, provides opportunities and safeguards biodiversity. Kaunertal (Austria), which…
Lemon Tree Hotels Limited announced the opening of its latest hotel – Lemon Tree Hotel, Mukteshwar, in Uttarakhand. The hotel features 41 well-appointed rooms and suites, complemented by a multi-cuisine restaurant and a bar. Nestled amidst the majestic hills and lush greenery, the property is scenically-located with fruit orchards, coniferous forests, lush green pathways, and narrow lanes that make it a nature lover’s paradise. One side of the destination is covered by dense forests and the other side features a stunning view of the enchanting valleys. All this, coupled with a host of facilities, amenities and hospitable service, makes the hotel…
The newest Marriott property in Mumbai – Fairfield by Marriott, Mumbai International Airport announces appointment of its Food and Beverage Manager, Dipesh Sinha. Dipesh comes with an extensive experience of 16 years across various luxury, lifestyle and business hotels. Prior to Joining FFM, Dipesh has worked in Sahara Star, Mumbai as Asst Food and Beverage Manager where he was primarily responsible for uplifting the beverage portfolio of the hotel as well as to increase visibility and market share of hotel’s restaurants and bars. In his current role in Fairfield by Marriott, Dipesh will be instrumental in processes such as restaurant…
Hyderabad-based momo brand, Zomoz, which recently raised additional funds from their existing investor and Food Tech unicorn Rebel Foods has made organisational changes with the funding coming in. Akash Singh, former business head at the brand, has been elevated to the position of Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer. In his new position, he will be responsible for overseeing the brand’s strategic planning and capital allocation and working towards creating the corporate vision. He will also serve as the presiding Chief Financial Officer of the brand. Prior to the promotion, Singh’s focus was on driving store expansion, online distribution with aggregators,…
Camikara, a befitting name for the one of a kind, indigenously produced rum from the house of Piccadilly Distilleries, celebrated its launch with an exclusive preview of the rum, to a select few connoisseurs at the Hyatt Regency, Gurugram, on Friday night. The liquid gold rum is a revolution in the rum category in India, and the launch was just the beginning of the history of rum being rewritten. The launch was planned in such a way that the story of the 100% naturally matured rum was experienced from the moment guests set foot in the premises, rather, in…
