Author: HBI Staff | Hyderabad

With the year-end festivities around the corner, demand for homestays and 3-star hotels have surged and contributed to almost 60% of the searches for hotels for the Christmas Holidays, reports the latest Justdial Consumer Insights. Along with homestays and 3-star hotels, 5-star hotels, service apartments, and 4-star hotels made up the top-5 categories of hotels in demand during this holiday season. After two years of a lull due to the outbreak of COVID, demand (YOY) for hotels is up by 17% and now at par with the pre-COVID level. Demand for Home Stays saw a meteoric 135% jump, and that…

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Barbeque Nation invites its patrons to celebrate the festive season with its “Grill and Chill Bash”. The brand which has 190 plus outlets in India and abroad arranged a blast to celebrate the festive season with flash dance and festive-theme music. The patrons also can participate in the season’s special lucky draws and try their luck. The year–end “Grill and Chill Bash” starts on 12th December till 5th January across all the outlets PAN India. Barbeque Nation is offering lip-smacking barbeque delicacies such as Mexican Chilli Garlic Fish, Hot Garlic Chicken Wings, and Coastal Barbeque Prawns.

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Airbnb signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, to jointly promote Goa as one of the most sought-after high potential tourism destinations in India and around the world. This partnership is aimed at encouraging travel to unique destinations that are lesser-known and enabling economically regenerative community-led tourism in the state. On the sidelines of the official launch of ‘Rediscover Goa’, a week-long celebration of Goa’s vast cultural diversity beyond its beaches and dazzling nightlife, Airbnb and Goa Tourism Department have joined hands to scale homestay capacity across the state, and provide support to…

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Glocal Junction is celebrating LIIT – Long Island Iced Tea & Sangria fest through out December at all their outlets. These all time favorite Cocktails will be served in different flavors to enjoy the spirit of this festive season. LIIT is a drink with a mysterious past that became popular during the 1700s. This stylish drink has been a mystery specially when it comes to the mix of liquors used and is known to have evolved with time. Whereas Sangria is an alcoholic beverage that has its origins from Spain and Portugal. Sangria usually consists of red wine and chopped…

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DoubleTree by Hilton Goa – Panaji has unveiled a brand new banquet space at their iconic location perched amidst the lush landscapes of central Goa. The latest offering best suited for intimate gatherings promises attributes like views of a majestic river, a green belt on the fringes, inbuilt audio-visual, and natural daylight among the many. The venue is artistically designed with inlay acoustics for a seamless experience. The aesthetic sensibilities are designed keeping social and corporate events in mind and will be a value proposition to the resort’s offerings. The inaugural event witnessed a packed house with an evening gala…

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Sterling Holiday Resorts has announced the launch of its property, Sterling Arunai Anantha Tiruvannamalai, in Tamil Nadu, located 3.5 hours (173 kms) from Chennai. The resort was inaugurated by Mr. Vikram Lalvani, Managing Director & CEO of Sterling, and Mr. S. Ravindren, the owner of the resort property, amidst a host of dignitaries. Tiruvannamalai, described by Ramana Maharishi as the “spiritual capital of the world”, attracts tourists from all over the country and around the world to practice yoga and meditation in the ashrams located here. The Arunachaleswara Temple here is more than 1,200 years old and with its spread…

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Pride Hotels Group has announced the signing of Pride Resort and Convention Centre, Ranakpur, its fourth property in the vibrant state of Rajasthan. Prominently located on the main road of Nathdwara- Kumbalgarh Highway, this upscale resort is an expression of the spirit of Rajasthan. The region is famous for the Marble Jain temple, Sun Temple, Evergreen wildlife, Leopard sanctuary, and Ranakpur dam. Some of the major commercial hubs including the Ranakpur steel industry are located in close proximity to the resort. Pride Resort and Convention Centre, Ranakpur will encompass 81 well-appointed rooms of & suites, replete with all modern elements,…

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AB InBev India join hands with Aryan Khan’s SLAB to unveil its first offering D’YAVOL – an ultra-premium black pearl-filtered Vodka that is sure to be the preferred choice of discerning consumers who have a taste for exclusivity. SLAB, a company founded by Aryan Khan, Leti Blagoeva and Bunty Singh, launch D’YAVOL. A global luxury collective, D’YAVOL aims to provide consumers with the best curated lifestyle experiences and products across fashion, beverages, and exclusive experiential events. “For me, D’YAVOL is an output of creativity, teamwork and tenacity,” said Aryan Khan. “I’ve always been drawn to products that succeed at conveying…

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Accor India and InterGlobe Hotels, in collaboration with HOPE Foundation, hosted a graduation ceremony for their 2021 cohort of Nursing Assistant Program—a CSR initiative to provide young individuals from disadvantaged societies with employable medical skills. The ceremony was held at Ibis New Delhi Aerocity, where over 100 students were congratulated and given their NSDC certificates. The HOPE Foundation is a pan-India organization that catalyses change for the underprivileged through education, training, and health programs, with over 20 years of experience in the training field. Every year, through their work, they impact the lives of more than 50,000 children, women, and…

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Taj Lands End, Mumbai is proud to present an exclusive Rendezvous with Chef Gary Mehigan who will create an exquisite gastronomic experience at The Masala Bay on Friday, 16th December 2022. As a part of its Rendezvous series, The Chambers, India’s very first exclusive business club, brings to you a grand epicurean odyssey of signature flavours, thoughtfully paired with a selection of fine beverages. An experience that is unique and niche, designed to engage and entertain. The grand culinary soiree showcases a five-course dining experience amidst meaningful conversations and delightful interactions with Master Chef Australia’s Gary Mehigan – an English-Australian…

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