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Institute of Bakery & Culinary Arts (IBCA) announces admissions for their various Programs. This unique program offers a glimpse into the life of an IBCA student and provides the opportunity to get an insider’s guide into the exciting world of hospitality and culinary arts. IBCA is a leading institute in teaching and learning for comprehensive Bakery and Culinary programs with national and international certificates. Accredited with City & Guilds (London), Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council, India (THSC), and National Skills Development Corporation, India (NSDC). The following courses are available in the IBCA institute with their respective duration: 18 months Advance…
From Munich to Seychelles, the relentless dedication and engagement of Oliver Kuhn have been flawless. Back in 2000, Oliver started his successful career at Kempinski Hotel Airport Munich with a specialisation in F&B before making headway at several high-end hospitality brands, where he demonstrated his leadership. In 2016, he rejoined Kempinski as General Manager of Kempinski Hotel Khan Palace Ulaanbaatar, followed by a pre-opening stint at Grand Hotel Kempinski, Almaty Kazakhstan. Before arriving in the Seychelles, he excelled in various general manager positions in China, Russia and Egypt. With the current modernisation of the resort, which is expected to be…
Chef Suresh Pillai, the special ambassador of Kerala cuisine to the world and Super Master Chef to over 1.7 million of his social media followers, has not lost that simplicity of an Island boy from the banks of the Ashtamudi Lake in Kollam, Kerala. From his humble beginnings in Kerala, he spent 27 years honing his culinary skills in multiple kitchens including the BBC MasterChef Professionals. His travels took him to islands such as England, Australia and the Caribbean Islands as a culinary mentor to University students. The very essence of Chef Suresh Pillai’s magical Kerala flavours is his unique,…
Dunkin’ unveiled a new restaurant design in India at a key moment in the brand’s global coffee-forward evolution. The new design upholds the brand’s core values of positivity, fun, and enthusiasm. The fresh modern design is also complemented with a complete new menu, which brings international coffee and bakery range to India at affordable prices. Dunkin’ was founded in 1950 and has been serving consumers with its coffee, donut, and bakery range. Following extensive consumer research, Dunkin’ India launched the new store design and refreshed menu at the new location at Skymark One, Noida. Speaking on the occasion of the…
Doors are re-opened again, at the Gran Hotel Bristol managed by Kempinski, after a longer hibernation period caused by the pandemic. Having opened first time in February 2020, the all-new Gran Hotel Bristol had to close after a very short 4 weeks opening period only, due to the health-related shutdown of Havana. Located in the heart of Havana, just steps away from the National Capitol Building (El Capitolio) and within walkable distance of the hotspots and hidden gems of the Cuban capital, the newest addition of Kempinski Hotels welcomes first guests. Nestled between Old Havana (La Habana Vieja) and Centro…
According to MINT, India Expo Centre and Mart, an enterprise of the ministry of textiles and handicrafts as well as exporters, based in Greater Noida, has built an upscale hotel on its 56 acre premises. The hotel will have 134 rooms and will open for business around mid December. The company said its project cost was around INR 100 crore which it deployed during the pandemic years of 2021-22. The hotel is being operated by Four Seasons Hospitality Pvt. Ltd that also has a catering arm called ‘Seasons’. Rakesh Kumar, chairman of the India Exposition Mart, said, “This business hotel…
According to the Greater Kashmir, the High Court Thursday asked the Centre through its Cabinet Secretary to constitute a committee to resolve amicably the dispute regarding termination of lease and eviction notice to Centaur Lake View Hotel Srinagar “being the issue between ‘two limbs’ of the Government of India (GoI)”. Deciding on a plea by the Hotel Corporation of India Ltd, a corporation that carries out its functions under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, a bench of Justice Sanjeev Kumar asked the Cabinet Secretary to form the committee within four weeks. While the court underscored that indisputably the Hotel Corporation…
Jagg’s Inn by Hôcotel is pleased to welcome Aroop Chatterjee as the hotel’s new General Manager. A seasoned industry expert, Aroop holds vast experience in the hospitality industry and has played a key role in converting strategic vision into measurable results in the past. Aroop has completed his diploma in Hotel Management & Catering Technology, from the Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (Pusa), Trivandrum Kerala, India. His passion for the industry has given him rich experience and exposure to responsibilities spread across several functions. Throughout his career, he has had the opportunity to work with various renowned brands…
Amadeus, the largest technology provider for the travel industry is expanding its operations with the opening of its new Engineering and R&D center in Pune. The launch in Pune will be Amadeus’ second R&D and engineering site after Amadeus Labs in Bengaluru, which is the second largest engineering site for Amadeus worldwide. The new center in Pune will play a pivotal role in deepening Amadeus’ presence in the Indian market and anchoring activities for Amadeus Labs in India and worldwide. Over the past 10 years, Amadeus has grown expeditiously and efficiently making it one of the top key players in…
The Fern Hotels & Resorts, India’s leading environmentally sensitive hotel chain, has opened its newest luxury resort, Bhanu The Fern Forest Resort & Spa in Jambughoda in Gujarat. This is the company’s 23 rd operational hotel in the State. Speaking of the launch, Suhail Kannampilly, CEO, Concept Hospitality-The Fern Hotels & Resorts said, “The Fern Hotels & Resorts are the biggest hospitality players in Gujarat, with hotels in all the major cities and in resort destinations covering beaches, temple towns, historical monuments, jungle safaris, forest resorts and wildlife sanctuaries in the State. Our hotels are well known for their environmentally sensitive…