Author: HBI Staff | Hyderabad
By Andrea Coronel, Co-Founder of Vindow Inc. In the hospitality industry, we are seeing divergent opinions from experts on what the future holds for business travel. Some projections offer great news, both about the current state of the industry and what the coming years will hold: According to Knowland’s Q3 U.S. and Top 25 Markets Meetings Recovery Forecast (October 12, 2022), “Q3 performance pushes head of the previous forecast and positions 2023 to be a year of growth for hospitality meetings and events… Since the forecast in July, the outlook for the U.S. has been raised from 72.6 percent recovery…
Novotel Hyderabad Airport (NHA) presents the Spooky Brunch, a spectacular Halloween celebration at Food Exchange on October 30 with an elaborate buffet of scrumptious delights, themed décor and sinful cocktails. The boo-tiful brunch spread is set to have a wide selection of decadent themed desserts to make your Halloween celebrations even sweeter. With a spread to cater to all taste palettes and a setting unlike any other, The Spooky Brunch at NHA is the place to be this Halloween weekend with your friends and family. NHA will transform Socialzz into an exhilarating spooky house and embrace the Halloween spirit in…
goSTOPS, India’s largest backpackers hostel brand, has launched stellar properties at two of the most sought-after locations in India. goSTOPS Goa Vagator is the chain’s biggest property yet, while the centrally-located goSTOPS Bir Landing Site brings travelers much closer to the skies. Both hostels have been opened for adventure-loving travelers with a lot of indoor and outdoor travel experiences. goSTOPS Goa Vagator: The pristine natural beaches, clear blue skies, lush green palm trees, exciting adventure activities, and full-on party vibes of Vagator have made the new hostel in North Goa a go-to property among travel enthusiasts. goSTOPS Goa Vagator comprises…
MakeMyTrip has introduced a new and innovative payment model ‘Book with No Payment’ that enables domestic and international travellers to book a hotel in India or overseas with no upfront payment. This breakthrough feature is available on majority of hotels on MakeMyTrip and Goibibo app; and can be availed if the traveller makes a booking more than five days before the actual check-in date. The feature has been designed to benefit travellers with uncertain travel plans or who book much ahead of the travel date by giving them an option to pay later, upto 72 hours before check-in, as per…
Popular in India for its understated grandeur and warm hospitality, Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach acquired the Excellence Award for “Best Coastal Hotel in India” at the latest edition of the Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards. Haute Grandeur is the world’s most prestigious Global Hotel, Spa & Restaurant Awards worldwide. It recognizes remarkable achievements in delivering consistent, exceptional experiences in the global luxury hospitality industry. Moreover, the awards discern excellence through feedback from guests , industry experts and not the number of votes by the general public or a panel of judges. Speaking of the award, Ravi Rai, Cluster General Manager,…
After a fantastic response to its Morjim property, Larisa Hotels & Resorts is opening another in Goa. Larisa Ashwem is 2.5 acres of gorgeous Goa greenery and simple elegance, and promises the perfect blend of nature and luxury. The beautiful Ashwem property in picturesque North Goa is situated in the heart of a lush-green landscape, and promises a gloriously laid-back experience in indulgently spacious surroundings. Larisa Ashwem is targeting a mix of the young and the old, between the ages of 18 and 60, all of them discerning and well-travelled. And among the amenities, they can expect a spa, multi-cuisine…
Luxmi Tea, one of India’s largest tea producers with expansive estates from Assam, West Bengal, Tripura to Rwanda, Africa, gets a revolutionary 360-degree makeover this year. With a new logo, new packaging and innovative new blends, Luxmi Tea takes on a new avatar of Luxmi Estates for its products, and showcases the brand’s legacy, origin story and an inspiring focus towards wellness. One of the most distinct features of this new form is Luxmi Estates’ new logo – ‘the Hand Of Abundance’. While it retains the essence of the brand, the logo represents both, the blessing hands of the Goddess…
This year, W Goa- the exquisite oceanfront luxe hotel is celebrating the legendary night of terror and magic with a weekend of transcending beats with headlining acts by KILL THE CLOWN & MOJI on 29th & 30th October respectively at its Rockpool. It’s time to summon your inner demon or angel, whichever you choose. Swoop in your spooky silhouette to witness a complete weekend full of high-octane and unique psychedelic techno blends that will get you charged up. KILL THE CLOWN: KILL THE CLOWNS are w DJs and Mexican Producers who have managed to position themselves in Mexico and around…
Courtyard by Marriott Pune Chakan has appointed Vikram N. Patil as ‘Junior Sous Chef’ to join their culinary team. Chef Vikram will be working closely with Executive Chef Feroz Patel and Sous Chef Pradnesh Kishore handling the culinary operations of the Hotel and the in-house MoMo café. Chef Vikram holds a Hotel Management degree from VIHMCT from Mumbai University. Chef Vikram specialises in Indian Curry, Tandoor, Continental, South Indian and Indian Sweet Section. Chef has an extensive experience in culinary field and has worked with various renowned brands in India and abroad. Chef Vikram has gained his expertise by working…
Welcomhotel Chennai organises Bohri Cuisine Food Festival, exclusively curated by MasterChef Zaber Khan from Mumbai. Zaber Khan is a specialist chef of Bohri cuisine, having honed his skills at the homes of Bohra Muslims. The Dawoodi Bohra trace their belief system to Yemen, where it evolved from the Fatimid Caliphate. The cuisine of the Bohras is as vast and varied as the culture of the people. Zaber Khan further explored the nuances of Bohra cuisine in Mumbai and enlarged the repertoire. He brings the best of this delectable cuisine to Earthern Oven at Welcomhotel Chennai till 30th October, 2022. Legendary…
