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Shah has been associated with Accor for last 12 years and has worked with brands like Raffles, Fairmont, Sofitel Mumbai BKC and Novotel Hyderabad Airport. His last assignment was Director of Rooms at Raffles Udaipur. Shah has also worked with JW Marriott, ITC Grand Maratha and Westin Mumbai Garden City. Shah is known for delivering excellence across all the department he has worked in. He is an expert in planning, budgeting, quality parameters. Shah always thrived to deliver the best experience to guest. Shah holds a Bachelor Degree in Hotel & Tourism Management from Yashwant Rao Chavan University and also…
The Chhattisgarh Tourism Board is set to run its 22 motels and resorts on lease for 30 years through private investors, it was announced on Monday. The Board has invited tenders in this regard till October 21, an official statement said. The board decided to run these establishments on lease to develop tourism in the state. At present, 12 of the 22 motels and resorts are not operational, the statement said.
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…