Author: HBI Staff | Hyderabad
Crowne Plaza Greater Noida played host to a unique fun activity, where they invited kids from Prathmik Vidhyalaya Mubarikpur and gave them the opportunity to be the master chef for the day to cook some delicious dishes. Along with cooking food, the kid received insight into a career in the hospitality industry from the Chefs team led by Executive Sous Chef, Saurabh Singh Chandel and General Manager Crowne Plaza Greater Noida, Sharad K. Upadhyay. It was a heady concoction for these kids who also tried their hands at cooking during this fun activity. It was a delightful event in…
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced its debut in Wayanad with the opening of Taj Wayanad Resort & Spa, Kerala. Nestled at the edge of a hill, with sweeping views of the surrounding forest and lake, the resort seamlessly weaves together luxury with nature and mindfulness at every corner. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, IHCL said, “IHCL has been the proud connoisseur of breath-taking locations across India for over a century. While Kerala is known for its scenic beauty and natural resources, Wayanad is a lesser discovered gem. With the opening of Taj Wayanad Resort & Spa, we…
Goa Marriott Resort and Spa hosted a Cake Mixing Soiree on October 15, 2022. This was followed by High Tea spreads, a variety of house wines, and a lot more. The grand event saw residence guests, prominent socialites in Goa, and hotel associates thoroughly enjoying this elegant event. Guests celebrated the season by donning aprons, gloves, and chef hats. Raisins, glazed red cherries, mixed fruits, black currants, dried apricots, walnuts, and cashews were soaked in a variety of delectable beverages. Executive Chef Amit Dash and his team showcased high-end cuisine, decadent appetizers, and intoxicating drinks that kept the spirits high…
With the customary cake-mixing ritual, Novotel & Ibis Bengaluru Outer Ring Road officially kicked off the Christmas and New Year festivities. During the occasion, guests, hotel staff, and various corporate professionals came together to mix the ingredients—massive types of candied fruits, assorted nuts, blended spices, and fruit peels—which were all soaked in rum, wine, and other alcoholic beverages. It was orchestrated under the watchful eyes of newly appointed General Manager – Sandeep Johri and Executive Chef Karan Kohli. “The heady blend of exotic ingredients will now be given at least a month to settle. The flavor improves as the components…
The Four Seasons Resorts Maldives at Kuda Huraa is an award winning luxury property that beckons guests with the welcoming embrace of a lagoon, flower gardens, a private spa island in a charming setting of a Maldivian village. The luxury resort now welcomes Kishan Singh, a culinary veteran who has been with the Four Seasons since 2016, as the resort’s new Head chef. Born in Almora, Uttarakhand, India, when Kishan was 13 years old his father unexpectedly passed away. Young Kishan supported his elder brother running the family’s North Indian restaurant in the hills of Almora – when his studies…
Vegolution, a Bengaluru-based food startup, has launched – Hello Tempayy, a super bean-based, easy to cook food that can be adapted across cuisines, meal occasions and cooking styles, in New Delhi and Gurgaon. This expansion comes close on the heels of the brand’s successful launch in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Coimbatore, Kochi and Mumbai in its first year of operations. Tempayy (also known as Tempeh or Tempe) is a delicious, nutritious, wholesome and 100% vegetarian protein-rich food made by fermenting the best quality non-GMO soybeans. This tasty, ready-to-cook offering is a new source of balanced nutrition for vegetarians and conscious foodies…
Global hospitality technology company, OYO says there is around 32% rise in booking demand for Diwali holidays this year as compared to last year. Hyderabad has emerged as the top destination with the maximum number of bookings for the upcoming Diwali holiday registering a 70% hike in demand for Diwali weekend this year i.e. October 21-24, 2022 vis-a-vis Diwali weekend last year i.e. November 4-7, 2021. The booking trends also indicate that Bangalore is the second most popular destination for Diwali holidays while registering a 58% hike in demand as compared to last year. Goa continues to be one of…
Hotel and Restaurant Association of Telangana represented by President Mr. Manish Dayya and Reginald Corbett, General Secretary along with other Executive Committee members of the association met Mr. Sandeep Kumar Sultania, Tourism and Culture Secretary, Government of Telangana, and discussed the concerns faced by the sector and submitted a representation demanding industry status for the hospitality industry. Considering the rapid growth of the tourism industry in Telangana, and the scope for scaling it up further, the committee urged the government to provide all the facilities on par with industries. Speaking on the occasion, Manish Dayya, General Manager, Novotel Hyderabad Convention…
Recently Sheraton Hyderabad Hotel celebrated Annual Cake Mixing Ceremony. The event was conducted on 16th October. This year the annual ritual was done as part of a specially curated brunch at the Feast Restaurant to elevate the guest experience and officially announce the start of festivities at the hotel. A large variety of candied fruits, assorted nuts, raisins, spices and spirits were arranged in an exquisite style to soak the fruits in and were mixed joyfully for exotic dough preparation to mature beautifully in time for Christmas. Celebrity Chef Mahesh Padala, Cluster Director F&B for Marriott Hotels (SAMHI Group), initiated…
Bira 91 announced the second phase of ‘Imagined in India’, a portfolio of three new limited-release beers – Fest Oktoberfest Lager, Fireworks Hoppy Wheat, and Diwali Vintage Scotch Ale. These limited release beers have been crafted as the perfect companions for the festive season and are set to elevate the celebrations across the country. Keeping the ‘Imagined in India’ tradition intact, Bira 91 has continued its collaboration with emerging artists for designing the beer packaging for the second phase of the series, to celebrate the booming creative spirit in the subcontinent. Moreover, the brand has taken its tradition of collaborations…
