Author: HBI Staff | Hyderabad

At the 72nd Annual General Meeting of the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) held on 24th September 2022, Mr Pradeep Shetty – Director, Maharaja Hotels was elected the President. Maharaja Hotels operates hotels and restaurants, among other F&B facilities in Mumbai. Prior to taking over as the President, Mr Shetty served as its Sr. Vice President and has been an active member of the Association for over a decade. He has also served as the Jt. Hon Secretary of the Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India – the country’s apex Hospitality Association. The youngest President…

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SAii Laguna Phuket, the free-spirited lifestyle resort on Phuket’s stunning sunset coast, has announced the appointment of Amit Gusain, a young and talented new Indian chef de Cuisine, as it continues to expand its culinary offerings and bring exciting new flavours to guests. Chef Amit may only be in his early 30s, but he has gained extensive experience in the kitchens of leading hotels and restaurants across Asia. Born in Rishikesh, the beautiful city on the banks of the Ganges River in the foothills of the Himalayas, Chef Amit was inspired to start cooking by his beloved mother, who taught…

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Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company today announced the opening of Sawai Man Mahal in Jaipur. The heritage palace set in the environs of the majestic Rambagh Palace, pays tribute to Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II, the last ruler of the princely state of Jaipur. Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, IHCL said, “We are delighted with the addition of Sawai Man Mahal to IHCL’s magnificent collection of royal palaces. IHCL is proud to have showcased India’s glorious past with some of the country’s most celebrated palaces that date back to the pre-independence era.…

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The new campus of the Institute of Bakery & Culinary Arts (IBCA) was inaugurated by Chef Vivek Saggar General Secretary of the Indian Culinary Forum. The event was also graced by various renowned chefs across the hospitality Industry. Meanwhile, the Indian Culinary Forum hosted a Culinary Competition at IBCA’s new campus. Speaking at the inauguration Chef Vivek Saggar Said “ICF’s aim is not merely recognition of talents but also empowering talents with latest culinary knowledge and skills which not only helps in career development but also helps the country by spreading the footprint of Indian cuisine around the world”. He…

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Poetree Sarovar Portico has won the laurel of ‘Most Romantic Resort’ at South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2022. The award ceremony was held at the Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi Resort in Maldives. Commenting on the win, Shri. R. Reghunath, Managing Director of Poetree, said “We are honoured to receive this coveted award and thank SATA for recognising our continued efforts to provide our guests with outstanding and authentic experiences. The award reinforces our resort’s reputation as a sought-after romantic getaway in the country.” The resort has won 9 prestigious awards in 7 years, including for ‘Leading Romantic Resort’, ‘The Leading Wildlife…

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CoCo ICHIBANYA, the world’s largest Japanese curry restaurant chain brand with over 1400 outlets across cities like Tokyo, London, Los Angeles, Singapore and Bangkok, is expanding its footprint in India with the launch of its second outlet at My Square, the food court at Select Citywalk Mall, Saket on October 6, 2022. Being the first of its kind Japanese restaurant chain in India, CoCo ICHIBANYA aims to create a new age revolution in India’s F&B industry by offering a wholesome Japanese culinary experience through comfort food in the form of delicious curries. With its launch, CoCo ICHIBANYA will offer guests…

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OYO, India headquartered global travel technology company announced the elevation of Shreerang Godbole as the Chief Service Officer and Shirish Damani as the company’s Chief Revenue Officer today. These appointments are in line with OYO’s efforts to optimize its service technology, improve and scale customer experience and help its patrons (hotel owners) build branded, digitally-enabled storefronts with higher revenue generation potential. Shreerang has been the SVP – Consumer Product while Shirish has been leading the revenue function at OYO Vacation Homes (OVH). Having conceptualized the playbooks for core functions at OYO, these leaders will work on further growing the company’s…

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Cheval Maison – The Palm Dubai is the newly launched iconic property in the Cheval Collection now ready to welcome Indian travellers. This will be the first Cheval Maison to launch outside of the UK. The property will have 131 luxury serviced apartments, compiling of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, located in a super prime location on the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. Cheval Maison, The Palm is also adjacent to the Nakheel mall, a luxury shopping mall featuring more than 140 shops and cover 30 cafes and restaurants, and only a short walk from West Beach. The residence is currently…

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ProWine Mumbai, a 2-day world-class business event is steaming ahead as the largest event in India for the wine, spirits, craft beverages, and hospitality industry as well as for wine enthusiasts. This global platform now in India opens the doors for International and Indian wine, spirits, and craft brands to showcase brands and products not only through exhibit displays but also through live tastings thereby enabling both industry and consumer engagement and peer-to-peer contact. The show is anticipated to bring together the country’s community of brands, importers, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers, along with international brands looking to enter the Indian…

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Ohris Sahibs BBQ has been awarded the prestigious “Best Restaurant” award by the State Government of Telangana on the occasion of Telangana Tourism Awards 2022 Hyderabad. Ohri’s Sahib’s Barbeque is the latest offering from the house of Ohri’s delicious traditional Hyderabadi and Awadhi cuisine. This unique recognition has come for 2nd year in a row and is a huge reinforcement of the brand name and customer satisfaction offered by Ohris Group. Ohri’s Group, with over four decades of culinary legacy, provides its connoisseurs with thematically designed restaurants offering experiential dining. Ohris is also known for its world-class facilities and exceptional…

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