Author: HBI Staff | Hyderabad

The recently renewed Westin Mumbai Powai Lake and Lakeside Chalet, Mumbai – Marriott Executive Apartments has appointed Prashant Chadha as their Cluster Hotel Manager. Prashant is known to be a seasoned hotelier with over two decades of experience in skilled operational and business process management. He has been instrumental in translating strategic vision into quantifiable commercial results across several hotels. Having worked across leadership roles over his decades-long journey with ITC Luxury Collection Hotels, PAN India, he will now be spearheading operations for the cluster hotels along with bringing in newer perspectives to the positioning of Westin’s 6 brand-centric pillars.…

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Novotel Guwahati has announced the new menu across its F&B outlets. It has been designed as per FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) guidelines. Adhering to the guideline, all the food items offered will have KCAL and allergen details. Popular Assamese cuisine and famous cuisine across the country are part of the new culinary experience as people from Pan India are travelling to Northeast now. New menu will have few special additions like comfort food with grab-and-go options, wellness options like Mediterranean mezze platter for millennial and health-conscious guests. However, hotel will continue to offer Indian, Oriental &…

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Leisure Hotels Group (LHG), a leading experiential luxury resort chain with twenty seven properties in its portfolio across four states has announced Special Dussehra and Diwali holiday packages at two of their most scenic resorts – Aloha on the Ganges in Rishikesh and The Riverview Retreat, Corbett. The major festivities ahead of the Dussehra and Diwali will include activities ranging from ceremonial pujas, delectable regional feasts, Ramlila on Dussehra, Cultural Dance Performances & other immersive experiences that involves celebrating festival of lights in gorgeous views amidst nature with friends & family, far away in a non-polluting environment. Commenting on the…

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Six Senses Fort Barwara, a sensitively restored 14th-century fort and India’s definitive wellness sanctuary, celebrates its first anniversary in October 2022. Originally home to a Rajasthani Royal family, Six Senses Fort Barwara reinterprets the gracious and regal ambience of a forgotten era dating back 700 years. Significant conservations efforts of over a decade transformed the fort into a luxury resort and retreat of well-being, with the original women’s palace serving as pioneering Spa and Wellness centre, offering extensive ayurvedic treatments and personalized wellness programs. Perched on the majestic Aravallis and thirty minutes from the Ranthambore National Park, the royal citadel…

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One of the leading leisure hospitality brands in India, Sterling Holiday Resorts bagged a prestigious award at the Tamil Nadu Tourism Awards conducted in Chennai. One of Sterling’s resort at Ooty, Sterling Ooty Elk Hill was the sole winner to be awarded the ‘Best Themed Resort’ under the Best Hotels in Tamil Nadu Category. The award was presented by Dr. M. Mathiventhan, Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. On receiving the award, Vikram Lalvani, MD and CEO of Sterling Holiday Resorts Ltd said, “We are immensely delighted about the recognition at the Tamil Nadu Tourism Awards ‘22. Sterling…

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Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the opening of Hyatt Centric Sector 17 Chandigarh, marking the debut of the Hyatt Centric brand in Chandigarh. Paying homage to French architect Le Corbusier who designed the city along with Pierre Jeanneret, Jane Drew, and Maxwell Fry, the hotel celebrates both Corbusier’s design philosophy and the vibrant and bold culture of Punjab. Built for the adventurous spirit, Hyatt Centric Sector 17 Chandigarh opens its doors to savvy travelers, business and leisure guests alike. Just as the brand is known for being in the heart in some of the world’s most exciting cities, Hyatt Centric Sector…

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McDonald’s India- North & East has elevated Rajeev Ranjan as the Managing Director. He will continue to report to Mr. Sanjeev Agrawal, Chairman, McDonald’s India – North and East. As managing director, Rajeev assumes the overall responsibility of driving growth in North and East region and leading day-to-day operations of all functions of the company with immediate effect. Rajeev joined the company in 2020 as Senior Director and was named as the Chief Operating Officer in 2021. Sanjeev Agrawal, Chairman and Developmental Licensee, McDonald’s India – North and East, said, “In the last two years, we have embarked…

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Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Limited (ASPHL) is delighted to announce the signing of Zone by The Park Digha, West Bengal. Situated in West Bengal’s ‘Brighton of the East’ – a prominent sea resort and tourist destination, the hotel is ideal for travelers & tourists seeking a relaxing getaway. ASPHL has entered into a long-term agreement with Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA) and Digha Sankarpur Development Authority (DSDA) to manage and operate the hotel. The 65-rooms hotel consists of a 1,000 seater convention center with banquet halls and exhibition center spread over 5.5 acres of land. Commenting on the signing, Mr…

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IHCL announced the signing of a SeleQtions hotel in Dudhwa, Uttar Pradesh. The currently operational property will be rebranded under the SeleQtions brand. This is a franchise with Dudhwa Adventure Resorts Pvt. Ltd. Commenting on the signing, Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development, IHCL, said, “In line with our vision to expand our portfolio to lesser explored destinations, IHCL is stepping into yet another new place within the Terai belt, near the famed Dudhwa National Park. This hotel will provide travellers an opportunity to experience the natural beauty and wilderness of the park. We are…

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Leading to the International Coffee Day on 1st of October, Grand Mercure Bengaluru at Gopalan Mall, in association with world’s most rewarded lifestyle loyalty program ALL – Accor Live Limitless, brought together the leaders of coffee industry in India for a candid dialogue on the genesis, innovation and future of the coffee bean and its various forms. The event was an amplification of the hotel’s “Brew Culture” which curates immersive coffee brewing experiences, interwoven with fables and excerpts from the bean’s history. During the event, several activities took place, including a one-of-its-kind coffee cocktail bar, as well as…

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