Author: HBI Staff | Hyderabad
FAITH, the policy federation of all the 10 national associations representing the tourism, travel and hospitality industry of has proposed ‘PM – HINES’ or ‘Prime Minister – Holiday in India Export Support’ for the upcoming foreign trade policy to fast track tourism, travel and hospitality exports from India. PM – HINES is a combination of two existing similar support mechanisms of the government of encouraging duty-free exports and PLI scheme. On similar concept, to increase tourism, travel and hospitality exports from India we are basing PM – HINES on two key market principals – Drawback of all domestic duties, levies…
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas brings its renowned experiential luxury to the Netherlands with Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam. Located in the city centre and with more than 155 years of history, the much-loved property is in the final stage of an extensive renovation as part of its transition to the luxury Anantara brand and now offers new contemporary guest rooms and suites, a brand-new Anantara Spa and fitness facilities, and a charming interior garden. Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam is located overlooking Dam Square and facing the Royal Palace, in a leafy square that is the beating heart of…
Cygnett Hotels & Resorts is pleased to have Ajayveer Singh Bhadouria as Corporate GM – Sales & Business Development. Ajayveer brings along a wealth of expertise in the Sales & Marketing and Revenue Management domain. In his new stint, he will be responsible to drive commercial objectives and enhance the brand positioning. As an industry expert, AjayVeer has 21 years of experience working in the hospitality industry, serving various international and domestic brands. AjayVeer has worked as General Manager (Operations & Business Development) with Best Western Hotels in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, A Luxury Beach Resorts, Vice President of Sales…
Brij Hotels has announced the appointment of Shiv Kumar Mehan as Chief Executive Officer effective 1st September 2022. Shiv joins the senior leadership team to forefront operational excellence, innovation in brand building efforts and strategic development for the company. Anant Kumar and Udit Kumar, Co-founders of Brij Hotels, comment: “We are delighted to welcome Shiv onboard as Chief Executive Officer. He brings a wealth of industry knowledge and diverse experience in this pivotal role to develop a long-term success path for the company. He shares our core vision to create an ecosystem of sustainable tourism, as our teams consistently engage…
Tourism around Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno-Palpur National Park (KPNP) is likely to get a fillip once it becomes the new home of cheetahs which are being brought from Namibia in Africa as part of an intercontinental translocation project, according to people associated with the hospitality industry. New jobs will also be created for local residents as tourist inflow will grow manifold, they said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release cheetahs brought from Namibia in the national park located in Sheopur district of the state on Saturday as part of his efforts to revitalise and diversify the country’s wildlife and habitat, his…
Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences appoints Arjun Kaggallu as the new General Manager. With 17+ years of industry experience, Arjun would be responsible for looking after the overall operations of Novotel Kolkata Hotel and Residences with 340 keys. Arjun comes with over 17+ years of rich hospitality experience across leading global hospitality brands across India, Europe and United States of America.. His last assignment was at the Hyatt Centric Candolim Goa as a General Manager and looks forward to his new role and time in the City of Joy. He holds an E-Cornell Certification along with a Bachelor of Science…
On entering a room, guests are quick to evaluate its upkeep and equate that with the quality of the hotel. Little do they know of the arduous task that is designing the perfect welcome and stay experience. It is not an exaggeration to say that housekeepers are the “unsung heroes” who have tremendous influence on the hotel. To appreciate its housekeeping staff, Hyatt Place Gurgaon is having a week-long celebration consisting of photo sessions, fun activities and accolades. Special breakfast, pot decoration and painting are other leisure activities through which their contribution is being recognized. They are seen working around…
India is set to introduce a comprehensive National Tourism Policy in the next two months, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy said on Wednesday, reports Nidhi Mittal for FE. The Minister for Culture Tourism and Development of North Eastern Region said discussions are currently underway with all stakeholders, state governments, financial institutions, and even foreign tour operators for their inputs and suggestions on the proposed policy. “We are discussing, we are taking inputs. I think within two months, before the Budget session (of Parliament), we are going to introduce the National Tourism Policy,” Reddy said while addressing an event. A mobile…
The FHRAI Institute of Hospitality Management (FHRAI-IHM) welcomed its new batch of students on 1st September, 2022 which also recorded the highest number of student enrolments since the pandemic first hit in 2019. The latest batch is the second academic year since the institute became affiliated with the National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology (NCHMCT). An induction program for batch 2022-23 was held in the presence of industry stalwarts including Chef Sireesh Saxena, Former Vice President of ITDC Hotels and Mr Rishabh Tandon, Director HR, IHG Hotels. Students and guardians were briefed about the upcoming professional journey…
Hotel Sahara Star’s Namak restaurant has recently launched its new set-menu for lunch. The newly launched lunch set menu aptly titled – Zaaika by Namak encloses a smorgasbord of dishes that are high quality and worth a break during busy lunch hours. The set menu would be available from Monday to Thursday from 12:30 to 3:00 pm. This is a full course feast that comprises scrumptious starters, mouthwatering main course specialties, followed by a sweet end note of delectable dishes. A one stop destination that will surely set you going for the day. This meal has been crafted keeping in…
