Author: HBI Staff | Hyderabad
According to The Hindu, Telangana State Tourism Development Corporation Limited (TSTDCL) on Thursday confiscated an amusement park Snow World in lower tank bund for failing to pay the lease rent and other fees, which totalled Rs 16.70 crore. TSTDCL officials closed the entrance and shuttered the property of Snow World and prevent public entry. According to an official from TSTDCL, the amusement park won’t be open to the public until the administration has paid all outstanding debts. Snow World is an amusement park located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India within an area of about 2 acres. Located beside Indira Park and…
As the country celebrated its 75th Independence Day, India’s renowned model, actor and “fitness-guru” – Milind Soman embarked the second edition of his Unity Run to celebrate seventy-four splendid years of Independence. Gwalior became a major stopover during his Unity Run. Soman was hosted by Radisson Hotel Gwalior over the night where he was given a traditional welcome and an energetic show of fitness by the lobby team of the hotel. The 56 years old model and fitness freak lays huge emphasis on the importance of physical fitness and actively inspired the citizens during the eight days long marathon. The…
Leisure Hotels Group (LHG), a leading experiential luxury resort chain in North India with over 30 properties in its portfolio, has appointed Amandeep Sharma as Head of Project & Technical Services, responsible for planning and executing projects and providing technical support to the Group’s green field & brown field projects. This comes at a time when the Group has recently announced its plans to consolidate their existing presence in North India through management contracts of third-party properties in strategic locations. In addition to managing both design and project management responsibilities, Amandeep has demonstrated his expertise in areas like tendering,…
In a tourism function organized by The Uttrakhand Tourism Development Board, Aahana -The Corbett Wilderness Resort was facilitated for Excellence in Waste Management Awards, in the hotels and guest house category. The tourism board conducted Swacchata Pakhwada, to promote better ways to dispose of waste and increase the awareness around waste management. The award ceremony was conducted at CM’s residence and was attended by politicians, bureaucrats, entrepreneurs, hoteliers, etc. Hon’ble Chief Minister Uttarakhand Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami was the chief guest and the guest of honor was Tourism Minister – Shri Satpal Maharaj. The awards were divided into three categories, where…
The 9th edition of Big F Awards, organized by Indian Food Freak concludes amid much fanfare. Held on the 31st of August, Wednesday at The Westin, Gurgaon, the awards ceremony was nothing short of spectacular with the who’s who of the food and entertainment industry gracing the evening with their presence. The food gala was a celebration of Gurgaon’s culinary culture where untapped local food marketers, home chefs, and home bakers got their share of recognition in addition to commercial establishments. In fact, the event’s sole objective was to provide a platform for small-scale but passionate foodpreneurs to showcase their…
René D. Egle, Area General Manager, Shangri-La Al Husn, Muscat and Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, Muscat believes that Oman has a vast unexplored tourism potential which can work magic in the Indian market. In a conversation with Hospitality Biz Egle reveals his plans and strategies for the market. What is your strategy to target the Indian market? India has great potential not only for Shangri-la but Oman as a destination, and this is why we have identified India as a key market of opportunity for us. Our strategy to target the Indian market is two-fold. The first one is to…
The new managing director at the world-famous Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin is called Karina Ansos and is the first woman ever to head the historic hotel at the Brandenburg Gate in the German capital as of mid-October. After three successful years, the previous director, Michael Sorgenfrey, is handing over the reins to his successor – he himself is taking a sabbatical. A return to one of the hotels of the worldwide Kempinski Hotels at a later date is not excluded. “As an experienced hotelier, Karina Ansos instils professional, comprehensive know-how and offers an excellent track record in delivering luxury…
Pride Group of Hotels has added another landmark in Central India with the launch of ‘Pride Hotel Bhopal’. Conveniently located in the heart of the city, the hotel is easily accessible to prominent tourist & leisure destinations, marketplaces, and commercial establishments. Well-connected through rail, road, and air to all major cities, the hotel gives you the best of the city of Bhopal. Announcing the launch, Atul Upadhyay, Senior Vice President, Pride Group of Hotels said, “We are extremely thrilled to launch our new property in Bhopal which offers the signature Pride hospitality experience to our esteemed guests in the city.…
Beverage brand Bored Beverages has raised over INR 2.5 Cr in a Seed Round led by Inflection Point Ventures, along with private investors Bhawana Bhatnagar, Founder – WeFounder Circle, Soumya Kant, Founder – Clovia, and from the Dot In Network. Prabhtej Singh Bhatia, Founder of Simba Beer will be joining in the journey of building Bored Beverages as a strategic investor and mentor. The funds raised will be utilized towards the expansion of the team and scaling of sales and marketing operations and will also be used towards establishing a well-set distribution channel and building the brand in the market.…
Chennai based vegetarian restaurant chains – Geetham Veg has released ‘Namma Chennai, Namma Geetham’ anthem, in commemoration of Chennai Day. Famous playback singers Mr. Srinivas, and Mr. Mano have lent their voice to the ‘Namma Chennai, Namma Geetham’ anthem. The restaurant has also installed a custom-made, outdoor word sculpture at its T. Nagar branch based on the anthem line that captures both the spirit of the city and highlights the brand’s unique association with it. Geetham Veg has lined up unique delectables as well as the common favourites of the Chennaittes such as dosas, and adai for Chennai Day celebrations.…
