Author: HBI Staff | Hyderabad
Mallcom India Limited, India’s first integrated manufacturer of Head-to-Toe Personal Protection Equipment, has entered a new segment with the introduction of aesthetically designed lifestyle safety shoes- “FREDDIE’’. While the central government’s initiatives on worker’s safety and health have helped in the better acceptance of PPEs and other safety products, Mallcom India’s lifestyle safety shoe range have set up a benchmark for unparalleled quality which is crafted to perform exceptionally well in almost every work environment but in style. Being a thriving manufacturer of exclusive quality PPE products , Mallcom India’s FREDDIE shoe range is aimed to protect workers from all…
The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) in collaboration with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) conducted a Food Safety Supervisory Training in Advance Catering (FoSTaC) programme on 25th July 2022 at the D Y Patil School Of Hospitality & Tourism Studies. Post the lifting of the COVID-induced restrictions earlier this year; this was the first physical programme that otherwise had been only conducted online. The session was conducted by Mr. Praveen Andrews and was attended by 40 hospitality professionals. “The session was a good change after almost three years of break in the physical…
The Indian hospitality sector witnessed strong growth in Q2 (April – June) 2022, primarily driven by demand for weddings and events as well as stellar recovery of corporate travel. The country was amidst the second wave of the pandemic in Q2 2021, which had a significant impact on the performance of the hospitality sector. As a result, Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) witnessed an exponential growth of 339.3 % year-on-year (YoY) in Q2, 2022 over Q2 2021 Furthermore, the sector witnessed a stellar 44.6% growth at a pan-India level in RevPAR compared to Q1 2022 wherein the sector was still…
Bringing on the table his expertise, Navneet is all set to oversee the culinary management of the resort property located in the outskirts of Jaipur. He will also take care the F&B production, kitchen planning, and F&B cost-management of Nest Jaipur. In addition to these, his responsibilities include important tasks such as managing the chefs and staff of the kitchenette, approving food before it goes to the customers’ table and supervising the preparation of a variety of scrumptious dishes. Talking about the appointment, Sanchit Gupta, Managing Director, Nest Jaipur said, “We are pleased to appoint Navneet as the Head chef…
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, reported its consolidated and standalone financials for the first quarter ending June 30th, 2022. Commenting on the Q1 performance Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & CEO, IHCL said, “IHCL has reported its best first quarter in the company’s history. This performance has been boosted by a surge in demand across markets and segments, with occupancy and rates exceeding pre-COVID levels. This has resulted in a milestone EBITDA Margin of 31.3%, which is an improvement of 1140 bps over Q1 FY 2019-20. In line with our vision of Ahvaan 2025, IHCL…
Bira 91, the world’s fastest-growing beer brand, today announced the appointment of Meghna Agrawal as the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President – Finance. In this role, Meghna will drive the global finance function at Bira 91 and will be a key partner in the strategic direction of the business and build the company for its next phase of growth. Prior to joining Bira 91, Meghna was VP – Finance at Diageo India and spent nearly a decade in various finance leadership roles in the company. Under her leadership, Diageo India went through a significant transition improving profitability, return…
Global travel technology company, OYO, today announced slashed prices on stays with tariffs starting at INR 399 for the upcoming extended long weekend, for the period between 08th – 21st August 2022. On the occasion of Independence Day and Raksha Bandhan, OYO aims to encourage travellers to explore unexplored hidden gems across India while also benefiting local tourism economies spread across India. Consumers can also use the ‘Pay At Hotel’ feature to book their stays now and pay at the time of check-in at the hotel. As per the company’s consumer sentiment studies conducted in June 2022, approx. ~95% Indians…
According to TOI, after mahua got ‘heritage liquor’ tag, the Madhya Pradesh government has cleared the decks for it to be served in bars and hotels owned by MP tourism corporation. The move is aimed at empowering the local tribal as mahua will be brewed locally. The state government also plans to take it to other states and even to the foreign lands. Some time back, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan had announced ‘heritage liquor’ tag for mahua. The mahua will be produced in tribal dominated districts of Alirajpur and Dindori by two self-help groups. The local residents in Alirajpur…
The Chennai Chapter of the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) – the Voice of the Indian Restaurant Industry, was formally unveiled by the Chief Guest Dr. Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, Hon’ble Minister of Finance & Human Resource Management, Tamil Nadu on 3rd August at Crowne Plaza; in the presence of Kabir Suri, President, NRAI; Rahul Singh, Past President & Trustee, NRAI; Sagar Daryani, Vice-President, NRAI; Japtej Singh Ahluwalia, NRAI Chennai Chapter Head; Vignesha Gurudas, NRAI Chennai Co-Chapter Head and Prakul Kumar, Secretary General, NRAI. The National Restaurant Association of India, founded four decades ago in 1982, represents the interests of…
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), announced the signing of its first hotel under the Taj brand in Ranthambore, Rajasthan. The currently operational hotel will be rebranded as Taj post upgradation. This hotel is a management contract with The Footprints Ranthambore. Commenting on the signing, Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, IHCL, said, “IHCL has always endeavoured to establish and position unique destinations on the global travel map. Ranthambore National Park is a key tiger reserve in Rajasthan known for its natural beauty. Introducing the Taj brand in Ranthambore will further elevate the tourism potential of this destination. We…
