Author: HBI Staff | Hyderabad
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has announced the opening of Ginger Goa, Arpora, strengthening the company’s presence in North Goa. The hotel features 77 rooms and offers an all-day diner, Qmin, along with a pool café and bar. The property also includes banqueting and outdoor lawn spaces for corporate meetings, conferences, social events and celebrations. Deepika Rao, Executive Vice President – Select Service Business, IHCL, said, “The opening of Ginger Goa, Arpora strengthens IHCL’s presence in the state. Reflecting Ginger’s lean luxe philosophy, the hotel offers contemporary design, vibrant social spaces and the comfort and convenience that today’s travellers seek.” Located…
Realising the importance of connectivity for travel and tourism development, and the need to synchronise the two, the Union government is understood to have started exploring ways to bridge the current mismatch between connectivity-related developments and tourism infrastructure, and ensure that both move in tandem going forward. Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat gave ample indication of this new thinking in the government at the Hoteliers’ Conclave 2026 of the Hotel Association of India (HAI) in Delhi a couple of days ago. Aligning the country’s expanding connectivity infrastructure with tourism and hotel investments can open up new economic opportunities, as…
Accor has signed a dual-branded development comprising Pullman Bengaluru Airport and ibis Bengaluru Airport, strengthening its presence in Bengaluru’s northern airport corridor. The two hotels are scheduled to open in 2032 and will jointly offer 450 rooms. The development will comprise 200 rooms at Pullman Bengaluru Airport and 250 rooms at ibis Bengaluru Airport, along with food and beverage outlets, meeting and event facilities, fitness centres and swimming pools. Located in Bengaluru’s airport corridor, the project is expected to cater to demand from business and MICE travellers, airline crews, long-stay project teams and leisure travellers, amid the expansion of aviation,…
ELE|NA (Elements of Nature), the luxury wellness and spa brand of Atmosphere Wellness Pvt. Ltd., has partnered with Ananta Spa & Resort, Ajabgarh, to operate the resort’s wellness sanctuary under the ELE|NA Ayur identity. The Ajabgarh property marks ELE|NA’s first project under its partnership with Ananta Hotels & Resorts and forms part of the brand’s expansion in India’s wellness hospitality market. Positioned as a drive-to wellness destination accessible from Delhi and Jaipur, ELE|NA Ayur at Ajabgarh will combine ELE|NA’s spa management and wellness programming with the resort’s setting in the Aravalli foothills. The partnership covers concept development, programming, operations, team…
A reported cockroach sighting at Romano, the Italian restaurant at JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar, has raised concerns over food safety and hygiene at the luxury hotel after cardiologist and Fortis Healthcare Chairman Dr Ashok Seth shared the incident on social media. According to Dr Seth, he was dining at the restaurant on Saturday evening when he spotted a baby cockroach on his table among the dishes. He subsequently posted about the incident on X, saying the sighting affected his appetite and that he left the restaurant without completing his dinner. Speaking to NDTV, Dr Seth described the incident as a…
The Ritz-Carlton, Pune, part of Ventive Hospitality’s luxury hospitality portfolio, has been awarded One MICHELIN Key in the MICHELIN Guide 2026 Hotel Selection, announced on September 18. The recognition follows the hotel’s inclusion in the MICHELIN Guide’s curated hotel selection in July 2026. The One MICHELIN Key recognises the property for its service, design, attention to detail and overall guest experience. Ishwinder Gill, General Manager, The Ritz-Carlton, Pune, said, “Receiving One MICHELIN Key is an incredibly proud moment for all of us at The Ritz-Carlton, Pune. The credit for this recognition truly belongs to our Ladies and Gentlemen, whose passion,…
Coastal Karnataka welcomes Peninsula Del Mar, an expansive 25-acre beachfront resort near Yermal Beach, located just 45 minutes from Mangalore International Airport. Surrounded by lush greenery on three sides and opening onto the Arabian Sea, the resort brings together contemporary luxury, nature, wellness, dining and ocean-led experiences in an all-inclusive coastal retreat. The resort features ocean-view rooms and suites with private balconies, an infinity pool overlooking the sea, direct beach access, a state-of-the-art fitness centre, spa and wellness facilities, landscaped gardens and Atmos, an exclusive lounge for suite guests. Designed for both leisure and celebrations, Peninsula Del Mar also offers…
The Hotel Association of India (HAI) has called for structural reforms, infrastructure status and greater ease of doing business to enable the hospitality sector to play a larger role in India’s tourism and economic growth agenda towards 2047. The association made the case at the 7th HAI Hoteliers’ Conclave, held at Taj Palace, New Delhi, on September 18, under the theme ‘Re-Engineering Hospitality’. The conclave was inaugurated by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and brought together policymakers, tourism authorities, hospitality companies and industry stakeholders. The discussions focused on investment, infrastructure, employment, destination development, technology, sustainability, MICE…
New HRANI office-bearers elected for 2026-28; Nikhil Sharma and Rahool Macarius appointed Vice Presidents The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Northern India (HRANI) has elected Garish Oberoi, Partner, Hotel Uberoi Anand, as its President for the 2026-28 term. The elections were held at the association’s 75th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 11, 2026, at Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport, New Delhi. The AGM also approved the association’s financial results for 2025-26 and elected its Managing Committee for the 2026-28 term. The meeting was followed by a Managing Committee meeting to elect the new office-bearers. Oberoi brings decades of experience…
Three expressions debut across key markets as group targets India’s growing cocktail culture Campari Group has launched Espolòn Tequila in India, expanding its spirits portfolio with three expressions as it targets growing consumer interest in tequila and cocktail-led drinking occasions. Made from Blue Weber agave and produced in the Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, Espolòn Blanco, Reposado and Añejo are initially being introduced across Mumbai, Goa, Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru. The launch strengthens Campari Group’s presence in the tequila segment, with the company positioning Espolòn around craft, provenance and Mexican culture. The brand’s portfolio is being introduced through cocktail occasions including Margaritas,…
