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WTTC’s Hotel Sustainability Basics Program Reaches Milestone with over 5,000 Properties

WTTC’s Hotel Sustainability Basics Program Reaches Milestone with over 5,000 Properties

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) celebrates a significant milestone as over 5,000 properties in more than 80 countries have now embraced its Hotel Sustainability Basics (Basics) program. This initiative marks a pivotal step

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Accor Announces Appointment of Mohammad Ali as Director of Global Sales – India

Accor Announces Appointment of Mohammad Ali as Director of Global Sales – India

Accor, a leading global hospitality group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mohammad Ali as the Director of Global Sales – India. This promotion highlights Accor’s dedication to recognizing and nurturing exceptional talent within

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Fortune Hotels signs a new property in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

Fortune Hotels signs a new property in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

Fortune Hotels, a member of ITC’s hotel group, announced its latest signing in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. With stellar views of the Holy Ganges, this under development property is all set to open in June 2025. Poised

F&B
Kerala Authority for Advance Ruling (KAAR) Decides on GST for Unbranded Food Sales at Separate Counters

Kerala Authority for Advance Ruling (KAAR) Decides on GST for Unbranded Food Sales at Separate Counters

According to the Business Line, the Kerala Authority for Advance Ruling (KAAR) has ruled that selling chat, lassi, and vada-pav through a separate counter without a brand name inside a shop constitutes a 'restaurant service'

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Lemon Tree Hotels launches its seventh property in Gujarat with Lemon Tree Resort, Somnath

Lemon Tree Hotels launches its seventh property in Gujarat with Lemon Tree Resort, Somnath

Lemon Tree Hotels Limited announces the opening of Lemon Tree Resort, Somnath. The property is being operated under the franchise division of Lemon Tree Hotels. Lemon Tree Resort, Somnath is situated in Veraval, a pristine

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Radisson Blu Hosts “GReaT Conversations” for Travel Procurement Leaders in Chennai

Radisson Blu Hosts “GReaT Conversations” for Travel Procurement Leaders in Chennai

The Radisson Blu Hotels & Suites GRT Chennai recently hosted an exceptional gathering, the "GReaT conversations," an exclusive event curated for top travel procurement leaders from leading corporate houses in Chennai. Held on August 2, 2024, this

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J&K Administration Releases Draft Tourist Trade Rules for Hospitality Sector

J&K Administration Releases Draft Tourist Trade Rules for Hospitality Sector

According to Zieaat Times, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has unveiled draft Tourist Trade Rules, outlining the fees for registration and renewal for hotels, homestays, houseboats, and other hospitality entities. For a five-star deluxe hotel,

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Karnataka Extends Liquor Serving Hours to 1 am to Boost Revenue

Karnataka Extends Liquor Serving Hours to 1 am to Boost Revenue

The Karnataka government has extended liquor-serving hours in clubs, star hotels, and bars & restaurants in Bengaluru to 1 am, up from the previous 11 pm deadline. This change, effective immediately, applies to establishments within

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Vie Hospitality Reopens Luxurious Shubhdev Revival Resort & Waterworld

Vie Hospitality Reopens Luxurious Shubhdev Revival Resort & Waterworld

Vie Hospitality is thrilled to announce the grand reopening of its stunning Shubhdev Revival Resort, nestled in a picturesque natural setting near Bhavnagar. The resort reopens its doors to offer a luxurious escape, celebrating Revival's

Liquor
Allied Blenders and Distillers appoints Deloitte to Strengthen Enterprise Risk Management Practices

Allied Blenders and Distillers appoints Deloitte to Strengthen Enterprise Risk Management Practices

Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited, the 3rd largest spirits company in India in terms of annual sales volumes between FY14 and FY24, appoints Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP (“Deloitte”) for Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) services. This

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