Author: HBI Staff | Hyderabad
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), in partnership with Ambuja Foundation, have announced the Integrated Water Resource Development Project, an initiative aimed at combating water scarcity and soil salinization in the Gir forest and the coastal zones of Una and Gir Gadhada in Gujarat. This strategic collaboration will implement sustainable solutions that will positively impact the livelihoods of communities in the region. IHCL, a prominent Tata Group company with a portfolio of over 300 hotels worldwide, will leverage its resources and expertise alongside Ambuja Foundation to replicate the successful Kodinarcoastal area development model in the adjacent river basin of Rupen in Una…
Indian alcobev leader DeVANS has expanded the universe of its Brussels Award winner, Six Fields to foray into the Premium Lager segments. Six Fields has gone bold with its new strong variant Six Fields Brute while its Six Fields Pilsner is the ideal premier lounging partner allowing you to hold on to the good. The Six Fields umbrella presently consists of two Belgian Style Wheat Beers – Six Fields Blanche and Six Fields Cult – based on the world’s oldest brewing recipe while Six Fields Brute and Six Fields Pilsner mark the brand’s debut into the premium lager domain. Taking…
Marriott International Inc. announced that six properties owned by SAMHI Hotels Ltd will convert from franchise to managed entities, enhancing Marriott’s managed portfolio across key business cities in India. The transition of Fairfield by Marriott Mahindra World City, Four Points by Sheraton Chennai OMR, Four Points by Sheraton Jaipur, Four Points by Sheraton Pune, Fairfield by Marriott Hyderabad, and Fairfield by Marriott Ahmedabad to the managed portfolio is expected to complete by October 2024. By leveraging Marriott’s expertise and robust management capabilities, including the company’s extensive global sales and distribution channels, managed properties reach a wide and diverse audience, enhancing…
Radico Khaitan Limited debuts the next two whiskies in the Rampur Jugalbandi series of eight Indian Single Malt whiskies, Rampur Jugalbandi #5 and #6, at The Whisky Show, London (6th – 8th September 2024). The two new whiskies are produced at Rampur Distillery in the foothills of the Himalayas in India and matured in casks personally selected by Master Distiller, Anup Barik. The Rampur Jugalbandi series is a limited-edition release at cask strength. Jugalbandi #5 and Jugalbandi #6 will be rolling out to the UK, USA, EU, Singapore and Global Travel Retail from October 2024. In the world of music, Jugalbandi translates…
The Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council (THSC), in collaboration with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), proudly announces the Indian team for the upcoming WorldSkills Competition 2024, scheduled to take place in Lyon, France, from September 10th to 15th. THSC conducted extensive competitions across the country, leading to the selection of 102 top competitors in the hospitality skill categories of Bakery, Cookery, Restaurant Services, Patisserie and Confectionery, and Hotel Reception. Competitors from various regions demonstrated exceptional skills through multiple selection rounds to earn their place in the IndiaSkills National Competition. To represent India at the WorldSkills Competition, these candidates underwent…
The Indian Culinary Forum (ICF) is proud to present the 21st Annual Chef Awards, a premier celebration of culinary excellence in India. Set for October 17, 2024, at The Ashok, New Delhi, this esteemed event is one of India’s oldest and largest culinary gatherings, bringing together top chefs, innovators, and gastronomic artists from across the country. Renowned for recognizing exceptional creativity and skill, the Chef Awards will this year offer a remarkable tribute to the evolving art of Indian cuisine. With around 200 participants, the Chef Awards culinary competition will span diverse categories, including Master Chef of the Year, Kebabs,…
Bar Wars, India’s premier bartender-server competition, is all set to culminate its fourth and largest edition with an electrifying grand finale in Goa. After months of intense competition, the nation’s top bar teams—Steakhouse Bar and Grill from Pune, Papa’s from Mumbai, Jamming Goat from Hyderabad, Room One from Goa, Mehicofrom Kolkata, Muro from Bangalore, INJA from Delhi, and Whisky Samba from Jaipur—will face off for the prestigious title of Bar Wars Champion. The stakes are high, with the winning team not only earning bragging rights but also taking home a cash prize of INR 2 lakhs and the chance for…
Opportunity Brews in the Craft Beer Niche. Craft beer brewers have been one of America’s great business success stories of recent decades. Thousands of independent breweries have sprouted nationwide, creating jobs under local ownership and suds-style diversity in a marketplace once completely dominated by large corporate brewers that churned out cookie-cutter beers. “To stand out in a crowded niche, Craft brewers need more than just a great product – they need a strong, distinctive brand. Promotions can empower brewers to build brands with the help of Logo’ed merchandise” says Dr. Mohan Krishna, World’s first Alcobev-marketing Doctorate and founder of Cheers…
India currently ranks 40th in the world for alcoholic beverage exports, and some estimate that the country has huge unrealized export potential. The global demand for Indian spirits is increasing, presenting an opportunity for growth. The Agricultural and Processed Food Export Development Authority (APEDA) plans to promote both the Indian alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in the international regions. It is potentially eyeing $1 billion in export revenue over the next few years. APEDA as part of the ‘Make in India’ initiative has been targeting to increase exports of Indian Spirits to major foreign destinations. Diageo India (United Spirits Ltd.), among…
Saudi Arabia has announced the cancellation of fees for issuing commercial activity licences for hotels, hotel apartments, and residential resorts, the state news agency SPA reported today. The decision, effective immediately, is part of the kingdom’s ongoing Tourism Investment Enabler Programme, launched in March. This move aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which aims to position the country as a global tourism hub and reduce its dependence on oil revenues. The initiative is expected to attract more investment into the tourism sector, increasing its contribution to the kingdom’s gross domestic product (GDP). Under Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia has invested over…
