Author: HBI Staff | Hyderabad
Accor has announced the signing of Pullman Varanasi with Venkatesh Hospitality. This highly anticipated hotel is scheduled to open in January 2029, promising to elevate the hospitality experience in Varanasi, one of the world’s oldest living cities and a renowned centre of spiritualism and culture. Situated on a prime 12,500 square metre site along the Allahabad-Varanasi Road, Pullman Varanasi will feature 180 well-appointed rooms, each meticulously designed to provide comfort and elegance. The hotel will boast three diverse food and beverage outlets, including an all-day dining restaurant, a speciality restaurant, and a bar, catering to both local and international culinary…
Grand Mercure Mysore isdelighted to welcome Radhika Tata as its new General Manager. A seasoned hospitality professional with over a decade of success at Accor Hotels, Radhika brings a wealth of knowledge to her new role. Ideally locatedalong the historic Dasara procession route, the hoteloffers guests a prime spot to explore Mysore’s iconiclandmarks. Prior to taking on the role of General Manager at Grand Mercure Mysore, Radhika steadily progressed throughleadership roles at multiple Accor properties acrossIndia, including Novotel Convention Centre, Novotel Imagicaa, ibis Navi Mumbai, ibis Bengaluru Hosur Road, and most recently, as General Manager of ibis Hyderabad Hitec City.…
Jatinder, with over 20 years of extensive experience in the culinary and hospitality industry, has been a vital part of the hotel’s leadership team, showcasing his expertise across various esteemed brands such as Taj, The Leela, Le Meridian, Westin and Sheraton. In his previous role as the Executive Chef at Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield, Jatinder was instrumental in redefining the hotel’s culinary landscape, driving innovation and enhancing guest experiences. Prior to joining Sheraton, he led the pre-opening culinary team at The Leela Bhartiya City, Bengaluru, setting new benchmarks in gastronomy. Jatinder’s visionary leadership and profound knowledge of food and beverage…
Inbrew Beverages Pvt. Ltd., one of the leading players in the Indian spirit- making industry, unveils the new and refined Green Label Barrel Special Whisky in a brand-new exquisite packaging. This new improved version resurrects the Green Label of 1994 with a classy feel to the spirit’s segment. The Green Label brand, associated with its ‘diamond cut wali bottle,’ has long been a symbol of classic craftsmanship and timeless appeal. Inbrew Beverages roped in Three Fourth Solutions, a leading full-stack marketing agency, to help them revamp and revive the legacy brand. The packaging’s golden rails, together with gold and green hues…
In a landmark event, the Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Visa, marking a significant step forward in the enhancement of India’s tourism sector. The signing ceremony took place in the esteemed presence of Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State (I/C), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. The event also saw the participation of Ms. Kelly Mahon Tullier, Vice Chair and Chief People and Corporate Affairs Officer at Visa. This strategic partnership aims to significantly contribute to the skill development of Indian youth across 10 states, including Assam, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, and…
Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABDL), the 3rd largest spirits company in India, has initiated a strategic alliance to strengthen its legal compliance framework with Lexplosion Solutions to deploy Komrisk, a cutting-edge regulatory compliance management software. This partnership aims to further enhance ABDL’s compliance framework, ensuring seamless and robust regulatory adherence across its expansive national footprint. With Komrisk, ABDL is poised to elevate its operational excellence, reinforcing its commitment to integrity and industry leadership. The implementation of Komrisk is expected to provide ABDL with an edge to ease the operational efficiencies across the group. This includes centralized compliance management across all…
Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, and Generator and Freehand Hotels, an award-winning developer and operator of experiential hostels and boutique hotels in Europe and the USA, have entered a strategic partnership to synergise their development resources to pursue sustainable international growth for their respective brands. Under the partnership, Generator and Freehand Hotels will leverage its extensive network and strengths in developing lifestyle hybrid accommodation models in the affordable lifestyle segment in Europe and the USA to seek opportunities to introduce Dusit Hotels and Resorts in key…
With over 27 years in the corporate world, Kewal Kotian, Founder & CEO of the artisanal serveware brand The Leafbud, views experience as a crucial asset. His diverse background in advertising, news, travel, and visa services, where creativity and information were key, has significantly shaped his approach to Leafbud. Kotian believes that creating more customer-focused narratives through their serveware pieces is essential, as periodic refreshment of serveware can drive engagement and repeat business. In a conversation with Hospitality Biz, he shared that founding Leafbud was a conscious and personal decision, motivated by his passion for building customer-centric businesses. How does…
Rassense Pvt Ltd, India’s largest home-grown food catering service company, has successfully crossed the 4000 full-time employee mark across 100 plus industrial and corporate sites in India. This marks a major milestone for the Company as the contract catering industry experiences a near-100% attrition, often hampering the growth of the companies. Backed by Spark Capital AIF, Rassense deploys best in class production practices to prepare over 3,00,000 meals every day at some of India’s most recognized educational institutions, hospitals and industries such as IIT Chennai, VIT, Symbiosis Hospital, Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki, L&T, MRF, Yamaha, Foxconn and Ashok Leyland among others.…
IHCL announces an addition to its brandscape with the launch of Gateway, a full-service upscale hotel offering. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and CEO, IHCL, said, “Expanding IHCL’s brandscape, the reimagined Gateway introduces a full-service hotel offering in the upscale segment, an ideal fit to capture growth opportunities in micro markets of metros and Tier II and Tier III cities. Gateway will cater to the increasing domestic demand for quality accommodations with large banqueting facilities in emerging cities.” He added, “The brand roll-out commences with the opening of Gateway Bekal today along with the migration of…
