Author: HBI Staff | Hyderabad
The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI recently conducted an extensive Food Safety Supervisor Training in Advance Catering (FoSTaC) programme, in partnership with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Held at The Dukes Retreat in Khandala on July 12th, the event received the participation of 35 hospitality professionals who received training from Dr. V Pasupathy of Parikshan. The inaugural ceremony featured Dr. V Pasupathy of Parikshan, Mr. Kazi Abdul Wahab – Director F&B; Mr. Amit Dalvi – HR Manager and Chef Nandan – Cluster Executive Chef from The Dukes Retreat. Participants engaged in comprehensive training…
ITC Royal Bengal has been awarded the prestigious ‘Best Energy Efficient Commercial Building/Hotel’ during the CII National Energy Efficiency Circle Competition 2024. This accolade acknowledges ITC Royal Bengal’s dedication to sustainability, state-of-the-art energy efficiency practices, and unwavering commitment to ITC Hotels ethos of Responsible Luxury ITC Hotels have always prioritized environmental stewardship without compromising on luxury and guest comfort. ITC Royal Bengal’s recognition in this national competition accentuates its status as a paragon of sustainability. As a LEED Platinum-certified building, ITC Royal Bengal underscores its steadfast adherence to global standards in eco-friendly design and operations. ITC Royal Bengal has made…
Sofitel Mumbai BKC, the elegant, luxury hotel in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex, has just announced the promotion of Director of Culinary Sidney DCunha to Director of Food & Beverage and Culinary. Sidney, who joined Sofitel Mumbai BKC in 2022, has since then been instrumental in further developing the hotel’s robust culinary offerings. Through a series of unique food festivals, visits by a variety of guest chefs, and an immense interest in progressively bettering the hotel’s many restaurants and bars, Sidney has played an instrumental role in carving a niche for Sofitel Mumbai BKC on Mumbai’s innovative restaurant scene. What’s more,…
SAMHI Hotels Ltd, a prominent hotel ownership and asset management platform in India, has informed exchanges about entering into agreements for the rebranding of two of its hotels acquired as part of ACIC portfolio. This follows SAMHI’s core strength and proven experience of acquisition and turn-around of hotel assets. Pursuant to the above, SAMHI has entered into a management agreement with Marriott for the rebranding of its 217 rooms hotel in Pune to a Courtyard by Marriott branded hotel. The conversion and rebranding will occur post a renovation set to conclude by the end of FY2026. The renovation and rebranding…
CaterNinja, India’s first and leading brand in digital catering, announces the expansion of its service portfolio with NinjaLive. It is a first-of-its-kind live food service including pizzas, tandoor-based starters, a variety of chaats, pasta and momos offered in the comfort of your home. With a commitment to transforming how people enjoy food, CaterNinja is introducing NinjaLive to redefine smaller intimate gatherings of friends, family and colleagues. CaterNinja is offering these uber cool new age services for gatherings of around 20 people. The USP of this offering is not just the delightful taste and mind-blowing variety – it is the ease…
ITC Kohenur recently unveiled its latest culinary offering at Ottimo: an avant-garde menu rooted in contemporary Italian cuisine. Emphasizing both creativity and sustainability, the new menu features unconventional ingredients such as lamb offals, octopus, and Jerusalem artichoke, promising an extraordinary dining experience. In line with our commitment to sustainable practices, the menu showcases the concepts of Root to Shoot and Nose to Tail cooking. These approaches reimagine traditional Italian cooking techniques, ensuring every part of the ingredient is utilized to its fullest potential.Signature dishes include: • Cervelletto di Agnello: Delicate lamb brain, exquisitely prepared. • Polipetti con Patate: Tender baby…
Diageo India (United Spirits Ltd.) among the country’s leading alco-bev companies,partners with TSL Foundation to train 200 young women under its ‘Learning for Life’ programme. The training center in Bhondsi, Gurgaon was inaugurated in the presence of Shri Gaurav Singh, Additional CEO, Haryana State CSR Trust, Government of Haryana along with members from Diageo India and TSL Foundation team. The employability linked training programme will be conducted in collaboration with the Government of Haryana to build awareness to upskill and empower young women. This initiative is aligned to Diageo India’s commitment to championing Inclusion and Diversity, a key pillar of…
Sterling Holiday Resorts, India’s leading leisure hospitality brand announces the proud opening of Sterling Aravalli Udaipur, in Rajasthan. This marks the 3rd resort in the royal city of Udaipur and the 6th in the state of Rajasthan. The resort, set amidst 2.5 acres of landscaped outdoors with fantastic views of the Aravalli Hills has been purpose-built as an Iconic Destination Wedding venue, in the renowned Destination Wedding capital – Udaipur. With 40,000 sq.ft of manicured lush-green lawns and multiple banquet venues that can accommodate up to 5000 plus guests for multiple pre/post ceremonies, the resort is ideal for a lavish…
IHG Hotels & Resorts, a global leader in hospitality, today announces the launch of its Low Carbon Pioneers programme,which brings together energy efficient hotels that have no fossil fuels combusted on-site* and are backed by renewable energy. This group of low operational carbon hotels is the first community of its kind in the industry and will help IHG test, learn and share findings on sustainability measures. The ambition is to inspireother properties to join the programme and alsohelp encourage wider adoption of carbon reduction practices across IHG’s estate. The first Low Carbon Pioneer hotels span different IHG brands and locations…
Hilton Bangalore Embassy Golflinks is also thrilled to announce Ravinder Chahal’s promotion to Director of Sales. Since joining in June 2022 as Assistant Director of Sales, Ravinder has showcased exceptional leadership and strategic vision. His promotion reflects his dedication and significant contributions. With over a decade of experience in the hospitality and pharmaceutical industries, Ravinder is a proven sales and marketing leader, known for his problem-solving skills and effective collaboration within cross-functional teams, driving revenue and profit growth. In his previous role, Ravinder led a high-performing sales team, developed and aligned sales goals with broader business objectives, and managed daily…
