Author: HBI Staff | Mumbai
India saw 367 new hotel signings and 154 new openings in 2024, marking a 14 per cent rise from the previous year, a report by real estate consultancy firm JLL, said, adding that the total transaction value is estimated to be ₹2,900 crore. While the traditional tourism circuits continue with strong run, the emergence of tier II and tier III cities were noteworthy as they accounted for 50 per cent of the transactions, predominantly involving unbranded midscale properties. This suggests a growing interest in developing hospitality infrastructure beyond the major metropolitan areas, JLL noted, adding the investment landscape saw diverse…
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a hotel management agreement with Primex Realty Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of publicly listed property developer Primex Corporation, to manage Dusit Greenhills Manila in San Juan City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Set to open at the end of 2026, this sophisticated upper-upscale urban retreat will feature 200 guest rooms and world-class facilities across the top 10 floors of Primex Tower, a landmark 50-storey mixed-use development in an affluent residential district, just 45 minutes by car from Manila International Airport. The tallest skyscraper in the area, the tower…
The Poona Hoteliers Association Premier League (PHAPL 7.0) concluded on a high note recently, marking yet another milestone in the Pune hospitality sector’s sporting legacy. Organized by the Poona Hoteliers Association (PHA), the five-day inter-hotel cricket tournament took place at Azam Campus Grounds and witnessed an overwhelming participation of 42 teams from hotels and hotel management institutes. The grand Opening Ceremony on 17th March 2025 was inaugurated by Jimmy Shaw, President of the Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI, accompanied by his wife Fida Shaw, alongside Abeda Inamdar, Vice President of Maharashtra Cosmopolitan Education Society, Pune; and Amit…
The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI conducted FSSAI’s latest Food Safety Supervisor Training in Advance Catering (FoSTaC), on 26th March, 2025 at the Radisson Hotel, Candolim in Goa. The training programme was attended by 39 hospitality professionals, equipping them with critical insights into food safety protocols, sanitation practices and sustainable waste management strategies to elevate operational standards across the sector. The session was inaugurated by Dr Pasupathy V., Trainer, Parikshan; Supriya Gawas – Cluster HR Manager; Chef Abishek Bhagat – Executive Chef; Sarvesh G Sawant – Asst. L&D Manager of Radisson Hotel Goa Candolim; Suberna Chhetri -…
According to a report in The Business Standard, international and domestic mid-scale hotels are charting strategies for expansion, buoyed by sustained momentum in the Indian travel and tourism sectors, with an expanding middle class and rising discretionary incomes. The likes of Indian Hotels Company’s (IHCL’s) Ginger brand, Hilton’s Hampton brand, and Treebo with its new mid-scale chain of Medallio, are rapidly adding supply to the segment to obtain a bigger share of the pie, which is expanding on account of young, new travellers emerging in the country. Treebo Hospitality Ventures, the parent company of budget-friendly brand Treebo, has recently ventured…
Plans to invest INR 400 crore over the next 4-5 years, aiming to double its room inventory in Tamil Nadu Sangu Chakra Hotels Pvt. Ltd. celebrates its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of excellence in hospitality. Founded in 1975 with Sangam Hotel in Trichy, the group expanded to Thanjavur (1995) and Madurai (2002), and ventured into heritage tourism in 2008 with the restoration of Chidambara Vilas in Karaikkudi. Now operating Courtyard by Marriott in Trichy and Madurai, the group offers global hospitality standards and is renowned for its blend of culture and heritage. The group plans a series of events…
Food Service India Pvt Ltd. (FSIPL), a prominent provider of ready-to-cook and processed food solutions for the HORECA (hotel, restaurant, catering) sector, has revealed plans to invest INR 100 crore by 2028 to meet the growing demand for its products. To boost its production capacity, FSIPL will add new lines to its existing facilities and establish additional ones. The company also plans to enhance its premium product offerings, catering to the rising consumer demand for high-end food items as incomes grow. This strategic move comes at a time when there is an increasing demand for ready-to-cook solutions, as restaurants, cloud…
Kolkata’s fine dining restaurants and cafes witnessed more than 20% increase in table occupancy during the Christmas-New Year week compared to the corresponding period last year, a top official of the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Eastern India said. “Throughout the week from Dec. 24-Jan. 1, footfall started from 11:30 a.m. and picked up pace from 2 p.m., continuing till 1 a.m. Even on weekdays, people waited for hours to get tables in prominent eateries in the cuisine hubs of Park Street, Sarat Bose Road, and elsewhere in the city, including shopping malls,” Hotel and Restaurant Association of Eastern India…
STAAH, a leading technology company helping hoteliers unlock their full revenue potential, has unveiled its list of distribution channels that brought the highest booking revenue to hotels across India over the past year. GoMMT retains its top spot from last year as the most preferred online booking channel by Indian travellers followed by Agoda and Booking.com. Wielding unmatched reach and budgets, these mega OTAs continue to influence every stage of trip planning and booking. Expedia and Airbnb continue to feature on the top 10 distribution channel list based on bookings via STAAH’s expansive 500+ integrations. While OTAs will remain a…
The Hotel and Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI recently held FSSAI’s Food Safety Supervisor Training in Advance Catering (FoSTaC) and Management Training Programme on December 23 at the Sofitel BKC in Mumbai. The training session, attended by 35 hospitality professionals, focused on crucial aspects such as food handling, hygiene, sanitation and waste management. Participants gained valuable, hands-on knowledge to implement robust food safety practices in their operations, thereby supporting industry standards. The event was inaugurated by Prof Praveen Andrews – Trainer, along with Chef Vividh Madhusudan Patil and Priyadarshani Swapnil Mule from Sofitel Mumbai BKC, as well as Kiran…
