Author: HBI Staff | Mumbai
Khushnooma Kapadia, previously working in the capacity of Area Director of Marketing at Marriott International, has been elevated to the role of Vice President of Marketing – South Asia. A marketing and communications professional with over 25 years of work experience across industries like financial services, communication consulting and hospitality, her core areas of expertise include brand marketing, brand building, strategic communications, managing strategic alliances, media management, digital, social media marketing and crisis communications. In her role at Marriott International, she has been responsible for establishing the brand roadmap for Marriott’s entire consortium of brands in India operating within various…
The 4th edition of the Young Visionary Housekeepers National Convention and 6th PHA YUVA Anniversary is scheduled on 9th September 2023 at Fortune Park JP Celestial, Bengaluru – Member ITC’s hotel group. The theme of the Convention is “Housekeeping- Sustainable Development Goals & G20”. Housekeeping, being a skeleton of every industry across the globe, the opportunities for housekeeping to contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goals and G20 are unlimited. This convention will witness 250+ PHA YUVA members from prestigious Hotel Management Institutions from state, central and private categories, along with leaders housekeeping leaders representing hotels, healthcare, facilities management, aviation, railways,…
Vaibhav Verma has been appointed as the Chief Revenue Officer of jüSTa Hotels & Resorts. He will have the overall responsibility of sales, revenue and distribution as well as assist in marketing-related issues of the company, which currently operates 20 hotels in 8 states of India. Vaibhav comes with a rich experience of 28 years in hospitality sales and marketing. After working with Surya Best Western New Delhi, Business World magazine and Accor Hotels, he started his own sales representation company that represented around 14 domestic 4-5 star hotels and Accor internationally. Thereafter, he worked with ITC Fortune Hotels as…
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) recently introduced its flagship Indian-concept restaurant brand, Loya, at the Taj West End, Bengaluru. With this opening, the celebrated North Indian Concept Restaurant expands to its second outpost. Loya captures the culinary tapestry from the foothills of the Himalayas to the terrains of Punjab and the snow-capped peaks of Kashmir. “Derived from Bakarwal shepherds, ‘Loya’ signifies a joyous gathering for a feast, embodying the spirit of camaraderie. Inviting patrons on a captivating epicurean journey through North India, the menu revives lost culinary traditions and long-preserved authentic recipes made with heirloom ingredients. The spotlight is on the…
Café Coffee Day records the highest store network in India, while Tier 1c and Tier 2 cities are under-penetrated across tracked brands in the fast food sector GapMaps, a cloud-based data intelligence platform used by brands to pinpoint optimal locations for its physical stores, has released its first Café Retail Network Report in India for 2023. The report tracks store counts and market penetration of 9 leading Café brands. The bi-annual report monitored 9 brands in nearly 1,800 locations across India, revealing that Café Coffee Day holds the most prominent store network with over 400 locations despite up to 1,000…
Concept Hospitality announced the appointment of Prashant Shewale as General Manager at Blue Ocean The Fern Resort & Spa, Ganpatipule. Shewale, known for his passion, self-motivation, and hands-on leadership approach, brings with him a wealth of expertise and a proven track record in the hospitality industry. Having consistently delivered exceptional results, he has a keen focus on effective decision-making, enhancing guest satisfaction, and nurturing employee development and engagement. He holds a degree in hotel management and catering technology from Nagpur University. His impressive career includes over a decade with Accor Hotels, where he played a pivotal role in elevating hotel profitability,…
THSC, Ladakh Skill Development Mission and the University of Ladakh enter a tripartite understanding The Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council (THSC), in conjunction with the Ladakh Skill Development Mission and the University of Ladakh, has embarked on a journey to reshape the landscape of skill development and education in the Ladakh region. A landmark tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed, solidifying this partnership and marking a new era of educational excellence and skill enhancement. The crux of this transformative MoU is to establish a robust alliance that will pave the way for the integration of skill-focused courses across…
jüSTa Rudra Resort & Spa to be operational in September 2023 Homegrown luxury hospitality brand jüSTa Hotels & Resorts, which currently operates 20 hotels across India, is set to make its foray in Maharashtra. The company will open its first property in the State in Kolad in September 2023. Spread across a 6-acre area, the jüSTa Rudra Resort & Spa in Kolad is located at a three hours’ driving distance (115kms) from both Mumbai and Pune and is set amidst undulating greens and small hillocks of the Western Ghats. “If you want to be a national player, you can’t ignore…
Puratos, a global leader in bakery, patisserie, and chocolate ingredients, recently announced its innovative millets-based product range – Easy Puravita Millet Bread Mix and Tegral Satin Millet Cake Mix. These innovative mixes bring together the goodness of millets, authentic flavours, and a commitment to sustainability, catering to the evolving preferences of health-conscious consumers. Empowering healthy choices for a sustainable future Puratos’ commitment to health, sustainability, and innovation is well reflected in its millets-based product range. “We are delighted to unveil our latest creations which embody Puratos’ relentless pursuit of health and well-being with innovative excellence. These products exemplify our firm…
Amit Gera, who brings with him 23 years of hospitality industry experience, has been appointed the General Manager at the Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road. In his new role, Amit will oversee the complete operations and management of the hotels, along with the senior leadership team. Amit excels in handling and supervising large staff and overseeing revenues with comprehensive experience in Operational planning, business strategy evaluation, concept creativity and guest interaction. Amit started his hospitality career in the year 2000 with The Oberoi Hotel and subsequently held multiple roles in culinary and operations with brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Leela, and…
