Author: HBI Staff | Mumbai
Indian whiskey brand Woodsmen Mountain Whiskey has successfully raised INR 12.5 crores in a Series A funding round, led by Ahmedabad-based Finfirst Group and Anthill Ventures. According to a press release, this funding round also saw participation from various investors, including Nikhil Vora, Managing Partner at Sixth Sense Ventures, Chaitanya Rathi, former COO of Sula Vineyards, and Shantanu Deshpande, Founder of Bombay Shaving Co. Additionally, existing investors like Nitin Kaushal and Chakradhar Gade, the founders of Country Delight, doubled down on their investments. A significant aspect of this funding round is the 10% participation from the core team of Ginglani…
Owner of five-star hotel Jehan Numa Palace, Nadir Rashid, shot himself to death at his house in Shyamala Hills locality of Bhopal in the early hours of Monday, the police said. As per police reports, 72-year-old Rashid was suffering from depression and thus, took the extreme step at his house. More details are awaited in the case, which shall come to fore after probe, said police officials. Source: The Free Press Journal
Simpl announced an expansion of its partnership with Zomato, to integrate its 1-Tap Checkout with Zomato Gold, Intercity Legends and Zomato Everyday. This is intended to enhance convenience for millions of customers across the country while improving conversions, and increasing average order value apart from driving user retention among other areas on the platform. This expansion is also in line with Zomato’s larger vision of bringing better food for customers, conveniently. Through these integrations, millions of new and existing customers are expected to use Simpl’s 1-Tap Checkout on Zomato to fulfil an array of needs, thereby expanding the serviceable user…
Leading adventure travel company Intrepid Travel organised a special visit of its founder & Chairman Darrell Wade to highlight the company’s 2030 strategy and importance of India as a destination to their plans recently. As part of its commitment to its global teams, Intrepid Travel’s Co-founder and Chairman, who are based in Australia, are travelling to every one of the company’s 27 country offices this year to meet with Intrepid’s team and stakeholders with the aim to introduce the company’s 2030 Strategy. Intrepid Travel- India currently employs 30 staff, 75 local trip leaders and operates 800 trips across the country.…
Bag2Bag Hotels and Homes, an innovator in the hospitality landscape, proudly announces the launch of its groundbreaking generative AI- “Bano”. As the first startup to implement such advanced technology in the realm of accommodation services, Bag2Bag is poised to revolutionize the way travellers experience online hotel booking. Bano represents a significant milestone in Bag2Bag’s commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions. This cutting-edge Bag2Bag’s AI is designed to enhance the overall guest experience, providing personalized suggestions and seamless interaction throughout the booking process. “Bag2Bag Hotels and Homes is thrilled to introduce Bano, Bag2Bag’s AI. With Bano, we aim to elevate the…
Bullish on potential tourist arrivals from India, Singapore is focusing on increasing its hospitality infrastructure such as hotel rooms, according to a senior tourism official here. Before the pandemic-induced lockdown, Singapore had received 1.4 million tourists from India in 2019. It then recovered to 1.1 million in 2023. With two offices in Mumbai and Delhi, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) promotes Singapore attractions as a holiday destination aggressively in India, Poh Chi Chuan, Executive Director of Exhibitions & Conferences at the STB told PTI. With two offices in Mumbai and Delhi, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) promotes Singapore attractions as…
Nirvana Works International has officially announced the launch of Wise Monkey Indian Spiced Rum – a new addition to their lineup of unique blends. After the success of their limited batch release, the purely-molasses based rum garnered quite the attention from rum fanatics. The latest offering from the award-winning brand brings in a truly Indian experience to add on to your bar collections. With an all-organic spices’ infusion, the rum pays homage to the lesser credited land that celebrates both rum and spices – India. Speaking of the product, Jagdeep Singh, Director of Nirvana Works, said, “This blend has been…
Independent hotel operators and giant global chains are increasingly linking up in franchise agreements as high-interest rates have slammed the hospitality industry, slowing down new hotel construction. For big chains, new franchise agreements from conversions keep investors happy by opening new hotels in the short term. Meanwhile, independent, unbranded hotels like switching to franchise agreements because it gives them greater access to potential bookings and cheaper financing from lenders. “Historically, global conversions have been 10% to 20% of the rooms entering the system, today it is probably closer to 40%,” said Patrick Scholes, Truist equity analyst. For U.S.-based Marriott International…
Goibibo has unveiled its latest programme the Student goPass recently. Conceptualised to cater to the unique needs of the vast student population in India, this goPass empowers students with enhanced travel experiences on a budget that aligns with their dynamic, fast-paced lifestyle and aspirations. This will be a sustained intervention from the brand encompassing affordable propositions across various travel categories across domestic hotels, flights, buses, and international hotels and flights. Raj Rishi Singh, Chief Marketing Officer, Goibibo, said “India has a student population of over 15 crores, a large portion of whom migrate within the country and internationally for education,…
JW Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort and Spa hosts a “Holi Special Menu,” inviting guests to embark on a culinary journey amidst the resort’s lush surroundings. The menu features a wide range of delights including a Thandai Bar and thematic drinks to awaken the senses. Interactive elements such as herbal color play and expertly crafted cocktails by mixologists Leo & Lalit promise to elevate the festivities. Brunch, served from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, offers both alcoholic and non-alcoholic packages, catering to all preferences. Guests are welcomed to immerse themselves in this sensory-rich experience at “Hues of Flavor” on March 25th,…
