Author: HBI Staff | New Delhi
Dr. Nafees Haider Naqvi has been appointed as the Dean at the British Columbia College of Management. An accomplished senior-level hospitality and tourism leader with over two decades of experience as a successful business contributor and a leader, he has over the years extensively contributed to the education sector. In his previous roles, he has been responsible for setting up of new institutes, admissions, training and placement. He has maintained a very strong industry connection because of his influencing and well-built networking capability. His dedicated approach and achievements during his professional engagements have brought him lots of accolades. He has…
Radisson Blu Hotel New Delhi Dwarka partners with T-Tales to provide a range of organic wellness teas to choose from. One can also enjoy tea-infused desserts like Green tea tiramisu, Moroccan delight macaroons, Blueberry tea cake, Luscious hibiscus jelly with vedic tulsi panna cotta and more. Atrium is beautifully designed to ensure abundant natural light flooding in making it an ideal place for relaxed meetings over a cup of wellness tea. The present-day experience is designed to inspire an ideal alternative to traditional afternoon teas. Harkaran Singh Sethi, Associate Director, Operations, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group said, “We are excited to partner with T-Tales…
Lenzing Group announced its plan to bring its ‘TENCEL’ branded fibers for the hospitality industry in India to power the comfort and performance-driven category with environment-friendly materials. Lenzing has already been partnering with some of the leading home and furnishing brands and manufacturers in the country like D’décor, Welspun, Trident, Spread Home, etc. It works with some of the major international home décor brands such as Pottery Barn, Quilts, HOME, HEFEL, IKEA and West Elm to name a few. ‘TENCEL’ Home fibers are wood-based cellulosic fibers produced under environmentally responsible processes, offer long-lasting natural comfort and pure living environments. TENCEL…
Swiss luxury sanitaryware brand with more than 125 years of legacy, Laufen opened its display studio in Gurugram, Delhi NCR. Raimundo Garcia- Figueras, Senior Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Roca inaugurated the showroom in the presence of key stakeholders and employees. Laufen’s new product range which includes WCs, faucets, washbasins, bathtubs, etc. are showcased as part of the sprawling 5000+ sqft area of the Roca Display Studio. It is one of the six brands under the umbrella of Roca Group which also includes brands like Armani Roca, Johnson Suisse, Roca and Parryware. Known for precision, quality, design and sustainability in concept…
Considering the vast geographical size of India, the country requires more region-wise planning and strategy to push and promote golf tourism, suggested Peter Walton, President & Chief Executive, International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO). He said that India has to identify those golf courses which are export ready on a regional basis and has to create background stories and key messaging about those courses. Walton was delivering a keynote at the 8th Indian Golf & Turf Expo (IGTE) organised at the aegis of Golf Industry Association (GIA) in Delhi recently. As far as golf travellers are concerned, the quality…
Schneider Electric, world’s leading Digital Transformation of Energy Management and Automation company, has opened its first retail experience zone, ‘Xperience Point’ in Gurugram. The Xperience Point will host Schneider Electric’s entire suite of products that redefine homes and living spaces. These include a wide range of customisable switches with variety of colour plates, distribution board covers, protection devices as well as products that are digitised and connected to ensure sustainability and efficiency, while adding to the style and comfort quotient of a home. With an interactive product display and fully automated experience, Xperience Point will also help in training the…
After its successful foray into health-food QSR segment a year ago, Bagrry’s India, one of the leading brands in the health foods and breakfast cereals segment in India, will be exploring expansion of Bagrry’s Health Café brand to new areas in Delhi NCR and to other cities in the country. The company will be looking primarily offices, gyms and health clubs, hi-footfall transit points like airports, retail malls, etc. Currently, Bagrry’s Health Café has three kiosks in Delhi NCR – Fortis Hospital, KPMG Office, and one in a Retail Mall. Speaking to Hospitality Biz, Aditya Bagri, Director of the company…
American Grill brand, Weber, has introduced two new products into the India market. These products were showcased at the recently concluded international food and hospitality exhibition, AAHAR 2018 in New Delhi. A significant addition to their Indian portfolio is the Next Generation upright gas grill, Genesis II. The company has also introduced one of the most versatile electric grill, Q1400 to target the consumer market in the country. Genesis II gas grill is one of the recent additions to Weber’s international portfolio which is powered by very innovative GS-IV grilling engine. The grill comes with an independent grilling technology where…
The Indian Express on Monday reported that the restaurant industry in Mumbai and Bengaluru feels the impact of Goods and Services Tax (GST) has been largely positive, but lack of clarity on regulations remains a major hurdle, according to a survey. More than 70% of the restaurant owners in the two cities believed GST is a positive decision for the industry, while 68% businesses felt it will ease compliance since it is backed by technology, said the survey by Grant Thornton India, a leading assurance, tax and advisory firm. High rentals and difficulty in retaining experienced staff are key challenges…
According to a Business Standard report, fast-food major Yum! Brands which operates Pizza Hut and KFC restaurants in India, saw strong sales growth for the sixth straight quarter (October-December), pointing to recovery in food services. This is also the highest growth in six quarters for the two brands, indicating that their turnaround is on track, analysts tracking the market said. For the October December period, both KFC and Pizza Hut reported a system sales growth rate of 18% for India, the quarterly results declared by Yum! Brands on Thursday show. System sales growth is industry parlance for overall top line…
