Author: Tejaswini Paranjape
Global food trade fairs, Anuga Select India and Anuga FoodTec India 2024, organized by Koelnmesse, have made a dominant debut in India, setting new benchmarks for excellence and innovation in the food and beverage industry. The inaugural day of these landmark exhibitions witnessed a remarkable gathering of industry leaders, pioneers and decision-makers, who engaged with a curated agenda designed to propel transformative growth and advancements. A highlight of the day was the unveiling of the Innovative TrendZone, featuring three cutting-edge brands – The Misfits, Joyspoon, and Krunchillo – handpicked from 60 nominations, showcasing the future of the industry. The inaugural…
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, has been recognized as the Master of Risk in Brand & Social Media Risk Managementat the India Risk Management Awards 2024 by CNBC TV18 and ICICI Lombard. This award across industries, highlights IHCL’s leadership and excellence in managing and mitigating risks. S Y Raman, Vice President – Group Internal Audit, IHCL said, “We are delighted to receive the recognition for managing risk in brand and social media. IHCL remains committed to implementing best-in-class practices to navigate the complexities of the modern business environment.” The India Risk Management Awards recognise and honour organisations…
Indian retreat and ‘vacation rentals’ destination Jade Hospitainment, offers one-of-its-kind hospitality experiences such as retreat on the move, garden conferencing, chef on call, submerged dining and personalized culinary. Aakansh Koundinya, Director, Jade Hospitainment Pvt. Ltd. throws some light on how the vacation rentals have transformed from being merely the holiday homes to personalised experiential spaces in conversation with Tejaswini paranjape. How was the journey as pioneers of Luxury Vacation Homes? What sparked the idea of venturing into this space? Consumers are now in favor of Private & Exclusive Vacation Homes over traditional hotels and resorts. The shift is driven by…
Women in hospitality have succeeded in carving their own niche in the hospitality landscape. They have evolved as better leaders over the period of time, making the sector all the more inclusive than before with their persistent efforts and inherent qualities as women. It would not be wrong to say that the hospitality industry capitalises on the very fact that being kind, gentle and hospitable comes naturally for women. Their contribution has been immense in making the field more attractive and less vulnerable for the future generations. In a free-wheeling discussion with regards to evolution of hospitality sector on the…
According to the media reports, Eco Hotels and Resorts is targeting more than 2,000 hotel rooms under its operations by March 2025. Earlier this month, the company inked an initial pact with Vitizen Hotels Ltd (VHL) to acquire a 100 per cent stake of VITS in the VHL. With this acquisition, Eco Hotels and Resorts will operate 20 hotels with around 1,200 rooms. At present, Eco Hotels and Resorts does not have any hotel rooms under its operations. Speaking with PTI, Vinod K Tripathi, Executive Chairman , Eco Hotels and Resorts, said, “This breakthrough moment is marked by the signing…
India’s uniquely crafted and neighbourhood oriented hangout space SOCIAL chose to launch its 50th outlet in the hi-tech of Hyderabad by the name Mindspace SOCIAL. Mayank Bhatt, CEO, Impresario, explains the journey of SOCIAL, how it captures the essence of socio-cultural fabric of the community through its pincode strategy to grow its business across India in conversation with Tejaswini Paranjape. Recently launched outlet in Hyderabad is 50th SOCIAL outlet all over India, how special is it in terms of operations and design? Impresario Entertainment & Hospitality’s commitment to innovation and excellence spans nearly 22 years, with these two pillars driving…
Bengaluru-based Uravu Labs produces sustainable water using their exclusive technology, which operates on absolute renewable energy. This innovative process extracts moisture from the air and transforms it into water. Consequently, their bottles can serve as an endless water source, offering a sustainable solution in the hospitality landscape of India. Swapnil Shrivastav, Cofounder, Uravu Labs, explains how his technology gained a solid recognition across various Hotels and Beverage companies in conversation with Tejaswini Paranjape. Please tell us more about your business strategies for the hospitality and beverage industry. Uravu achieved rapid scalability, progressing from 5 LPD to 3000 LPD, with successful…
Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa appointed Saptarshi Biswas as their new General Manager recently. Biswas holds an experience of 19 years in the hospitality industry. His tenure includes pivotal roles at The Imperial New Delhi and The Leela Palace New Delhi, before joining the Marriott family in 2014. Throughout his career at Marriott International, he has progressed through several properties, such as JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar, Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield, The Westin Chennai Velachery, and The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace, culminating in his most recent role as Hotel Manager at The Westin Gurgaon. Originally from Kolkata, Biswas not only brings…
