HOTELS

Sarova eyes MICE, wedding biz

Sarova Hotels & Resorts is poised to expand its presence in the Indian market, shifting focus beyond leisure travel to tap into the growing demand for MICE and destination weddings. The group has made significant investments in cutting-edge technology. Hazel Jain Mita Vohra, Board Director, Sarova Hotels & Resorts, met …

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Swosti Puri targets high-end tourists

Under the leadership of JK Mohanty, CMD, Swosti Group, the brand is not just building hotels, it is transforming the tourism landscape of Odisha. With the inauguration of Swosti Puri, the city’s first 5-star hotel, the brand’s focus on high-end hospitality and sustainable tourism presents a much-needed boost. Nisha Verma …

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Infra boost for Bintan Resorts

Located just an hour’s ferry ride away from Singapore, Bintan Resorts is gearing up to reclaim its place among the Indian travellers. With significant infrastructure upgrades underway in Singapore, including a new international airport, the destination is highlighting its luxury offerings to tap into the vast potential of the Indian …

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Indians make 4% of Jumeirah’s clientele

With the commitment to offer authentic Arabian hospitality to its customers, Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel is adapting numerous strategies to further enhance its business in the Indian market and aims to attract more travellers from India’s growing tier II and III cities to Dubai in the coming year. Amita Pandey …

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‘Increase in hotel inventory must’

Hospitality leaders say keeping in view the demand, there is a need to add more hotels in the country. They stress the need for expanded infrastructure, rate parity, and balanced inventory, especially for weddings. Janice Alyosius The Indian tourism and hospitality sector is currently riding a wave of growth, driven …

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Mamaka by Ovolo brings Indian heat to Kuta Beach

Mamaka by Ovolo welcomes its newest culinary rockstar, Chef Anuj Kumar Ray. Hailing from the heart of India, Jabalpur, where the Narmada River flows and riverside cooking was his teenage playground, Chef Anuj has arrived and making waves with a bold mission; to take Indian cuisine to the next level …

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Hotel industry buoyant: Bakaya

Ajay K Bakaya, Managing Director, Sarovar Hotels, has clear-cut ideas about the future of the hotel segment. The seasoned campaigner says that the current Indian hotel environment is strongly domestic travel-oriented but moving ahead, there is a need for caution. Inder Raj Ahluwalia Ajay K Bakaya, Managing Director, Sarovar Hotels, …

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Swosti Puri elevates Odisha’s stature

Swosti Group announces the opening of Swosti Premium Beach Resorts in Puri, a landmark addition to Odisha’s luxury hospitality sector. This grand opening marks a significant step in establishing Odisha as a premier destination for MICE, blending the state’s rich cultural heritage with world-class amenities. TT Bureau Swosti Premium Beach …

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Recognition for sustainable hotels

Santosh Kumar, Country Head, Indian subcontinent & Indonesia, Booking.com, speaking at the launch of ‘How India Travels 2024 – The Inbound Edit’ report, underlines that they are taking bold steps in sustainable tourism and prioritising third-party certifications allowing eco-conscious travellers’ choice of sustainable accommodations. Surbhi Sharma Giving a brief about …

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Espire brings luxury and affordability in one hotel

Espire Hospitality Group announced the signing of an iconic hotel in the historic city of Ayodhya. A prominent player of Indian hospitality, Espire is set to make a significant impact on Ayodhya’s hospitality landscape with this project. The property, slated to open in Q4 2024, will feature a diverse range …

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