HOTELS

85 hotels in pipeline for IHCL

Puneet Chhatwal, MD & CEO, IHCL, Chairperson, FAITH & President, HAI, offers insights into the fusion of art and science driving IHCL’s market expansion. He emphasizes on the strategic blend, highlighting the group’s growth trajectory. Janice Alyosius A balance of art and science defines The Indian Hotels Company Limited’s (IHCL’s) …

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Hotels to report 7-9% growth in ’25

Indian hotel industry expected to report 7-9% revenue growth in FY2025, says a report by Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency (ICRA). It predicts hotel occupancy to be at decadal highs in FY2025, while average room rates moving towards the peak of FY2008. TT Bureau The Indian hotel industry is …

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Luxury–the new mantra for M!CE

Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center emerges as a beacon of luxury and innovation in Bengaluru. With its state of the art facilities, strategic pricing, and commitment to personalized experiences, the property continues to set new standards in the hospitality industry, catering to a diverse range of guests …

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Classification imperative for hotels

Apart from infrastructure and industry status, ‘star classification’ is another key factor for the progress of hospitality industry. MP Bezbaruah, Secretary General, HAI, says linking ‘industry status’ incentives with ‘star classification’ will help elevate the service standards of hotels, as well as visitors’ confidence. Lipla Negi Infrastructure and industry status …

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BWH aims to cross 50-hotel mark

BWH Hotels announces the expansion of its aspirational brand World Hotels in India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Top leadership of the brand visiting India could be seen as a move to underline the brand’s trust in the strength of its Indian partner, Sorrel Hospitality, which will soon start pitching for …

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India third largest market for Sarova

With Sarova Hotels & Resorts gearing up to celebrate its 50th anniversary in April this year, Jimi Kariuki, MD,Sarova Hotels & Resorts, Kenya, delves into the brand’s history, its strong ties with India market, and strategies for the future. He also shares his views on the brand’s evolution, its focus …

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Puri’s first premium luxury resort

Swosti Group’s new venture Swosti Premium Beach Resorts is the first five-star premium luxury beach resort in Puri. Offering a complete coastal experience with beautiful rooms, mega conference facilities, wellness amenities, and diverse dining options, the property will open its doors in Sipasurubuli soon. JK Mohanty, CMD, Swosti Group, shares …

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‘Revamp India’s global campaign’

Phil Chung, CEO, Yasho Bhomi (Kinexin), highlights untapped opportunities and challenges India faces in maximizing its appeal on the global stage. He suggests that India needs to exhibit its multifaceted appeal to the world aggressively, including foreign recognition about India as an adventure destination. Janice Alyosius Expressing his view on …

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Kerala bets big on heli-tourism

Kerala has unveiled a number of groundbreaking products, including heli-tourism, at Kerala Tourism B2B Partnership meeting, held in Delhi recently. Sky Escapes, the heli-tourism project, will connect top destinations in the state to promote tourism. The initiatives are part of the government’s aggressive approach to increase domestic tourist footfall in …

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