HOTELS

Sudesh Kumar Poddar, President, Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), claims that urging the government to bring more events and boost M!CE industry in the country will be his key focus, which will not only bring business to hotels across India, but will also create better tourism …

Atlantis Dubai has just launched its ultra-luxury Atlantis, The Royal, which gives travel agents one more reason to sell Dubai. Neil Shah, Director (Sales), Atlantis Dubai, who was in India recently, says India is among their top five source markets for Atlantis, The Palm and they expect good number of …

Pratima Badhwar, Head of Commercial India & South Asia, Accor, is excited about this year. ‘We will continue with the uptick from domestic markets and explore the potential of tiered cities this year,’ she adds. Hazel Jain Accor is “very excited” about 2023! This is going to be a great …

Hyatt is gearing up for an expansion in India, with plans to open hotels in tier II, III markets this year. Following successful opening of 10 hotels last year, the hotel group is set to open eight more hotels in 2023. It is also focusing on weddings and M!CE business …

Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, IHCL and President, Hotel Association of India (HAI) says they expect a huge positive, a development for the travel and tourism industry. He believes that the 6Ps of Planning, Place, People, Policy, Process and Promotion will make India a tourism power in …

Sarovar Hotels and Resorts has partnered with Louvre Hotel Group to expand their business. ‘We are taking our expansion to the next level by introducing the Louvre brands of Golden Tulip, Royal Tulip, Tulip Inn, and Campanile, in addition to our existing Sarovar brands,’ says Ajay Bakaya, Managing Director, Sarovar …

The Radisson Blu Hotel GRT Chennai, an iconic airport hotel catering to the upscale hospitality market of Chennai since 1998, has been relaunched as ‘The Finest New-age Luxury Hotel’. TT Bureau The Radisson Blu Hotel GRT Chennai is relaunching as the first post-pandemic hotel of Chennai in tune with the …

New Delhi: Cross Hotels & Resorts, in collaboration with Discova, are proud to announce the launch of new brand “Kaura”, and the first of its kind “Kaura Bali”.  This immersive village experience is located in the lush hills of Karangasem, East Bali and developed in harmony with the environment, in …

Being a part of the adventure industry is thrilling, says Akanksha Garg, Founder Director & CEO (Resorts), Waxpol Hotels and Resorts. She describes her journey from promoting her flagship resort in Sundarbans to the recognition extended by travel industry leaders. Janice Alyosius Giving women a voice in the tourism industry …

Fortune Hotels has gone through a face change from a business brand to a leisure and even wedding & M!CE brand today, while expanding its portfolio in pilgrimage destinations as well. Nisha Verma The hospitality business, says Dhananjay Saliankar, Head of Sales & Marketing – India for Fortune Hotels & …