Digital transformation in the hospitality industry is now firmly embedded in the daily activities of hospitality businesses, with some new and emerging trends on the rise. TT Bureau The hospitality industry is adjusting to the new normal and noticing an increase in new trends. Vikram Cotah, CEO, GRT Hotels and …
Read More »Summit to launch new property in Goa
Summit Calangute Resort & Spa’s first establishment in Goa is all set to open this month. The 80-room property, situated near Calangute Beach, the flagship beach of Goa, promises visitors to offer distinctive brand of premium comfort. TT Bureau After establishing pristine properties in enthralling hill stations like Darjeeling, Kalimpong …
Read More »Marriott expands its horizon
With domestic boom in the Indian hospitality sector, Marriott hotels and resorts in cities have been witnessing occupancy between 90 and 95 per cent, says Arun Kumar, Market Vice President- North India, Nepal and Bhutan, Marriott. He also shares plans to further boost business in India and Bhutan markets. Nisha …
Read More »Aggregators penalised, Hospitality wins
Competition Commission of India (CCI) recently levied penalties of `392 crore on MMT-Go and Oyo after finding them in contravention of the law. Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) terms the order a big win for the hospitality industry against the dominance of aggregators. TT Bureau Based …
Read More »Jumeirah gears up to attract Indians
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts prepares for strong growth from India with ongoing enhancements across the world. Alexander Lee, Chief Commercial Officer, Jumeirah Group, talks about their expansion plan, including opening of new hotels to attract Indian tourists globally. TT Bureau Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts, a global luxury hospitality company and …
Read More »Revenge buying propels wedding biz
Wedding Travel Show 2022 brought together the two driving forces of the wedding industry, planners and hoteliers, in the serene beauty of Dehradun, where the session on ‘Confluence of Wedding & Hotel Industries’ witnessed a frank and lively discussion with panellists on pertinent topics related to the industry, ranging from …
Read More »Cross Hotel & Resorts appoints new Cluster General Manager in Bangkok
New Delhi: Cross Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce another important appointment in Thailand. Christopher Cribbs has been appointed the new Cluster General Manager of Itz Time Hua Hin Pool Villas by Cross Collection, an all-pool villa resort in a tranquil setting in Hua Hin, and Haven’t Met Bangkok …
Read More »Cross Hotels and Resorts announces new conscious travel initiatives
New Delhi: While everyone deserves a break over the holidays, it is difficult not to be concerned about our impact on the environment in the current climate, given all the news about how traveling is damaging our fragile world. The good news is that we can still enjoy a well-earned …
Read More »Clarks Group expands in Sri Lanka
Hotel Group opens The Albatross Golf Resort in Kandy. With the Sri Lankan government pushing tourism, coming days will witness a further increase in tourism, says Rahul Deb Banerjee, Vice President, The Clarks Hotels & Resorts. TT Bureau The Clarks Hotels & Resorts has strengthened its footprints in Sri Lanka …
Read More »‘Good demand in tier III, IV cities’
Tekla Maira, Regional Director (Sales–India), Banyan Tree, who has championed untapped potential in tiered cities, talks about her focus areas and the hotels she is promoting in the Indian market. Hazel Jain Tekla Maira, Regional Director (Sales – India), Banyan Tree, has taken over the responsibility to promote five key …
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