HOTELS

‘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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Bintan eyes MICE, sports events

With VFS Global as its India representative, Indonesia’s Bintan Resorts is expecting to ride the wave of sporting events to attract more Indians. This will be alongside the mainstay segments of leisure, MICE and weddings. With easy visas and its own airport coming up by 2027, the destination could really …

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A perfect venue for all things MICE

Romie Dutt, Executive Director, Aamby Valley City and Hotel Sahara Star, highlights key points of why Hotel Sahara Star makes for a perfect for all things MICE, whether it is a corporate event or a wedding. The property also aligns with the vision of eco-conscious events and implements energy-efficient infrastructure …

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Bintan keen to tap tier II, III cities

Indonesia’s Bintan Resorts has partnered with VFS Global with an aim to enhance the visibility and appeal of Bintan Island among Indians. GB Srithar, Head of Tourism Services at VFS Global, shares an outline of the strategy. Hazel Jain Leveraging VFS Global’s extensive network across India in all major and …

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Taj bonanza for IATO members

Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) unveils a series of strategic initiatives to enhance collaboration between the hospitality and tourism sectors. The announcements, made by the MD & CEO, Puneet Chhatwal, underscore IHCL’s commitment to driving growth and innovation, ensuring a unified approach that benefits both sectors and enhances the overall …

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