HOTELS

Year 2022 will witness wedding groups and corporates eager to book international destinations since they have not been able to do so for past two years. Virtual and hybrid meetings will be the new normal until 2022, believes Hema Hariramani, Co-Founder & Director, Iskra Events & Celebrations. We are already …

Post-pandemic M!CE will be dominated by hybrid events, technological advancements and making sure that clients get to experience the hospitality and ease of doing meetings and conferences wherever they are, before we reach pre-pandemic levels, which may not be before 2023. Nisha Verma For Rohit Chopra, Regional Director of Sales …

Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South-West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, talks about the brand’s growth plans and ensuring it attracts business while maintaining the talent pool within the organisation. He also talks about trends and innovations that can keep the hospitality sector afloat in these times. Nisha Verma What are …

Set to open on August 2, 2021, Raffles Udaipur has plenty in store for guests. TRAVTALK gets in touch with its General Manager, Abhishek Sharma, who reveals what’s in store and how the property aims to cater to the growing market for luxurious hospitality in India while also fulfilling the …

Swosti Group will unveil the first five-star beach resort in Puri, Odisha, scheduled to open in October 2023. The 125-room property will have a bouquet of facilities and multiple venues for the MICE market. Puri has been selected by Swosti Group as it attracts a large number of tourists, and …

With its majestic temples, unique culture and traditions, and numerous beaches for surfing or relaxing, Bali is every traveller’s dream. So is Away Bali Legian Camakila by Thai hotel group Cross Hotels & Resorts. Nestled between Legian Beach and a bustling shopping and entertainment street, the hotel allows guests to …

Crowne Plaza Chennai Adyar Park has come up with a national campaign #Celebrationsbeyondgeographies, offering a hybrid weddings and socials experience for couples and their loved ones. The Crowne Meetings Team will be in tow to extend both on-ground and virtual assistance. Nisha Verma Crowne Plaza Chennai Adyar Park, along with …

The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace has announced the appointment of Mr. Deepak Verma as the Director of Sales and Marketing, spearheading the hotel’s business development, brand reputation and planning strategies to strengthen the positioning of the hotel. Deepak comes with a rich experience, spanning over 13 years, where he excelled in …

Amidst the several hotels, resorts, serviced residences and homestays mushrooming across the country, Earthaa Escapes comes as a breath of fresh air. Founded by Sehar Shamim along with Sanjay Wadhawan and US Jamwal, Earthaa has already opened its first homestay, in Mashobra. Nisha Verma For Sehar Shamim, the Earthaa Escapes …

A redevelopment project approved for the Emirates Old Trafford includes plans for a 1,025-seater stand, a heritage centre, and a new retail store. It also includes significant expansion of the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel. Lancashire Cricket has announced that the Club has received approval from Trafford Council for a new …