HOTELS

Marriott recently hosted MCUBE (Marriott Meetings Matter), its signature MiCE event, at the newly-opened JW Marriott Jaipur Resort & Spa. The event brought together the largest corporate and professional conference organisers under one roof to enhance synergies and strengthen partnerships. TT Bureau MCUBE, a two-day conclave, provided an opportunity for …

The 400-year-old Fort Dhariyawad in Udaipur is now run by the descendants of Prince Sahasmal who ensure that guests are treated like royalty. TT Bureau Dhariyawad was founded in the middle of the 16th century by royal prince Sahasmal, the grandson of Maharana Pratap, the legendary hero of Mewar, Udaipur. …

Souvenir has seen 15 per cent growth in revenue and 79 per cent occupancy throughout its hotels in Jaipur. The company also plans to launch new hotels in places like Raja Park, Jaysinghpura and Kukas. TT Bureau Souvenir Hotels has four properties in Jaipur—Souvenir Prime, Souvenir Pride, Souvenir Peppermint and …

Having registered 84% company-wide occupancy in FY17-18, Tom Welbury, VP Strategy, Bloom Hotel Group, is targetting 20% growth this year. TT Bureau Q Tell us about the brand. The Bloom brand was conceptualized in conjunction with several industry experts ranging from university professors to leading architects. Its mission over the …

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts’ hotel in Gandhinagar will be the first luxury hotel in India to be constructed at the airspace of a railway station. Kanchan Nath With the latest addition of Mahatma Mandir and The Leela Gandhinagar to the group’s portfolio, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts …

Spree Hotels aims to grow to 30 properties within this year and introduce the unique Spree experience founded on its ‘Do More’ philosophy of service, to many more travellers across India. TT Bureau Bengaluru-based Spree Hospitality has tied-up with Mangala International hotel, marking its foray into the Coimbatore market. With …

Attended by over 1200 delegates, AccorHotels Showcase 2018 was recently held in Mumbai and Delhi. The event was packed with networking sessions where attendees discovered the group’s newest offerings, discovered accommodation trends and met with hotel representatives from across the region. Anupriya Bishnoi AccorHotels Showcase 2018 witnessed participation from 35 …

Held in Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai recently, Hyatt Fair is the most comprehensive annual gathering of travel trade professionals, and meeting planners, Sunjae Sharma, Vice President, Operations, Hyatt India, enlightens us about the relevance of the roadshow and performance of the brand in the country. Anupriya Bishnoi Q Tell us …

The maiden edition of Très RARE, in Delhi, recorded over 100 Indian destination management companies and 30 foreign tour operators over two days. TT Bureau Instituted by RARE India, Très RARE is a showcase of the finest boutique hotels, lodges, hideaways, camps and retreats in India, Nepal, and Bhutan. The …

Marriott’s Global Sales Mission is an opportunity for  partners and customers for alliances. Ramesh Daryanani, Vice President, Global Sales—Asia Pacific (excluding Greater China), tells us more… Anupriya Bishnoi Q Tell us about the Sales Mission. The roadshow (Global Sales Mission) provides a platform to hoteliers across the world to meet …