HOTELS

2017: A rollercoaster for the industry

Major setbacks like GST, liquor ban and demonetisation plagued the tourism and hospitality industry. Looking back, the who’s who from the fraternity speak on how they dealt with the issues. TT BUREAU Satpal Maharaj, Tourism Minister, Government of Uttarakhand 2017 was very optimistic for Uttarakhand tourism, as the 4-dhaam yatra …

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Every drop matters: Conserve

Radisson Blu Pune Hinjewadi has taken an initiative to promote water conservation. It now plans to organise medical and blood donation camps TT BUREAU Serving the community lies at the heart of Radisson Blu Pune Hinjewadi. The hotel’s team recently carried out activities under its ‘Blu Planet’ initiative which focuses …

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Marriott showcases 50 brands

Marriott Hotels showcased its 50 hotel brands from the South Asia region in Mumbai and Delhi to develop the market in the South Asia region. SHAHZAD NASIR Marriott Hotels hosted its first South Asia Market Place in Mumbai at the JW Marriott Hotel Juhu, Mumbai. The event witnessed the presence …

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jüSTa Sajjangarh to debut with 63 keys

jüSTa Hotels is set to open a five-star property—jüSTa Sajjangarh Udaipur with 63 keys and has plans to open another property in Delhi in 2018. TT BUREAU jüSTa Hotels witnessed a slow start to the first quarter of 2017 but from the second quarter onwards, business picked up well for …

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Offering hotel solutions 24×7

After covering the Middle East, India and Africa, 24x7Rooms.com is now exploring the immense potential that the European market has to offer. After making its mark in Middle East, the Indian subcontinent and Africa, 24x- 7Rooms.com is focusing on the European market. They opened the first European GSA branch in …

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Anchor offers Dusit’s hospitality globally

Anchor Destinations and Travel Management is a global wholesaler for Dusit Thani Resorts and Pathumwan Princess Resorts MBK in Bangkok. The year 2017 has been a great year for Anchor Destinations as the company recorded a growth of more than 40 per cent over last year. The company has added …

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JA strengthens its foothold

With a positive year in the Indian market, JA Resorts & Hotels is leaving no stone unturned in making the brand a known name amongst Indian travellers. NISHA VERMA For JA Resorts & Hotels, it has been a year of having representation in India and the going has certainly been …

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A bleak 2017, but 2018 offers hope

On the sidelines of PACE (PIHMAA Annual Conclave & Exchange) 2017, TRAVTALK finds out from prominent hoteliers in the country how the year 2017 has been so far for the industry and what they expect from the coming year. ANUPRIYA BISHNOI AND KANCHAN NATH K.B. Kachru, Chairman Emeritus & Principal …

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Understanding a new world order

Nakul Anand, Executive Director, ITC Hotels, at the recently-concluded FHRAI Annual Convention, shared his vision on how global trends are ushering in a technological era for travel and hospitality. Kanchan Nath Nakul Anand claims that with the rise of digital and mobile consumer usage, the control has completely gone into …

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The Residence expands portfolio

The Cenizaro group will make its first foray into Indonesia with a beautiful new opening in Bintan in February next year. It will offer guests a real flavour of Indonesia in a luxurious setting. TT BUREAU Having established successful properties in the Indian Ocean and North Africa, 2018 will see …

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