1589 Hotels organised a special evening titled ‘Winter is Coming’ for travel agents in New Delhi where they networked and shared their plans with the industry. TT BUREAU 1589 Hotels recently organised a get-together for travel trade in New Delhi, titled, ‘Winter is Coming’. The event was organised to touch …
Read More »North top priority for Hotel 6
Located in Chandigarh, Hotel 6 has evolved to cater to all segments including MICE and leisure. While its focus remains pan-India, the business hotel’s immediate priority is the northern region. TT BUREAU The 175-key hotel – Hotel 6 – has a healthy mix of guests from all segments which includes …
Read More »Cygnett Lite now in Katra
Sarbendra Sarkar, Managing Director & Founder, Cygnett Hotels & Resorts, talks about the challenges, profits and expansion plans of the hotel. TT BUREAU Trying to cater the right product to the right audience, Sarbendra Sarkar, Managing Director and Founder, Cygnett Hotels & Resorts shares his plans on expanding the business. …
Read More »ITDC bullish on travel and training
Piyush Tiwari, Director (Commercial & Marketing), India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), speaks with TRAVTALK on the PSU’s focus on The Ashok Hotel and how they are planning to develop and promote other divisions under its wings. TT BUREAU MICE being a big part of ITDC’s success, how are you working …
Read More »Punjabi flavours aplenty at Ranjitvilas
Ranjitvilas offers a distinct flavour of world-class hospitality while remaining deeply rooted to its Indian Punjabi heritage. Sanjeev K Nayar, General Manager, WelcomHeritage Hotels, tells TRAVTALK about this unique farm stay and their focus on attracting domestic tourists to the property. KARISHMA KHANNA What distinguishes Ranjitvilas from other hotels in …
Read More »Going beyond the usual experiences
Jaswinder Narang, Complex General Manager, Sheraton Grand Pune Bund Garden Hotel and Le Méridien Mahabaleshwar Resort & Spa, gives his take on the hospitality industry in Pune and how the group is making its mark with new hotels popping up every now and then. HARSHAL ASHAR FROM PUNE Tell …
Read More »Concrete foundation for students
Former Managing Director and Regional Vice President of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, South Asia and industry veteran, Dilip Puri, has announced his new education venture – Indian School of Hospitality (ISH), with a promise to reimagine hospitality education in India. KANCHAN NATH How are you going to bridge the gap …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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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