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Espire Hospitality Group unveils its new resort, ‘ZANA Forest Resort, Ranthambore’, located close to the Ranthambore National Park and Tiger Reserve, home to the magnificent Bengal tiger. It is the group’s second resort under their newest brand, ‘ZANA – Luxury Escapes’ that launched in September last year. Located at a 3 hours drive from Delhi NCR and just 1 km from the Sawai Madhopur Railway Station, ‘ZANA Forest Resort, Ranthambore’ is the ultimate destination to experience unhindered opulence and a deep connection with nature.  The newly unveiled resort is a tasteful amalgamation of traditional architecture and modern aesthetic, a contemporary take to immerse travellers in the local beauty and distinct character of the destination. Featuring 20 tastefully designed cottages and rooms that merge effortlessly into the lush surroundings, the resort offers a variety of exclusive activities like golf putting, tennis court, badminton court, velcro football, football billiards, karaoke, movie under the stars, yoga, cycling and much more, perfect for the much desired break. The all-day multi-cuisine diner ‘Mayfair’ is a place to sit back and relish an unmatched menu that is nourishing and delectable. The outdoor dining spaces on the other hand, are simply picture-perfect and best suited for magical dining experiences.   Akhil Arora, Chief Executive Officer, Espire Hospitality Group, said,  “We are extremely thrilled to add this ultimate forest resort that offers stunning accommodation and exclusive offerings. In line with the ZANA philosophy, we have created experiences that are new to the Indian hospitality landscape and will give our guests many stories to tell and reasons to return. This launch marks a significant milestone for our ZANA portfolio’s expansion and will be followed by two more openings in Kasauli and Rishikesh …

“To boost brand presence; Radisson Hotel Group have signed agreements for 11 new hotels in upcoming key & emerging cities like Hyderabad, Bangalore, Ujjain, Raipur, Sonamarg, Manali, Kerala, and Visakhapatnam,” highlights Zubin Saxena, MD & Area Senior VP – South Asia

Despite increase in room tariffs, India records 58 per cent increase in the number of nights booked in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi/NCR, Dharamsala, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Pune in first quarter of 2023 than 2022, states a FCM report.

The newly opened exquisite resort, Amari Raaya Maldives, operated by ONYX Hospitality Group, a reputable force in Southeast Asia’s hospitality industry with over five decades of hospitality management experience that delivers unparalleled experiences in a dynamic and competitive market, meeting the ever-evolving demands of travelers, is celebrating the launch of its very first maai spa, which opened on August 1, 2023. To mark this occasion, the resort is offering an exclusive holistic wellness package titled ‘Reconnect Mind, Body, and Soul.’ This package is designed to support the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of guests while igniting creativity through a series of thoughtfully tailored experiences. The exclusive wellness package starts with daily sunrise or sunset yoga and healthy smoothies at the much-loved Amaya Food Gallery. Included in the package is a private dinner at watch tower, one of the remnants of Seb’s castaway story that is converted to a private dining and star gazing venue. The private watch tower dinner will serve nutritionally balanced wholesome meal including vegan option by the resort’s renowned chefs. Guests will also receive a 120-minute signature massage at maai spa, using the signature algae massage oil; that detoxifies, nourishes and releases muscle tension and a mini revitalization facial for softer and smoother skin. Guests are also invited to explore their creativity side by taking a private art therapy session at the resort’s art zone and complete the pot pourri of wellness experiences by enjoying a USD 20 resort credit at UNO Salon that caters to luxury beauty services at Amari Raaya Maldives. Reconnect Mind, Body and Soul starts with USD 882++ per villa per night for 03 nights stay at our cosy villas together with special …

Zubin Saxena, Managing Director & Area Senior Vice President – South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group said, “By 2025, we aim to double our presence in the country with the addition of approximately 150 hotels and resorts. We have signed our first Radisson Collection property in Hyderabad, set to be operational by 2026. We also have 12 hotels in the pipeline across India, including cities like Raipur, Jamshedpur, Vadodara, and Chandrapur.”

Parveen Chander, Executive Vice President, Executive Vice President – Sales & Marketing, has communicated that Mumbai will see two major hotel opening this year – a 371 keys flagship Ginger at the Mumbai Airport and an eco-sensitive designed hotel Taj The Trees in Vikhroli               

Great Plains, the iconic eco-tourism company, has opened Sitatunga Private Island, a water-based Réserve-Collection Safari Camp in the upper reaches of Botswana’s Okavango Delta. Built on a raised, wrap-around railway sleeper private deck, Sitatunga Private Island can accommodate a maximum of four adults in two separate and stunning private suites. The spacious double-bedroom Sitatunga Private Island Suite hosts four adults or a family of two adults and up to three children, offering a total footprint of approximately 607m2. Sitatunga Private Island can host up to eight guests in total sharing the two suites and the two-bedroom Sitatunga Private Island Suite. Constructed almost entirely of recycled materials, breathing new life into old treasures, the new camp offers discerning explorers a ‘slow safari’ experience that is as sustainable as it is luxurious. Each of the two guest suites, as well as the 2-bedroomed Sitatunga Private Island Suite comes complete with an indoor lounge, gorgeously appointed bathrooms with baths and separate showers, a private deck with outdoor lounging and seating areas as well as a private pool with expansive views over the lagoon that stretches in front of the camp itself. Sitatunga Private Island will provide guests with the most authentic ‘Robinson Crusoe’-inspired experience and a refuge for the soul in the Okavango Delta. Dereck Joubert, CEO of Great Plains, says, “Sitatunga Private Island is unlike any other Great Plains property, pushing the eco-design boundary in a remote region in Botswana whilst also offering the highest level of hospitality and accommodation. It is also one of the few locations in the world where one can still see sitatunga, the rare aquatic antelope, from camp and by boat, which is the main activity here in …

Bhavik Sheth, CEO, Evoke Experiences, during roadshow announced, “The company is planning on launching 10 more properties across the country in the next financial year to further attract and entice people to their destinations.

Accor signs 30 new properties throughout Asia in June & July 2023. The group continues to expand its dominance across strategic markets with 7,600+ rooms set to be added to the portfolio across its premium, midscale & economy division.

Rajeev Jain, Founder & Director, Rashi Entertainment said, “Unfortunately, trend is leaning towards destination weddings out of India. The hotel rates that were skyrocketing for the last one-and-a-half years have come down a little, overpriced hotel rooms are not selling any more.”