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.
Read More »“Overpriced hotel rooms are not selling any more; trend is leaning towards weddings outside India”
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.”
Read More »We are sometimes not toppers even after 96% occupancy; competition is so fierce: Deepak Kumar
Highlighting the competition in the hospitality market, Deepak Kumar, General Manager, Hilton Mumbai International Airport, said that the competition is so fierce and intense that even after achieving 96 per cent room occupancy, we are sometimes not toppers.”
Read More »In Asia, India has highest hotel occupancy with Mumbai reaching 101%, New Delhi at 97%: FCM
According to FCM, Global hotel occupancy in the first quater was 63.3% which is 96% recovered to 2019. In Asia, India had the highest occupancy with Mumbai reaching 101%, New Delhi at 97%, followed by China with Shanghai at 95%, and Beijing at 93%.
Read More »Average room rates are bound to grow, will remain high for the next 12-18 month: Zubin Saxena
Zubin Saxena, MD and Senior Area VP, Radisson Hotel Group said, “Demand for hotel rooms is very strong, and the supply for hotel rooms is somewhat stable that is what is pushing the average rates up. The average rates are bound to grow and remain this way for the next 12-18 month.”
Read More »We appeal to the MoT to start giving heritage monuments for weddings: Rajeev Jain
Lauding MOT’s the new wedding tourism campaign, Rajeev Jain, Founder & Director, Rashi Entertainment, “We appeal to the MoT to start giving heritage monuments for weddings. Why they have not allowed this is beyond my understanding. We want them to allow weddings at India Gate, Purana Killa, and Hyderabad’s Qutub Minar. This way, weddings will become more experiential and more sought after.”
Read More »A Hotelivate 2023 survey data reveals a clear upward trend in the average meeting space as the positioning level of hotels increases. This trend is primarily influenced by hotels with larger inventories having more meeting space (typically the upscale and upper upscale positioning). Globally, luxury positioned hotels tend to have minimal meeting space. That being said, luxury hotels in India, typically in leisure locations, have large meeting spaces to cater to large-scale Indian weddings.
Read More »WelcomHotel by ITC Hotels to be the venue for IATO’s 38th convention from 29 Sept to 2 Oct
WelcomHotel by ITC Hotels, Rama International, Aurangabad, will host the 38th IATO Annual Convention in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, from 29 September-2 Oct. The theme of this year’s convention is “Inbound Tourism and Emerging sustainable trends”.
Read More »Our goal is to build a hotel every four hours from north to south and west to east in India: KB Kachru
KB Kachru, Chairman Emeritus & Principal Advisor, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group shared that Radisson Group is setting its sights on growth and have a remarkable number of properties in the pipeline. “Our goal is to build a hotel every four hours both from north to south and from west to east,” he said.
Read More »Espire Hospitality Group expands its portfolio with the launch of ‘Country Inn Premier – The Prominence, Dehradun’
Espire Hospitality Group announced the opening of its second property under their upscale brand ‘Country Inn Premier’ in Uttarakhand, ‘Country Inn Premier – The Prominence, Dehradun’. Nestled in the foothills of majestic Himalayas, this upscale hotel offers a perfect blend of contemporary aesthetics and enriching experiences, coupled with the brand’s signature heartfelt hospitality. Strategically located on the Dehradun – Mussoorie road, overlooking the serene Malsi Forest and the awe-inspiring Himalayan range, ‘Country Inn Premier – The Prominence, Dehradun’ enjoys excellent connectivity to major Indian cities including Delhi NCR, Punjab, Lucknow, Mumbai, Gujarat and Bangalore. The hotel features 42 well-appointed modern rooms and suites, thoughtfully categorized into Classic Rooms, Club Premier Rooms, and Premier Suites. Guests opting for Club Premier rooms and Suites can enjoy exclusive Club Premier privileges, including early check-in and late check-out, ironing facility, complimentary minibar once during their stay, discount on food and beverages, and much more. Akhil Arora, Chief Executive Officer, Espire Hospitality Group commented on this important opening, “We are thrilled to open our second ‘Country Inn Premier’ hotel in the state capital of Uttarakhand. Dehradun has significantly evolved with modern times while maintaining its vintage charm. The place is the hotspot of many activities, hidden attractions and ardent foodies which makes it a perfect destination for our new launch. We eagerly await the opportunity to welcome guests to enjoy our offerings and experience the heartfelt hospitality we are renowned for.”
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