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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts announced the signing of a new property in Agra, the city of the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Set to open by 2025, the hotel will offer 205 rooms, including 44 suites. Guests can look forward to a luxurious experience that seamlessly blends world-class hospitality with the enchanting beauty of one of India’s most legendary destinations. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Shekhar Resorts , introducing the first Fairmont in the city of Agra.  “We are delighted to partner with Fairmont, an iconic luxury brand within the Accor Group. Given Accor’s expertise in luxury hospitality management and knowledge of the markets they operate in, we found Fairmont and Accor as the most adept partners to manage the upcoming Fairmont Agra. We believe that the property will stand out and elevate the luxury hospitality experience in Agra and northern India. We are excited to start our first partnership with Fairmont and Accor and to bring the most unique and memorable experiences to our guests,” says Anuj Jain, Director of Shekhar Resorts , Agra. Fairmont Agra’s strategic location is approximately two kilometres from the Taj Mahal, offering guests easy access to this renowned architectural achievement. Situated on the banks of the Yamuna River in the populous city of Agra, located in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, the hotel is just a two-hour drive from the bustling capital city of New Delhi. “This is a great addition to our brand portfolio,” says Mark Willis, CEO of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. “Fairmont Agra will be situated in one of the most awe-inspiring destinations in the world, and …

Karma Lakelands is organizing the Watermelon Fest at its property to welcome the summer. The relishing concoctions of the watermelon drinks are ready to quench the thirst.  They are providing a wide assortment of frosty and frothy cocktails, mocktails, and slurpees that are curated with an innovative blend by in-house mixologists. The property is located miles away from the hustle and bustle of the city and is lavishly spread across 235 acres.  It is pristine, pretty, picturesque, and a perfect weekend getaway for Delhi NCR locals. Karma Lakelands is an eco-sustainable resort where environmental sustainability and luxury are a single value proposition. It is a zero-waste resort and follows several practices to bring an ecological balance. As a resort, they strive to minimize their carbon footprint and execute initiatives and actions to reduce the use of energy and water while avoiding the use of plastic. Single-use products & not just plastics are ruthlessly minimized. Their restaurant Lake360 is the only restaurant in NCR that has a lakeside dining offering. Currently, the fest is hosted in other restaurants located within the property like: On Kourse, Pizza Bay, and AK’s Cocktail Bar. In order to beat the summer heat they are organizing “Watermelon Fest” on the property. In the fest, one can get to experience different mocktails and cocktails, with watermelon used as a base. “We like to curate freshest experiences for our guests. Our mixologists planned different concocts with this cool summer fruit. From slurpees to sorbets, mocktails to cocktails, there is something for every heart,” said, Aryadev Khurana, Director, Karma Lakelands. The cocktails like Murricane come with a mixture of Bourbon whiskey, watermelon juice and fresh herbs with a dash of …

Sumi Yashshree Hotels, a leading hospitality company, based in North East India, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kall Trip as its GSA for the Western & Southern India regions, effective 16th April 2023. The partnership will enable Sumi Yashshree Hotels to increase brand presence & grow revenue in West/South India and offer its unique hospitality services to a broader audience. Kall Trip is a well-known travel technology marketing company that specialises in providing customized hotel marketing solutions to its hotel clients since 2011. With a strong travel agent network, its own bulk email solution, and extensive experience in the travel tech industry, Kall Trip is wellequipped to to represent Sumi Yashshree Hotels in the West & South Indian market.”We are excited to partner with Kall Trip as our General Sales Agent for West & South India,” said Sadip Lama, MD of Sumi Yashshree Hotels. “Their expertise in the travel industry and proven track record of delivering exceptional services to their clients make them an ideal partner for us. We are confident that this partnership will help us to reach new heights and strengthen our presence in the West & South Indian market. As the General Sales Agent for Sumi Yashshree Hotels, Kall Trip Pvt. Ltd will be responsible for promoting and marketing the hospitality services of Sumi Yashshree Hotels to the travel trade and consumers in West & South India. They will also provide assistance to travel agents and tour operators in booking Sumi Yashshree Hotels for their clients, along with ground transportation services. Read more…

The Clarks Hotels & Resorts has made its debut in Dechu, A village in Rajasthan, with the Clarks Exotica, Dechu, earlier known as The Oasis Resort & Caamp. The destination is adorned with historical monuments, and golden sand. Clarks Exotica offers its guests a range of offerings, like a swimming pool, bar, and authentic Rajasthani delicacies. The impeccable service of Clarks Exotica truly welcomes you to experience the royalty of the bygone era.

KB Kachru, Vice President, HAI and Chairman Emeritus & Principal Advisor, South Asia Radisson Hotel Group, speaking at a recent interaction chaired by Minister of Tourism and Secretary, Tourism, said, “Given the local pull factor & ability of our domestic market combined with recent government policies, we can showcase our diversity to attract foreign investment.”

Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury along with The Leela Palace Bengaluru and The Leela Palace Delhi will host three food festivals focused on sharing as from 16 March 2023. They will take turns to host each other for three days and celebrate gastronomy in India and Mauritius. Standing at the crossroads of cuisines from various continents, Mauritian cuisine is a treasure trove that draws its riches from its diversity. Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury has a strong Indian inspiration and it was only natural to partner with a leading institution to enhance this legacy. The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts are regarded as the epitome of fine Indian cuisine with iconic settings in fantastic locations in Bengaluru, Delhi, Jodhpur and Udaipur. Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury will be hosted in India by Le Cirque Restaurant, The Leela Palace Delhi from 16 to 18 March and Le Cirque Restaurant, The Leela Palace Bangalore from 23 to 25 March. It will subsequently welcome the teams from The Leela Palace, the reference for fine cuisine and luxury in India, at the iconic gourmet restaurant of Mauritius, La Goélette, from 6 to 8 April. The menu will feature an array of flavours curated by Royal Palm’s Executive Chef, William Girard, with new culinary signatures blending contemporary French cuisine with fresh, delicate notes from the Mauritian terroir. For his part, Chef Purushotham Naidu from The Leela Palace is considered a legend not only for his cooking style but also for his encyclopedic knowledge of South Indian cuisines.

Sri Lanka based Granbell Hotels (4 Star) and Le Grand (Luxury) situated in Colombo and Galle respectively, appoints Intrepid Marketing & Communications as their representative to establish their presence in India through sustained sales, marketing and communications initiatives to further accelerate record of Indian visitors. Nestled in the heart of the crowning jewel of Sri Lanka’s colonial past, Le Grand Galle offers the majestic grandeur of a Galle hotel. It provides an array of leisure activities for guests including river safari, culinary demonstration, and Galle Fort tour that ensures an exposure to Sri Lanka’s authentic culture. Meanwhile, Granbell Hotel, Colombo, which opened its doors to visitors in early May last year, offers a combined experience of Japan’s high-quality service standards with Sri Lanka’s globally acclaimed hospitality. Collectively, the hotels are a reflection of Sri Lanka’s most coveted leisure and luxury experiences and beckons Indian travellers exploring a serene sojourn. Both properties are owned by leading Japanese company Belluna Co. Ltd, which is listed on the Tokyo stock exchange. The company has seven Granbell Hotels and one Le Grand hotels based in Japan and manages properties in Japan as well as in Maldives. Commenting on the association with Intrepid Marketing & Communications, Mr. Hiroshi Yasuno, CEO Belluna, said, “We are delighted to tie up with Intrepid Marketing & Communications to strengthen foothold of Granbell Colombo & Le Grand Galle, in India. India is a key market for us and generating the maximum revenue from India is our goal. Having two properties in pivotal geographical locations in the country, it’s important that we ensure that we have a strong presence in the Indian market. With the experience Intrepid possesses with Sri Lanka …

Ajay Bakaya Managing Director, Sarovar Hotels and Resorts said, “Our expansion will follow a two-pronged approach, and our expansion plans are not limited to India but extend globally which includes the opening of two hotels in 2023, one in Kampala, Uganda, and the other in Hargeisa, Somaliland.” 

Puneet Chhatwal – MD & CEO – Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), has said that they have tried very hard for the infrastructure status. “We have succeeded with getting the industry status in many states, but we still have a long way to go and getting full infrastructure status at the central level,” he said.

According to JLL’s latest Hotel Momentum India (HMI) Q4, 2022, Bengaluru emerged as the RevPAR growth leader in Q4 2022 with 110.6% growth over Q4 2021, followed by Mumbai and Delhi with a YoY growth of 105.3% and 94.3% respectively.