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Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 hotel brands, continues to propel its footprint in India with the opening of The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake. The hotel features 600 guestrooms with views of the Hiranandani skyline. “We are excited to bring the second Westin property to Mumbai. There is an increasing demand for wellness travel and The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake is set to expand the brand’s signature wellbeing offering to locals and global travellers,” said Neeraj Govil, Senior Vice President Operations, Asia Pacific excluding China. “The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake is set to be a part of Marriott International’s portfolio of 127 hotels in India and further compliments our commitment to growth in the region, bringing a diversified portfolio for different types of travellers.”   

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday met with Jyotiraditya Scindia, Civil Aviation Minister, representatives from travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors to discuss various banking-related issues. Travel, tourism and hospitality sectors are among the worst hit due to the COVID pandemic. The industry leaders from these sectors have been pitching for financial support from the government.

Tourism is designated as an industry, and as such, it will benefit from government tariffs and levies in accordance with Industry norms. On Wednesday, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot presented the state budget for the years 2022-23. According to him, the tourism and hospitality would be recognised as a separate industry in the state. The budget’s main focus was on jobs and healthcare.

Following a competitive review process, Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts has commissioned BRANDit, a specialist in tourism marketing, as its integrated marketing agency in India. The Residence by Cenizaro resort collection, with Maldives and Mauritius at the forefront, will help stakeholders and further enhance the brand’s presence in the India market. BRANDit will fortify Cenizaro’s sales, marketing and PR strategies with a brand-new outlook as part of its mandate. Henry Ngo, Chairman of Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts, said “We are pleased to welcome BRANDit as our new partner in India. We look forward to working with the team to increase visibility for The Residence by Cenizaro portfolio and drive operational growth across different target segments of Leisure, MICE and Celebration. India is a priority market for Cenizaro owing to a vast market size and accessibility to many of our resorts, especially Maldives and Mauritius.”

The #TwosDaySale is being offered for the first time in India at Crowne Plaza Chennai Adyar Park. This open-house event will be held at the hotel on Tuesday, February 22nd from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., when visitors may come and choose from a variety of special offers tailored for the occasion, including room stays, event packages, and restaurant eating specials. A birthday celebration stay on 22/2 for INR 2222 + taxes is one of the many interesting options available. Earn 22,000 IHG Reward Points for events booked on that day, plus buy two get two free buffet lunch coupons and a slew of other deals. These offers can be purchased on that day and used over the next two months.

With many people eager to get back on the road, new research from Bounce finds that the cheapest month to visit Jaipur is March. The study looked at the average nightly cost of a 3* hotel in 70 of the world’s most popular tourist sites, comparing both months of the year and days of the week. Jaipur is the second most cost-effective location in the world, with Dubrovnik, Croatia, in first position and Santiago, Chile, in third.

KB Kachru, Chairman Emeritus & Principal Advisor, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group & VP, HAI about the growth plans for RHG, shared, “Our resort and overall getaway locations are doing well because of domestic tourists. In the last two years domestic tourism has been a huge opportunity. We are growing at the rate of almost one hotel a month, both in opening and signing new deals.”

The travel services market share in India is expected to increase by USD 11.11 billion from 2020 to 2025, and the market’s growth momentum will accelerate at a CAGR of 11.55%. This travel services market research report of India provides valuable insights on the post COVID-19 impact on the market, which will help companies evaluate their business approaches. Furthermore, this report extensively covers market segmentation by service (domestic flight services, hotel accommodation services, rail ticket services, cab services, and others) and booking (online and offline).

Choice Hotels India adds another glorious property to its portfolio with Comfort Inn Coral River in Madhopur near Pathankot further strengthening its presence in the Punjab region after Patiala, Bhatinda, Amritsar, and Zirakpur. Strategically located at the meeting point of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir, Pathankot serves as the gateway to numerous popular tourist destinations including Dalhousie, Chamba, Kangra, Dharamshala, Mcleodganj, Jwalaji, and Chintpurni.   Mr. Vilas Pawar, CEO, Choice Hotels India, said, “Punjab has a huge potential for leisure and business propositions. The region is culturally rich and a favorite destination for tourists. Holding up with our promise to offer an international experience with warm hospitality at best value proposition strong, we are elated to add yet another property in the city of Pathankot”.   Mr. Dinesh Mahajan, Owner of Comfort Inn Coral River, a progressive Farmer, Environmentalist, Hotelier, and Horticulturist said, “We are proud of our association with Choice Hotels, and we endeavour to offer the best accommodation and service experience in the region. The USP of our resort is the location and the view. Together with Choice Hotels, we are set out to offer value for money accommodation with impeccable service   Comfort Inn Coral River showcases modern guest rooms with high standards of amenities, understanding the quintessential needs of the guests. With picturesque views of the river, an around-the-clock in-room dining facility, high-speed internet, a business center, laundry, and a host of other services, the hotel is ideal for business and leisure travelers.  

Suba Group is the first pan India hotel group to operationalize EVCS  (Electric Vehicle Charging Stations) on their premises. Electric Vehicles (EV) can now get a quick charge with the DC Fast Charging system at reserved parking areas on the property and get ready for their journey forward while guests enjoy the hospitality of Suba Group. You can have a quick refreshment and avail special F&B offers while your vehicles are getting recharged.