Category Archives: Hotels

Tourism sector has to go digital and green to remain relevant: Amitabh Kant

Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog has said that the travel, tourism and hospitality industry have to go digital and green to convert the crisis into opportunity. He highlighted that this is important for attracting capital as well as enhance valuation. Kant was addressing the hoteliers at the HICSA Hotel investment conference in Delhi. The global pandemic will demand radical changes the way businesses are operated. Europe will be putting rigorous restrictions on unsustainable travel beyond 2026. The travel tourism industry have to take those as challenges and change themselves by going green, Kant said.

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Marriott International signs on 22 new hotel agreements in South Asia during the pandemic

Marriott International president Asia Pacific (excluding Greater China) Rajeev Menon said: “In a highly unpredictable year, these signings are a testament to Marriott International’s resilience and agility in driving strong growth within a hospitality landscape that continues to evolve,” commented. “It is a sign of confidence from our owners and franchisees who have been an integral part of our growth journey. We are grateful for their continued support and trust in the power of our brands as we continue to welcome back travellers.”

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Zone Palace Phalodi announced in Rajasthan

Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels has announced the signing of a heritage hotel – Zone Palace Phalodi in Rajasthan under its upscale social catalyst brand, Zone by The Park. Popularly known as the ‘Salt City’, Phalodi is a town in Jodhpur district, famous for its rich culture, whose history can be traced back to the 15th century. The hotel is undergoing a phased upgradation and will be all set to welcome guests this winter season. Vikas Ahluwalia –General Manager and National Head –Zone by The Park Hotels said, “We are extremely delighted to add the unique heritage hotel to our brand, strengthening our commitment towards Rajasthan and Domestic Tourism, and bolstering our presence along with Zone by The Park Jaipur and Zone by The Park Jodhpur. We are raring to welcome guests and offer a slice of Zone hospitality in the region again.”

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Crown Plaza celebrating ‘World Tourism Day’ with food festival ‘The Culinary Renaissance.’

Edesia, the global cuisine restaurant at Crowne Plaza New Delhi is hosting a one of its kind food fest ‘The Culinary Renaissance’ to celebrate the occasion of ‘World Tourism Day’. This week-long festival attempts to celebrate tourism’s ability to drive inclusive development and the role it plays in promoting respect while generating opportunities for many millions across the globe via thematic culinary nights.There will be regional cuisine based Theme Nights, different cuisine every day with special offers for the Hospitality, Travel & Tourism fraternity professionals, The festival would be celebrated from 24th September to 30th September, 2021

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Radisson Hotel Group announces 100 operating hotels in India, plans to open 14 new in 2021

Radisson Hotel Group is proud to achieve a milestone of 100 operating hotels in India with the opening of Radisson Bhopal. It plans to open 14 new hotels in 2021 and more than 60 hotels in the next five years. “This is indeed a nostalgic point in our journey of over two decades. Since inception in the 1990s, Radisson Hotel Group has charted out a success story and played a significant role in transforming the Indian hospitality industry. I am truly grateful to our guests, owners, employees and the extended hospitality industry for their tremendous support to help us reach this milestone,” said KB Kachru, Chairman Emeritus and Principal Advisor, Radisson Hotel Group, South Asia.

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Fortune Hotels’ South Goa property at Benaulim

Fortune Hotels has signed an operating agreement for a resort in Benaulim, South of Goa, which is set to open in October. The resort is the third alliance of the chain in Goa. Samir MC, Managing Director, Fortune Park Hotels, said, “With this signing, we expand our leisure portfolio and now have three distinct offerings in the most popular holiday destination of India- an operating hotel in Panjim and an upcoming hotel in Candolim in the North, along with this balmy 96- key resort in the South of Goa.”

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Indian travellers are the lifeblood of Sri Lankan tourism industry: Sanath Ukwatte

In a recent awareness session conducted on the opening of Sri Lanka for Indian traveller, Sanath Ukwatte, President, The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka, said “Sri Lanka is now open for Indians. We are getting about 1,000 requests a day for visas from Indians which is a huge surge.” Indian travellers travelling to Sri Lanka should have the Indian government approved vaccination certificate that is the mandatory guideline issued by Sri Lanka.

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Ashok Hotel to soon have mall and service apartments

The Ministry of Tourism (MOT) is reportedly planning to lease out ‘The Ashok’ to investors and turn the 25-acre property into a ‘multi-purpose’ building, which would have an array of facilities including service apartments and a mall, revealed an official. According to a PTI report, MOT working on the details of bidding and aims to complete the process in the current financial year. “The intention is to turn ‘The Ashok’ into an iconic building which would house service apartments, besides a mall and other amenities taking advantage of its location,” said the official.

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Sarovar Hotels set to open second Golden Tulip in Goa

Sarovar Hotels have signed a new Golden Tulip hotel in Goa. It will be the group’s 4th hotel in Goa, which is nestled amidst the picturesque and peaceful green hills of Arpora. Golden Tulip, Arpora upon completion in 2023 will have 50 well-appointed rooms and suites encased beautifully by quaint architecture that reflects Goa’s history and culture. Golden Tulip, Arpora aims to promote tourism in the area and offer high- quality service and stay options. Anil Madhok, Executive Chairman, Sarovar Hotels and Resorts, said “We are delighted to expand and strengthen our Golden Tulip’s leisure portfolio in this market which is a very popular destination among Indian and international tourists. We believe the hotel’s location with Sarovar’s signature hospitality will deliver a notable experience to business and leisure guests alike.”

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Uttarakhand govt distributes financial aid to hoteliers

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Uttarakhand Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) on Thursday informed that the state government has started giving Rs 2,000 to employees of hotels, restaurants and homestays registered with the tourism department. It will be distributed for five months through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). As per the release, the tourism department is transferring permissible assistance to the accounts of the employees whose names are uploaded by the respective hotels, restaurants and homestays on the tourism department’s portal.

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