Category Archives: Hotels

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.

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”.

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.

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.”

TGI Hotels & Resorts has expanded its portfolio by adding six more hotels to its brand. They have moved one step closer to achieving its development goals for 2023 with adding 6 new properties across brands in India during the months of March and July. Locations include Sakleshpura, Bangalore, Mandu, and Haridwar. It is scheduled to open in September 2023. Amit Kumar, Chief Marketing Officer said, “This addition will strengthen the group’s position in India, where it already has 20 operational hotels, across 15 locations.” Bangalore: They have a strong presence throughout the city with seven hotels. As the demand for hotel rooms along the Outer Ring Road grew, they decided to seize the opportunity and actively expand their services in this area. In order to position themselves for future growth they are adding three hotels totalling 210 keys as a cluster on the Outer Ring Road. Haridwar: They chose to start operations in Haridwar since it is the gateway to all of Uttarakhand’s tourism locations, as well as a major pilgrimage centre. The hotel is scheduled to open on September 1st with 32 rooms, a restaurant, and a banquet hall. Mandu: This lovely city is now known for being a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mandu’s history can be traced back to the Paramar era in the eighth century A.D. The resort is scheduled to open after renovation, by 1st of Oct with 23 rooms, a restaurant, banquet hall and a lawn for weddings. He also shared, “We also have future plans to launch TGI Hotels in other destinations like: Chennai l Coimbatore l Trichy l Madurai l Wayanad l Munnar l Alleppey l Mysore l Jaisalmer l Jodhpur.”

Highlighting about future plans of Summit Hotels, Sumit Mitruka, CEO & Founder, “Our plans are focused on extending our presence beyond hill stations. We are expanding ourselves to major leisure destinations. We are delighted to bring our properties to diverse destinations, combining luxury with authentic local experiences.”   

According to FCM, prices of hotels in Asia have increased by an average of 26%, with Bangalore being the most expensive at $190 a night, followed by Delhi at $150 a night. Economy fares from Mumbai to Delhi have increased by 15% and business by 9%.  

The Grand Ho Tram Strip, unveiling its newest piece of the puzzle – Ixora Ho Tram by Fusion. As the resort and entertainment complex continues to evolve, Ixora emerges as a captivating gem, adding a new dimension of luxury and allure to The Grand Ho Tram Strip’s prestigious destination.  The introduction of Ixora Ho Tram by Fusion, with its well-appointed villas and residences, offers a spacious and private environment for groups of friends and families, ensuring a truly enjoyable and enriching experience. This new addition, combined with the existing 1,100 hotel rooms across the InterContinental Grand Ho Tram and Holiday Inn Resort Ho Tram Beach, provides guests with diverse range of accommodations with world-class amenities. Walt Power, CEO, The Grand Ho Tram Strip said, “The addition of Ixora Ho Tram by Fusion to The Grand Ho Tram Strip signifies our unwavering commitment to providing an exceptional and captivating experience for our guests. This new property further solidifies our position as the premier resort and entertainment destination in the region. We are thrilled to introduce Ixora, which will undoubtedly enhance the overall guest experience and contribute to the continuous development of the Ho Tram tourism region as a top destination in Asia.” 

The Farm at San Benito, a proud member of the CG Hospitality and also a multi-awarded holistic wellness resort located in Lipa City, Batangas,  celebrates the “healing green season rain cleanse” via their medically supervised holistic detoxification programs. Experience, embrace and celebrate their healing green season rain clense via purging toxins from your body and providing optimum nutrition. Dr Marian Alonzo, Medical Chief, The Farm said, “In the rainy season, we celebrate ‘healing green season’ yearly, offering medically supervised detox programs to remove toxins from body and mind while providing optimum nutrition.” The Farm’s health experts emphasize the importance of detoxifying to combat burnout, stress, and poor health. The resort offers a life-transformative healing detox journey with highly trained medical staff, plant-based vegan meals, workshops on healthier food choices, and personalized detox programs. The psycho-emotional clearing sessions promote mental clarity and improved well-being.      

The current report of Indeed stated that the travel and tourism industry in India has rebounded from the pandemic, with job postings for hospitality jobs surging by 66% from June 2022 to 2023. This is a significant turnaround from the 60% decline in job demand during 2019-2020 and the subsequent 7% dip in the following year.    The sector showed remarkable resilience and adaptability by embracing the changing customer preferences. Curated experiences for ‘staycations,’ ‘workcations,’ and solo trips have become the new norm, offering customers personalized and safe travel options. Technology played a vital role in this transformation, integrating seamless digital experiences into every aspect of the hospitality journey.  Commenting on the data, Sashi Kumar, Head of Sales, Indeed India, “The travel and tourism industry in India has made a remarkable comeback from the pandemic, with a significant surge in job postings for hospitality positions. Travelers are actively looking for budget friendly experiences, increasing the demand for travel consultants, who can curate a safe, time-intensive and cost-effective experience.”