Category Archives: Hotels

K B Kachru, Vice President, HAI of India stated, “With the onset of G20, room rates for five-star hotels in key business cities have increased by about 20 percent since the last quarter of 2022.” “The trend is expected to continue in the coming months,” he added.

The Fern Hotels & Resorts, environmentally sensitive hotel chain, is launches its new property, The Fern-An Ecotel Hotel, Alwar-Sariska, located in Alwar, Rajasthan. The property assures to offer guests unique and sustainable hospitality experience. Company’s 11th operational hotel in Rajasthan, with the other hotels including Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore) and Ajmer Suhail Kannampilly, Managing Director, The Fern Hotels & Resorts speaking on the occasion, expressed excitement, “We are committed to sustainability and environmental conservation and are delighted to bring this ethos to Alwar with our new hotel.” Mohit Sharad, Associate Vice President-Sales & Marketing (North & East India) showing confidence said that they promise to be popular choice for guests hosting host luxurious destination weddings, corporate offsite and other events in the area. Both Dinesh Chand Sharma, Managing Director &  Dikshant Sharma, Director, The Fern-An Ecotel Hotel, Alwar-Sariska, looking forward to it and seemed confident, “We are confident that our hotel will surely be appealing to the guests looking for a unique and relaxing stay.”   Offerings Offering 57 luxuriously appointed rooms featuring all modern amenities, the hotel caters to both business and leisure travelers. The hotel also offers a range of dining options, including a multi-cuisine restaurant and a bar, serving an array of delicacies and beverages. The hotel’s banquet hall and conference room can accommodate up to 1000 people and its lawns can accommodate up to 4000 guests, making it an ideal choice for weddings, conference meetings and events. Guests can indulge in various leisure activities, including a swimming pool, fitness center and spa.

Lauding upcoming projects in Maharashtra, Chetan Mehta, VP, HRAWI, says, “It is crucial to enhance room capacity to meet rising demand. Maharashtra has around 3,40,000 rooms and with the number of projects in the pipeline, we will require at least double the capacity of hotel rooms. Subsidy for establishing hotels at specified tourist locations, along with incentives for eco-friendly hotels and electricity subsidies, will provide the necessary impetus for the growth of the sector.”  

K.B Kachru, Vice President, Hotel Association of India & Chairman Emeritus & Principal Advisor, South-Asia, Radisson Hotel Group said that, “Investments into tourism and hospitality sector will be some of the obvious and immediate gains for hospitality sector.

DCT Abu Dhabi is organizing exclusive webinar with theme Summer in Abu Dhabi for the travel trade on 7 June at 3pm. It will educate agents about fun-filled new attractions, adventures and traditional Emirati hospitality. Contact jaspeet.kaur@ddppl.com, +919650196532.  

Rosakue Hospitality has opened Rosa Vaydantaa Mussoorie, a boutique property located in the popular hill station of Mussoorie adjoining the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan range. The property offers 15 rooms with ensuite bathrooms, modern amenities, breathtaking views of the mountains, the warmth of home and is furnished in a contemporary design with cozy interiors. Deepika Arora, Founder, Rosakue Hospitality was delighted to announce their arrival in the Mussoorie, “With the launch of our new property, Rosa Vaydantaa. The addition of this property strengthens our presence in the hills and offers a glimpse into the aesthetics and values of our brand Rosa”. “This is our fourth property and third Rosa in the state of Uttarakhand” she added. Rosa Vaydantaa Mussoorie is the perfect place for a holiday with families, friends or an extended workcation amidst nature. At Rosa Vaydantaa, one can choose to relax and enjoy the serenity, or take a stroll through winding lanes and soak in stunning views surrounding hills and valleys. Picture Palace, a popular place for hangout with family and kids, is in close proximity from Rosa Vaydantaa. A day spent there will leave you with some energizing memories to take home.

Clarks Inn Suites signs a new property and enters pink city, Jaipur. The luxury property will cater to luxury travelers, corporates, and clients seeking out destination weddings. The brand already has multiple properties spread across the country but Jaipur being the preferred wedding destination, propelled the brand to open doors here. It is close to the corporate hub and lies on the Ajmer road. The property will have 88 rooms spread across categories. They will also have two banquet halls spread out at 2000 sqft and one banquet hall of 4000 sqft. The banquet halls will be equipped to handle large gatherings, they will have a swimming pool, gym, sauna, lawn, lounge bar, and coffee shop. They will have an open coffee lounge area, where guests can enjoy their coffee while watching the setting sun in the Jaipur sky. Mr.Prakash Bedi, Vice President, of Clarks Inn and Suites shares, “We are planning to expand pan India and targeting 65% occupancy in the coming financial year. We believe experience plays an important role in the hospitality industry, and we are designing personalized itineraries for our guests. We plan to showcase our newly signed property as a major hub for mice and weddings. But all this luxury will not come at the cost of the environment, as a national hospitality player, we have policies in place for responsible tourism.” Sustainability and responsible tourism are the key focus areas of the Clarks Inn and Suites. Various experiential will be curated targeting different sets of audiences. Apart from solo travelers, and families, the brand is heavily eyeing the wedding segment, corporate, and MICE

Malaysia Tourism will be the country partner for 8th edition of Travel Wedding Show, to be held from 24-25 June, 2023 at Mementos by ITC Hotels, Ekaaya Udaipur. The event sees wedding planners indulge in one-on-one B2B meetings with exhibitors across the country and outside.  

Stotrak Hospitality, an eco-friendly boutique hotel chain with a diversified portfolio of properties across Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan, has unveiled their latest property ‘ Takhat Villa Kumbhalgarh, by Stotrak ’ in Kumbalgarh, a charming town in Rajasthan renowned for its splendid fort, architecture and vibrant cultural heritage. ‘Takhat Villa Kumbhalgarh, by Stotrak’ is the third venture of the eco-friendly boutique hotel chain in Rajasthan and nine overall. Stotrak Hospitality has already established its presence in Rajasthan with the Earth Resort & Spa in Ranthambore and Sam Dunes in Jaisalmer. Tthe Takhat Villa Kumbhalgarh by Stotrak consists of seven rooms constructed using local Kota stone. Manish Goyal, Founder of Stotrak Hospitality, commented “Kumbhalgarh, a charming town in Rajasthan, is renowned for its picturesque Kumbhalgarh Fort. This magnificent fortress, recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, holds t historical and architectural significance. At Stotrak Hospitality are endeavour has always been to capture the essence of the town’s rich history as well as its vibrant culture. Our private luxury villas embody traditional architecture, designed with local Kota stone and adorned with antique furnishings, creating a warm and cosy atmosphere. Furthermore, the prime location offers leisure travellers a modern and contemporary space to unwind and recharge.”

Concerned over rising incidences of online hotel rooms booking frauds and instances of targeted smear campaigns on social media against hospitality brands, HRAWI will take up the issue with the concerned Government authorities and law enforcement agencies.