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Building a community of climate conscious tourism entrepreneurs
Ram Pratap Singh, founder of Mela Kothi Chambal Safari Lodge, who is also the brain behind Indian School of Nature, has developed a model manual based on his empirical evidence for wildlife lodge owners to benchmark their properties on key parameters of sustainable and responsible tourism.
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“By the end of 2026, we want to see at least 80 to 100 stores go live”
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Food historian Osama Jalali continues to charm Indians as he sets his eyes on Singapore
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Democratisation of knowledge about coffee is the vision behind Latte Art India: Abhinav Mathur
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QSR industry records a monthly average of 23 percent attrition; TeamLease Services’ Report
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Fairmont Jaipur enjoys a preeminent position as a luxury wedding destination: Rajat Sethi
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Pune is no longer a sleepy town, it’s young and restless: Abhishek Sahai
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Indians love luxury: Gerhard Stutz
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In less than 3 years, our market share has grown to 22 percent: Vikram Goel
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Section of AI Express staff flag concerns, allege mismanagement at airline
A grouping of Air India Express cabin crew has alleged that the airline is being mismanaged and there is a lack of equality in the treatment of the staff. The airline is part of the Tata Group and is in the process of merging AIX Connect (formerly AirAsia India with itself).
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Hyatt Announces opening of Hyatt Centric Ballygunge Kolkata
Debuting in association with Mukti Projects Limited, the 93-key hotel seamlessly blends the rich culture of Ballygunge with a true lifestyle hotel experience, stated a release.
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IHCL announces signing of Ginger in Varanasi
The hotel is a greenfield project on a fully fitted operating lease, designed around the brand’s lean luxe design and service philosophy, said a company release.
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Brookfield in talks with bankers to take Leela Hotels public
Brookfield Asset Management is reportedly planning to list its luxury hotel chain, The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts. The Canada-based asset manager had earlier committed to investing over INR 1,500 crore in the hotel chain, which was the largest-ever foreign investment in the Indian hospitality sector.
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Vaneet Wadhera joins Aalia Collection in India as corporate chef
Wadhera is widely recognised as a culinary maestro, renowned for his inventive approach to Indian and global cuisine and brings his wealth of experience and creative flair to elevate the culinary offerings across Aalia Collection's luxury properties.
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Sheraton Grand Chennai, Mahabalipuram appoints Radha Shetty as spa and recreation manager
Shetty brings over 17 years of extensive experience in the wellness and hospitality industry to her new role. Her expertise spans a wide range of holistic wellness practices and massage techniques.
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The game-changing year for events and event hospitality
By embracing events, prioritising sustainability, tapping into government functions, aligning with corporate wellness trends, leveraging digital marketing and staying on top of newer formats of hybrid events, hospitality professionals can position themselves at the forefront of this transformative era.
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Fortune Hotels goes international, launches Fortune Resort and Wellness Spa Bhaktapur in Nepal
Conveniently located just 20 km from the prime city of Kathmandu and 18 km from Tribhuvan International Airport, Fortune Resort & Wellness Spa Bhaktapur offers easy accessibility to key attractions and transportation hubs.
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The plan is to create the biggest portfolio of F&B and entertainment brands out of India: Prasuk R Jain
With the first The Game Palacio in Delhi NCR set to open at DLF Mall of India in Noida in a week’s time and four more F&B and entertainment projects in the pipeline in the national capital region alone this year, Jain, the MD Snow World Entertainment talks about the long-term strategies of the company including a public issue three years down the road.
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Consumers in India rate airport lounge access as very appealing: Sumit Prakash
The country director – India and South Asia, Collinson which has over 1500 airport lounges across the world speaks about India and its steep growth curve.
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Sales glut, sweat and tears: For ecommerce, heat wrings out the worst of worries
Temperatures are a health hazard, erode delivery teams; companies are struggling to meet summer demand. Experts say extreme weather conditions will continue to drive unpredictability and increase absenteeism among gig workers.
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Stone Wood Hotels & Resorts expands to north India with a new property in Dharamshala
Nestled amidst the mountains of Dharamshala, Stone Wood Mountain Resort spans an impressive 10,500 square feet, offering a total room occupancy of 23.
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JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu introduces ARC, a vision for sustainable hospitality
ARC stands for Aware, Regenerative and Collaborative. It’s a program to honour the properties commitment to sustainable practices, weaving through every aspect of the hotels' operations.
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Employment to surge in travel, tourism sectors, 58 million new jobs expected by 2033: NLB Services
Sachin Alug, CEO of NLB Services added that top cities driving the increase in hiring include Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, and Kochi.
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Tatas to speed up Air India-Vistara merger
Tata Sons is hastening the integration of Air India and Vistara to operate as a single airline by year-end. Both airlines have initiated merging their operations manuals and transferring flying crew. This move simplifies Tata's aviation business, merging Air India and Vistara into a full-service airline and integrating AirAsia India and Air India Express into a low-cost carrier. While Air India's CEO had suggested that Vistara's brand identity wouldn't change before 2025, the merger could happen sooner.
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'IHCL aiming for double-digit growth in FY25'
IHCL reported a 29 percent year-on-year rise in net profit in the fiscal fourth quarter to INR 438 crore. Revenue in the three months ended March 31 grew 17 percent from a year earlier to ₹1,905.3 crore. IHCL had also announced that it will introduce the re-imagined Gateway, a full service hotel offering in the upscale segment, which it believes will be an 'ideal fit' to tap growth opportunities in emerging micro markets in metros and tier-II and tier-III cities.
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The Westin Gurgaon, New Delhi appoints Vasant Ravindran as hotel manager
In his new role at The Westin Gurgaon, New Delhi, Ravindran will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the hotel's operations.
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Aditya Agarwal steps down as CFO; Akshat Mishra takes over as head of business finance at Cleartrip
The transition reflects Cleartrip's commitment to nurturing internal talent and ensuring continuity in its financial leadership, said an official release.
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How hotels are offering unique experiences and local immersion opportunities
In today's travel landscape, where authenticity and meaningful experiences are highly valued, hotels that embrace experiential travel are finding themselves well-positioned to attract and retain guests.