Category: Hotels

Vidyasagar Pandey has joined as Operations Manager at Viola Beacon Hotel Resort, Lonavala, Before joining Viola Beacon, he was associated with The Fern Hillside Resort, Bhimtal (Nainital). Vidyasagar carries over 20 years of experience having worked with many hospitality groups in India. His earlier associations have been with Lords Hotels & Resorts and Sarovar Group of Hotels. He has also worked with Best Western Ranbanka – A Heritage Hotel – Jodhpur, Ambrosia – A Unique Food and Beverage Gallery, and Hotel Kailash Parbat – Lonavala. A hotel management graduate, Vidyasagar carries a rich and diverse experience and has worked under ... Read more

Accor is all set to introduce its day use service in India where the guests can stay for 12 hours anytime in the day and will pay 60 per cent less of the actual room price. “Today, if you want to use a hotel room from 8 am to 8 pm, its very difficult to book. To solve this, Accor will soon enable its guests to book the room maximum for 12 hours any time in the day that suits them. It will up to the hotel if they want to release their 6 am to 6 pm slot of ... Read more

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International’s most global brand continues its transformation journey with a nod to its timeless pioneering legacy, as it unveils a new logo that pays homage to its past and depicts its vision for the future. The new design reflects the brand’s holistic vision for the future, making Sheraton the central gathering place of communities around the world, welcoming guests and locals into a public space that embodies the modern town square vibe. “The logo’s evolution reflects the renewed energy and firm commitment we are making to our owners and guests to the resurgence of this ... Read more

Ahead of World Sleep Day, Westin Hotels & Resorts around the world are today recognizing the power of #JOMO. In lockstep with a growing global demand for well-being and an increased awareness of the value of self-care, Westin will reward guests who find the ‘Joy of Missing Out’ and take time back for extra sleep, exercise or a break from technology. “JOMO is an extension of Westin’s commitment to make it easy for travelers to reclaim their well-being routine while on the road. The brand has been rooted in wellness since the game-changing debut of the Westin Heavenly Bed nearly 20 ... Read more

Akaryn Hotel Group, the innovative hospitality company with a portfolio of boutique luxury hotels and resorts in Thailand, is sharing the love with a series of unique wedding and proposal experiences for couples at its properties in Thailand. The Group’s creative operations team has come up with a selection of magical moments that are all about popping the ultimate question in a dynamic and decidedly different style, including an underwater gesture of love, a floating proposal, a request unveiled from a fisherman’s net in the sea. Lovers ready to take the plunge can head to the stylish rooftop swimming pool ... Read more

Niraamaya Retreats has launched its third retreat in Kerala on the banks of Vembanad lake in Kumarakom. The all new Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond is now open for bookings. Niraamaya boasts 27 luxurious villas designed to maximize the glorious views of the lake, which also features a large 25m pool and a performance deck apart from two restaurants. “I am very excited to unveil the Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters and Beyond. This is our third property in Kerala and we intend to open two more resorts in Fort Kochi and Munnar to have a well-defined wellness circuit in Kerala. We at ... Read more

Marriott International has launched Courtyard by Marriott Siliguri. Comprising 130 rooms, meeting and conference facilities, and a mix of dining options, the Courtyard by Marriott Siliguri’s banquet hall has 4000 sqft of indoor and outdoor space. “The opening of the first Courtyard by Marriott in the East of India marks a great milestone for Marriott International. It was a matter of time before the Marriott Brand came to Siliguri, the Gateway to the North East of India. Marriott is globally renowned for its intuitive service and commitment to providing guests with truly enriching experiences. We believe this property will create ... Read more

Cinnamon Bey Beruwala, part of the Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts chain has recently launched the latest addition to its restaurant portfolio – Tandoor, which will now offer guests a delectable array of traditional Indian staple dishes and delicacies. Infused with rich spices and flavours, each course and meal at Tandoor will be prepared using a mix of culinary techniques, the freshest ingredients and the use of rustic clay ovens that will bring the very essence of quintessential Indian cuisine to the southern coast of Sri Lanka. Located overlooking the sea, in close proximity to one of the hotel’s signature restaurants, ... Read more

WelcomHeritage (WH) has opened its new property in Coorg, Karnataka. The 53 cottage WelcomHeritage Ayatana, offers picturesque location and breathtaking views. WH Ayatana is spread over 100 acres and is a perfect location where you can breathe in fresh, clean air, take lazy walks or simply enjoy the natural surroundings. The magnificently designed individual cottages offer a spectacular view of the valley. “This is the 33rd property of WelcomHeritage and we are extremely happy to share that we are experiencing good occupancy from month it flagged off. WelcomHeritage is determined to promote the country’s cultural heritage as well as the natural beauty ... Read more

The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott International, Inc., announced its planned debut in the Seychelles with the signing of North Island – one of the world’s most luxurious private island resorts. Located amongst the inner granitic islands of Seychelles, North Island is owned by the North Island Company Limited and is anticipated to join The Luxury Collection’s portfolio of world-renowned hotels and resorts later this year. Managed by ASMALLWORLD, the leading members-only club dedicated to international travel and luxury, North Island, a Luxury Collection Resort, Seychelles will be the organization’s first property in their highly anticipated ASW Hotel Collection. North ... Read more

AKARYN Hotel Group, Thailand’s home-grown luxury boutique hotel specialist, is on a mission to become a single-use plastic free hotel company by June 2019. The group’s newest hotel, akyra TAS Sukhumvit Bangkok, is leading the way by becoming the first new hotel in Asia to launch without any single-use plastic in its rooms or F&B outlets. akyra Manor Chiang Mai quickly followed suit, becoming free of single-use plastic in October 2018. All other Aleenta and akyra hotels in AKARYN Hotel Group’s are now well on the way to achieving this goal. “Our eco-friendly approach began by sourcing glass bottles and containers, ... Read more

The Fern Hotels & Resorts, India’s leading environmentally sensitive hotel chain, has opened The Fern Kesarval Hotel & Spa, Verna Plateau-Goa. With the new Goan hotel, the company now manages 57 hotels. The Fern Kesarval Hotel & Spa is a 60-room hotel offering contemporary accommodations, a finely-designed multi cuisine restaurant & bar, state-of-art banquet halls, a swimming pool and poolside lawns. The hotel offers four different categories of rooms: Winter Green, Winter Green Premium, Fern Club and Hazel Suite. Guest room facilities include LED TV, Digital in-room safe, Complimentary bottled drinking water in-room, In-room tea & coffee facility, Eco-friendly room ... Read more

Sanjay Kaushik, who has won many won many national and international awards and accolades for his outstanding contribution to the hospitality industry, has joined Radisson Hotel Group based Gurgaon, Haryana as Regional Director – Operations, South Asia. Prior to this Sanjay was with the Raviz Hotels & Resorts in Kerala as the Chief Operating Officer. Sanjay Kaushik brings in 23 years of experience in hotel industry and holds a proven track record in business turn around plans, operations efficiency and marketing strategies. Sanjay, started out as a professional Judo Player (Black Belt) with Central Industrial Security Forces (CISF) during 1990-95 ... Read more

TRS Coral Palladium Hotel Group, one of Spain’s leading hotel companies, ended last year on a high note with the announcement of its new brand, BLESS Collection Hotels and the expansion of its TRS Hotels. The group is planning some exciting projects in 2019, like the first Palladium Hotel on the peninsula, Palladium Costa del Sol, which is also the group’s first property to open based on a business model of management and collaboration with external partners and investment groups. The group has generated €636 million revenue in 2018, exceeding the previous year’s mark. The investments in the same year ... Read more

OYO, the budget hotel chain, is seeking the possibility of having the loss making properties of Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department to be added to its chain of hotels. OYO today said to have preliminary discussions with the UP Tourism Department and UP State Tourism Development Corporation (UPSTDC) officials in Lucknow. “We are keen to partner with the state tourism department for operating their existing assets and turning them around. State government officials have seen our system and how we operate,” Ankit TandonOYO Hotels and Homes (operated business) COO told the media. If succeeded, it would be OYO’s first such arrangement ... Read more