Tag: CGH Earth Hotels

Lean, efficient, productive – that’ll be the post-pandemic mantra in India’s hospitality sector: Michael Dominic, CEO, CGH Earth

Michael Dominic, the Chief Executive Officer of CGH Earth, one of Kerala’s best-known hospitality brands, believes efficiency and productivity will define the way forward for the Indian hospitality sector. He refers to the coronavirus crisis as a catastrophe that will force changes in the way we perceive the tourism sector and even entrepreneurship as a whole. In an interview with TourismNewsLive’s Editor-in-chief DJ Hector he talks about how there will be a paradigm shift in the business with “lean organisation” becoming the watchword. Excerpts: Q: Best wishes on reopening all your properties across Kerala. Probably, CGH Earth was the first major hospitality ... Read more

CGH Earth to open resorts & hotels from June 9, keeping safety of guests as top priority

CGH Earth, one of the most renowned hospitality groups in Kerala, has decided to reopen its resorts and hotels from June 9. Its diverse set of properties like Coconut Lagoon, Kumarakom; Marari Beach, Mararikulam; Brunton Boatyard, Fort Kochi; Spice Village, Thekkady; Chittoor Kottaram, Ernakulam and Casino Hotel, Kochi will reopen on that date. India has decided to allow hotels to open gradually, after easing lockdown restrictions across the country. The government has asked hotels and restaurant owners to encourage contactless mode of operations and offer digital payments, while maintaining social distancing guidelines. CGH’s announcement came with the marketing line ‘What ... Read more

Govt must invest further in health and social infrastructure to keep Kerala tourism ahead: Jose Dominic

The state government should extend licenses for another six months without the entrepreneur having to make any payment, including bar licenses which are due for renewal shortly. In an exclusive interview, industry veteran Jose Dominic of CGH Earth Group, says a moratorium needs to be declared in this crisis situation to help the sector. If you don’t give a moratorium for loans then all of the tourism industry will become bankrupt, he says. Excerpts: Q: Corona virus has impacted Kerala’s tourism fortunes to a very large extent. Can we attach a value to the loss incurred to Kerala tourism due ... Read more