Category: Hospitality

With the rise in tourism and the beginning of party season, many people are seen planning trips to far lands. Being the land of clear water and white beaches, Maldives has become one of the top favourites among Indians. According to the recent survey, out of the total tourist footfall in the Maldives, 23.3% were from India, hence the highest. While you may think that your plan of jetting off to the Maldives might be interrupted by your budget, and experiential travel company Thrillophilia has come up with five new luxury resorts in the Maldives which will make your vacation ... Read more

There are some places waiting for the man with amazing views. Examples include mountain peaks, sea slopes, and lush green valleys. Utter Inn awaits those who want to immerse themselves in the beauty of the cocoons and enjoy the views of the water and the bottom. This small but beautifully arranged floating hotel is one of the many tourist attractions. Utter Inn is located in the middle of Lake Malaren, opposite the city of Vasteras in Sweden. This floating hotel has all the amenities for a couple to enjoy the views of the lake and the surrounding city. The sculptor, ... Read more

The iconic Taj Mahal, New Delhi unveiled the re-imagined and re-designed avatar of The Chambers, India’s first and most revered business club. The Chambers enjoys an illustrious patronage since its inception over four decades ago. The new Chambers at Taj Mahal, New Delhi offers classic elegance in a contemporary setting in the capital’s landmark location with stunning views of the city’s skyline. With the recent launch of The Chambers Global Membership, members can enjoy enhanced privileges and benefits. Mr. Satyajeet Krishnan, Area Director – New Delhi and General Manager, Taj Mahal, New Delhi, said, “The Chambers is for a community of members, who ... Read more

Katara Hospitality, a leading global hotel owner, developer and operator based in Qatar, has announced a new partnership with Accor, a world-leading hospitality group with the two-fold signing of Raffles and Fairmont hotels in Qatar. The management agreement was signed by His Excellency Sheikh Nawaf Bin Jassim Bin Jabor Al-Thani, Chairman of Katara Hospitality and Mr. Sébastien Bazin, Chairman & CEO of Accor. The agreement consolidates the long-standing partnership between Accor and Katara Hospitality, whom already own several landmark hotels managed by Accor, with the property set to open in 2022. Once completed, the Fairmont Hotel and Raffles Hotel & ... Read more

Alan Faena and Len Blavatnik of Faena Group, together with Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO of Accor have announced the launch of a global strategic partnership focused on expanding the Faena brand around the globe. Faena, one of the world’s most impactful brands in the luxury lifestyle and hospitality industry, and Accor, a world-leading hospitality group with an unparalleled brand portfolio and more than 5,000 properties across 110 countries, have partnered to expand the Faena brand to strategic destinations worldwide. Alan Faena will work in partnership with Accor to break new ground, developing Faena Districts in select global destinations.  This ... Read more

Ginger strengthens its footprint in southern India with the signing of two new hotels in Kochi – at Kochi Airport and Kalamassery commercial hub, respectively. Both hotels will be designed around the brand’s design and service philosophy of offering a vibrant, contemporary, and seamless hospitality experience to its guests. Commenting on the twin-signing, Ms Deepika Rao, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Ginger Hotels, said, “It is a proud moment for us. With these two signings, we enter Kochi – an important focus market for Ginger. These hotels will cater to distinct and high demand micro-markets of Kochi. We are delighted ... Read more

Located in the heart of London at the iconic Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences, London, Taj’s prestigious Indian restaurant, Quilon, has been awarded a Michelin star for the fourteenth successive year in the Michelin Guide for restaurants in 2021. First awarded a Michelin star in 2008 and consistently retaining it ever since Quilon prides itself on South-west coastal Indian cuisine as evidenced by signature dishes such as Black Cod and Coconut with Asparagus and Snow peas or Lobster Butter Pepper. Known for its progressive interpretation of ethnic cuisine, the restaurant showcases the region’s culinary diversity and blends old traditions with modern ... Read more

In line with ‘The Floor is Yours’ and ‘The Sky is Yours’ offers, Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) is now introducing – ‘The Garden is Yours’; giving guests an option to book an exclusive and private spot amidst lush gardens. Be it a private luncheon or a grand sundowner, guests can choose from a delectable outdoor dining setting at select restaurants across Taj, Vivanta, and SeleQtions hotels. Given the salubrious climate leading to the growing demand for outdoor dining, ‘The Garden is Yours’ has been specially designed considering these factors. Our Master Chefs have created delish preparations inspired by global flavors ... Read more

A historic pub in the centre of Oxford that has served students, scholars and literary greats for over 450 years is to shut down, a cultural casualty of the COVID pandemic. The Lamb and Flag, once frequented by the likes of “Lord of the Rings” author J.R.R. Tolkien and his friend C.S. Lewis, who wrote “The Chronicles of Narnia”, has suffered a disastrous loss of revenues since the start of the pandemic. The pub first opened in 1566 and was moved to its present location on St Giles, a broad thoroughfare in the city centre, in 1613. It is owned ... Read more

With reports indicating that over 65 percent of Indian travelers have considered working from remote locations in recent times, working vacations have turned into a definitive travel trend in today’s times. Indian Hotels Company’s (IHCL)’s special Bizcation offer affords some of the most tempting and exotic locations across Taj, SeleQtions, and Vivanta hotels and resorts as well as amã Stays & Trails villas to work from relaxing and rejuvenating environs. The white sandy beaches of Goa make it a year-round favorite. Guests can choose to embrace the languid and laidback life that is so characteristic of this sunny beach state ... Read more

Approximately 73,000 repatriated Indians completed their institutional quarantine at OYOs across India. Amongst these, most bookings were made by guests traveling from the Middle East, primarily UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Qatar ·       OYO Care tied up with 24+ state ministries and 50+ government and private hospitals ·       The hotel chain housed 250,000+ hospital staff and asymptomatic patients since April 2020 ·       200+ sailors were safely quarantined at OYOs across India ·       OYO served 2500 pin codes in 2020 ·       India’s favorite holiday: Around India, the gradual unlocks led to a rise in consumer confidence to travel again safely. With majority bookings – the 02nd October ... Read more

South Asia’s largest hospitality company, Indian Hotels Company Ltd ( IHCL)  has announced the signing of three Taj hotels, out of which two would be in Kolkata and one in Patna. The new hotels are built in partnership with the Ambuja- Neotia group who has already partnered with IHCL for two other hotels in Darjeeling and Gangtok. Combined these five projects will add up to a total of 500 rooms. With the addition of these hotels, IHCL will have 23 hotels in nine states of Eastern India across different brands. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing director and Chief executive officer, IHCL on ... Read more

Sinclairs Gangtok is a scintillating brand new property located at the posh Zero Point, minutes away from the bustling MG Market, affording wonderful views of the Kanchenjunga range. Like all other hotels in the Sinclairs chain, the premium location will be a great advantage as compared to other hotels in the hill town. The hotel has 60 rooms and suites offering different types of accommodation. It is a stunning building comprising ground plus six floors of housing rooms and other facilities, while there are two basements for car park, services, etc. The built-up area of the hotel is around 45,000 ... Read more

Marriott International, Inc. announced it has signed an agreement with Ingenious Holding Limited to debut the company’s bold and experiential Moxy Hotels brand in the Middle East. Slated to open in 2025, the 320-room Moxy Downtown Dubai will rise within the city’s iconic downtown neighborhood and tourist hub. “The introduction of Moxy continues to reinforce the demand we are seeing for affordable accommodation across the Middle East, without compromising on style. With its playful personality and stylish setting, Moxy will be a great fit for a vibrant and dynamic destination like Dubai,” said Jerome Briet, Chief Development Officer, Middle East, ... Read more

Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) and his celebrated interior designer wife, Gauri Khan have officially become Airbnb hosts by offering a once in a lifetime stay in their Delhi home. In homage to Shah Rukh’s signature pose from over 30 years of Bollywood superstardom, the campaign will give residents of India a chance to stay in the Khan family’s genteel home. Located in the leafy neighborhood of Panchsheel Park in South Delhi, the Khan’s home is exquisitely designed in Gauri’s warm, inimitable style. Though the power duo now resides in Mumbai, their Delhi home remains a special place of ... Read more