Category: Hospitality

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

Cinnamon Bey Beruwala, a flagship resort in the Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts portfolio, has recently launched an all new Luxury Wing within its 11-acre premises to offer travellers an enhanced holiday experience on Sri Lanka’s south coast. Located in a dedicated section of the hotel, this new wing is designed to elevate Cinnamon Bey Beruwala’s 5-star accommodation experience and offer guests an exclusive getaway in the heart of Beruwala. The vibrant new space features a range of elegant suites and deluxe rooms, along with private facilities, personalized services, and a host of other VIP benefits, making it the pinnacle of ... Read more

Palladium Hotel Group has opened two new resorts, TRS Coral Hotel and Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres Resort & Spa, located in Costa Mujeres, north of Cancun, Mexico. The resorts house a one-of-a-kind ‘Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre’ that was officially inaugurated by the legendary tennis player Rafael Nadal himself alongside Abel Matutes, CEO of Palladium Hotel Group. “This is the first tennis complex that we opened outside the “Rafa Nadal Academy” in Mallorca and I am very excited to be able to do so in a compound as incredible as this. The Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre will be the ideal place ... Read more

The Fern Hotels & Resorts has opened Viola Beacon Resort at Lonavla in Maharashtra. Located amidst sylvan green surroundings off the Old Mumbai-Pune Highway in the Waksai-Maval area of Lonavala, the 40 room hotel is just 6.5 km from the Lonavala Market. The popular weekend getaway, which is just a 2 hours drive from Mumbai, offers guests a relaxed holiday blended with style, comfort and privacy. The rooms are designed with care and offer all essential amenities and services. The bright coffee shop and pillar less banquet hall for conferences, parties and events, complete the stay experience. Conversation Café is an ... Read more

The InterContinental Hotels Group has signed a management agreement with Indroyal Hospitality Services for Crowne Plaza in Amaravati. The 300-room hotel will be the first IHG hotel in the city and is expected to be operational by 2024. Amaravati, the new capital of Andhra Pradesh is being rapidly developed as a world class city and is expected to attract high-value manufacturing and service industries, creating strong economic growth opportunities in the years to come. Connected to the major cities in India by land, rail and air through its neighbouring city of Vijaywada, Amaravati is expected to attract both domestic and ... Read more

The Uday Samudra Hotel in Kovalam is all set to conduct the first International Waitress Race on the occasion of International Women’s Week. The International Waitress Race will be held on March 13, 2019. “Women empowerment and women rights are burning issues in today’s world and many women are deprived of their talents and self worth. The event will be held every year,” said Raja Gopaal Iyer, CEO, UDS Group. The race is expected to encourage women and help them in understanding their worth and that they also stand a place among men in this society. The waitresses will race from Vellar junction to UDS Hotel, ... Read more

Expanding the brand into Kerala, Marriott International has opened Four Points by Sheraton Kochi Infopark. Nestled in one of Kerala’s largest IT hubs and located within close proximity to several corporate parks, Four Points by Sheraton Kochi Infopark is the ideal destination for any business traveller. The hotel has 218 spacious and well-appointed guestrooms including 23 suites, which reflect the brand’s promise of integrating timeless classics with modern details. “We are delighted to announce the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Kochi Infopark. Business travellers to Kochi are assured of a seamless stay, the hotel’s spaces and facilities are smart and flexible, ... Read more

Pioneering hospitality management company, Aleph Hospitality has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Marriott International for the first Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Liberia. Located in the capital city, Monrovia, the hotel is due to become the first internationally branded hotel in the country upon opening in 2020 and will be managed by Aleph Hospitality under the Four Points by Sheraton brand. The landmark property is ideally situated in the city’s central business district, adjacent to the United Nations mission and in close proximity to a number of government organisations and commercial offices. It will offer 111 stylishly ... Read more