Category: Hospitality

Miss World 2017 fame Manushi Chhillar visited Sri Lanka on an exclusive trip hosted by Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts in a unique initiative to attract global travellers to the scenic island country of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka has always been world-renowned for its top-class tourist attractions, innovation and hospitality. In an effort to recover from the decline of tourists due to the recent events, Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts have engaged popular celebrities in promoting tourism to Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka has always been the beautiful and endowed pearl of the Indian Ocean with its rich history, culture and tradition. With ... Read more

AKARYN Hotel Group, Thailand’s award winning boutique hotel specialist, is kickstarting its new AKARYN Culinary Series with a sustainable dining concept on Thailand’s golden gulf coast, which aims to showcase the finest and freshest produce from the land and the sea. At Aleenta Hua Hin-Pranburi Resort & Spa, the award-winning luxury boutique retreat nestled directly on the sandy shore, overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, the expert chefs focus on creating delectable dishes using organically grown produce and locally sourced seafood. As part of the AKARYN Culinary Series, guests will be able to savour these exquisite ingredients in a series of ... Read more

Daniele Lago, Simona Fabini, Tomaso Schiaffino and Gian Luca Innocenzi, together with Vito Di Bari, are among the notable designers involved in the formation and establishment of Cocoon, the first design hotel in the Maldives. Cocoon Maldives is influentially a collaborative effort between Alessandro Azzola, Managing Director of Cocoon Maldives and Daniele Lago, CEO and Chief Designer of leading Italian design company Lago. A creative, inventive, and innovative leader, Daniele Lago propelled the success of the Lago brand since its launch. Today, the brand is highly established and recognized worldwide, especially in the furniture sector. The brand even has a ... Read more

Travellers can soon enjoy homestays around the iconic Statue of Unity in Gujarat. The administration of Narmada district is planning to introduce homestay facility for tourists visiting the world’s tallest statue, located in Kevadia Colony. A total of 116 houses have been identified in 22 villages around the Statue of Unity, where 252 rooms will be renovated as homestay accommodations for the tourists. The houses were shortlisted based on whether they are pucca houses and whether there is an extra or spare room in the house which can be utilized for the purpose. The condition of pucca houses was kept ... Read more

AKARYN Hotel Group, Thailand’s award winning boutique hotel specialist, is kickstarting its new AKARYN Culinary Series with a sustainable dining concept on Thailand’s golden gulf coast, which aims to showcase the finest and freshest produce from the land and the sea. At Aleenta Hua Hin-Pranburi Resort & Spa, the award-winning luxury boutique retreat nestled directly on the sandy shore, overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, the expert chefs focus on creating delectable dishes using organically grown produce and locally sourced seafood. As part of the AKARYN Culinary Series, guests will be able to savour these exquisite ingredients in a series of ... Read more

Detox, restore and rejuvenate with a one of a kind wellness getaway that will soothe your body, mind and soul. Escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life and sign up for the first-ever Cinnamon Wellness Retreat, a ten-day immersive programme that will take you on a powerful journey of self-discovery, healing and cleansing. Set to take place from the 1st to 10th of November 2019 at Cinnamon Lodge Habarana, this all-inclusive wellness programme will offer a full spectrum of daily wellness activities and therapies conducted by world-renowned experts and specialists, who will guide you, mentor you, inspire you ... Read more

The Pride Group of Hotels is presently scaling up its operations to focus more on ‘Pride Hotels’ and ‘Pride Resorts’ brands that are moderately priced, upscale, full service, business and leisure hotels. The group is also coming up with the new brand exclusively focused on millennial customers. The hotel chain is presently planning to open a 300- room property in Goa, besides expanding its presence in Guwahati, Panipat, and Nashik later this year. It also plans to add 75 rooms and 50 rooms respectively at its five-star properties in Nagpur and Pune respectively. Pride Hotels is also in advanced talks ... Read more

A tropical island paradise ringed with technicolour coral reefs, dramatic mountain ranges and beautiful sunny beaches, the palm-lined coastline of Mauritius is one of the star attractions with miles of white sand and exotic flowers. Ideal for families, Club Med’s premium Mauritius holidays ensures an end to end all inclusive experience with unlimited food and beverage options, water sports, entertainment shows, themed parties and more. Discover preserved coves on your paddle board or kayak, connect with dolphins or relax in the Zen pool perched high above the rocks at La Plantation d’Albion Club Med. Embark on a family diving adventure ... Read more

If you’re keen to make the most of incredible hotel deals with Cinnamon whilst exploring the nooks and crannies of the island, there’s never been a better time to start planning your getaway. Whether you’re an adventure enthusiast, a fan of beach-side lazing or a nature buff, Cinnamon offers a range of unique stays and experiences that will enable you to unwind and kick back whilst rediscovering Sri Lanka. Back to the bush – Owing to the gentle showers, this is the ideal time to visit Cinnamon Wild Yala located at the Yala National Park. The cooler climate works best ... Read more

The Fern Hotels & Resorts, India’s leading environmentally sensitive hotel chain have opened a second property under The Fern Residency Brand in Nepal. This takes the tally to 63 hotels managed by the company, across 46 locations in India, Nepal and Seychelles. “It is a moment of great satisfaction and pride for us. Our Fern brand has been well received in Kathmandu and that has given us the confidence to open the second property. The property will operate as an eco-sensitive hotel, offering guests a central location at great value, for their corporate and leisure stays,” said Suhail Kannampilly, CEO, ... Read more

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban uMhlanga Ridge officially opened this month, making it the first Fire & Ice! by Marriott hotel in KwaZulu-Natal and the fourth in South Africa. A highly anticipated addition to the brand’s fast-growing portfolio, it joins Fire & Ice! by Marriott hotels in Melrose Arch (Johannesburg), Cape Town and Menlyn (Pretoria). A short drive from King Shaka International Airport, Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban uMhlanga Ridge is nestled along the picturesque KwaZulu-Natal coastline in the sought-after seaside town of uMhlanga, just north of Durban. In close proximity to the breathtakingly ... Read more

Hong Kong-headquartered, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is targeting to open five more hotels in India by 2024. Shangi-La has two hotels in the country, in Delhi and Bengaluru and is scouting for various locations including Mumbai, Goa, Kolkata and Hyderabad, said its Executive Vice President for the Middle East, India & Indian Ocean, John Northern. “The important thing for us is to find the right partner. Out two hotels in India are also under the management contact,” he added. “Of our 102 hotels around the world, 18 per cent are resorts. Goa could be a great place for a resort. ... Read more

Pride Plaza Hotel Aerocity, New Delhi announced the appointment of Vikas Pant as Executive Chef. With over 22 years of culinary management expertise, Vikas Pant brings on table the best of innovative practices to the hotels’ diverse culinary scene. A seasoned F& B professional, he will helm the kitchen team and present a refreshing dining experience at the hotel’s flagship restaurants, which includes a tranquil poolside barbecue – Angare, a global all-day restaurant – Café Pride, a Pan-Asian Restaurant – Oriental Spice and a bakery & confectionery outlet – Mr. Confectioner. “We are delighted to welcome Vikas Pant as our ... Read more

Club Med’s newly renovated La Pointe aux Canonniers resort in Mauritius was inaugurated by Henri Giscard d’Estaing, President of Club Med on June 6, 2019. More than 200 guests from 20 countries around the world attended the inauguration to experience the new face of the resort. Elected officials, partners, investors, journalists, local actors and institutions discovered all the new experiences offered to guests such as the new family zone and the new zen zone exclusively reserved for adults. Carried out in 2018 and over a short period of 5 months, the renovation and extension work of Club Med La Pointe ... Read more

With the rising mercury signalling the onset of the holiday season, families across the country are busy zeroing in on exciting holiday destinations. The hullabaloo over the perfect holiday haunt is sure to lead you to Chandigarh, a peaceful green city nestled in the foothills of the Shivaliks which offers the best of everything. Combine it with the signature hospitality of JW Marriott Chandigarh and its holiday packages catering to the entire family, and you need not look beyond Chandigarh for that perfect getaway. JW Marriott Chandigarh’s ‘Summer Getaway Packages’, which include ‘Summer’ and ‘Family’ packages with luxury services and ... Read more