Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), which runs 165 hotels across the Taj, Vivanta and Ginger brands, is the latest hospitality major which is coming out to join the protest against the use of plastic straws. The hotel has made a commitment to stop using plastic straws at its properties as part of a sustainability push […]
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Jul
Jul
There is a secret behind the tasty food of Malabar Café in Grand Hyatt Hotel in Kochi Bolgatty. Here, food is prepared and supervised by ladies only. All chefs in the kitchen are women. Latha is the Chief chef and Manager of the Kitchen and has four chefs to work with her. Aswini, Rehmath, Kavitha […]
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Jul
Jul
The historic Al Alamein Hotel in Egypt has officially reopened after a major facelift by Emaar Hospitality Group that makes it amongst the finest resorts along the Mediterranean. The opening event was attended by Egyptian Minister of Tourism HE Dr Rania Al-Mashat and prominent personalities. Situated in the picturesque setting of Sidi Abdel Rahman Bay, […]
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Jul
Jul
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Városház Utca Projekt Ingatlanforgalmazó Kft. for the first Hyatt Regency hotel in Budapest, Hungary. The 231-room property is expected to open in early 2020. Hyatt Regency Budapest will be located in the landmark building Postapalota, the former postal office […]
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India’s first state-run all-woman hotel to come up in Kerala
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Jul
Jul
The Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) is all set to open India’s first public sector hotel run entirely by women for women in the state capital of Thiruvananthapuram. Named ‘Hostess’, the hotel will open its doors within six months, close to the main bus stand and the Central Railway Station in the city. Minister for Tourism […]
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GST Council cuts rates; Hotels to be taxed on actual tariff basis
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Jul
Jul
Giving a much needed relief to the tourism sector, the GST Council has slashed the rates as per the demands of the industry. The GST of those hotels which has tariff rates upto Rs 7500 is reduced to 18 per cent. For hotels with the tariff rate of Rs 7500 plus, the GST will remain […]
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Jul
Jul
Hyatt hotels announced its plan to eliminate single-use plastic straws and drink picks. After Sept. 1, 2018, straws and picks will be available on request only, and eco-friendly alternatives will be provided where available. “At Hyatt, we care for people so they can be their best, and this care extends to our communities and to […]
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Marriott and Alibaba to introduce facial recognition check-in
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Jul
Jul
Marriott International has announced that they would be introducing facial recognition at the check-in desk, which is a first in the industry. Marriott has partnered with Chinese e-commerce group Alibaba to trial the technology at two two China properties – the Marriott Hangzhou and the Marriott Sanya. “We are excited to partner with the joint […]
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AccorHotels launches customised rooms concept in select properties
11
Jul
Jul
AccorHotels has introduced ‘MyRoom by AccorHotels’ concept across five properties which offers customised rooms. The concept rooms are introduced in AccorHotels’ Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Goa hotels with an aim to meet travellers’ stay experiences which are distinctive, innovative, customised and local. To bridge the gap between the hotel staff and guests, MyRoom themes have been designed by […]
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Tourism created 14.62 million jobs in four years: Tourism Minister
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Jul
Jul
Tourism Sector has created 14.62 million jobs during the last four years, thus becoming the leading sector in the economy in terms of job creation, said Minister for State for Tourism (I/C), K J Alphons. He said that all segments of the society benefit from the tourism sector, as it creates employment opportunities at all […]
Hospitality, Hotels, Kerala, Top Stories
Śāntata- grand luxury spa opens at Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty
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Jul
Jul
Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty sets the destination mood right with the grand luxury spa at the property – Śāntata. The new spa, spread across 22,000 sq.ft, is ready with its carefully crafted treatments to ensure wellness and rejuvenation to the guests. Śāntata features seven treatment rooms, relaxation rooms, spa locker rooms, crystal steam room, sauna, […]
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Jul
Jul
ITC Limited said it plans to add 2,500 rooms to its hotel segment to take the total inventory to 12,000 in five years. At present, the group has 9,500 rooms. Sanjiv Puri, Managing Director, ITC said the company would invest Rs 2,500 crore in the next two to three years in Telangana, among others, to […]
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Jun
Jun
The Raviz Hotels & Resorts has appointed Sanjay Kaushik as their Chief Operating Officer. Sanjay Kaushik moved to Raviz from IHG where he was the Area General Manager, West India. Sanjay Kaushik brings in 22 years of experience in hotel industry. He holds proven track record in business turnarounds. Sanjay was as Judo Player in CISF and […]
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Jun
Jun
Uday Samudra (UDS) Hotels at Kovalam in Thiruvananthapuram, has bagged the prestigious award for “Outstanding Commitments and Excellence in Service” in the field of tourism. Instituted by London based Anand TV, Rajasekharan Nair, Chairman and Managing Director of the hotel group has also been adjudged as the “Best Businessman in Tourism Sector” The awards were […]
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May
IRCTC has partnered with Ixigo to power hotel bookings the IRCTC’s users. Through this partnership, ixigo’s wide range of accommodation offerings from its domestic and international hotel partners and OTAs will be available on IRCTC’s web and mobile platforms. Railway travellers can now go to IRCTC Hotels and compare budget and luxury hotels across prices, ratings, […]