Accor hospitality group has announced it is collaborating with Microsoft to launch All Connect, a new hybrid meetings concept supported by Microsoft Teams. This new concept will enable guests around the world to adapt to the new ways of working that are expected to be an enduring legacy of the Covid-19 pandemic. Today, 55% of […]
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Katara Hospitality signs partnership with Accor for First Fairmont & Raffles Lusail Hotel & Residences in Qatar
18
Feb
Feb
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 […]
India, News, Round Up
Tourism, hospitality and aviation companies likely to seek loan recast: Bankers
31
Aug
Aug
Companies in about half-a-dozen sectors, including hospitality, aviation, travel and tourism, are likely to seek the benefit of one-time loan restructuring which will kick in from September, bankers have said. There may not be a rush for restructuring from corporates as only those sectors which are having cash flow problems are likely to go in […]
Hotels, Interview, Kerala, Trade News
Guests will closely monitor safety and hygiene standards from now on: S K Sinha
02
Apr
Apr
The corona virus pandemic will change the tourism sector forever. It will change the way the sector will do its business, maintain its hygiene and treats its guests. In an interview, Hycinth Hotels Manager S K Sinha says considerable damage has been done to the morale of the employees and that’s probably more difficult to […]
24
Jun
Jun
Though Africa remains a market where hotel real estate investment is typically dominated by development, increasing transactional activity is providing much needed liquidity. However, when it comes to hotel investment in Africa, as with anywhere in the world, various factors and influences are impacting acquisition trends and cycles. “Of these factors, currency fluctuations are but […]
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The biggest challenge for travel operators will be new innovations, AI & Augmented Reality
11
Apr
Apr
A veteran in the travel and tourism industry in India, E M Najeeb, Senior VP of IATO and President of the Confederation of Kerala Tourism Industry, has seen many changes including the rise and fall of tourism and the golden rise of the God’s own Country. The tourism industry veteran brings with him a wealth of […]
06
Nov
Nov
The Ministry of Tourism signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Government for the Republic of Korea for strengthening cooperation in the field of Tourism in New Delhi today. K J Alphons, Union Tourism Minister and Do Jong-hwan Minister for Culture, Tourism and Sports, Republic of Korea signed the MoU […]
02
Nov
Nov
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Korea for strengthening cooperation in the field of Tourism. The main objectives of the MoU are to expand bilateral cooperation in tourism, including cooperation in data related to tourism, between tourism stakeholders, including […]
08
Oct
Oct
A 4 star hotel in Kochi is looking for a Front Office Assistant. Candidates with relevant experience may forward their updated CV to marketing@hotelsugar.in
06
Oct
Oct
The Quilon Beach Hotel and Convention Centre, Kollam, is looking for a dynamic and passionate Reservations Executives. Candidate with 5/4 star experience only need to apply. Salary will not be a constraint for the right candidate. Interested candidates who meet the above requirements may send their resume to hr@qresorts.in
Interview, Kerala, News, Top Stories
From hospitality to silver screen – Meet Rahul Ramachandran, the youngest director in Mollywood
13
Aug
Aug
Meet Rahul Ramachandran, probably the youngest director in the Malayalam film industry. With his debut film ‘Jeem Boom Baa’, he is about to fulfil his lifetime dream to become a film maker. Hailing from the hospitality industry, 25 year old Rahul, with his young team is going to hit the silver-screen by February 2019. Interestingly […]
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Tourism created 14.62 million jobs in four years: Tourism Minister
11
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 […]
20
Apr
Apr
Indian Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), along with Jamia Millia University had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), for starting Bachelors of Vocation (B.Voc) courses of 3 years. The courses offered are a Bachelor programme on ‘Food Production and a 1-year Diploma in Hospitality, arranged by the Ashok Institute of Hospitality and Tourism Management (AIH&TM) under ITDC. […]
16
Apr
Apr
Kerala government is on a mission to rebrand its existing guest houses functioning under its tourism department. Around 24 guest houses, functioning in and out of Kerala are chosen for the facelift, with all modern amenities that a guest demands. Additionally, new Wi-Fi Hotspots, guest house logo, menu card, table mat, guest folder, linen as […]
22
Jan
Jan
ന്യൂഡല്ഹി : ഫെബ്രുവരി 1ന് കേന്ദ്ര ധനമന്ത്രി അരുണ് ജയ്റ്റ് ലി അവതരിപ്പിക്കാനിരിക്കുന്ന ബജറ്റില് പ്രതീക്ഷയര്പ്പിച്ച് വിനോദസഞ്ചാര മേഖല. ജി എസ് ടി കുറയുമോ? രാജ്യത്തെ വലിയ തൊഴില്ദാന മേഖലകളിലൊന്നാണ് വിനോദ സഞ്ചാര രംഗം. ഹോട്ടല് താരിഫ് നിരക്കിലെ 28%ജിഎസ്ടി എന്നത് കുറയ്ക്കണമെന്ന ആവശ്യം ഈ രംഗത്തുള്ളവര് ഉന്നയിച്ചുവരുന്നുണ്ട് .ധനമന്ത്രിക്കും ഇതിനോട് യോജിപ്പെന്നാണ് സൂചന. ടൂറിസം രംഗത്ത് സ്വകാര്യ മേഖലക്ക് പ്രോത്സാഹനം നല്കാനുള്ള പദ്ധതികള് ബജറ്റില് പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചേക്കും. ടൂറിസം രംഗം വേണ്ടത്ര ശക്തിപ്പെടാത്ത ഇടങ്ങളില് നിക്ഷേപം കൊണ്ടുവരാനുള്ള […]