Hotel
WelcomHeritage Natraj opens in McLeod Ganj
January 16, 2025
WelcomeHeritage, a subsidiary of ITC Hotels, has announced the opening of its boutique property WelcomHeritage Natraj, nestled in the heart of McLeod Ganj, located just 200 m away from the residence of Dalai Lama, the spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism. In a press statement, the ...
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IHG expands presence in India with Holiday Inn in ...
January 14, 2025
IGH Hotels and Resorts, one of the leading hotel companies of the world, recently announced that it has signed a management agreement with Ananya Group to develop a Holiday Inn hotel in the holy city of Puri in Odisha. In a press statement, the hotel group says that the property ...
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Oyo’s policy on unmarried couples draws backlash...
January 12, 2025
India has long struggled with societal stigmas surrounding relationships, with incidents involving self-proclaimed guardians of morality and ‘Indian culture’ often making headlines. These groups frequently harass innocent individuals, particularly unmarried couples and those ...
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Top 10 most expensive hotels in India to celebrate...
December 26, 2024
The holiday seasons have become a goldmine for the hotel industry, with millions of people eager to start the year in style and festivities already underway. This trend underscores the steadily increasing demand for lavish experiences, even if they cost high. During the New Year ...
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Accor Partners with Dangayach Group to develop lux...
December 19, 2024
Continuing the expansion of its footprint in India, French hospitality giant Accor has partnered with Dangayach Group to develop two new luxury hotels, Raffles Goa Shiroda and Fairmont Goa Shiroda in Goa. In a press statement, the hospitality group states that Raffles Goa Shiroda...
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Indian brands control 60 pc of midsegment branded ...
December 12, 2024
Despite facing fierce competition from global hotel chains, home-grown mid-segment hotel brands in India have showcased resilience and innovation, now controlling 60 pc of the country’s branded hotel rooms. Hotelogix, a cloud-based hospitality technology provider, has released ...
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Taj CEO Puneet Chhatwal elected Chairman of FAITH
December 11, 2024
Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism and Hospitality (FAITH), a policy platform for the tourism and hospitality sector, has a new Chairman as Puneet Chhatwal, Chief Executive Officer of the Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), which runs the Taj Hotels Group, was elected...
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IHG to open Holiday Inn Express in Ayodhya
December 10, 2024
Leading hospitality company IHG Hotels & Resorts announced that it has signed a management agreement to develop a Holiday Inn Express hotel in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. The upcoming hotel is scheduled to open by mid-2028. In a press statement, the hotel company states that the ...
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Facility management firm Abante expands into hospi...
December 10, 2024
Abante Integrated Facility Management, a property management company, announced that it has reached 100 sites under management, covering 93,000 sqm. The company hosted a gala to commemorate the milestone, which was attended by industry stalwarts and business partners. In a press ...
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IHG Hotels to add another Holiday Inn in Chennai
December 5, 2024
To expand its footprint in southern India, IHG Hotels & Resorts, leading hospitality group has signed a management agreement with Sakthi Elegant Towers India to develop Holiday Inn Chennai Vandalur. In a press statement, IHG says that slated to open in 2026, this venture mark...
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