FHRAI Adds Fuel To United Tourism Front With TAAI, IATO
In line with its resolve to work together with trade partners in addressing common problems facing the tourism industry, the Federation of Hotels and Restaurants Association of India (FHRAI) has written letters to chief ministers of 15 states including Kerala, Delhi, Punjab, West Bengal, Bihar, Chhattishgarh Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Maharashtra to reduce sales tax on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF).

Peerless Inn, Kolkata Unveils Rs 6 Crore Renovation Plan
The Peerless General Finance & Investment Company Limited (PGFIL) has drawn up a Rs six crore renovation and upgradation plan for Peerless Inn, the 122-room hotel in Kolkata.

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Prominent Hotel Companies Unite To Form Global Hotel Alliance
Against a backdrop of many larger hotel companies' move towards typical points-based rewards programs - and, further away from programmes that drive loyalty such as customer recognition and value for money, four prominent hotel companies have joined forces to form a worldwide alliance based on the shared philosophy of providing guests with unique, personalised guest services.

S&P Revises Choice Hotels International Outlook
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has revised its outlook on Choice Hotels International Inc to positive from stable.
At the same time, Standard & Poor's affirmed its ratings, including its 'BBB-' corporate credit rating, on the company. As of December 31, 2003, the hotel franchisor had about US$ 247 million of debt outstanding.

Howard Johnson To Add 17 Properties In China
Howard Johnson is expecting to increase its portfolio to 17 properties in China through 2004 with the openings in Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Chongqing, Conghua (Guangdong), Hangzhou, Tianjin and Wuhan.