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New
Ministry To Speed Up Clearance Of NRI Hospitality Projects
The newly-formed Non Resident Indian (NRI) Affairs ministry is planning
to speed up clearance of hospitality projects involving NRIs and
People of Indian Origin (PIOs).
Choice
Opens Three New Properties, Takes Total To 25
Choice Hotels India moved closer to its target of 40 properties
by 2005, when the chain recently opened three new properties in
Manali, Pune and Trivandrum recently taking its score to 25.
Drop
In Luxury Tax, Hike In Gambling Levies: Goa Budget
Hotels and restaurants in Goa are breathing a sigh of relief, with
the state government, in its budget which was approved recently,
reducing the luxury tax levied on the hospitality industry.
Ashok
To House 45,000 Square Feet Spa
Hotel Ashok will be the venue of a 45,000 square feet lifestyle
spa - Amatrra, a brand of the Mayar group of companies.
Convention
Centre Gets Govt Green Signal
The Kerala state government has given Greater Cochin Development
Corporation (GCDA) the green signal to work out development plans
for a new convention centre to be constructed near Jawaharlal Nehru
Stadium in Kochi.
Motimahal
Plans Rs 16 Crore Expansion
Hotel Motimahal, Mangalore, one of the oldest prime properties in
South West Karnataka, will be expanding its presence to more areas
in the state at an investment of Rs 16 crore.
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Poor
Bookings Hit Athens Hoteliers
Hoteliers in Athens have been preparing for a large influx of visitors,
including athletes, officials and spectators, for the 2004 Olympic
Games, are facing fewer-than-expected arrivals, with 20 per cent
of rooms still unreserved.
Best
Western President And CEO To Step Down
Tom Higgins, President and CEO of Best Western International, has
announced that he will not renew his contract when it expires. His
last day with the company will be August 13.
What
Goes Down Must Eventually Come Back Up – UK Hotels Report Double-Digit
Growth
The UK hotel industry has proven to be the strongest performer in
Europe in the first six months of 2004, with revenue per available
room (revPAR) rising 11 per cent against the same period in 2003.
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