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New
hotels in NCR shed stars to avail tax holiday
'Less is more' seems to be the latest mantra as a number of
upcoming hotels in the three to four star categories in Delhi
NCR are applying for lower star classification even though
they may qualify for higher category in order to earn more
tax sops.
Orange
County to expand in Karnataka, Kerala
Orange County Resorts and Hotels, a part of the Ramapuram
group announced the opening of their latest resort, Orange
County, Kabini in Mysore district of Karnataka.
EIH
terminates Hilton alliance for Trident brand
EIH has announced its plans to terminate its strategic alliance
for marketing and co-branding with Hilton International for
the Trident Hilton brand in India.
Puravankara
enters the hospitality realm Bangalore-based
Real estate developer, Puravankara, will be foraying into
the hospitality industry. Plans are on to develop a total
of five properties, of which two each will be in Bangalore
and Kochi and one in Coimbatore.
Kamat
Hotels launches four-star luxury brand VITS
Undergoing major brand development, Kamat Hotels (India) has
launched a new four-star luxury brand of hotels. In an exclusive
interview with Express Hospitality, Param Kannampilly, its
technical director, said, "VITS would be a four-star
full-service luxury brand and will cater to business travellers."
According to him, the brand was designed in consultation with
brand guru Jagdeep Kapoor.
illy
brews training programmes
Narang Group, together with ITC Hotels, organised WelcomBarista
- a two-day training session on brewing techniques for that
perfect cup of coffee. By Sayoni Bhaduri
Tech-savvy
hoteliers cash in on new business strategies
Let's face facts. Times have changed …and how! In an
increasingly wired world, relying on a single distribution
channel is clearly asking for trouble. Hotels that refuse
to adapt to the changing climate will lose their market share
to their techno-savvy competitors.
Industrial
centres will now have more budget hotels
Seeing the rapid rise in demand of hotel rooms in industrial
centres, budget hotels like Berggruen and Ginger Hotels are
looking at setting up hotels in towns like Baddi, Chhattisgarh,
Pantnagar and Pondicherry, where there is latent demand for
superior services at reasonable rates.
Khandelwal
Properties looks for JV partners
Pune-based Khandelwal Properties is looking at joint venture
avenues to manage hotel and serviced apartment properties
in its ongoing expansion plan.
International
Olive Council launches campaign in India
The International Olive Council (IOC) has launched a promotion
campaign in India with an interactive media workshop that
was held on September 20, 2007 at Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi.
Vacation
ownership (timeshare) introduced as a subject in Institute
of Hotel Management
All India Resort Development Association (AIRDA) has introduced
vacation ownership (timeshare) as a subject as part of the
syllabus of the Institute of Hotel Management, on advice of
the National Council of Hotel Management & Catering Technology,
Ministry of Tourism.
Sun-n-Sand
to launch two new properties by 2008 end
Mumbai-based Sun-n-Sand hotel has announced a total investment
of Rs 360 crore for two new properties - in Pune and Nagpur.
MAK
group to launch new brand of hotels
MAK Hotels & Resorts, Hyderabad has announced the launch
of a new brand of hotels called Blue Lotus. The brand will
operate in budget, business, boutique and luxury segments.
Sarovar
Hotels aims for 20 new properties by 2010
Sarovar Hotels has etched out aggressive expansion plans in
the southern states and aims to establish 20 new properties
by the year 2010.
Wyndham
Hotels to launch new brand in India
US-based Wyndham Hotel Group International has plans to launch
its upmarket and worldwide brand Wyndham Hotels and Resorts
in the country soon.
AH&LA
partners with simply service and eFax
The American Hotel&Lodging Association (AH&LA) has
added two new services to its suite of member discount programs.
Ananda
voted world's best destination spa by Condé Nast Traveller
Ananda - In the Himalayas, a destination spa and the flagship
property of IHHR Hospitality, has been rated as 'Best Destination
Spa' in the world for 2007 by Condé Nast Traveller
Readers Travel Awards.
Lemon
Tree acquires two properties
Upscale hotel chain Lemon Tree has acquired two 100-room properties.
Showcasing
brands Starwood style
ITC Grand Central, Mumbai was host to the Starwood exposition
held on August 31, 2007. The exposition was attended by the
key decision-makers from the corporate and travel trade industry.
Claridges
repositions itself as boutique chain
The Claridges Hotels & Resort has announced plans to reposition
itself as a boutique chain.
Clarks
Group sets up world's largest branded home-stay project
The Clarks Group of Hotels has launched a home-stay programme,
branded Jaipur Pride Project, in Jaipur and Delhi that involves
local people directly.
Johnson
Controls offers integrated building automation
Johnson Controls, that develops one-stop life cycle solutions
for buildings, offers products and services that optimise
energy use and improve comfort and security of people and
assets.
Carlson
Asia Pacific marks 5th anniversary with aggressive expansion
plans
Carlson Hotels Worldwide - Asia Pacific marks its fifth anniversary
this month. With key projects open or under development in
fast growing markets around the region, including China, India
and Thailand, Carlson Hotels Worldwide Asia Pacific is on
track to achieve its goal of over 100 properties in 2009.
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Regional
Cuisines - reinterpreting culinary heritage
All of us cherish childhood memories of ancestral homes and
grandma's delicious food. Culinary memories have cultural
connotations.
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