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PPP
transaction advisors to create clarity in hospitality projects
The panel of 11 companies, that were announced as transaction
advisors to state governments to help structure infrastructure
projects through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in August
2007 by the ministry of finance, have now been issued guidelines
for the various projects.
Rs
20,000-cr Rail Ratna Project stuck
The Indian Railway has stalled the Rail Ratna Project, which
intended to build 100 budget hotels across the country on
the surplus land available to it.
Govt
identifies 100 services for duty reimbursement
The government has identified 100 services which will be given
duty reimbursement on export under the 'Served from India
Scheme' for exporters.
Parsvnath
to build 2 luxury hotels in Jodhpur
Real estate firm Parsvnath Developers has said it will construct
two luxury hotels in its 110.4-acre township in Jodhpur -
a five-star and a three-star, consisting of about 250 and
225 rooms, respectively.
'We
need to focus on infrastructure back-up'
Newly-elected president of FHRAI, Dinesh Khanna, highlights
the need for infrastructural development in order to achieve
success in tourism and hospitality sectors. In his first interview
as the president, Dinesh Khanna talks about how he will approach
the new job. By Praveen K Singh
TERI's
green building ratings to appreciate hotel property valuation
The Ministry of New & Renewal Energy has adopted a green
building rating system designed by Tata Energy & Research
Institute (TERI) for promoting energy-efficient constructions
in the public as well as commercial place to ensure sustainable
buildings.
‘We
expect German F&B exports to India to stand at 100 mn
euros by 2010’
The Central Marketing Organisation of German Agricultural
Industries (CMA) recently hosted key retailers and journalists
at Anuga 2007 held in Cologne, Germany. Axel Wildner, its
export manager, responsible for Asia, speaks to Neeti Mehra
of CMA's India strategy to bring the taste of Germany to India
HHR
Group expands to heritage locations
In an effort to tap tourists coming to Khajuraho and Varanasi,
HHR Group of Hotels is expanding its properties in Panna and
Rewa. Elaborating on the plans, the group's chairman Pushpraj
Singh said, "The group's aim is to highlight the local
regions.
Marriott
consolidates India operations
In a bid to accelerate development in the Indian market, Marriott
International has announced to establish a regional office
that will house its area operations and regional sales office.
'Book-a-table
is useful for travellers'
Amlendu Purandare, head (operations), India, aarzoo.com, speaks
about the company's book-a-table service for restaurants.
By Sayoni Bhaduri
J
P Distilleries to develop 3 properties
Bangalore-based J P Distilleries has announced its plans of
building three properties, one each in Bangalore and Mysore
and one either in Chennai or Hyderabad.
Alcon
Victor launches Deevaya ayurvedic spa retreat
Goa-based Alcon Victor Group has announced the launch of its
spa and ayurveda retreat - Deevaya - by the end of November
2007 at Divar Island by the river Mandovi. Victor M Alberquerque,
its chairman and managing director, informs, "The resort
is more like a treatment resort than a spa resort and is one
of its kinds in Goa."
Pride
group to have footprints in the east
The Pride Group of Hotels has just unveiled its plans to have
its first property in the east and has approached the West
Bengal government for two acres of land in and around Kolkata
to set up a 250-room five-star business hotel.
Best
Journalist Award for EH staffer
Praveen K Singh, news editor (Delhi) for Express Hospitality,
was awarded the Best Journalist Award by Federation of Hotels
& Restaurants Association of India (FHRAI) at its 43rd
annual convention in Kolkata.
Kaapi
Machines on expansion mode
Bangalore-based Kaapi Machines (India) has announced its plans
of setting up shop in Delhi and Mumbai in the next six months.
It is also looking to expand to Kolkata in a year's time.
Sarovar
Hotels goes aggressive on its expansion plans
A leading hotel chain, which currently manages 30 hotels and
resorts in India, Sarovar Hotels is continuing with its rapid
expansion in the country with plans to open a total of 20
new hotels in the next three years.
Domina
group expands in India with 25 new hotels
Domina Hotel Group is expanding its presence in India with
the realisation and management of 25 new hotels. The project
will be run as an equal joint venture with Shrishti Holding,
part of Kanoria group with offices in India, Germany and Russia.
GRT
Academy, 'Hand in Hand' for empowerment
GRT Academy, currently in its third year, has partnered with
an NGO called Hand in Hand to work for the underprivileged.
New
kids on the block
It's
party time for M'rashtra wineries
Indian wine industry, particularly Maharashtra which contributes
almost 93 per cent of the country's wine, is seeing a rush
of big players wanting to join the party.
Upcoming
events creating waves in hospitality
Clean India Pulire - a show on cleaning and hygiene is to
be held from November 29 to December 1, 2007, at the Bombay
Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The event is being organised by
Virtual Info Systems, in collaboration with Afidamp Servizi,
Italy, which has organised similar exhibitions in Italy, Spain,
Asia and the Middle East.
McDonald's
looks at regional suppliers
After being present in India for over a decade, McDonald's
is chalking out ways to cut down on its logistics costs. The
fast-food chain - growing annually at 30 to 33 per cent -
is now looking at different regional suppliers, to minimise
its supply chain costs, by reducing transportation costs.
IHG
re-launches the Holiday Inn brand
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced a worldwide
re-launch of the Holiday Inn brand family. This includes Holiday
Inn, Express by Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express.
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