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Haryana
grants industry status to hotel sector
Haryana has become the first state in the country to grant
industry status to the hotel sector, as per the Industrial
Policy 2005, along with several sops and incentives.
Carlson
Hotels launches innovative rate management system
Carlson Hotels Worldwide, has announced the launch of Rate
of the Day, a rate management system that allows hotels a
unique level of flexibility and control in setting price points
and overall rate structure.
Textile
major mulls over hospitality foray
Textile manufacturing company Alok Textiles is venturing into
the hotel sector through its subsidiary, Alok Infrastructure.
'There
is a strong need for a car rental association'
Sixt India CEO, Alok Dutta, looks at 2008 as a year for changes
and developments, almost one and a half years after car rental
companies entered the Indian market and made a significant
position in the travel industry. By Anupama Sushil
Amorim
group in search of partner for India operations
The Amorim group (Amorim Investimentos E Participações,
SGPS, SA), one of the largest companies in Portugal, is looking
to expand the scope for its cork production business in India.
ABC
enters hotel biz, launches Coffee Day Hotels & Resorts
After the success of Café Coffee Day, Amalgamated Bean
Coffee Trading Company or the ABC Group is now foraying into
the hotel business with its latest venture, Coffee Day Hotels
& Resorts.
FHRAI
formalises a trust to run institute
The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India
(FHRAI) has formalised a governing body to run its institute
- FHRAI IHM.
EHL
offers executive programme for corporate executives
Ecolé Hòtelière de Lausanne (EHL) is
promoting its Lausanne Executive Education (LEE) Programmes
2008 for corporate executives in the hospitality industry
currently working in general management position or above
with the theme 'Strategic Trends & Developments'.
IEHPL
develops and expands existing brands
Impresario Entertainment & Hospitality (IEHPL) is looking
at large scale expansion of its brands.
Krizm
Hotels completes two fresh acquisitions
Krizm Hotels, the parent company of upscale hotel chain Lemon
Tree and economy chain Red Fox has completed fresh acquisitions
in Gurgaon and Naldehra (Himachal Pradesh).
Taj
Leisure hotels to increase its portfolio in India
Post the launch of Taj Tashi in Thimphu (Bhutan) last month,
Taj Lesiure hotels, the strategic business unit of the Taj
Hotels Resorts and Palaces, is looking at increasing its portfolio
in India.
Secretaries
of states attend tourism and hospitality conference
A day-long conference of State Tourism Secretaries was held
in Delhi recently, which was attended by representatives of
the ministries of Home Affairs, Defence, Delhi Police, Civil
Aviation, Railways and Road Transport & Highways.
Taj
makes itself comfortable in Saraya
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has signed a contract with Saraya
Islands, Emirate of Ras Al Khaimeh to manage one of the six
hotel properties on the four islands off the coast of the
main island.
Seasons
Furnishings expands business with a new plant
Seasons Furnishings, known globally for supplying fabrics
for the hospitality industry, is expanding its business by
setting up a second plant in Sonepat, Haryana.
International
Restaurant and Hotel Awards to be held at Beverly Hills
The International Restaurant and Hotel Awards that recognise
the best value, moderate, and luxury travel establishments
in the industry is to take place this year on June 13 at a
gala ceremony to be held in Beverly Hills, California.
Rai
Foundation gets into F&B
Rai Foundation, the education group, has now launched a confectionery
company named Cioccolato Confectioners to establish identity
in the F&B space. It will cater to the bakery and confectionery
market.
New
UEI Global institute launched in Pune
UEI Global, the education initiative of Berggruen Holdings
has launched its fourth institute in the country at Pune.
India's
first eco-tourism society scheduled to be launched
India's first eco-tourism society is scheduled to be launched
soon and possibly at the Ministry of Tourism, Government of
India's National Tourism Awards in January 2008.
Dubai
hotels supercharged for Dubai Shopping Festival 2008
Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) has become a strong medium for
revitalising trade and tourism in the country and is increasingly
becoming the focal point of the hospitality industry in the
Emirate, where hotels and restaurants are the best gainers.
Hard
Rock hits Pune, Hyderabad
After operating for more than a year in Mumbai, Hard Rock
Café is now expanding to Pune and Hyderabad.
Accor
announces opening of its first Ibis hotel in India
Accor Hospitality, the French hotel group, has announced the
opening of the first Ibis hotel in India, through a significant
joint venture with Indian travel conglomerate, InterGlobe
Enterprises.
Jharkhand
bars unwilling to comply with excise circular
The Jharkhand government is likely to withdraw an excise department
circular that made it mandatory for bars and restaurants to
buy a fixed minimum quantity of liquor every year.
Hotel
transactions in Asia booming
In 2007, the Asian hotel market witnessed 83 major (valued
above US$ 5 million) transactions, with hotel transaction
activity in Asia reaching US$ 10.8 billion, more than double
the previous figure of US$ 5 billion recorded in 2006.
Paul
John launches second property in Bangalore
Paul John Enterprises, the promoters of the Kumarakom Lake
Resort have announced the launch of their all-suite luxury
hotel called The Paul Bangalore.
Westin
Hotels & Resorts launches in-room spa programme
Westin Hotels & Resorts has launched a new in-room spa
programme that aims to bring the personalised luxury and comfort
of a full-service spa to the privacy of the hotel room.
Food&HotelAsia2008
set to return with more exhibits
Drawing from the success of their first exhibition in 2006,
Food&HotelAsia2008 (FHA2008) is set to return with a wider
food and beverage showcase in its specialised FoodAsia, Bakery&Pastry
and Wine&SpiritsAsia events, to be held from April 22
- 25 at the Singapore Expo.
Employee
empowerment vital for improved hospitality
A two-day seminar on 'Research Methods in Tourism & Hospitality
Industry', was recently held at the Banarsidas Chandiwala
Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, New
Delhi.
Expedia,
Cornell Centre for Hospitality Research renew partnership
Cornell's Centre for Hospitality Research, along with Expedia,
a leading online travel company, announced that they have
renewed their partnership, signaling Expedia's continued commitment
to fostering educational development and research endeavours
to benefit the travel and tourism industry and its future
leaders.
Customers
weigh in on Best Western through new survey system
Best Western's nearly 4,200 hotels around the globe are getting
advice on how to run their business from an important audience:
customers.
Snippets
New
kids on the block
In-room
technological enhancements at the Pan Pacific Singapore
Pan Pacific Singapore recently opened its newly-renovated
rooms and suites. With a multi-million dollar investment,
the new rooms and suites boast a contemporary look and feel
while maintaining the signature warmth of the brand's accommodation
design aesthetic.
Embassy
Suites Hotels’ new restaurant concept - Flying Spoons
Embassy Suites Hotels, the upscale, all-suite brand of 190
hotels, is exceeding expectations in the hospitality industry
with the launch of a new innovative restaurant concept, Flying
Spoons.
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