The Hotel Association of India (HAI) recently launched its West Bengal Chapter. Kicking off its efforts in the state, HAI has submitted a memorandum of industry demands to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Finance Minister Amit Mitra, seeking industry status for the hospitality…

The Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) has submitted a comprehensive pre-budget memorandum encompassing direct tax and policy recommendations for the upcoming Union budget 2021–22. Specific to the business losses accrued due to COVID-19, the apex Hospitality Association has recommended a MAT…

Lemon Tree Hotels, through its management subsidiary Carnation Hotels, announced the opening of Lemon Tree Premier, Vijayawada. This is the second property of the brand in the third largest city of Andhra Pradesh. The strategic location of the hotel offers multiple options to experience the…

Radisson Hotel Group overcame significant global challenges in 2020 to expand its portfolio of properties in Asia Pacific, with the addition of 84 exceptional new hotels and resorts, covering eight of its distinct brands. This rapid growth forms part of the company’s ambitious five-year strategy…

“The Fern Hotels & Resorts will be opening eight new hotels in the first half of 2021,” Noshir A Marfatia, Senior Vice President - Sales & Marketing, The Fern Hotels & Resorts said. This will take the tally to 82 hotels across 67 locations, the…

OYO and its European business of OYO Vacation Homes (OVH) announced that Martin HP Söderström has joined the company’s Board in the region as a Non-executive Director. Martin will also be buying shares worth an undisclosed amount in the parent company. The move is a…

Skyview Patnitop by Empyrean, Jammu’s latest mountain adventure and lifestyle destination in the Himalayas, has expanded its offering of adventure activities by introducing Mountain Terrain Biking (MTB) in Sanget Valley, in the foothills of Patnitop. The inaugural MTB ride organised over the first weekend of…

Zostel, a community-led experience-driven ecosystem, has launched a new property in Kolad, Maharashtra. A comprehensive holiday destination situated a mere 3-hour drive away from Mumbai and Pune, Kolad is home to exceptional natural and manmade beauty such as waterfalls, rivers, tribal villages, forts, and valleys.…

The domestic hospitality industry has been one of the worst hit sectors, severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns which restricted mobility and hotel occupancies in all the major markets. ICRA research observes that pan-India occupancy hit an all-time low of 18-20% in…

Sterling Holiday Resorts announced the launch of its new property Sterling Palm Bliss Rishikesh. Offering 35-rooms, Sterling Palm Bliss Rishikesh is conveniently located near airport and railway station. Commenting on the launch of the new property, Ramesh Ramanathan, Chairman and Managing Director of Sterling Holiday…