The Passport Hotel, a 27-key boutique property founded by hospitality entrepreneur Ashesh L. Sajnani, brings a fresh perspective to hospitality in North Goa. Positioned as India’s first cocktail-forward traveller’s hotel, the property places drinks, conversation and discovery at the centre of the guest experience.The Passport Hotel, a 27-key boutique property founded by hospitality entrepreneur Ashesh L. Sajnani, brings a fresh perspective to hospitality in North Goa. Positioned as India’s first cocktail-forward traveller’s hotel, the property places drinks, conversation and discovery at the centre of the guest experience. 


For Sunil Kumar, the recently appointed general manager of The Leela Palace Chennai, joining the brand marks both a fresh challenge and a deeply personal pursuit of excellence. He shares his vision for transforming the iconic seafront property, strengthening its market position, and infusing every guest experience with the spirit of Indian hospitality.For Sunil Kumar, the recently appointed general manager of The Leela Palace Chennai, joining the brand marks both a fresh challenge and a deeply personal pursuit of excellence. He shares his vision for transforming the iconic seafront property, strengthening its market position, and infusing every guest experience with...


India’s consumer watchdog has directed restaurants reeling from a sharp rise in input cost due to shortage of commercial LPG not to add charges such as LPG fees, gas surcharges and fuel recovery costs to customer bills, lest it be treated as an attempt to circumvent the guidelines on service charges “by adopting a different nomenclature.” ​Commercial cylinders are already 30 percent costlier or even more as almost 90 percent of the country’s liquified petroleum gas (LPG) imports come from West Asia. This marks the biggest challenge to the industry since the Covid lockdowns forced restaurants to shut, with many...


Located in the serene Himalayan foothills near Nainital, Uttarakhand, Amaraya Resort offers an intimate sanctuary spread across 2.5 acres of terraced orchards. True to the Araiya Anthology ethos of distinctive, design-led boutique hospitality, the retreat features just 11 elegantly appointed suites. Each space is crafted to harmonise with the local context, offering panoramic mountain views, abundant natural light, and a seamless transition between refined interiors and the tranquil outdoors, said a release.Located in the serene Himalayan foothills near Nainital, Uttarakhand, Amaraya Resort offers an intimate sanctuary spread across 2.5 acres of terraced orchards. True to the Araiya Anthology ethos of...


Tuesday brought clarity on operational priorities and market shifts. Analysis argues hotels must transition from AI momentum to measurable operational improvements , focusing on defined performance targets rather than experimentation. Meanwhile, global data reveals one-night stays rose 9% and las…Tuesday brought clarity on operational priorities and market shifts. Analysis argues hotels must transition from AI momentum to measurable operational improvements , focusing on defined performance targets rather than experimentation. Meanwhile, global data reveals one-night stays rose 9% and las…