Rooted in the belief that Indian sweets and savouries deserve the same reverence as the world’s finest luxury maisons, IKAI brings together craft, consciousness, and contemporary design under one immersive roof. Here, mithai is not merchandise. It is culture, curated. The Bandra flagship brings this vision to life through design that feels closer to a luxury boutique than a traditional sweet store. Ivory textures, wine-toned accents, rose-gold and copper detailing, and curated display islands replace cluttered counters. The space invites lingering — to taste, to observe, to experience, said a release added.Rooted in the belief that Indian sweets and savouries...
The transition comes in the wake of Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) acquiring a majority stake in Clarks Hotels & Resorts, prompting a natural pivot for the property from brand affiliation to full ownership and creative control. While the brand association evolves, the ownership of the property remains unchanged and continues under the stewardship of the Colaco family, led by Ronald Colaco, along with executive directors Nigel Colaco and Randal Colaco. As part of this evolution, select areas of the property will undergo curated upgrades. The poolside will be reimagined into a vibrant Swiss Town Square, envisioned as a dynamic...
The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Celebrates 10 Years with New Story-Worthy Hotels Across the Americas
CHICAGO (April 6, 2026) – As The Unbound Collection by Hyatt celebrates its 10th anniversary, Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is pleased to announce four recent and upcoming new additions to… CHICAGO (April 6, 2026) – As The Unbound Collection by Hyatt celebrates its 10th anniversary, Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is pleased to announce four recent and upcoming new additions to…
General manager Mayank Mittal on how his property has transformed the city’s hospitality landscape, bringing organised luxury within the spiritual hub’s limits for the first time. With restrictions on non-vegetarian food and alcohol historically keeping star hotels outside Haridwar, the heritage-style property has carved a niche by blending timeless design with modern indulgence on the banks of the Ganges.General manager Mayank Mittal on how his property has transformed the city’s hospitality landscape, bringing organised luxury within the spiritual hub’s limits for the first time. With restrictions on non-vegetarian food and alcohol historically keeping star hotels outside Haridwar, the heritage-style property...
As LPG shortage continues and the summer tourist season is about to pick up in Himachal Pradesh, hotels, restaurants and dhabas have started switching over to costlier cooking alternatives – coal, firewood and diesel. According to hotel and restaurant associations from Manali, Shimla and Kangra districts, the majority of the food and hospitality establishments have been forced to adopt new methods of cooking as commercial supply has been badly hit in the last one month.As LPG shortage continues and the summer tourist season is about to pick up in Himachal Pradesh, hotels, restaurants and dhabas have started switching over to...
The 110-key hotel will cater to growing business and transit demand in one of India’s most dynamic economic centers. With the rollout of its Generation 5 design, the brand continues to elevate the essentials through flexible workspaces and refreshed aesthetics tailored for both business and leisure stays, making it a natural fit for high-demand commercial markets like Surat, said a release.The 110-key hotel will cater to growing business and transit demand in one of India’s most dynamic economic centers. With the rollout of its Generation 5 design, the brand continues to elevate the essentials through flexible workspaces and refreshed aesthetics...
The newly opened DoubleTree by Hilton Bengaluru Airport, the largest of its brand in India, is aiming to position itself as the leading MICE and corporate hotel near the city’s airport. General Manager Sanu Sadanand said the 304-key property, which spans 10,000 square feet of banquet space, has already recorded strong business since its soft launch in January, with 40 per cent occupancy and growing interest from airlines, corporates and international sports teams.The newly opened DoubleTree by Hilton Bengaluru Airport, the largest of its brand in India, is aiming to position itself as the leading MICE and corporate hotel near...
The upcoming property embodies Ramee Group’s vision of delivering immersive hospitality experiences that foster a deeper connection with nature, local culture, and curated offerings, while upholding exceptional standards of service and guest experience. Sasan Gir, renowned for Gir National Park and its Asiatic lions, stands out as a promising destination for both domestic and international travellers seeking wildlife and nature-led experiences. The resort will also facilitate seamless access and support for jungle safaris in the national park, ensuring an authentic and enriching wildlife journey, said a release.The upcoming property embodies Ramee Group’s vision of delivering immersive hospitality experiences that foster...
According to industry executives, the daily active gig workers on quick commerce platforms are currently running 10-12% below early-2026 levels. The timing is particularly damaging. Typically, quick commerce as well as food delivery platforms see an uptick in demand during this period due to Indian Premier League (IPL) matches. Order fulfillment for quick grocery delivery services in Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru and Mumbai is being delayed, a senior executive said, while slots on platforms like Snabbit, Urban Company and Pronto are going dark in several pockets.According to industry executives, the daily active gig workers on quick commerce platforms are currently running 10-12%...
There are around 7,500 rooms in five-star and four-star categories together, and 157 banquets with 30,000 capacity. President of Hotel and Restaurant Association of Eastern India (HRAEI) Sudesh Poddar pointed out that commercial LPG supply is slowly relaxing but most of the star hotels are in hybrid mode. According to him, a lot of hotels have already installed electrical kitchens. However, he said most of the kitchen staff in hotels are still not acquainted with the electric devices.There are around 7,500 rooms in five-star and four-star categories together, and 157 banquets with 30,000 capacity. President of Hotel and Restaurant Association...