A Conrad New York Downtown GM argues that hotel lobbies must be actively programmed as social destinations to drive F&B revenue, local engagement, and brand differentiation.A Conrad New York Downtown GM argues that hotel lobbies must be actively programmed as social destinations to drive F&B revenue, local engagement, and brand differentiation.
Hyatt and Brigade Group Announce Plans for Two New Hyatt Regency Hotels in Bengaluru The two hotels, together offering 600 rooms, will be part of large-scale mixed-use developments across… Hyatt and Brigade Group Announce Plans for Two New Hyatt Regency Hotels in Bengaluru The two hotels, together offering 600 rooms, will be part of large-scale mixed-use developments across…
New 103-room hotel on St Georges Terrace strengthens IHG’s Perth portfolio, with Holiday Inn Express Cockburn preparing to open in December. New 103-room hotel on St Georges Terrace strengthens IHG’s Perth portfolio, with Holiday Inn Express Cockburn preparing to open in December.
By opening its largest training centre to date in India, RATIONAL is marking another milestone in the expansion of its operations in southern India. The new Hyderabad site will allow chefs, caterers, and other food service professionals to experience the iCombi Pro, combi oven, the iVario Pro multifunctional cooking system, and the ConnectedCooking digital platform in action from October 27, 2026 across an area of around 2,500 square feet. They will also be able to take part in training courses and exchange ideas with experts.By opening its largest training centre to date in India, RATIONAL is marking another milestone in...
Dr. Florian Ilgen previews his HSMAI MEA keynote, arguing that resistance to change stems from lack of tools, vision, and role models, not lack of willingness.Dr. Florian Ilgen previews his HSMAI MEA keynote, arguing that resistance to change stems from lack of tools, vision, and role models, not lack of willingness.
The orders have allowed a section of the nearly 250 hotels in the area to reopen after the KMC, along with the fire department, issued closure notices to over 900 hotels and guest houses across Kolkata. The crackdown followed a fatal fire at a guest house in Florence Mansions on Free School Street on Aug 19, when nine people died.The orders have allowed a section of the nearly 250 hotels in the area to reopen after the KMC, along with the fire department, issued closure notices to over 900 hotels and guest houses across Kolkata. The crackdown followed a fatal...
Culinary world mourns the passing of celebrated Tamil chef Damu, a pioneering ambassador of heritage
The Indian culinary fraternity is mourning the death of celebrated Tamil chef Damodharan Kothandaraman, popularly known as Chef Damu, who passed away at the age of 72. A Cooku With Comali judge, Guinness World Record holder and recipient of the Padma Shri, Chef Damu was widely regarded as a pioneering ambassador of Tamil Nadu’s culinary heritage.The Indian culinary fraternity is mourning the death of celebrated Tamil chef Damodharan Kothandaraman, popularly known as Chef Damu, who passed away at the age of 72. A Cooku With Comali judge, Guinness World Record holder and recipient of the Padma Shri, Chef Damu was...
The article outlines how hotel groups can cluster finance functions across properties using shared teams and digital workflows, reducing headcount needs and improving group-level visibility.The article outlines how hotel groups can cluster finance functions across properties using shared teams and digital workflows, reducing headcount needs and improving group-level visibility.
The initiative has a pan-India reach, with participants currently coming from over 14 states and regions, including the Northeastern states, West Bengal, Uttarakhand, Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh and Telangana, among others. It focuses on young people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, particularly those from economically disadvantaged families and first-generation entrants to the formal workforce. Selection is based on educational qualifications, socio-economic circumstances and an individual’s aspirations to enter the workforce, with the aim of widening access to structured training and formal employment, said a release.The initiative has a pan-India reach, with participants currently coming from over 14 states and regions, including the...
In his new role, Dhar will oversee Rosetta Sakleshpur’s overall operations, with a focus on service excellence, team development and guest satisfaction. He will also guide the continued development of experiential offerings, reinforcing the property’s connection with its natural surroundings and regional character across its accommodation, dining and events, said a release.In his new role, Dhar will oversee Rosetta Sakleshpur’s overall operations, with a focus on service excellence, team development and guest satisfaction. He will also guide the continued development of experiential offerings, reinforcing the property’s connection with its natural surroundings and regional character across its accommodation, dining and events,...