In his new role at Sarovar Hotels, Chandra will be responsible for leading development initiatives and driving new hotel signings, supporting the group’s continued expansion across key domestic and international markets.In his new role at Sarovar Hotels, Chandra will be responsible for leading development initiatives and driving new hotel signings, supporting the group’s continued expansion across key domestic and international markets.
Indian e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms are introducing measures to protect delivery workers from severe heatwaves. Companies are providing cooling gear, air-conditioned rest hubs, and health check-ups. Initiatives include specialized jackets, shaded rest points, and medical support. These efforts aim to safeguard the frontline workforce during the harsh summer months.Indian e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms are introducing measures to protect delivery workers from severe heatwaves. Companies are providing cooling gear, air-conditioned rest hubs, and health check-ups. Initiatives include specialized jackets, shaded rest points, and medical support. These efforts aim to safeguard the frontline workforce during the harsh summer months.
The global hospitality chain operates 142 hotels in India and has 84 more under development, reflecting a strong pipeline towards medium-term visibility. On the demand environment, Sharma, managing director and chief operating officer, South Asia, of the company pointed to a mixed impact from the ongoing West Asia crisis, particularly across key urban markets in the country.The global hospitality chain operates 142 hotels in India and has 84 more under development, reflecting a strong pipeline towards medium-term visibility. On the demand environment, Sharma, managing director and chief operating officer, South Asia, of the company pointed to a mixed impact from...
Local alcohol manufacturers in Karnataka have urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to review the proposed liquor tax system, saying it favours multinational premium brands over cheaper local products.Local alcohol manufacturers in Karnataka have urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to review the proposed liquor tax system, saying it favours multinational premium brands over cheaper local products.
At Conrad Pune, Saha will oversee room divisions as well as wellness and leisure operations, focusing on strengthening day-to-day operations, enhancing guest satisfaction and ensuring seamless experiences across the hotel’s 351 rooms, seven renowned dining outlets, nine versatile meeting spaces and a dedicated lifestyle floor.At Conrad Pune, Saha will oversee room divisions as well as wellness and leisure operations, focusing on strengthening day-to-day operations, enhancing guest satisfaction and ensuring seamless experiences across the hotel’s 351 rooms, seven renowned dining outlets, nine versatile meeting spaces and a dedicated lifestyle floor.
As food & beverage manager at ITC Narmada, Kahali will focus on enhancing the hotel’s dining and banquet experiences, strengthening operational efficiencies and further elevating the benchmark of hospitality for guests in Ahmedabad.As food & beverage manager at ITC Narmada, Kahali will focus on enhancing the hotel’s dining and banquet experiences, strengthening operational efficiencies and further elevating the benchmark of hospitality for guests in Ahmedabad.
India’s online food delivery market is entering its next growth phase, driven less by new user acquisition and more by rising order frequency, expanding Tier-2+ penetration and steady average order value (AOV) expansion, according to Investec Equities. The sector is expected to scale from $ 9.1 billion in 2024 to nearly $ 27 billion by 2030, growing at a 19 per cent CAGR, as digital adoption and urbanisation reshape consumption patterns.India’s online food delivery market is entering its next growth phase, driven less by new user acquisition and more by rising order frequency, expanding Tier-2+ penetration and steady average order...
Rooted in the belief that India’s growth story must be inclusive, the program is designed to equip Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and individuals from economically marginalized communities with industry-relevant skills, enabling their integration into the formal workforce. The initiative directly contributes to building a skilled talent pipeline while unlocking the untapped potential of communities often excluded from mainstream employment. As part of Sofiya NGO’s flagship disability inclusion efforts, the programme bridges the critical gap between skilling and employability by providing immersive, hands-on training within live hotel environments. Interns were strategically placed across key operational departments—including front office, housekeeping, linen &...
In his new role, Thakre will oversee the hotel’s reservations function, focusing on optimising booking channels, ensuring accurate forecasting, and maintaining high standards of operational efficiency. He will also work closely with cross-functional teams to elevate guest satisfaction, reduce no-show rates, and enhance overall reservation performance.In his new role, Thakre will oversee the hotel’s reservations function, focusing on optimising booking channels, ensuring accurate forecasting, and maintaining high standards of operational efficiency. He will also work closely with cross-functional teams to elevate guest satisfaction, reduce no-show rates, and enhance overall reservation performance.
With 15 years of experience across India’s most respected hospitality brands, including 14 years within the Hilton family, he is known for driving revenue, developing talent, and delivering consistent operational results. In this role, he will strengthen the resort’s food and beverage offering, drive outlet profitability, and take full ownership of the commercial and operational health of the department. From team development to revenue delivery, his focus will be on building a department that performs, while working closely with his team to ensure every guest touchpoint reflects the quality and warmth the resort is known for.With 15 years of experience...