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In his new role, Wadhwa will focus on leading the sales and marketing team to new heights. He will be responsible for driving revenue growth, strengthening key corporate and MICE partnerships, expanding market presence, and achieving the hotel’s overall commercial objectives.In his new role, Wadhwa will focus on leading the sales and marketing team to new heights. He will be responsible for driving revenue growth, strengthening key corporate and MICE partnerships, expanding market presence, and achieving the hotel’s overall commercial objectives. 

In this role, Dar will spearhead Ascott’s growth strategy and business leadership across south Asia, guiding the company’s expansion in the region while strengthening performance standards and stakeholder partnerships. Ascott continues to build strong momentum across South Asia, supported by its diverse portfolio of award-winning brands including Ascott, Somerset, Citadines, Oakwood and lyf. In India, Ascott currently has 985 keys across seven operational properties in six cities, with over 5,000 keys under pipeline development, underscoring its strong growth trajectory in the region, said a release.In this role, Dar will spearhead Ascott’s growth strategy and business leadership across south Asia, guiding...

The partnership accelerates Hilton’s upper midscale expansion in India, where rising domestic travel and growing demand from the country’s expanding middle class are driving strong opportunities in the mid-market segment. The franchised hotels will primarily be developed across western and southern markets, including Goa, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, joining more than 3,100 Hampton by Hilton properties trading globally, said a release.The partnership accelerates Hilton’s upper midscale expansion in India, where rising domestic travel and growing demand from the country’s expanding middle class are driving strong opportunities in the mid-market segment. The franchised hotels will primarily be...

The 21st Hotel Investment Conference – South Asia (HICSA) kicked off with over 750 delegates, as Hotelivate – Savills founder chairman Thadani outlined key industry shifts – from a potential MICE and wedding business influx to India amid West Asian unrest, to persistent challenges in policy, licensing, and talent – under the theme ‘Leadership in a World on Fire’.The 21st Hotel Investment Conference – South Asia (HICSA) kicked off with over 750 delegates, as Hotelivate – Savills founder chairman Thadani outlined key industry shifts – from a potential MICE and wedding business influx to India amid West Asian unrest, to...

Launched in 2020, Diageo India’s ‘Learning for Life’ programme has positively impacted nearly 8500 youth, focusing on improving employability, enabling livelihoods, and strengthening workforce inclusion within the hospitality sector, said a release.Launched in 2020, Diageo India’s ‘Learning for Life’ programme has positively impacted nearly 8500 youth, focusing on improving employability, enabling livelihoods, and strengthening workforce inclusion within the hospitality sector, said a release. 

ITCHL entered into definitive agreements with M/s. Sandy Resort Private Limited to operate their upcoming 73-room hotel in Shirdi, Maharashtra. The new alliance between the two companies also extends to a second 84-room hotel in in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha under the Welcomhotel brand, said a release.ITCHL entered into definitive agreements with M/s. Sandy Resort Private Limited to operate their upcoming 73-room hotel in Shirdi, Maharashtra. The new alliance between the two companies also extends to a second 84-room hotel in in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha under the Welcomhotel brand, said a release. 

The president of Royal Orchid Hotels Limited (ROHL) said the tie-up filled a key mid-market gap for them, would accelerate the development pipeline, and bolster the company’s brand family—from Regenta, ICONIQA to upcoming niches—with the first Hamptons by Hilton hotel in his estimation opening in 24–36 months.The president of Royal Orchid Hotels Limited (ROHL) said the tie-up filled a key mid-market gap for them, would accelerate the development pipeline, and bolster the company’s brand family—from Regenta, ICONIQA to upcoming niches—with the first Hamptons by Hilton hotel in his estimation opening in 24–36 months. 

Wyndham’s development strategy is aligned with destinations benefiting from strong domestic travel demand and long-term growth fundamentals, while continuing to prioritise established gateway cities as key anchors of its portfolio. Locations such as Khajuraho and Chittorgarh underscore the rising importance of culturally rich, experience-led travel, while cities like Kota and Guwahati reflect expanding economic corridors and improving regional connectivity, said a release.Wyndham’s development strategy is aligned with destinations benefiting from strong domestic travel demand and long-term growth fundamentals, while continuing to prioritise established gateway cities as key anchors of its portfolio. Locations such as Khajuraho and Chittorgarh underscore the rising...