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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...

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,...

In his new role, Bindra will lead the strategic and operational performance of ibis and ibis Styles in India, with a focus on portfolio growth, commercial performance, guest experience and building high-performing teams. He will work closely with hotel teams and partners to strengthen the brands’ performance and support their continued growth across established and emerging markets.In his new role, Bindra will lead the strategic and operational performance of ibis and ibis Styles in India, with a focus on portfolio growth, commercial performance, guest experience and building high-performing teams. He will work closely with hotel teams and partners to strengthen...

The hotel will feature 63 well-appointed rooms, along with a restaurant, banquet facilities, meeting/conference room, a fitness centre and other public areas. The property will cater to the needs of business and leisure travellers, bringing the brand’s value-driven hospitality offering to the city, said a release.The hotel will feature 63 well-appointed rooms, along with a restaurant, banquet facilities, meeting/conference room, a fitness centre and other public areas. The property will cater to the needs of business and leisure travellers, bringing the brand’s value-driven hospitality offering to the city, said a release. 

Scheduled to open in Q1 2031, the signing reinforces IHG’s commitment to expanding its presence across high-potential travel markets in India and driving growth in demand-led destinations across the country. Holiday Inn Raipur will bring the brand’s warm, welcoming and reliable hospitality to a market shaped by business, government, events and leisure travel. The hotel’s Open Lobby concept will provide an inviting space for guests to work, meet and relax, complemented by its dining, meeting and leisure facilities, said a release.Scheduled to open in Q1 2031, the signing reinforces IHG’s commitment to expanding its presence across high-potential travel markets in...

Senior hospitality executives, particularly general managers, have seen substantial pay increases due to market demand and talent shortages. Compensation for luxury hotel general managers has risen by 40-75% over three years, reflecting a competitive environment. Key roles in operations, sales, and marketing are also witnessing significant pay growth. In tier-II cities, general managers now earn between Rs 75-80 lakh, compared to earlier figures.Senior hospitality executives, particularly general managers, have seen substantial pay increases due to market demand and talent shortages. Compensation for luxury hotel general managers has risen by 40-75% over three years, reflecting a competitive environment. Key roles in...