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The Indian Hotels Company, affectionately known as IHCL, is setting its sights on global horizons. With its domestic operations thriving, the company is primed for international growth through management contracts and operating leases.The Indian Hotels Company, affectionately known as IHCL, is setting its sights on global horizons. With its domestic operations thriving, the company is primed for international growth through management contracts and operating leases. 

Wonderla Holidays Pvt Ltd is sharpening its focus on hospitality expansion alongside its core amusement park business, following a record-breaking fourth quarter performance driven by strong revenue and profitability growth. The company’s Chennai park has emerged as a key contributor within months of launch, reinforcing its broader expansion strategy and supporting improvements in average revenue per user through premiumisation and enhanced guest engagement. Executive chairman and managing director Arun K Chittilappilly said the group is steadily building its hospitality vertical as an allied offering, targeting guests seeking short, experience-led stays. With plans to develop 150-room hotels across key locations such...

In her new role, Trikha will lead the hotel’s sales and marketing strategy, driving business growth across key segments including corporate, MICE, and social events.In her new role, Trikha will lead the hotel’s sales and marketing strategy, driving business growth across key segments including corporate, MICE, and social events. 

In his new role, Kumar will oversee the overall operations of the resort, providing strategic direction across key departments including food & beverage, rooms, and guest services. He will play a pivotal role in enhancing operational efficiencies, elevating service standards, and ensuring seamless guest experiences, while aligning the resort’s performance with Marriott’s global benchmarks.In his new role, Kumar will oversee the overall operations of the resort, providing strategic direction across key departments including food & beverage, rooms, and guest services. He will play a pivotal role in enhancing operational efficiencies, elevating service standards, and ensuring seamless guest experiences, while aligning...

India’s growing airports are boosting the hotel industry. Leading hotel chains are investing more in properties near airports. This is driven by more flights and better connections to smaller cities. Airport hotels are seeing high demand from business travelers, transit passengers and event organisers. This trend is expected to continue.India’s growing airports are boosting the hotel industry. Leading hotel chains are investing more in properties near airports. This is driven by more flights and better connections to smaller cities. Airport hotels are seeing high demand from business travelers, transit passengers and event organisers. This trend is expected to continue. 

Seo will drive APAC business and strategy with a focus on revenue growth, regional partnerships, and multi-market event mandates, as demand rises for large-format, experience-led corporate and brand events.Seo will drive APAC business and strategy with a focus on revenue growth, regional partnerships, and multi-market event mandates, as demand rises for large-format, experience-led corporate and brand events. 

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered an investigation into French liquor major Pernod Ricard over allegations that it entered into exclusive arrangements with retailers in Delhi-NCR to boost sales of its brands and restrict rival products.The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered an investigation into French liquor major Pernod Ricard over allegations that it entered into exclusive arrangements with retailers in Delhi-NCR to boost sales of its brands and restrict rival products. 

By prioritising the development of the local micro-economy and investing in cutting-edge sustainable infrastructure, the company ensures that Mysuru remains firmly on the radar as a top-tier global tourism destination. The company has also has launched an aggressive “Vision 2031” strategy to double its room inventory, with plans to add approximately 1,700 new keys over the next five years backed by a capital investment of Rs 3,600 crore, said a release issued by Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited.By prioritising the development of the local micro-economy and investing in cutting-edge sustainable infrastructure, the company ensures that Mysuru remains firmly on the radar...

Anchored in Accor’s global purpose ‘Pioneering the art of responsible hospitality, connecting cultures, with heartfelt care’, the initiative reflects the Group’s continued focus on enabling equitable access to employment and building a more inclusive hospitality ecosystem in India. By collaborating with The Job Plus and Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council, Accor is building a robust, scalable pipeline of hospitality talent. With a strong foundation and clear focus on outcomes, the programme will enable the youth to unlock meaningful career opportunities, achieve financial independence, and become active contributors to India’s growing hospitality ecosystem, said a release.Anchored in Accor’s global purpose ‘Pioneering...

The event featured expert-led panel discussions on critical topics – ‘Understand Adulteration in Dairy Products & Raw Materials used in Hospitality Industry’ and ‘Prevent Fire by Good Maintenance and Good Housekeeping’. The highlight of the event was a discussion on ‘Induction as an alternative & Conventional Fuel’ which threw light on adoption of alternative fuels including induction in the hospitality industry, said a release.The event featured expert-led panel discussions on critical topics – ‘Understand Adulteration in Dairy Products & Raw Materials used in Hospitality Industry’ and ‘Prevent Fire by Good Maintenance and Good Housekeeping’. The highlight of the event was...