The city has around 7,500 rooms in five- and four-star categories and 157 banquet halls with a combined capacity of 30,000. Industry insiders say most hospitality spaces are booked for this month and most of March.The city has around 7,500 rooms in five- and four-star categories and 157 banquet halls with a combined capacity of 30,000. Industry insiders say most hospitality spaces are booked for this month and most of March.
Labour costs are rising faster than revenue in many markets, and hotel operators are being squeezed. From statutory wage increases and national insurance obligations to evolving overtime rules and inflationary pressures, the cost of maintaining staff is becoming a structural business challenge.Labour costs are rising faster than revenue in many markets, and hotel operators are being squeezed. From statutory wage increases and national insurance obligations to evolving overtime rules and inflationary pressures, the cost of maintaining staff is becoming a structural business challenge.
In his new role at Fairmont Udaipur Palace, Mehendale will oversee financial planning, budgeting and forecasting, procurement, compliance, and strategic resource optimisation, ensuring that financial stewardship continues to support the palace’s vision of timeless luxury, exceptional guest experiences, and long-term value creation.In his new role at Fairmont Udaipur Palace, Mehendale will oversee financial planning, budgeting and forecasting, procurement, compliance, and strategic resource optimisation, ensuring that financial stewardship continues to support the palace’s vision of timeless luxury, exceptional guest experiences, and long-term value creation.
In his new role at JW Marriott Kolkata, Arora will spearhead the hotel’s strategic vision, drive operational excellence while nurturing a culture rooted in integrity, agility, and social responsibility. His leadership philosophy closely aligns with Marriott’s guiding principles of embracing change, and acting with integrity ensuring that commercial success is achieved alongside meaningful community engagement, strong talent development, and trusted stakeholder partnerships.In his new role at JW Marriott Kolkata, Arora will spearhead the hotel’s strategic vision, drive operational excellence while nurturing a culture rooted in integrity, agility, and social responsibility. His leadership philosophy closely aligns with Marriott’s guiding principles of...
A two-member bench Delhi-based Principal bench of NCLAT has admitted the appeal and directed not to create an equity in favour of successful resolution applicants.A two-member bench Delhi-based Principal bench of NCLAT has admitted the appeal and directed not to create an equity in favour of successful resolution applicants.
The general manager of The Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel speaks about the renovation process at her property and what each completed element means for customers, associates and herself.The general manager of The Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel speaks about the renovation process at her property and what each completed element means for customers, associates and herself.
India is a key growth market for Airbnb. Bookings and new users saw substantial increases in the last quarter. This strong performance outpaces many other regions. Airbnb plans to expand its services further in India. The company anticipates continued growth in the coming years.India is a key growth market for Airbnb. Bookings and new users saw substantial increases in the last quarter. This strong performance outpaces many other regions. Airbnb plans to expand its services further in India. The company anticipates continued growth in the coming years.
With this expansion, Narwar Lakefront Resort now offers a total of 41 keys , effectively doubling its accommodation capacity and reinforcing its evolution into one of central India’s compelling destination-led hospitality experiences. It also significantly enhances Narwar Lakefront Resort’s ability to host destination weddings, curated retreats, corporate offsites, and extended leisure stays, positioning itself as a preferred venue for experiential travel and large-format celebrations in the region, said a release issued by the hotel.With this expansion, Narwar Lakefront Resort now offers a total of 41 keys , effectively doubling its accommodation capacity and reinforcing its evolution into one of central...
The three-day Convention will feature keynote sessions, panel discussions, leadership dialogues, and networking platforms covering emerging traveller expectations, hospitality innovation, investment opportunities, and sustainable destination development. Hosting the Convention in Varanasi offers a powerful backdrop of India’s living heritage, culture, and immersive visitor experiences, said an FHRAI release.The three-day Convention will feature keynote sessions, panel discussions, leadership dialogues, and networking platforms covering emerging traveller expectations, hospitality innovation, investment opportunities, and sustainable destination development. Hosting the Convention in Varanasi offers a powerful backdrop of India’s living heritage, culture, and immersive visitor experiences, said an FHRAI release.
B Gopalakrishnan has been appointed as the general manager of Harsha The Fern Shivamogga; Anand Ajit Kumar is the new general manager of The Fern Denzong Hotel & Spa Gangtok; Pradeep Kumar is the general manager of Rajawat The Fern Kanpur; Kunal Kumar is the general manager of Galaxy Beacon Hotel Mumbai, Santacruz; and Ashish Kumar has taken over as operations manager of Iris Beacon Hotel Rajkot.B Gopalakrishnan has been appointed as the general manager of Harsha The Fern Shivamogga; Anand Ajit Kumar is the new general manager of The Fern Denzong Hotel & Spa Gangtok; Pradeep Kumar is the...