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Minor International said the Middle East conflict is hurting its hotel bookings, with travel delays and cancellations expected to continue into the fourth quarter. However, the disruption is redirecting travellers, with India emerging as a preferred alternative destination. Hotels of Thailand headquartered Minor International are 'suffering' in the Middle East, but the conflict there could lead to an upward interest in India, said William E. Heinecke, founder and chairman of Minor International ...Read More >
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Panaji zonal office has provisionally attached properties valued at over Rs 17.45 crore under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in connection with the investigation pertaining to illegal operation of Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa. A fire at the nightclub in North Goa's Arpora on December 6 last year killed 25 people, including five tourists. The brothers Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, who ran the club, had taken a flight from Delhi t ...Read More >
New Delhi: Royal Orchid Hotels has announced the signing of a 'strategic agreement' with Hilton to sign and open 125 Hampton by Hilton hotels in India. The companies said 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, Mahar ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Global hospitality major Hilton on Wednesday announced the signing of a strategic agreement with Regenta Hotels Private Limited, owned by Royal Orchid Hotels Limited, for opening 125 'Hampton by Hilton' hotels across western and southern India by 2035. The partnership accelerates Hilton's upper mid-scale 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. ...Read More >
GCPL introduces 'Machar Hai, Mehman Nahi', a film urging Indian households to view mosquitoes not as harmless visitors but as health threats. The campaign highlights how neglected habits contribute to mosquito breeding, urging preventive measures and cultural change to combat diseases like Dengue and Malaria. Mosquito-borne diseases continue to be a significant public health challenge in India. Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) has undertaken a unique initiative titled 'Machar Hai, Mehman ...Read More >
NEW DELHI : Royal Orchid Hotels Limited (NSE: ROHLTD.NS), today announced the signing of a strategic agreement with Hilton ( NYSE : HYT), to sign and open 125 Hampton by Hilton hotels in India. 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 market ...Read More >
Its hospitality arm, Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited, has signed a management agreement with Hyatt for Grand Hyatt Chennai ECR. Separately, BCV Developers Private Limited has entered into a management agreement with Hyatt for Hyatt House Bengaluru Devanahalli. The Grand Hyatt project, located along East Coast Road, will be a beachfront hotel catering to both leisure and business travellers. Slated to open in 2029, the property will feature around 200 rooms, the company said. Also Read: Brigade ...Read More >
InCred Alternative Private Investments (InCred Alternatives) has closed its first special opportunities credit fund at a hard cap of Rs 1,500 crore, per an announcement. The close-ended Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) - InCred Special Opportunities Fund-I - received commitments from domestic family offices, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, and international investors. "India's private credit market is at an early but decisive stage of institutionalisation and is very different f ...Read More >
Bangalore: BCV Developers Private Limited, part of the Brigade Group, today announced the signing of Hyatt House Bengaluru Devanahalli with Hyatt. Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited (BHVL) had earlier signed with Hyatt for Grand Hyatt Chennai ECR. Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited had signed a management agreement with Hyatt for Grand Hyatt Chennai ECR, a premier beachfront hotel on the scenic southeastern coast of India. With plans to open in 2029, Grand Hyatt Chennai ECR will debut on an expansive b ...Read More >
Karan Aujla concert controversy: Organisers respond to backlash over March 3 Mumbai show, announce free April 12 concert for attendees and issue clarification. Karan Aujla is set to return to Mumbai with a special concert titled Karan Aujla P-POP Culture India Tour - Mumbai 2.0, scheduled for April 12. The announcement comes just weeks after his Holi-themed concert in the city drew criticism over alleged mismanagement and safety concerns. The new show will take place at night, marking a clear ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Institutional investment in India's real estate market remains resilient, with strong domestic demand driving nearly three-fourths of the $1.6 billion inflows in the March quarter, well above the typical 20-50% share seen in the past 4-5 years, according to a report. Both domestic and global institutional firms including HDFC, Kotak, EAAA, Nuvama, Nisus, Rava-Alta, Brookfield, and Blackstone, apart from builders like TRIL, Sattva, and Aurobindo Realty are expected to continue deployi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Capital inflows in Indian real estate remain firm at USD 1.6 billion in Q1 2026, with Delhi NCR and Bengaluru accounting for 46 per cent of the inflow, according to Colliers India. Institutional investment volumes rose by 25 per cent year-on-year, primarily supported by a significant surge in domestic investor interest. While overall investment volumes saw a sequential dip, the quarterly inflows remained 64 per cent higher than the average first-quarter volume ...Read More >
Mumbai : As India continues to grapple with gaps in access to timely and affordable pediatric cardiac care, the Kasauli Rhythm & Blues Festival (KRBF) returns on 3rd and 4th April at Baikunth Resort, Kasauli. Organised by Genesis Foundation, the festival marks its 10th edition while also celebrating 25 years of the Foundation's sustained efforts in supporting life-saving treatment for critically ill, underprivileged children suffering from Congenital Heart Defects (CHD). Since its inception in 2 ...Read More >
Bengaluru : Hilton & Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks, along with the upcoming Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy Tech Village, hosted TRISHUL 2.0, its signature women's leadership platform. Organized under the Shakti by Hilton initiative in celebration of International Women's Day and Women's History Month, the event brought together about 200 hospitality students, industry professionals, and employees for an inspiring even ...Read More >
Hyatt Hotels Corporation is expanding its presence in India and Southwest Asia. Vikas Chawla will lead the company's strategy and growth in the region starting April 1, 2026. Hyatt plans to add nearly 5,000 rooms to its pipeline in 2025. The company is strengthening its brand in key cities and exploring new destinations. New Delhi: Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the appointment of Vikas Chawla in the newly created senior role of President - India and Southwest Asia effective April 1, 20 ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 1 (PTI) Omnichannel fresh meat and seafood brand TenderCuts on Wednesday said it has raised USD 2 million through debt from Lakme Finance. The capital will be utilised towards working capital and expanding operations across core markets, while maintaining a continued focus on operational discipline, the company said in a statement. "This fundraise marks the completion of a critical phase in our turnaround journey. The focus over the past several quarters has been on building a disc ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1: Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the next stage of growth of Hyatt's business in India with the appointment of Vikas Chawla in the newly created senior role of President - India & Southwest Asia to lead the business in the region, effective April 1, 2026. The new leadership position reflects Hyatt's commitment to accelerating its expansion and deepening its brand presence in one of Hyatt's most strategically important growth markets. Also Read | 'Un ...Read More >
PRNewswire New Delhi [India], April 1: Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the next stage of growth of Hyatt's business in India with the appointment of Vikas Chawla in the newly created senior role of President - India & Southwest Asia to lead the business in the region, effective April 1, 2026. The new leadership position reflects Hyatt's commitment to accelerating its expansion and deepening its brand presence in one of Hyatt's most strategically important growth markets. - A ...Read More >
Led by National President Poonam Sharma, the event highlighted women's crucial role in India's economic future. Discussions focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, digital transformation, and inclusive growth, aiming to foster collaboration and actionable insights for women's empowerment. The FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO), the women's wing of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), hosted the inaugural day of its 42nd Annual Session on 29 March 2026 at FICCI, Federa ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) Mining billionaire Anil Agarwal's Vedanta Ltd has told the Supreme Court that its tweaked bid for the bankrupt Jaiprakash Associates Ltd was rejected despite being better than Adani Group's offer. In its petition challenging the lenders' decision to accept Adani's takeover offer, Vedanta contended that its addendum bid is about Rs 3,400 crore higher in gross value terms and roughly Rs 500 crore more in net present value compared to the Adani Group's offer. In the bid ch ...Read More >
'After some days, the decision was changed. Don't want to go into the details. That is for the right forum,' says Anil Agarwal, chairman of Vedanta Resources. Anil Agarwal, chairman of Vedanta Resources Limited, on Sunday said the company had been declared the highest bidder for Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL), but the outcome of the insolvency process was subsequently altered. In a post on X, Agarwal said the bidding process was conducted through a public auction by the committee of creditors ...Read More >
From L to R: Vijayta Raheja, Director, Saryu Properties and Hotels Private Ltd. (SPHPL), Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Nikhil K. Raheja, MD, SPHPL, Sudeep Jain, Managing Director (South West Asia) at the pre-opening event. The K Raheja Group has unveiled their integrated hospitality project comprising of voco Mumbai Powai Hotel and Convention Centre, and Holiday Inn Express and Suites which has come up in an association with IHG Hotels & Resorts. The deal was first announced in ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) Mining giant Vedanta Ltd has moved the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the NCLT's order approving Adani Group's Rs 14,535 crore bid to acquire Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL). According to the information available on the top court's website, Vedanta filed its appeal on March 25, a day after the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) refused to stay implementation of the plan. Adani Enterprises Ltd., meanwhile, has also filed a caveat in the Supreme Court, requ ...Read More >
Following the expansion of its new development space, the southern city aims to enhance inter-regional connectivity in infrastructure, markets and space for tourism development. Authorities view coastal and island tourism as a key source of "green" growth that could help reposition the city on the regional and global tourism map. According to Nguyen Van Manh, Vice Chairman of the Con Dao Special Zone People's Committee, Con Dao is not only a national symbol of revolutionary heritage but is also ...Read More >
A New York taxi driver playing an episode of "The Don Lemon Show" on his phone as he drove was shocked when his passenger revealed himself to be... Don Lemon. The taxi driver said, "No," and glanced backward in the rearview mirror before turning around fully with his mouth open and the vehicle still coasting forward. He let out a loud guffaw of laughter as the car came to a stop. "My man," the driver said, reaching back to shake Lemon's hand. "He was extremely friendly," Lemon told Newsweek i ...Read More >
EIH Limited, the flagship company of The Oberoi Group announced the signing of a management agreement for an Oberoi luxury resort at the Makaibari Tea Estate in Darjeeling on Monday. One of the world's oldest and most storied tea estates, established in 1859, Makaibari is celebrated for its dramatic Himalayan vistas, lush primary forests and rare biodiversity. The 1,236 acres (500-hectare) estate includes one of the world's oldest functioning tea factories - constructed entirely of wood, bamboo ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Darjeeling's Makaibari Tea Estate will have an Oberoi hotel by 2030. EIH Ltd, parent company of Oberoi, Monday announced signing of a management agreement for a luxury resort at one of the world's oldest and most storied tea estates that was established in 1859. The 1,236 acres (500-hectare) estate includes one of the world's oldest functioning tea factories - constructed entirely of wood, bamboo and cast iron.This is part of EIH's robust expansion plan, with a development pipeline of ...Read More >
Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is acquiring a 51% stake in luxury wellness brand Atmantan for Rs 240 crore. This strategic move aims to expand Atmantan's presence domestically and internationally, capitalizing on the growing global demand for wellness. IHCL sees significant potential in this segment, planning new centers and exploring hybrid models. Tata Group-backed Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has signed definitive agreements to acquire 51% stake in Sparsh Infratech Private Limi ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], November 10 (ANI): GIFT City, India's first operational smart city and International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), and a project of national importance has announced that Bastian Hospitality, one of India's leading premium food and beverage (F&B) groups, is entering Gujarat with a flagship dining and lifestyle destination at GIFT City's Central Park. The upcoming venue, Bastian Republic, will operate the food zone spread across one lakh sq. ft. at Central Park ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 4 (PTI) Belgium-headquartered Radisson Hotel Group is targeting a portfolio of 500 hotels and a 50,000 strong workforce in India by 2030, a top executive from the luxury hospitality chain said on Tuesday. In an interview to PTI, Elie Younes, Executive Vice President and Global Chief Development Officer of the Radisson Hotel Group, shared its India expansion plans, aiming to more than double the number of properties in its portfolio, from over 200 currently, to 250-260 by 2026 and ...Read More >
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