Asmita Mukherjee | Mumbai Vishrut Gupta, a dynamic General Manager with over two decades of extensive experience believes in creativity and a guest-centric approach. Gupta has recently taken the reins of the newly opened Novotel Mumbai International Airport. In a candid conversation, Gupta opened up about the elements the team at the hotel is working on to make sure the hotel is well received by the travellers. Sharing an overview about the launch activities, Gupta informed, “We started our journey in May 2022 and since then we have been enthusiastically working towards the successful opening of the hotel. Novotel Mumbai…
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Lemon Tree Hotels announced two new signings in Maharashtra – Lemon Tree Hotel, Dapoli and Keys Lite by Lemon Tree Hotels, Sylvan, Dapoli. Both the properties are expected to be operational by October 2023 and shall be managed by Carnation Hotels Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary and the management arm of Lemon Tree Hotels Limited. Lemon Tree Hotel, Dapoli will feature 50 well-appointed rooms, a restaurant, a bar, banquet spaces, a swimming pool, a fitness center and other public areas. Keys Lite by Lemon Tree Hotels Sylvan will feature 20 well-appointed rooms, a restaurant, banquet lawns, swimming pool, indoor and…
According to a report by Mint , Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government’s efforts of harnessing UP’s tourism potential have not only led to an increased influx of domestic and foreign tourists but also will generate ample employment opportunities in tourist destinations, the statement said. In 2022, Uttar Pradesh witnessed the arrival of 24.87 crore tourists to the state, of which the number of foreigners was 4.10 lakh. Owing to the sustained efforts of CM Adityanath, the tourism and hospitality sectors also garnered immense attention from the investors in the Global Investors Summit held recently in the state capital.…
Hilton today announced it will bring its fast-growing upscale hotel brand to The Orange City for the first time with DoubleTree by Hilton Nagpur. Signing with Abhijit Realtors and Infrastructure Private Limited, the announcement marks the entry of DoubleTree in Maharashtra’s third-largest city. Scheduled to open in early 2026, the upscale hotel will provide contemporary accommodations and amenities, as well as unique food and beverage experiences to leisure and business travelers in the populous central India city. “This is our first Hilton property in Nagpur, and we are excited to introduce the DoubleTree by Hilton brand to the third-largest city…
Continuing Minor Hotels’ European expansion, Anantara Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi will open in Spring 2023 following extensive restoration and renovation works. The heritage hotel, occupying a 13th-century monastery and former Cappuccini Friars Convent, will be lovingly restored to its original glory. The historic property will reveal new-look accommodation, refreshed dining concepts and a completely redesigned spa, all perched on a clifftop 80 metres above the sea level with spectacular views of the Mediterranean Coast. Respecting the original materials and designs of the 800-year building, Minor Hotels will carefully balance conservation, maintenance and restoration to preserve the original appearance…
Asmita Mukherjee | Turkiye Turkiye has always been a popular destination among Indian tourists due to the ease of visa processing, direct connectivity, ancient silk route connection, and similarity between the languages and beverages consumed, be it chai/Turkish tea or halva. The country has reported a surge in the number of Indian tourists for different segments such as Foreign Independent Travel (FIT), leisure and MICE. Turkiye’s tourism board said in a recent statement that among the 51.4 million international tourists received by the country in 2022, 2.32 million were Indian tourists. To deepen the relationship with Indian tourists, especially for…
Dusit Hotels and Resorts under Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has announced its expansion plans for 2023, including debuting its unique brand of Thai-inspired gracious hospitality in Japan and Europe – and further expanding its global footprint with strategic openings in China, India, Kenya, Nepal, and Thailand. In Japan, Dusit is set to open two new hotels in the ancient capital of Kyoto – ASAI Kyoto Shijo and Dusit Thani Kyoto – in Q2 and Q3, respectively. Each has been carefully crafted to establish a strong foundation for further expansion in Japan. Another owned…
Stotrak Hospitality that specialises in providing one-of-a-kind, environmentally friendly travel sojourns has announced plans to widen their sustainable experiences. This expansion is over and above the range of 50 thoughtful experiences across 8 locations that Stotrak Hospitality already provides. The company is devoted to advancing eco-friendly tourism strategies and protecting the scenic splendour of the regions where they operate, and over the next two years plans to add another 50 experiences to its catalogue throughout its existing locations including Dakpathar, Mussoorie, Rishikesh, Selaqui, Jaisalmer, Ranthambore & Nahan. Commenting on the expansion of their offerings in Rishikesh, Nahan and Rajasthan, Manish Goyal,…
Tourism & Survey Award 2022 ceremony organized on Thursday, 24th February 2023 in Hotel Oberoi, New Delhi. On this occasion, Department of Tourism, Rajasthan gets “Best Emerging Destination – Most Scenic Road Award 2022” for Udaipur to Jodhpur. Honourable Shri Arjun Ram Meghawal, Union Culture and Parliamentary Affairs Minister, presented this award to State’s Principal Secretory Tourism, Government of Rajasthan, Gayatri Rathore. RTDC, Chairman, Dharmendra Rathore was also present on this occasion. On this occasion, RTDC, Chairman, Dharmendra Rathore said in his address that, “It is far-reaching results have been to seen the complete status of industry to tourism in…
Tourists will once again have the opportunity to experience boating in Shyamalatal located in the Sharda valley in the Champawat district. After a long period of 13 years, boating has resumed here. With the commencement of boating, visitors to Champawat will have the opportunity to enjoy a boat ride. Four paddle boats have been deployed so far for the boat ride. Boat operators were trained as part of the district scheme of the tourism department at the ITBP Academy in Tehri. At the ITBP Academy, 14 of the 18 trainees who were assigned there for training have successfully completed it.…
