Author: Asmita Mukherjee

The Fern Hotels & Resorts, India’s leading environmentally sensitive hotel chain, announced the opening of The Fern Seaside Luxurious Tent Resort, Diu. This is the chain’s third resort in the Union Territory of Daman and Diu, after the earlier launches of a Fern and a Beacon resort in Daman. Expressing his pleasure at the opening of the Diu property, Suhail Kannampilly, CEO, The Fern Hotels & Resorts said, “This is a new beach-front property that we have opened. Our resorts all over India have been doing fantastic business and I am sure this new resort will also get similar rave…

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Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the opening of Sawai Man Mahal in Jaipur. The heritage palace set in the environs of the majestic Rambagh Palace, pays tribute to Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II, the last ruler of the princely state of Jaipur. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, IHCL said, “We are delighted with the addition of Sawai Man Mahal to IHCL’s magnificent collection of royal palaces. IHCL is proud to have showcased India’s glorious past with some of the country’s most celebrated palaces that date back to the pre-independence era. This also marks a significant milestone of…

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Cheval Maison – The Palm Dubai is the newly launched iconic property in the Cheval Collection now ready to welcome Indian travellers. This will be the first Cheval Maison to launch outside of the UK. The property will have 131 luxury serviced apartments, compiling of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, located in a super prime location on the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. Cheval Maison, The Palm is also adjacent to the Nakheel mall, a luxury shopping mall featuring more than 140 shops and cover 30 cafes and restaurants, and only a short walk from West Beach. The residence is currently…

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Lemon Tree Hotels Limited announced the opening of Keys Lite by Lemon Tree Hotels, Sreekanya, Visakhapatnam. This is the second property of the group in the city, strategically located near Gajuwaka, in the Southwest of Vishakhapatnam. Vishakhapatnaam, the “Jewel of the East Coast” is a major tourist attraction and is known for its beaches, ancient Buddhist sites and the biodiversity of the surrounding Eastern Ghats. The hotel features 44 well-appointed rooms and suites with aesthetically-designed interiors and modern amenities and facilities for the utmost comfort of guests. Complementing the stay is a multi-cuisine coffee shop – Keys Café. This hotel…

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Sarovar Hotels Pvt. Ltd. announces the historic milestone of opening its 100th hotel in India with the opening of Lagoon Sarovar Premiere, Pondicherry. Lagoon Sarovar Premiere Resort is spread across 33-acres of land nestled on the banks of Chunnambar Backwaters. Pondicherry’s beautiful French colonial architecture is reflected through our resort’s rooms. Each has a private sit-out area overlooking an infinity pool and tranquil backwaters. Paradise Island, a unique icon of Pondicherry is adjacent to Lagoon Sarovar Premiere resort. Lagoon Sarovar Premiere Resort is conveniently located 20 minutes away from Pondicherry airport, 3 hours drive from Chennai international airport. It’s well…

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In an endeavour to re-introduce Sri Lanka as a tourist destination and its products to the Indian consumer, the Sri Lankan Tourism Board organised three-city roadshow which started in New Delhi, travelled to Mumbai and then concluded in Hyderabad. Speaking at the Hyderabad roadshow, Harin Fernando, Minister for Tourism & Lands, Sri Lanka said that the country is planning to attract Indian film-makers by creating a single-window clearance approach. This will be much more convenient for those who want to shoot commercials and movies in Sri Lanka. “We would make sure that every approval is given to them within…

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Priority Pass, the original and market-leading airport experiences programme, owned and operated by Collinson, today commences a programme of celebrations in honour of its 30th birthday. While the industry looks very different today than in 1992 when Priority Pass launched, its members remain at the heart of everything it does. As the world emerges from a global shutdown and a busy summer proving that travel is firmly back on the agenda, Collinson wants to reward Priority Pass Members and reignite their love for travel once again in 2022 and beyond. Designed exclusively for its 30th birthday, the company…

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Marriott International, Inc. today announced it expects to open 14 additional luxury properties in Asia Pacific by the end of 2023. The planned additions highlight the strategic growth of Marriott International’s luxury hotel portfolio in the region, where it currently operates 156 luxury properties. Across 13 countries and regions in Asia Pacific, Marriott International’s portfolio of dynamic luxury brands continues to create bespoke experiences for today’s luxury traveler in ever popular cities including Tokyo and Melbourne, and is ready to bring these experiences to emerging destinations such as Jeju and Jiuzhaigou. With a collection of iconic brands such as The…

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In a huge endorsement of its sustainable tourism practices, Kerala was today accorded the prestigious “Hall of Fame” status for being the Best State/UT in the category of ‘Comprehensive Development of Tourism’ for the fourth consecutive year at the National Tourism Awards 2018-19 presented here today. Kozhikode’s District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) was adjudged the best in the category. The awards were presented by Vice-President Shri Jagdeep Dhankar at an impressive function at Vigyan Bhavan in Delhi. Tourism and Culture Minister Shri G Kishan Reddy presided over the function. Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) Managing Director Smt. V Vigneshwari received…

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Weddings in India are an extravagant affair. An embodiment of culture, creativity, hospitality, and celebration of new beginnings. Right from the décor, to the food, you want everything to be elegant and tasteful. Courtyard by Marriott Pune Chakan hosted a ‘Wedding PIE’ for wedding planners, community influencers, socialites, wedding guests that brought alive the ethereal grandeur of the Big Fat Indian Wedding. Every couple deserves the wedding of their dreams and that’s possible when you have a team of experts to cater to every wish of the couple. The event simply displayed just how effortlessly ones dream wedding can become…

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