The Airports Authority of India recently announced that Agartala’s Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (MBB) will be operating flights to Bangkok through Guwahati, and Chittagong and Dhaka, Bangladesh, in the future. Located 20 km north of Tripura, the airport is the second busiest in the northwestern region of India. This means that the MBB airport is the third international airport in the northeast after the Guwahati airport in Assam and Bir Tikendrajit International Airport in Imphal, Manipur. The MBB airport was inaugurated on January 4 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The airport’s first flight came in from Kolkata with 143 passengers…
Author: Asmita Mukherjee
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), today announced the opening of Raajkutir, an IHCL SeleQtions hotel in Kolkata, West Bengal. The heritage-inspired hotel embodies the spirit of quintessential Bengal Renaissance. Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, IHCL said, “We are delighted to extend IHCL’s portfolio in Kolkata with the addition of Raajkutir – our first SeleQtions branded hotel in the city. Kolkata is a major business and cultural centre, and we remain committed to growing our presence in East India. This new opening further strengthens our partnership with the Ambuja Neotia Group.” The 33-room Raajkutir recreates an old world…
Hyatt Regency Chennai, has recently announced the appointment of Mr. Parthasarathy G.S. as the new Engineering Manager. Holding an experience of 20 years in various industries, he will be responsible for the up-keep and maintenance of the hotel. Prior to joining Hyatt Regency Chennai, Parthasarathy was associated with Hyatt Place Hampi, Claresta Sarovar Portico Bangalore & Hosur, Saj Hotels & Resorts, Lenovo India Pondicherry and Spencer Plaza Chennai. He is an experienced Chief Engineer from the mep engineering background, with invaluable managerial experience and is also an electrical license holder. He is highly focused with comprehensive knowledge and understanding of…
Accor, a world-leading augmented hospitality group with over 420 hotels across India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey, has appointed Philip Mahoney as Vice President of Food & Beverage for India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey, with the main responsibility to drive the group’s strategy in the region: making food and drink the heart and soul of each of its hotels. Throughout his 30-year career, Philip has managed hotels in the UK, Croatia and Mauritius for Malmaison, Lonrho, De Vere Deluxe, Radisson Blu and Regent Hotels, before moving into a regional responsibility for Radisson Blu and Hotel Missoni in the UK…
Soumen Halder has been appointed as the General Manager of Polo Floatel, Calcutta – India’s first floating hotel. The hotel is the 9th hotel of the Polo Towers Group and features 58 rooms, 12 cutting edge banquet & conference venues and the iconic Bridge Bistro & Bar with wide views of the river bookended by the Howrah Bridge on one side and the Vidyasagar Setu on another side. After graduating with a degree in commerce, Mr Halder started his expedition in the hospitality industry with a hotel management degree from RIHM Jamshedpur. With a career spanning over two decades, Mr…
Sankranti marks the end of chilly winters and welcomes the Rabi harvest. Sheraton Grand Palace Indore organizes two-day festivities to bring in the harvest season in a unique way. The property is hosting the guests to a Lohri Dinner and Makar Sankranti Brunch on the 13th and 14th of January 2022 which will be an amalgamation of delicious traditional food, live counters, bonfire, dhol beats and kite flying. The chefs at the property have put together an authentic harvest season menu that includes regional preparations like Sarson da saag, Makai Akhrot ki roti, Paneer Amritsari, Hara choliya chaat accompanied with…
Collinson’s Priority Pass has launched a global partnership with CarTrawler – the global B2B provider of technology solutions for the travel industry – offering members access to CarTrawler services through the Priority Pass app. The partnership represents a push towards creating a seamless travel experience for Members, by going beyond the airport to enhance the overall customer journey. With 56,000 locations around the world, CarTrawler leverages a network of over 2,200 car rental and mobility providers to ensure optimal availability and pricing – allowing for travellers to choose from a range of add-on transport options that best suit their needs,…
M/s Al Habib Emporio, a hotel and development company based out of Srinagar, today announces the signing of a franchise agreement with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts for a new hotel development under the trendy, lifestyle Ramada Encore by Wyndham brand. Ramada Encore by Wyndham Srinagar Rajbagh is situated on the Jhelum River in the Rajbagh area of Srinagar. The property is 9.5 KM from Srinagar Airport and 2.5 KM from popular Dal Lake. The hotel will have a modern facade and will feature 48 contemporary rooms and a host of amenities including a lobby lounge, an all-day dining restaurant and,…
Rayan Aranha has been appointed as the General Manager for Novotel Chennai OMR, ibis Chennai OMR and Novotel Chennai SIPCOT. An industry veteran, Rayan has over two decades of hospitality experience in Sales, Marketing, Distribution and Operations. Rayan is currently in his 10th year at Accor, where he started as the Director of Sales & Marketing at Grand Mercure in Bangalore, swiftly moving to operations as Executive Assistant Manager. He has also worked with Pullman & Novotel New Delhi Aerocity before heading operations at ibis Mumbai Airport. His most recent assignment was with Grand Mercure Bangalore and Grand Mercure Mysore…
Anuj has a career spanning over 16 years in hospitality management and business leadership. Heis a seasoned professional who has worked across markets in Hyderabad, Bangalore, Kolkata and Delhi NCR. Together with exceptional leadership skills, a comprehensive understanding of the business and an innovative mindset, Anuj will lead the hotel’s overall performance and growth. He began his career with the Taj Krishna in Hyderabad, and later joined the Accor India team at its flagship hotel Novotel Hyderabad Convention Center and Hyderabad International Convention Center as an Assistant Manager Front office. At Accor, he took charge of various leadership roles in…
