Author: Asmita Mukherjee

Sarovar Hotels Pvt. Ltd. announces the opening of a new hotel in North Delhi. This will be Sarovar’s 12th property in Delhi NCR. Venizia Sarovar Portico is located in North Delhi, in close proximity to north university campus. It elegantly blends timeless service with new-age technology to provide a seamless experience to visiting travellers. Venizia Sarovar Portico offers 69 rooms equipped with all amenities and comforts. The hotel features a restaurant Flavours, where you can treat yourself to a variety of Indian delicacies that are prepared by experienced chefs. In addition, the hotel accommodates a pillar less banquet hall Atrium…

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According to HT, The surge in Covid-19 cases driven by the Omicron variant of the coronavirus disease has halted the revival of the travel industry as people have started deferring their travel plans. “In 2021, we experienced a 400% jump in advance bookings for flight tickets for the year-end holidays…the Omicron variant halted the travelling revival that we expected for this period. Despite this new surge, the travel sentiment remains strong,” said Rikant Pittie, the co-founder of the online travel firm EaseMyTrip. Pittie added the current customer trends shows a strong emphasis on safety and hygiene. “…customers are now starting…

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Reiterating its commitment to ‘Sustainable Hospitality’, O by Tamara, one of the most sought after business and leisure hotels in Trivandrum secured a ‘Four Star’ rating under Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA). GRIHA is a rating tool developed by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) along with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India to reduce resource consumption and greenhouse gas emissions and enhance the use of renewable and recycled resources. “Commitment to sustainability is deep-rooted in the values of Tamara Leisure Experiences. We constantly strive towards creating profitable and responsible business models by maintaining…

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Located in the picturesque town of Pathankot, Comfort Inn Coral River offers quality accommodation and impeccable personalized services. Choice Hotels India adds another glorious property to its portfolio with Comfort Inn Coral River in Madhopur near Pathankot further strengthening its presence in the Punjab region after Patiala, Bhatinda, Amritsar, and Zirakpur. Strategically located at the meeting point of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir, Pathankot serves as the gateway to numerous popular tourist destinations including Dalhousie, Chamba, Kangra, Dharamshala, Mcleodganj, Jwalaji, and Chintpurni. Mr. Vilas Pawar, CEO, Choice Hotels India, said, “Punjab has a huge potential for leisure and…

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Fairmont Jaipur announced the opening of its brand-new barbeque restaurant Zia that translates to ‘light’ in Arabic. Taking inspiration from the grills of Mughal era as well as authentic American barbeque trails, Zia offers a unique culinary experience. Set amidst the lush citrus garden, the restaurant lights up magically when the gleaming moonlight shines above and creates a spectacular dining experience for guests, right under the stars. The tranquil ambience of Zia with warm table tops and live music adds to the delightful gastronomic journey, and makes the entire experience truly memorable. Mr. Rajiv Kapoor, General Manager, Fairmont Jaipur shared,…

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Kempinski Hotels has announced the appointment of Markus Iseli as the new General Manager for Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort, Beirut, Lebanon, joining from Kempinski Hotel Yinchuan in China, where he held the position of General Manager for the past thirty months. A passionate leader, Markus Iseli boasts more than three decades of high-level hospitality expertise, which have seen him graduate from service and guest relations positions, to the most senior levels of hotel management, with internationally renowned hotel groups such as Hilton, Intercontinental, Four Seasons and Shangri-La. His life in hotels has taken him across the globe, spanning countries…

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The sixth edition of the Kerala Literature Festival (KLF 2022) has been rescheduled to March 2022. It will now be held at the beaches of Calicut (Kozhikode) from March 17th to March 20th, 2022. It was earlier scheduled to be held from January 20th to January 23rd, 2022. Organized by the DC Kizhakemuri Foundation, the Kerala Literature Festival is supported by the Government of Kerala and the Kerala Tourism Board. “Taking in view the surge in a number of infections of Omicron variant, we have rescheduled the festival by 2 months. We have seen a great amount of love and…

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Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach announced the appointment of Yaman Rai as the Food & Beverage manager. Yaman is a passionate and proficient hospitality professional with extensive knowledge and more than 11 years of experience spanning across various hotels in India. He has an excellent understanding of F&B operations, guest servicing, communication skills, quality compliance, and accuracy in budgeting in the hospitality industry. Yaman’s key responsibilities will include achieving customer satisfaction, profitability of the outlets, maintaining food quality & hygiene practices along with implementing new & exciting engagements across all the 5 restaurants at the hotel. Commenting on Yaman’s appointment, Mr.…

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Sayaji Hotels Limited commemorates its 32nd anniversary on January 7th, 2022. The first stone of the hotel was laid in Vadodara in the year 1990. To celebrate this momentous occasion with its esteemed patrons Effotel by Sayaji Vadodara is offering a 32% discount on rooms and F&B facilities on this day. The culinary team will treat the guests to an elegant spread of gastronomical delights at the hotel’s flagship Kala Ghoda restaurant, a place synonymous with delicious food in Vadodara. The luxury chain gets its name while paying tribute to Maharaja Sayajirao from Vadodara, Gujarat. Starting from the Kala Ghoda…

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Sarovar Hotels Pvt. Ltd. announces the appointment of Manoj Soni as the new Chief Technology Officer. He will be based at Sarovar Corporate office in Gurugram. Mr. Soni has more than 25 years of experience as technology leader for Hospitality and Media Company. In his new role he will be responsible for company’s digital transformation, overseeing IT operations, integrating new technology, cyber security and risk management. Before becoming the part of Sarovar Hotels, Mr. Soni has worked with Oberoi Hotels for more than two decades as Head of Information Technology for various properties of Oberoi Hotels and Resorts. He was…

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