According to TOI, the Kerala state government has decided to open the traditional route to the Sabarimala temple from Pampa via Neelimala, Apache medu, and Marakoottam. As per the data from the Health Ministry, the southern state currently has a little less than 40 thousand active cases. The decision was taken during a meeting held between Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Devaswom Minister K Radhakrishnan. According to the new updated guidelines, primary healthcare facilities have been set up at Apache medu and Neelimala. Reports have it that around 500 rooms have also been set up in line with COVID-19 protocols…
Author: Asmita Mukherjee
Chapter 2 Events is a luxury wedding & event planner, which transcends borders and brings forth unique virgin destinations by curating niche and immersive celebrations across the world. Right from conceptualisation, guest management, vendor coordination, and logistics to final execution, the proficient event management company makes sure that their consumer celebrations are hassle-free. Asmita Mukherjee spoke with Kunal Laungani, Founder, Chapter 2 Events to know more about the new business trends that he foresees in the new normal. What was your aim behind starting Chapter 2 Events? Back in 2013, my sister-in-law and I felt that there’s a gap in…
Ramada by Wyndham Jaipur North has recently opened its doors in the northern part of Jaipur on the main Sikar Road. The hotel which was earlier known as the Paradise hotel, boasts of 108 contemporary rooms with a host of amenities. Asmita Mukherjee spoke with Mohit Bhatnagar, General Manager, Ramada by Wyndham Jaipur North to understand his strategies for positioning the property as a preferred hotel in the city. Commenting on the strategies adopted by the hotel to maintain growth momentum in this reviving market, Bhatnagar stated that Ramada by Wyndham Jaipur North, which was earlier known as Paradise Hotel…
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has announced nine new launches that it will welcome into its global portfolio of unique hotels, resorts, and residences in 2022. From a contemporary ski resort on the slopes of Utah to a national landmark turned luxury design hotel in Oslo, each of these new urban retreats, beach resorts, and historic hideaways will offer travellers authentic, personalized experiences, inviting them to reconnect with inspiring destinations and local cultures as they dust off their passports and set off on new adventures. Highlights of the new openings within the Preferred Hotels & Resorts portfolio for 2022 include: Pendry…
In light of the spread of Covid-19’s Omicron variant across the world, the US has decided to impose testing requirements for all international travellers. This follows moves by several other countries, including India that has mandated additional travel restrictions for passengers coming in from ‘at-risk’ countries. The updated regulations says, international visitors arriving at a U.S. port of entry by land or water should be prepared to, present proof of COVID-19 vaccination as outlined on the CDC website; and verbally attest to their nonessential travel and COVID-19 vaccination status. It also said that, prior to boarding an airplane to the…
With 21 years in the hospitality industry, Victor is a seasoned hotelier with a strong Operations background. A hotel school graduate from Kolkata, Victor began his career with the Hyatt Hotels in the Corporate Leadership programme and rose the ranks through various positions in different cities in India. In 2016, he joined Marriott International as Resident Manager at JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu where he was instrumental in successfully driving the brand positioning and elevating the guest experience. This led to him being promoted as General Manager at the Le Meridien Calangute Goa. During his tenure at the hotel Victor created…
Bhavgeet Hotel and Motel Private Limited, a hotel and real estate development company based in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, today announced the opening of Howard Johnson by Wyndham Udaipur Roop Nagar with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts for conversion of Venetia Hotel in Udaipur under the Howard Johnson by Wyndham brand. This property will be managed by NILE Hospitality, India’s leading Hotel Management Company. Udaipur is one of the most popular leisure destinations in India particularly with luxury-seeking international guests. It is also known as the “City of Lakes”, in the state of Rajasthan, India. The hotel is situated within a short…
Atmosphere Hotels and Resorts, hospitality group from the Maldives enters India to launch their sub brand COLORS OF OBLU. With a strong portfolio in the archipelago destination, the group’s Chief Commercial Officer Stephane Laguette and Vice President of Communications Sarah Walker Kerr ecstatically indulged in a series of road shows in Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai recently. Stephane and Sarah were in the country to launch the upcoming two new resorts under the sub-brand ‘COLOURS OF OBLU’ that promises a holistic experience par excellence to the guests. Their odyssey through the metro cities echoed with promises of more to come. The…
The Fern Hotels & Resorts, India’s leading environmentally sensitive hotel chain has tied up with Magenta, the fastest growing Indian Charge Point Operator (CPO) company, to install Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) across all its properties in the country. Three of the company’s hotels in Lonavala, Karad and Bengaluru have already installed the EVCS. The Fern Hotels & Resorts is amongst the fastest-growing hotel brands in India. Magenta shall install, operate and manage DC fast chargers at over 84 Fern Hotels & resorts, spread across 69 locations in India. Speaking on the tie up Mr. Suhail Kannampilly, CEO, The Fern…
Kempinski Floating Palace, is opening as a floating building around which 12 likewise floating luxury villas are grouped with the possibility to sail to other anchorages at times. The high-tech metropolis and emirate of superlatives is always up for surprises, and with the new extraordinary Kempinski Floating Palace, discerning guests are awaited by a jewel of a very special kind. Anchored next to one of the most exclusive beach stretches in Dubai on Jumeirah Beach Road, highly sought after by luxury travellers and locals alike for its vibrant hotels and F&B scene, guests are brought to the 156-room and suite…
