BW HOTELIER

23/12/2024

The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), has presented a comprehensive set of recommendations to the Ministry of Tourism, addressing critical workforce challenges within the sector.

India’s hospitality industry faces several hurdles, including declining enrolments in hospitality programmes, a shortage of skilled operational staff, and mismatched curriculums that fail to meet industry needs. These issues are impeding growth and preventing the sector from meeting the demands of an increasingly competitive global tourism landscape.

Read more- https://bwhotelier.com/article/fhrai-calls-for-urgent-reforms-to-bridge-hospitality-skills-gap-542849

FHRAI | Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce | Ministry of Tourism, Government of India |

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23/12/2024

Four Points by Sheraton has officially opened its doors in Nashik, marking the brand’s entry into the culturally rich city. Located just a 30-minute drive from Nashik International Airport, the hotel blends contemporary design with signature amenities, offering comfort and convenience for both business and leisure travellers.

Read more- https://bwhotelier.com/article/four-points-by-sheraton-makes-its-nashik-debut-542860

Four Points by Sheraton | Marriott International | Marriott Hotels | Courtyard by Marriott

23/12/2024

As the earth completes another revolution around the sun, it is time to reflect on the year that is closing and to build expectations for the year that is to commence. At a time when the whole world is in turmoil with wars raging and nature at its most furious and devastating, the overwhelming emotion is that of gratitude – for socio-economic stability in the country and for a more than satisfying performance of the sector.

Read more- https://bwhotelier.com/article/indian-hospitality-sector-gears-for-growth-542889

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23/12/2024

Courtesy its diverse heritage, natural wonders and innovative initiatives, Madhya Pradesh is steadily emerging as a premier tourist destination. With emphasis on inclusivity, sustainability and innovation, the state is not just showcasing its past but also building a vibrant future for its people and visitors alike. At the forefront of this transformation is Bidisha Mukherjee, IAS, Additional Managing Director, Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board (MPTB).

Read More- https://bwhotelier.com/article/madhya-pradesh-a-gateway-to-cultural-spiritual-and-ecotourism-experiences-542888

Department of Culture, Madhya Pradesh | Ministry of Tourism, Government of India | Madhya Pradesh Tourism | Kumud K

21/12/2024

The Cocoon Collection has become a symbol of luxury and personalised hospitality. Renowned for its exceptional service and unique offerings, The Cocoon Collection has recently gained more prominence, thanks to visits from a host of celebrated personalities. These visits have not only raised the profile of the resorts but have also reinforced their popularity among Indian travellers, cementing their status as a top choice for celebrity getaways.

Read more- https://bwhotelier.com/article/the-cocoon-collection-hosts-indian-travellers-in-maldives-542750

21/12/2024

Rural tourism in India has seen a transformative shift over recent years, blending sustainable practices with immersive cultural experiences. Haritika Organisation, in partnership with the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, has emerged as a frontrunner in this sector. By promoting homestays and local cultural heritage, the initiative is not only promoting tourism but also empowering rural communities economically and socially. Manoj Nayak, Team Leader at Haritika Organisation, provided a detailed overview of their journey, challenges and aspirations.

Read More: https://bwhotelier.com/article/transforming-rural-tourism-a-journey-through-culture-cuisine-and-sustainability-542774

Madhya Pradesh Tourism | Ministry of Tourism, Government of India | Kumud K

21/12/2024

Accor Group has signed a partnership with DOJI Group to develop the Sofitel Diamond Crown Hai Phong, a luxury hotel set to open in 2026. This property will be the first internationally recognised hotel in the Diamond Crown Hai Phong complex, situated in a striking 45-story tower.

Read more: https://bwhotelier.com/article/accor-and-doji-group-collaborate-for-sofitel-diamond-crown-hai-phong-in-vietnam-542762

21/12/2024

Hilton Hotels & Resorts expands its luxury portfolio with the signing of Conrad Los Cabos Resort. Set to open in 2027. This resort will introduce Conrad Hotels & Resorts to Baja California Sur, Mexico, enhancing Hilton's luxury offerings in the region. The Conrad Los Cabos will feature 175 accommodations, including guest rooms, suites, and private residences, all designed with a focus on wellness and relaxation.

Read more: https://bwhotelier.com/article/hilton-expands-luxury-portfolio-with-signing-of-conrad-los-cabos-resort-542765

20/12/2024

Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway welcomes Gaurav Tokas as Director of Rooms. With over ten years of experience in the hospitality sector, he has a solid background in hotel operations, guest service, and revenue management.

Read more: https://bwhotelier.com/article/sheraton-grand-bangalore-hotel-at-brigade-gateway-welcomes-gaurav-tokas-as-director-of-rooms-542648

20/12/2024

SpiceJet has announced the launch of daily special flights connecting Prayagraj to Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad exclusively for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. These flights will operate from January 12 to February 28, 2025, offering millions of pilgrims a seamless and convenient travel option to one of the world’s largest religious congregations.

Read More: https://bwhotelier.com/article/spicejet-launches-daily-flights-to-prayagraj-for-maha-kumbh-2025-542633

FlySpiceJet

20/12/2024

Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant and Minister for Tourism; Information Technology Electronics & Communications; Printing & Stationery, Rohan Khaunte, launched a series of transformative digital and tourism initiatives at a ceremony held at Mantralaya, Porvorim. These initiatives mark a significant step towards enhancing digital infrastructure and strengthening Goa’s position as a progressive tourism destination.

Read more: https://bwhotelier.com/article/goa-launches-key-digital-and-tourism-initiatives-542626

Goa Tourism Department

20/12/2024

Celebrating 90 years of distinction in hospitality, The Oberoi Group has introduced RISE (Refine and Invest in Skill Enhancement), an employment and skill development programme. The initiative underscores the group's legacy of nurturing talent while addressing the dynamic needs of the hospitality industry.

Read More: https://bwhotelier.com/article/the-oberoi-group-launches-rise-to-mark-90-years-of-excellence-542653



Oberoi Hotels & Resorts

11/12/2024

Sports tourism sees a surge in 2024

Sports and travel have intersected miraculously in today’s era blending the passion for sports with the thrill of exploration

Read full story: https://bwhotelier.com/article/sports-tourism-sees-a-surge-in-2024-541580

Bhuvanesh Khanna | Vivek Mittal | Aanchal Sachdeva | Amit Bhasin | Ajith Kumar LR | Saurabh Tankha

19/11/2024

The Foxoso Group of Hotels in India taps AxisRooms (AR Hospitality Solutions) to sell more via OTAs and boost revenues.
Additionally, the group has adopted AxisRooms' Revenue Management System to sell more rooms at optimised rates to boost its revenues

Read full story: https://bwhotelier.com/article/the-foxoso-group-of-hotels-in-india-taps-axisrooms-to-sell-more-via-otas-and-boost-revenues-539666

Bhuvanesh Khanna I Vivek Mittal I Amit Bhasin I Neeraj Raj I Durga Shankar Mishra I Ravi Taneja I Aditya Sanghi I Sivaprasad Gangadharan I Foxoso Hotel

AxisRooms, a leading hotel distribution technology provider, said that The Foxoso Group of Hotels in India has adopted its Channel Manager solution to sell more rooms via multiple OTAs with real-time distribution. Additionally, the group has adopted AxisRooms' Revenue Management System to sell more....

22/10/2024

Live: Day 2 Watch India’s Top Hospitality Leaders and CXOs share insights on Revolutionising Indian Hospitality at the 8th edition of 2024!

Join on: https://bwevents.co.in/bwhotelier/IHA/audience/index.html

Keynote Speaker

- Bhuvanesh Khanna, CEO - BW Communities, BW Businessworld

- Dr Annurag Batra, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, BW Businessworld, and Founder, exchange4media

Eminent Speakers:

- Rattan Keswani, Author, Independent Consultant; Erstwhile Dep MD Lemon Tree Hotels; Erstwhile President Trident Hotels

- KB Kachru, Chairman – South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group

- Ajay Bakay, Managing Director, Sarovar Hotels & Resorts and Director, Louvre Hotels Group India

- Rakhee Lalvani, Founder, RLA

- Pratima Badhwar, Head – Commercial India & South Asia, Accor

- Reema Singh, Director Communications, South Asia, Hilton

- Sonavi Kaicker, CEO, Neemrana Hotels

- Shweta Jain, Chief Marketing & Sales Officer, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts

- Arun Kumar, Market VP – North India, Nepal and Bhutan, Marriott International

- Atul Bhalla, VP Operation - West & North, ITC Hotels

- Anupam Dasgupta, Area VP – North, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts and GM, The Leela Palace New Delhi

- Shridhar Nair, Senior Vice President & GM, The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences

- Vineet Mishra, Cluster GM, Pullman-Novotel New Delhi Aerocity, Novotel Ibis Bengaluru Outer Ring Road, Novotel & Ibis Chennai OMR

- Vishvapreet Singh Cheema, Director Of Operations – South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts

- Kanika Hasrat, Area Director – Operations and GM, Vivanta, Surajkund

Presenting Partner: Blue Star Limited

Powered By: RMS Cloud

Co-partner: Diversey

Category Partner:

- Baaya Design Studio

- WANG HOSPITALITY EQUIPMENT PVT LTD

Food & Beverage Partner: Amul (GCMMF)

Lighting Partner: Hybec

Platinum Hospitality Partner:

- Radisson Hotel Group

- Hilton Hotels & Resorts

- Accor Group

- The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts

- IHG Hotels & Resorts

- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Silver Hospitality Partner:

- ITC Hotels

- Sarovar Hotels & Resorts

- Atmosphere Core

- Embassy REIT

Knowledge Partner:

- JLL

- Indian School of Hospitality

Beverage Partner:

- Kingfisher Drinks

Celebration Partner:

- Godawan

State Partner: Uttar Pradesh Tourism

Airline Partner: IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd)

Mobility Partner:

- ECO Mobility

Coffee Partner:

- Beanly Coffee

TV Partner:

- NewsX

Host Hotel: The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences

Organised by:

- 𝗕𝗪 𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗥

- 𝗕𝗪 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱



Bhuvanesh Khanna | Annurag Batra | Vivek Mittal | Ajith Kumar | Saurabh Tankha | Amit Bhasin | Aanchal Sachdeva

20/10/2024

Only 1 Day to Go!

Secure your spot at the most anticipated hospitality event of the year!
Register now: https://bwevents.co.in/bwhotelier/iha-2024/

Join us 𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖 at the 𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐖 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 & 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 for two days of powerful insights, networking, and celebrating excellence in the industry.

Date: Oct 21-22, 2024
Venue: The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences

Themes:
Day 1: Investments & Development
Day 2: Operations & Talent Pool

Don’t miss out – revolutionize Indian hospitality with us!
Be there in your seat when the curtains lift at 10am sharp on Monday, Oct-21

(Registration will open at 9.00am)

Presenting Partner: Blue Star Limited

Powered By: RMS Cloud

Co-partner: Diversey

Category Partner:
- Baaya Design Studio
- WANG HOSPITALITY EQUIPMENT PVT LTD

Food & Beverage Partner: Amul (GCMMF)

Lighting Partner: Hybec

Platinum Hospitality Partner:
- Radisson Hotel Group
- Hilton Hotels & Resorts
- Accor Group
- The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts
- IHG Hotels & Resorts
- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Silver Hospitality Partner:
- ITC Hotels
- Sarovar Hotels & Resorts
- Atmosphere Core
- Embassy REIT

Knowledge Partner:
- JLL
- Indian School of Hospitality

Beverage Partner:
- Kingfisher Drinks

Celebration Partner:
- Godawan

State Partner: Uttar Pradesh Tourism

Airline Partner: IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd)

Mobility Partner:
- ECO Mobility

Coffee Partner:
- Beanly Coffee

TV Partner:
- NewsX

Host Hotel: The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences

Organised by:
- BW HOTELIER
- BW Businessworld



Bhuvanesh Khanna | Annurag Batra | Vivek Mittal | Ajith Kumar | Saurabh Tankha | Amit Bhasin | Aanchal Sachdeva

19/10/2024

2 Days To Go For Have You Registered yet?
https://bwevents.co.in/bwhotelier/iha-2024/

The 8th edition of BW Hotelier’s Indian Hospitality Summit & Awards (IHA) 2024 brings together leaders, innovators, and changemakers from the hospitality world.

Why attend? Gain insights from top professionals through thought-provoking panel discussions, and celebrate excellence in Indian hospitality.

Panel Topic:- Preserving Heritage: The Role of Historic Properties in Modern Hospitality

Panel Moderator:- Veer Vijay Singh, CEO & MD, Trance Hotels

Speakers:

- Maharaj Kumar Sahib Dr Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar of Udaipur

Be there in your seat when the curtains lift at 10am sharp on Monday, Oct-21

(Registration will open at 9.00am)

Day 1 Theme: Investments & Development

Day 2 Theme: Operations & Talent Pool

Event Date: October 21-22, 2024

Venue: The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences

Presenting Partner: Blue Star Limited

Powered By: RMS Cloud

Co-partner: Diversey

Category Partner:

- Baaya Design Studio

- Wang Hospitality Equipment Pvt. Ltd.

Food & Beverage Partner: Amul

Lighting Partner: HYBEC

Platinum Hospitality Partner:

- Radisson Hotels

- Hilton Hotels & Resorts

- Accor Group

- The Leela Palaces Hotels and Resorts

- IHG Hotels & Resorts

- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Silver Hospitality Partner:

- ITC Hotels

- Sarovar Hotels

- Atmosphere Core

- Embassy REIT

Knowledge Partner:

- JLL

- Indian School of Hospitality

Beverage Partner:

- Kingfisher Drinks

Celebration Partner:

- Godawan

State Partner: Uttar Pradesh Tourism

Airline Partner: IndiGo

Mobility Partner:

- Eco rent a car

Coffee Partner:

- Beanly Coffee

TV Partner:

- NewsX

Host Hotel: The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences

Organised by:

- 𝗕𝗪 𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗥

- 𝗕𝗪 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱



Bhuvanesh Khanna | Annurag Batra | Vivek Mittal | Ajith Kumar | Saurabh Tankha | Amit Bhasin | Aanchal Sachdeva