Some of his initiatives include arranging meals for doctors and medical care providers of Kasturba, KEM, and Sion Hospital in association with India’s leading homegrown hospitality brand and catering service. In addition, Sanjeev Kapoor also collaborated with various caterers and restaurant owners for their help to cook and feed those in the need during these pressing times.
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Thomas Cook India launches India’s first physical MICE event in partnership with Marriott
The vibrant interaction included dialogue around the potential of India as a MICE destination, digital, physical and hybrid MICE programs and the new travel normal for MICE. Each Marriott representative presented a range of offerings/USPs of their respective hotel with personalised options to support the corporates in booking their next incentive/conference in India.
HRAWI urges Maha govt to be pragmatic before imposition of another lockdown
The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) has expressed that another lockdown would spell a certain death knell for the industry and has appealed to the Maharashtra Government to be pragmatic before taking any stern decisions.
Uttarakhand growing as preferred Film Destination
After the release of the film policies in Uttarakhand 2015, more than 400 films, songs, and serials have been granted permission here for shoots which is one of the huge figures in itself.
Development of homestays through hospitality skill upgradation will make local communities Atmanirbhar: Prahlad Singh Patel
Ministry of Tourism’s India TourismRegional Office (East) has organized this workshop from 22nd -24th February 2021 in association with Eastern Himalayas Travel and Tour Operator Association (Resource Partner) and IIAS School of Management (Knowledge Partner) to enrich the hospitality skills of the Homestay owners of the region to ensure a better experience for the tourists
Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble key for Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific turnaround, says GlobalData
The travel bubble was originally scheduled for November 2020, but the plan was deferred after the sudden spike in the COVID-19 cases in Hong Kong
Swiss Hotel Management School announces new blended Master’s degree program
Starting February 2021, this blended program is ideal for active professionals providing flexible online study, concluding with a three-week practical, immersive campus experience in Switzerland. In addition to this, eligible students can apply for scholarship up to 20%.
Signum Hotels signs up hotels in Greece & Israel
Under the exclusive arrangement with Frank Group, Signum Hotels will develop a significant portfolio of more than 15 hotels across Greece and Israel, over the course of 3-5 years.
FHRAI writes to Finance Minister; requests to increase the threshold limit for zero GST for hotel room tariffs
Increasing the threshold limit on zero GST will give hotels a chance to attract more tourists, thus increasing the chance of generating slightly better revenues. This could result in a multiplier effect for the Hospitality as well as the Tourism industry.
Sheraton Grand Palace Indore bags the Red Achievers Award
This recognition was bestowed after reviewing guest’s reviews, recommendations and contribution towards society during the pandemic.
