Kenneth Macpherson, CEO, EMEAA and Vivek Bhalla, Regional Vice President, SWA tells Hotelier India that they are bullish about the immense potential it offers, particularly in the midscale segment
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Leading the Pack: Stalwarts from IHCL expound solutions and strategies
IHCL’s ‘Aspiration 2022’ strategy is likely to see it emerge as a clear market leader. Puneet Chhatwal, MD & CEO, IHCL talks about how a combination of European-style management, American skills in marketing, and emotional intelligence of Indians has proved to be a winning formula.
Meluha The Fern wins the Best Eco-friendly Hotel (Five Star) Award
Since the early 1990s, the National Tourism Awards has been honoring state governments, hotels, tour operators, individuals and private organizations associated with tourism in India. This year’s edition, the ‘National Tourism Awards, 2016-17, was held to coincide with World Tourism Day on September 27 2018.
Messe Frankfurt expands in India with new strategic alliances
Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd, marking its 20th anniversary in India this year, now holds 22 trade fairs and 35 conferences in its portfolio.
The Fern Brand Goes Overseas; Opens First Hotel In Kathmandu
Though the company has been managing hotels in the Himalayan kingdom for a while now, it is for the first time that they have forayed out of the country under their own brand.
India will be the partner country for Ambiente 2019
Pratibha Parkar, Consulate-General of the Republic of India in Frankfurt, accepted the partner country globe from the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Wepke Kingma.
Pride Group of Hotels tie up with De Vivendi Resort, Manali
The Resort offers 47 well furnished rooms, including 12 cottages with high-speed internet connectivity, banquet hall, garden, sprawling lawns, restaurant, fitness centre, etc.
IHCL’s Ginger expands its footprint in Noida
Ginger has signed a new hotel in Noida, New Delhi’s satellite city, which is its third Ginger in the city. The Ginger portfolio currently has 45 operating hotels with nine hotels in the pipeline.
Renaissance Hotels debuts in Bengaluru
Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel is the brand’s first hotel in South India and the fourth in line to join the Renaissance Hotels India portfolio, following the launch of Renaissance Ahmedabad earlier this year.
Alibaba Group & Marriott International team up for facial recognition check-in technology
This move is set to position Marriott International as a pioneer global hospitality company to offer this seamless check-in experience for Chinese travelers.
