Hospitality News

» W hotels to debut in India by 2015 end

Starwood currently has a W Hotel under development in Noida, and in north Goa, besides Mumbai ... Read more

» UNWTO outlines strategies for tourism industries to cut down emissions

Cutting-edge alternative aircraft fuels, emissions trading schemes for aviation, water recycling systems on cruise liners and improvements in hotel insulation amngst the innovations ... Read more

» Himachal tourism dept. asks tourism service providers to improve quality

Lack of quality services up to a large extent was responsible for the declining of tourism activities in the state by 20 % ... Read more

» Citrus hotels plans to add nine more properties that it will build, own and operate

Mirah Group which owns Citrus Hotels is planning to tap private equity (PE) funds to expand; It also plans to grow its food and beverage business through internal accruals ... Read more

» Sahara completes acquisation of 2 hotels in New York

New York Plaza and Dream New York bought for around $800 million (about Rs 4,400 crore); Looking to also buy other luxury properties in New York to build up a portfolio of luxury hotels ... Read more

» Starwood Hotels in negotiations to manage more properties in Mumbai

Hopes to conclude at least one deal for a luxury hotel management in south and central Mumbai in the next couple of months ... Read more

» Hotels hike tariffs by up to 15% across India

Domestic travellers will continue to lead demand even as traffic from traditional markets like Europe and the US declines ... Read more

» West Bengal plans floatels in Sunderbans

Also mulls setting up new tourist cottages at Dhamakhali, Godkhali and Ramganga - from where forest areas like Boney Camp, Sajnekhali, Sudhanyakhali and Jhingekhali could be reached easily ... Read more

» Dubai based Jumeirah Group to manage luxury hotel in Central Mumbai

The hotel in Mumbai will open in 2017 and offer 470 spacious rooms, suites and serviced apartments; Negotiations going on for potential projects for hotels and resorts in other key destinations in India ... Read more

» Online Bookings of Hotels in India driven by 3 Star Hotels

50% bookings online in India within the tariff slab of Rs.1,500 -3,500; Affordable average price point and online availability are the key reasons for travellers opting for this category of hotels ... Read more

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