The BW Hotelier IHA-2023, known as the Indian Hospitality Summit and Awards, had its 7th edition with the central theme of “Embracing the Future" at Pullman Aerocity New Delhi…
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The BW Hotelier IHA-2023, known as the Indian Hospitality Summit and Awards, had its 7th edition with the central theme of “Embracing the Future" at Pullman Aerocity New Delhi…
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Accor plans to open 30 new hotels in India in 3-5 years to tap potential
French hospitality major Accor plans to open 30 new properties in India in the next three to five years to tap the huge potential here, according to its Senior Vice President Operations, India and South Asia, Puneet Dhawan…
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BWH Hotel Group is expanding its upscale, chic boutique brand, Aiden, as the brand is set to grow by over 200% in the years ahead with the portfolio doubling in 2023 alone. Highlights of the brand growth include the upcoming launch of Aiden in India…
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‘Timelines for hotel projects in India longer than elsewhere’
IHG expects current infrastructure growth to result in the proliferation of hotels
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India tourism: How 'revenge travel' saved the industry
More than two years after the Covid pandemic halted travel, India's tourism and hospitality industry is now cautiously hopeful. Freelance journalist Rubina A Khan on what's driving the optimism.
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Mass resignation trails acquisition of Sheraton’s parent company after Indian brothers’ take over
Following the acquisition of a majority stake in Capital Hotel by 22 Hospitality Limited, the entire board of the former have resigned, ushering in a new era in the hospitality business…
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India emerges as the global leader in travel in 2022 as per TLN survey
50% Indians intend to spend more on travel in 2022 - Seeking value-based, rejuvenating experiences are the key travel triggers among Indians
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HVS Report - Unlocking the Potential of Heritage Tourism in India
World Heritage Day, also known as the International Day for Monuments and Sites, is celebrated on the 18th of April every year to raise awareness about the importance of preserving our heritage and culture…
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A tech revolution has been ushered in over the past decade, setting the stage for transforming the online space as we understand it…
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SP Square Selected by OYO Hotels as The Company Standard for Performance Management Platform
World’s third largest hotel brand to implement SP Square’s advanced operations management technology platform as Company Standard.
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HVS Monday Musings: Indian Hospitality Sector – Skill Shortage to Hinder Recovery and Growth
The Indian hospitality industry has grown rapidly in recent decades, employing 8.8% of the country’s workforce in 2019…
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India’s Oyo Hotel Startup to Target $9 Billion Valuation in IPO
The SoftBank Group Corp.-backed startup is expected to get the green light to proceed with the offering this week or next after filing preliminary documents last year, said the people, asking not to be named because the talks aren’t public…
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HVS India - Chandigarh - the Emerging Hospitality Hotspot in India
Chandigarh’s hotel sector has recovered quicker than many other Indian hotel markets, thanks to its strategic location as the gateway for travelers heading to various leisure destinations in the Himalayan region, as well as demand from the wedding…
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Asia's richest man is buying the Mandarin Oriental in New York for $98 million
Asia's biggest billionaire, Mukesh Ambani, has snapped up a controlling stake in the Mandarin Oriental in New York City for just over $98 million.
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The Corona virus Pandemic is far from over,” screams the most recent Deutsche Welle (DW) headline…
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Microsoft Pumps $5 Million Into India’s Oyo Ahead of Its Planned Public Listing
Microsoft Corp has invested $5 million in SoftBank-backed Oyo, according to a regulatory filing, ahead of the Indian hotel chain’s plan to go public.
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Oyo Hotels Eliminates U.S. and China as Focus for Growth
Oyo, the India-based budget hotel chain and booking platform, plans to focus its growth efforts on India, Southeast Asia, and Europe while pulling back on its former core markets of China and the U.S.
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New US Oyo head sees opportunity in downturn
Kasra Moshkani, Oyo Hotels & Homes’ new head of business in the U.S., believes his company is poised for outsized growth based on its outperformance of competitors and its positioning within the broad marketplace…
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